Elementary | Stopped at the Gate

There are a few ways of dealing with getting stopped at an
apartment complex gate. There is the 'tunnel vision' technique.
To truly perfect this skill you must be on a bicycle to
facilitate quick getaways and be immune to yelled threats.
Another technique is the 'dense foreigner' skill. No explanation
needed. Finally, there is the 'listen to the ChinesePod podcast'
technique, highly recommended and transferable to any third
degree grilling, Chinese or not. Episode link:
https://www.chinesepod.com/1023