Hey, I check out my groceries in the self-cashier area just so SOMEONE has to ask to see my ID when I buy wine! I mean, when else can I get “carded” anymore?
In my high school senior portrait, I look like I was 12!! Those days are long gone…and I don’t mind asking for a senior discount!!Tech60…I too, refuse to color my hair…I worked hard for this silver (or as my pastor calls it “antique brown”)….I earned it, I deserve it, and I’m going to wear it proudly!!!
What kills me is, we have to show ID to buy a Vicks inhaler, canned air (for electronics dusting) and No-Doz! Really, are we old Pluggers going to do something wild and crazy with those items?
My wife resisted asking for a discount when first old enough. Even past the 3/4 century mark, she requests it, adding “like the sign says we are supposed to do”.
Went to buy beer the other day at the local Rite-Aid. The kid behind the counter wanted to see my I.D. I’m 70. I don’t normally carry my wallet. I hope they like the beer.
Although “senior discounts” are not uncommon here in the midwest, you are more likely to find senior menu choices at many restaurants. This is just fine with me as I can barely eat a full “senior” meal much less the bloated other choices! It is not uncommon to take home meal portions that are enough for two additional meals. Now wonder America has such a problem with obesity!.Now the one place the “senior discount” is nice is at the liquor store! : >).I suppose too much liquor can make you fat; well, screw it…
Once, a cashier refused to give my mom the senior discount, until she produce I.D. with her date of birth. She tried really hard to sound like it upset her.
LuvThemPluggers over 9 years ago
Does she have to say i? I like when they automatically give us the senior discount and we just see it on the receipt.
Caldonia over 9 years ago
Well, since this dog guy is the only one buying breakfast THIS early, you bet he’s old, no surprise there!
pelican47 over 9 years ago
Appears the coffee is discounted, but not the biscuit.
Jonni over 9 years ago
I’m going through the same process as I did when I turned 21, they ask me to prove that I am old enough for the discount. Sheesh!
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 9 years ago
Same here…. my beard greyed quite early, and so I have been also getting the “discount” since my mid 40s.
VICTOR PROULX over 9 years ago
When they are trying to be real nice they pretend you look under 65 or whatever.
Lennia Machen Premium Member over 9 years ago
Hey, I check out my groceries in the self-cashier area just so SOMEONE has to ask to see my ID when I buy wine! I mean, when else can I get “carded” anymore?
jppjr over 9 years ago
In my high school senior portrait, I look like I was 12!! Those days are long gone…and I don’t mind asking for a senior discount!!Tech60…I too, refuse to color my hair…I worked hard for this silver (or as my pastor calls it “antique brown”)….I earned it, I deserve it, and I’m going to wear it proudly!!!
LuvThemPluggers over 9 years ago
What kills me is, we have to show ID to buy a Vicks inhaler, canned air (for electronics dusting) and No-Doz! Really, are we old Pluggers going to do something wild and crazy with those items?
hippogriff over 9 years ago
My wife resisted asking for a discount when first old enough. Even past the 3/4 century mark, she requests it, adding “like the sign says we are supposed to do”.
gaslightguy over 9 years ago
Went to buy beer the other day at the local Rite-Aid. The kid behind the counter wanted to see my I.D. I’m 70. I don’t normally carry my wallet. I hope they like the beer.
neverenoughgold over 9 years ago
Although “senior discounts” are not uncommon here in the midwest, you are more likely to find senior menu choices at many restaurants. This is just fine with me as I can barely eat a full “senior” meal much less the bloated other choices! It is not uncommon to take home meal portions that are enough for two additional meals. Now wonder America has such a problem with obesity!.Now the one place the “senior discount” is nice is at the liquor store! : >).I suppose too much liquor can make you fat; well, screw it…
zirconelle about 9 years ago
Once, a cashier refused to give my mom the senior discount, until she produce I.D. with her date of birth. She tried really hard to sound like it upset her.