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ID check when buying non alcoholic lager!
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I've just had the most ridiculous experience in Morrisons. I was buying Cobra 0%, which I buy regularly in Morrisons, and I have never been asked for ID before. Today the checkout lady looked at me and said, I need some ID. I had no idea what she was talking about at first, as I'm 38 (and look it!), so I've never had to show ID before, even when buying actual alcohol!
I eventually twigged, and pointed out that the Cobra has no alcohol in it. She looked at the packaging to confirm this, then said, the till buzzed though, so I still need to see ID!! I then told her I buy it all the time and have never been asked for ID before, and pointed out again that it's not alcohol. Her response was simply, but I still need to see ID.
I couldn't believe the stupidity of the situation and I'm afraid I got a bit stroppy, which I feel bad about now, as I'm sure she thought she was doing the right thing. Eventually a supervisor came over and straight away said, it's non alcoholic, it's fine.
Do checkout operators really have no discretion to use their common sense??
I eventually twigged, and pointed out that the Cobra has no alcohol in it. She looked at the packaging to confirm this, then said, the till buzzed though, so I still need to see ID!! I then told her I buy it all the time and have never been asked for ID before, and pointed out again that it's not alcohol. Her response was simply, but I still need to see ID.
I couldn't believe the stupidity of the situation and I'm afraid I got a bit stroppy, which I feel bad about now, as I'm sure she thought she was doing the right thing. Eventually a supervisor came over and straight away said, it's non alcoholic, it's fine.
Do checkout operators really have no discretion to use their common sense??
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it's true, they are controlled by the machines
( ok not all but it sure does seem like it some days)Nonny mouse and Proud!!
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:rotfl: i work for morrisons and i can believe it!!! I was asked for ID in wilkinsons the other day for a can of red bull,apparently you now have to be over 16 to buy it
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The biggested hangover I ever had was when I had a 2 pints of non-alcoholic lager when I was the designated driver....never, never ever again! They were in reality doing you a favour by challenging you!0
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The biggested hangover I ever had was when I had a 2 pints of non-alcoholic lager when I was the designated driver....never, never ever again! They were in reality doing you a favour by challenging you!
Cobra 0% is lovely, and it's never given me a hangover! Most other non alcoholic lager is revolting though, so I can imagine it might make you feel rough! 0 -
skint-student-nurse wrote: »:rotfl: i work for morrisons and i can believe it!!! I was asked for ID in wilkinsons the other day for a can of red bull,apparently you now have to be over 16 to buy it
I don't there's a legal thing for Red Bull but shops will set their own rules...Tesco won't allow under 16s to buy it either0 -
My sister came home dismayed one night a few years ago when she was 'IDd for buying non-alcoholic alcohol, in the store that she worked in!?!The quickest way to become a millionaire is start off as a billionaire and go into the airline business.
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It's half term, Trading Standards send armies of 15-year-olds out to buy booze, fags and !!!!!!, so everyone's really jumpy.
I IDd someone for an 18-rated blu-ray the other day. Her response? "OK, here's my driving licence, but you'll find I'm 27".
That she was. Though I hear telling women they look younger than they are generally gets you good points. I wouldn't know...Squirrel!If I tell you who I work for, I'm not allowed to help you. If I don't say, then I can help you with questions and fixing products. Regardless, there's still no secret EU law.
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Just because they can say it's alcohol free doesn't mean it has no alcohol. It can legally have less than 0.5%. They were right to ID you.Murphy's No More Pies Club #209
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Just because they can say it's alcohol free doesn't mean it has no alcohol. It can legally have less than 0.5%. They were right to ID you.
On that basis then, do you have to show your ID to buy a christmas pudding
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