The Art of Distraction (19.13)
Distractions come in many shapes, but the important point to remember is the idea behind it. The instant a salesperson’s guard is let down, a switch or concealment of merchandise can occur. A woman drops her purse, emptying all its contents on the floor, thus diverting attention long enough for her to switch a valuable diamond ring. A man spills his coffee all over the counter, creating enough confusion to pocket a valuable necklace. A man turns his back, seemingly to show his wife a diamond ring, but a quick switch occurs.