I see it often, especially when people have no pockets or have difficult to use pockets. In the mentioned case of a picnic, I could see someone leaving keys on the table for the duration instead of having them press uncomfortably against the leg while in the pocket. Years ago I did maintenance at a park, and from time to time I saw people do exactly that.

Interesting. Are your experiences in Texas too?

I imagine local styles would contribute here. Also, just how many keys a person has.

I have two keys. My FOB is round unless tge key is exposed, and a single house key. So number of keys is important too.

But why would Texans have more keys? Are keys more important in Texas?

My work "key" is a card. Are there fewer cards used for entry in Texas? Do Texans dislike tech and cards?

Is there a law against cards vs keys in Texas.

Oh man, I have so much research to do now. Damned crows!

There's no local style in Austin, I lived there. It's a bunch of college aged kids from all over, so there's a huge mix of styles though a lot of people do tend to end up adopting a modernized "hippie" style after living there a few years. Most grow out of it a few years later, some don't.

> Are your experiences in Texas too?

Sorry I didn't specify, this was not in Texas.

Womens clothes usually have less, smaller or even fake pockets.

Which they compensate for by putting said keys in a purse, not out in the open.

Beach

I wouldn't be surprised if crows were smart enough to be able to learn how to pick-pocket humans, to be honest