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CTyankee

(65,441 posts) Mon Nov 18, 2024, 03:47 PM Nov 18

So I got carded yesterday in Stop & Shop, trying to buy a six pack of Dutch beer. I turned 85 last September. [View all]

When my checkout person rang up the beer, he said "I'll have to see your ID," I thought he was joking.

Nope.

My biggest worry was how I was holding up the line, while I was digging around in my purse trying to produce my drivers license. People get pretty P.O'd when they have to stand in a line. I apologized to the man behind me, waiting. The folks behind him were also wondering what the hell was keeping the line from moving.

Today in my bank I told that story to the young teller helping me. He and his fellow (young) tellers were all getting good laugh and one of them said "Yeah, that's bad" sympathetically.

Fun time for this old lady...

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So I got carded yesterday in Stop & Shop, trying to buy a six pack of Dutch beer. I turned 85 last September. [View all] CTyankee Nov 18 OP

Great post CTyankee debm55 Nov 18 #1

I'm only 70 BOSSHOG Nov 18 #2

I'm a cashier at a retail grocery/liquor emporium. no_hypocrisy Nov 18 #3

In my state if an establishment has been cited for selling to underage individuals Hope22 Nov 18 #4

Oh my gosh, that's interesting, CTyankee. badhair77 Nov 18 #5

I usually just say Shambala Nov 18 #6

that's good but I will now stop at my wine and beer store on my way home if I want any wine or beer. CTyankee Nov 18 #7

Store policies vary on when to card Lifeafter70 Nov 18 #8

Oh, I always have my license in my wallet when I go anywhere. I wouldn't drive without having it. CTyankee Nov 18 #9

Some people never age and you're one of the lucky ones Dan Nov 18 #10

Texas law requires a cashier to ask for date of birth when you buy alcohol. yellowdogintexas Nov 18 #11

Well, I was sad the first time I wasn't carded, lol. catbyte Nov 18 #12

They card everybody here hvn_nbr_2 Nov 18 #13

Then, You'll Enjoy This Story ProfessorGAC Nov 18 #14

You must look good for your age. What's your secret? Emile Nov 18 #15

Keeping out of the sun, never tanning. I saw my mother's face age horribly in the Texas sun. CTyankee Nov 18 #17

If someone cards me, I give them a tip. TomSlick Nov 18 #16