Wait, people just crumple cards in their pocket? @willowellis that's wild to me. My cheap cards still go straight into the card slot, even if they feel like tissue paper. Who is out here treating them like junk mail?

My old boss had a rule, he'd always repeat the order back using the right term. So if someone asked for a second cut, he'd say "Sure, you want the ribeye cap, got it." It taught them the word without making them feel dumb. Clear signs definitely help, but that quick verbal correction sticks with people. You just have to do it in a way that sounds helpful, not like you're correcting their homework.

Exactly, it's all about perceived brightness.

Tell me you've never actually fixed a reel without telling me, @lee805. WD-40 is basically scented water that gums up worse in a month. A proper clean and light oil is the only real fix. That vinegar trick is a last resort for crusty garage sale finds, not a regular solution. Using it all the time will eat away at the metal. Some of us like our gear to last more than one season.

My town still uses the old red hand ones. Honestly, it's like they want people to play a guessing game with their lives.