tesco 14 year old cashier challenged me about wine

RuthnJasper

katiejones wrote: »

As long as the under 18 cashier confirms the transaction with an older member of staff then they can sell alcohol. x

That's true. I had a weekend job in a local shop when I was 15 and had to summon someone every time a customer bought booze.

These days, I'd gladly pay a few quid extra so that someone WOULD question me about my age, hehe

Lou67

RuthnJasper wrote: »

That's true. I had a weekend job in a local shop when I was 15 and had to summon someone every time a customer bought booze.

These days, I'd gladly pay a few quid extra so that someone WOULD question me about my age, hehe

LOL me too :rotfl: Makes me laugh when someone says stuff like 'I am 39 and the cashier wouldn't sell me alcohol.' Nobody I know who is a year off their 40s, looks any younger than 33-35 years old.

meg72

Since when have Tesco employed 14 year olds, even if on work experience they must be supervised.

Arachne_2

shop-to-drop wrote: »

Just take it as a nice compliment...

^This. I was asked for ID once in Asda - I too was 34 at the time.

I couldn't believe it, I even asked the assistant if it was a joke. Perhaps I looked miserable and she thought I needed cheering up :rotfl:

Exile_geordie

meg72 wrote: »

Since when have Tesco employed 14 year olds, even if on work experience they must be supervised.

And how did the OP know they were 14 did they ask them their age??

I hope not because the ironing would be lost on them.

maninthestreet

Exile_geordie wrote: »

I hope not because the ironing would be lost on them.

That creased me up!!

jb66

But its not against the law to give a child wine with a meal...

This_Year

Exile_geordie wrote: »

And how did the OP know they were 14 did they ask them their age??

I hope not because the ironing would be lost on them.

they may have refused flat out.

Gers

jb66 wrote: »

But its not against the law to give a child wine with a meal...

It's not against the law to give any child over the age of 5 years alcohol. It is only illegal to give under 5s alcohol at any time.

Under 18s can't buy it or drink it on licensed premises, except in limited situations - see the links below.

Over 5s can drink alcohol off licensed premises, that means at home or other private premises.

https://www.gov.uk/alcohol-young-people-law

https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/alcohol-and-the-law/the-law-on-alcohol-and-under-18s

vuvuzela

Lou67 wrote: »

34 and mistaken for someone not old enough to buy alcohol? OK then! Not sure I believe that! :rotfl: Can't believe the cashier is 14. Tesco would not employ anyone that age.

One of my friends got ID'd when I was with him 2 years ago. He is currently 38 (and, like me, looks it !). Another friend is over 40 and due to her diminutive stature, still regularly gets ID'd.