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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Federal employees live with lots of guidelines on what they can and cannot do especially dealing with the public.  What seems excessive to you might be required by their office.[/quote]

No, I swear I was the only one among many I asked about it who was asked questions beyond what was in my application and prep materials. I would understand clarifying what was in the application but not asking me if I fully understand a theoretical concept and asking me to explain it. 
Imagine trying to pass an algebra exam and being asked a physics question. And then when you can’t answer you are asked to read the definition out loud. Yes it is vaguely relevant I guess but it is just beyond the scope of the curriculum. 
Happened to me, happened to my loved one when I was there to witness.
They didn’t “fail” us but it did feel like they were flexing on us.
I know many people don’t even notice so I want to let it go and move on, too. But I can’t, at least not yet. [/quote]

There could have been something in your application that raised a question, or you could have been randomly selected for extra screening, or you could have gotten a particularly zealous officer. Or you could have been targeted, I'm not saying that's impossible. But most people are just trying to get through their day.

These officers usually have large caseload, they encounter fraud and incomplete paperwork all the time, and they can be fired for letting something through that they shouldn't. That doesn't excuse rudeness but might help you imagine their perspective. [/quote]

They aren’t rude, and the questions I mention aren’t about the application. Zealous is probably the case. Why do they feel they can be zealous with me?! Ask me what should be asked (civic and application/bf questions) and let me be! [/quote]

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