I may not ever have the gumption to actually do something like this, but I'll sa...

tomjen3 · on Feb 15, 2012

That is true. But social engineering is mostly about not caring about the consequences and looking exactly like you belong there.

DrJ · on Feb 15, 2012

Don't forget that you have to look the part as well. If you are dressed correctly, you can crash a party at the White House. http://articles.cnn.com/2009-11-25/politics/state.dinner.cra...

also:

Lemon: Carol, what are you doing here? How did you get past security?

Carol: You walk briskly in a pilot's uniform, you can go pretty much anywhere. I've been upstairs at the White House while the Obamas were sleeping.