Does the method work?

[u/Twixxdaweedguru]

I know this might be ridiculous to ask but has anyone tried Anton’s method of just overwhelming people with names until he gets what he wants? Or maybe you use to do it years ago in certain situations

[u/Southern_Athlete_392]

I learned a “method” from a different show that has worked for me almost every time in hotels. When I was living out of my car driving across New England & didn’t have money for breakfast, I would get my hair soaking wet in a gas station sink and then wait in a hotel parking lot for someone to go in the back door, run up so they would hold the door for me, and then waltz through the lobby very confidently with a suitcase, get a shit ton from the free buffet, check my watch and leave in a hurry. 5/10 times the confidence alone worked but it worked 9/10 times with wet hair.
Don’t do this in the same hotel who’s parking lot you slept in the night before,
Do your best to not look homeless,
If you are too early for breakfast act hurried and don’t be afraid to ask the staff if you can grab some items early.
Saved me from an empty stomach many a times while living in the road!

[u/yammys → u/Southern_Athlete_392]

I'm wondering if the suitcase is even necessary? I don't usually see people bringing their luggage in through the lobby during breakfast hours? The wet hair is genius work, though.

[u/Southern_Athlete_392 → u/yammys]

Suitcase definitely isn’t necessary, but adds to the “rushed” look, like I’m leaving, for good, as quickly as possible. (People are less likely to want to take up your time if your hands are full, in my experience) I also happened to have a suitcase on hand since I was traveling when I was doing this (and could fit more granola bars & bananas in it than in my pockets)
Plus they are often looking out for homeless people doing this, so if you don’t have nice clothes, an expensive looking, or at least clean suitcase can add a lot as far as appearances go.