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Originally Posted by bluebicycle
If she asks about the cameras, the owner might get concerned that she wants to do something immoral. That's kinda like walking into a store and asking, "Do you have any security cameras"?
No matter what Halliebeth says, the owner won't reveal if there are any cameras. Divulging that information would be silly.
The best thing to do, IMO, is to assume there are cameras, but know that the owners are just trying to protect themselves, and they'll probably delete the footage anyway because it'd be pretty boring to rewatch someone take care of a pet for X many hours. They'd probably rather be watching a real movie or catch up on their favorite TV series. As long as she doesn't do anything immoral she has nothing to worry about  |
I would still ask ask tbh. Just be direct up front and explain WHy you are asking. Say something like “I know this might be a weird question but do you have camera set up? I understand why you might have them, for safety, but I have some anxiety about it and would appreciate knowing because it would make me feel a lot more comfortable in this position’ Maybe its an odd suggestion but Ive just found that asking- its just saved me a lot of stress. Communication solves so much and people are just... so afraid of doing it/of seeming ‘weird’ that they cause themselves so much mlre problems then there might have been otherwise. What is 10 seconds of discomfort and awkwardness compared to hours and days of being so scared of the possibility that you cant even function? People are better about answering stuff like this than youd expect- most people are likely to be pretty straightforwards when just faced with a blunt question- either yes, they are there- a shocked and obvious no, or a really defensive no. The first two would just help settle whatever suspicions you migbt have- so you would just NO- and the other one, any sort of weird reaction- well... then you are back at squee one with no harm done really.
Asking wont make anything worse really, and people are more helpful than you would think. They CAN HELP you get a little more piece of mind. Just say you are uncomfortable and you would appreciate them just being up front with you- be very open and honest and maybe then well- a dialogue is always helpful