Rest assured Matt, there are a lot of us that remain in character in the public view. In fact, our Garrison has been instructed to do so in preperation of the Star Wars, Where Science Meets Imagination Exhibit coming to Indianapolis next summer.
Sure, incidents may occur when a newbie or a malfunction happens in public but, as a whole, we adhere to staying in character.
As to where to, or wheater to carry cash or a phone is totally up to the individual Trooper, just be aware of the public eye when accessing them. Also remember that a cell phone right next to a credit card may demagnitise the card.
Everyone needs to think about this, this is a hobby and a release or even an escape from the grueling day to day grind we all feel throughout the week. Everyone has enough rules and guidelines we are forced to follow everyday, no one wants presured to follow a strict regimin for our hobby. All we can do is strongly suggest to stay in character in public veiw, unless of course, we are at a cannon, or LFL event.
Let's all learn from each other and have some fun! Remember our motto, "Troopers Helping Troopers."
We have a vast resource of Troopers from countless, differing cultures. I for one am willing to learn from everyone that wants to share their own way of building, trooping and conduct, no one way is only way but we can combine everyones experiences to one that may suit our own situtation.
Keep the information flowing and civil and once more, Let's have a great time helping others!