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ProfessorGAC

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14. Then, You'll Enjoy This Story

Mon Nov 18, 2024, 07:16 PM

Nov 18

Back around '04 I attended a conference on data analysis techniques. Basically, a mathematician conference, but I was more an end user with an interest in the theory.
Anyway, I don't know anybody there, and there is limited networking value. So, I decide I'll just get carry-out each night & eat in my room.
I go to this local gas station to buy a 6 pack of beer.
Now, at this point I'm not yet 50, but I've legal for 30 years.
Lady at the register asks me to ID. I show it to her and she apologizes, but she crushed it with the line "Well, I'm 82; to me everybody looks too young to drink." I thought was funny & outstanding.
BTW: at our local supermarket, I get carded every time, even though they all know me. Here's the kicker, I buy ZERO ALCOHOL beer! I get it when I'm buying wine for cooking, but carded for 0.0% beer?

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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