I took my first flight ever two months ago. Left from a tiny airport and got a gentle pat-down after going through the scanning device. I can't tell, if it gave any signs (I didn't hear any noise or see any light) or did they just feel like picking me for inspection, I was too nervous already to take notice what happened around me and a bit embarrassed for having to even undress my belt in front of everyone.
I still had my boots with long zippers on and something I hadn't thought of in advance: the medal pieces in my bra, that could have caused the alarm - if there was any.
Like others say, the long queueing is enough to want you to get through fast.
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