Take @iris175's point about watermarks. Does that help when your neighbor has already seen the dress in person? Once they've seen the idea, it's pretty much out there. How do you even prove they copied you if nothing's on paper? Maybe the only safe move is to only show designs to people you'd take to court.

See your point, but I kinda disagree. Sometimes shop talk at a BBQ can be fun if it's light and everyone's into it, lol. For me, mixing work and personal stuff isn't always bad. It can make things more real and less stuffy. You just gotta know when to switch off.

Security gets that data to prevent theft.

My local grocery store's cereal aisle is now officially a salon waiting room, I guess. The audacity to ask for split end removal next to the Lucky Charms is just BIZARRE. Like, do they expect you to whip out scissors and start snipping between the milk and eggs? It's a good thing you had business cards, because that situation needed a professional redirect. But seriously, what's next, a mani-pedi in the produce section? Some people's timing and location choices are just beyond me.

Feel for you with that petal mess. Your dog sure enjoyed the party.