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Question by  pina (46)

Why does the government make you sign everything in black ballpoint pen?

What happens if you sign it in blue?

 
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Answer by  shortcircuit08 (96)

Most likely nothing would happen if you sign in blue. Black ballpoint is chosen for it's legibility after a document has been copied using a copy machine. And ballpoint is the preferrence because it's less likely to smudge.

 
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Answer by  km8738 (1917)

I work for a government and I sign most things in blue. It shows up better on black inked paper.

 
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