My main thought on I.D. checks at stores is a simple one. I am 55 and when buying smokes or booze they ask for I.D. I asked one clerk if they ever felt like a complete and total tool for enforcing the company policy when only a total idiot would ever think that I was under 21. I think that most of them do indeed feel this way.
“My main thought on I.D. checks at stores is a simple one. I am 55 and when buying smokes or booze they ask for I.D. I asked one clerk if they ever felt like a complete and total tool for enforcing the company policy when only a total idiot would ever think that I was under 21. I think that most of them do indeed feel this way.”
Of course I feel that way. But I’m gonna do it anyway. The *reason*, which was mentioned in the article but glossed over, is posted on our employee bulliten board in the form of a letter from “the state” informing my employer of the dates and times they tried to entrap us. In my employer’s case, it averages about 4 times per year. One slip up and I’ve lost my job and my employer is slapped with a huge fine.
Evidently, the specific age and manner of the verification varies from state to state. I merely have to check the birthdate and picture on the photo license if the customer does not appear to be 27.
“My main thought on I.D. checks at stores is a simple one. I am 55 and when buying smokes or booze they ask for I.D. I asked one clerk if they ever felt like a complete and total tool for enforcing the company policy when only a total idiot would ever think that I was under 21. I think that most of them do indeed feel this way.”
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If they card everyone, then no one can sue claiming that they were discriminated against since they look almost 21 or other age-related nonsense.
When I get carded, I just say “thank you.”
A regional drugstore chain here tried to ask for ID from EVERYONE who wanted to buy tobacco, after setting it up that you had to go to a separate in-store kiosk to purchase smokes.
A sizeable portion of their customers (myself and freinds included) flat out refused, and would walk out without ANY purchases.
The policy ended within 2 weeks. The kiosk remains, but unless you look 24 or less, ID is NOT requested.
I am 50 and never offended when asked for my ID. I am not sure what the insult it. Many establishments uniformly ask for ID so that no one can complain when this is done. To allow discretion by some employees is to invite a stupid act of some kind. But, if you don’t like the policy, go somewhere else with your business.