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PART TWO: How to Be an Awesome Person
The beauty of the Penny Arcade Expo is that, well, everyone there rocks. Your odds of meeting jerks are slim, so please perpetuate this positive stereotype. It's not hard to be a cool person at PAX. By showing up, you're already the kind of person we all want to be around.
Stay classy.
Or, as Penny Arcade preaches: Don't be a total fuckwad. Everyone I've met at PAX is polite, helpful, and patient. You don't need to worry about someone getting up in your grill for minor hiccups, nor is there any need to ever be aggressive. Get this: When someone bumps you, it's the start of a conversation, not a fistfight.
Crazy, right?
Khoo Says...
Don’t be afraid to talk to people! This isn’t like going to the mall or to some bowling alley with a bunch of strangers. THIS IS PAX. Everyone around you is there for the same reason, which is their love and appreciation of games and gaming culture.
Don't forget to bathe.
Hygiene is critical in this kind of environment. You're going to sweat, even if you're in shape and capable of keeping up with the quick pace of PAX. The sheer number of people produces a lot of heat, so the nicer you smell, the more pleasant you are to be around. Take daily showers and use deodorant. If it helps, pack deodorant in a bag and use it throughout the day.
Listen to the Enforcers.
Penny Arcade's polite police force is more flight attendant than Secret Service. You should listen to them because they know what's best, and they know what's going on. Following their instructions benefits everyone, including you.
Also, commend these dudes and ladies after the show. They're volunteers who don't get to see a lot of the show because they're busy holding it together. They deserve a "thanks" or a high five.
Read on for Part Three: How to Have a Great Time!
