Nose cut off, face spited

[andrewducker]

73 year old man refuses to say "I am over 21." Supermarket refuses to serve him alcohol. Both end up looking pretty fucking stupid.

Comments

[a-pawson.livejournal.com]

On the other hand, the easiest way to remove any doubt is to ask everyone to verify they are over that age. This seems to be the norm in some shops. I have noticed I have recently been asked if I am over 18 when making purchases (I'm 32 and hardly likely to be mistaken for a 17 year old). Given that the person on the till can personally be prosecuted if they serve someone underage, it is hardly surprising that some retailers are instructing staff to do this.

I have been in bars in the USA where everyone had to show ID to get served, were they 21 or 81. No exceptions. In this case, no ID was required, the man simply had to confirm verbally that he was over 21.

[andrewducker]

Permission to steal that icon?

[a-pawson.livejournal.com]

Help thyself.

[pickwick.livejournal.com]

I've stolen it too, hope that's OK - shout if it's not. It's very pretty :)