If you look and act like you should be there then noone will say anything. Like my former coach my little league football used to say when the kids wanted to show off when they scored. "Act like you've been there before" I know photography is not sports, so to speak, but the same theory applies.
When I'm out taking pictures you need to look at it as a walking business card. I live in a rather large tourist town and the opportunities are numerous here. I've thought of setting up a portable studio on the beach and snap family portraits at sunset. The one I did for my step-sister, for a large discounted price, made me money. As people were walking by on vacation they asked about having their family photos taken. Booked 2 gigs from a 45 min basically free gig.
So don't feel embarassed when you break out a camera. If people ask just think of something funny to say. Well unless it's the cops. ha ha. They still make them laugh.
ie: I would say if asked about taking pictures of produce: "My wife is a visual learner/teacher and we're teaching our 3 year old how to cook, now where's the Spinach!"
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