Most Airport Security, don't be that annoying person...

This might seem straight forward to most of us who have traveled, but to the small few that haven't, listen up. You do not want to be that annoying person in the security line (the ones people are rolling their eyes at) so these are some very handy things I've learnt while going through international security.

• Skip the belt, no seriously, unless you're going to be willing to go through the effort of taking it off when you are piling your things into the little bins, pass on it. Not to mention you will look suspicious if you make any attempts of removing it prior to security.
• Shoes:
• Ladies, skip the heels. Most security officers will ask you to remove them. Unless you're V.I.P. chances are they will be watching you carefully on the plane. Heels (I mean thin spiked heels, catwalk...you know...) can be used as a weapon on the plane. Yes, some crazy person will attempt to use your shoe to attack someone. Or at least that's the theory I've heard.
• Runners/gym shoes with easy to do laces are ideal for men & women. You can easily have them being stylish. No seriously...you might as well keep looking cute.
• Men, don't wear heavy metal boots. Steel toe or heavy leather ones. Again, you will be watched. 
• Avoid: flip-flops and light weight sandals. Most air port security now requires your shoes to be x-Rayed. So avoid the embarrassment that I went through (I had to wait for someone else's heavy shoes to push mine through), and stick to a medium weight shoe/sandal if you must.
• Wear socks meant for the airport. Nice thick socks. Yes even if your flight is going somewhere warm. Think about it, do you REALLY want to stand barefoot where millions of people have walked through? Air port floors do not get washed THAT much.
• Lap tops/mp3s/cell phones: 
• if you can ask a staff member prior to going into the line if you should leave it in your carry on bag or if they would like to have it in the bin. THIS HAS CHANGED EVERY SINGLE TIME I'VE GONE TO THE AIRPORT!!
• Honestly, wait until you get through security to bring any water with you. Yes it's rather annoying to buy the mark up, but as far as I am aware, you are NOT allowed any liquids (that can't fit into that plastic bag) prior to going through security. Save the hassle of tossing that mostly full water bottle into the bin. Keep in mind an empty water bottle (reusable) is allowed in your bag. 
• No sharp objects. Really?? Check all the pockets of your clothes and luggage prior to even leaving for the airport. You should not be the person they have to screen the bag because you forgot tweezers or a pocket knife in your bag/pants. It also holds up the line, making you that annoying person.

Oh and for the love of travel, do not make any jokes about:

• bombs
• the middle east
• american politics
• aircrafts crashing
• violence towards anyone really

They are listening, and you really do not want to be escorted to the back room. 

Happy traveling. More to come, any further suggestions are welcomed & will potentially be added.