Do you prefer the UK to the USA
Jan 21st 2014, 1:23 pm
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Re: Do you prefer the UK to the USA
That is far from universal though, I rarely get asked for photo ID unless I've been pulled over (which has happened twice in nine years), or I'm at a small business who has a policy of verifying debit card purchases with a driving license.
I've also never been carded once when buying alcohol, which is worrying given the general policy of 'card if they look under 40' in stores here
I've also never been carded once when buying alcohol, which is worrying given the general policy of 'card if they look under 40' in stores here
Jan 21st 2014, 1:26 pm
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Re: Do you prefer the UK to the USA
That being said, as you can see, yours and my anecdotal evidence contradict each other on this one.
Jan 21st 2014, 1:31 pm
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Re: Do you prefer the UK to the USA
****ed if I know. Any time I've done returns they only need to see the receipt. Could have been due to the card used, maybe? Or, it could just be that particular store.
That being said, as you can see, yours and my anecdotal evidence contradict each other on this one.
That being said, as you can see, yours and my anecdotal evidence contradict each other on this one.
My real irritation is that Americans don't seem to care about being asked for ID. Those videos about the border crossings at least instill some faith back in me!
Jan 21st 2014, 1:37 pm
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It's the only time i've been asked for ID when returning an item since I moved here. Oh, Best Buy asked me for ID when I traded in an iPad also.
My real irritation is that Americans don't seem to care about being asked for ID. Those videos about the border crossings at least instill some faith back in me!
My real irritation is that Americans don't seem to care about being asked for ID. Those videos about the border crossings at least instill some faith back in me!
Jan 21st 2014, 1:40 pm
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Re: Do you prefer the UK to the USA
Did you kick up a fuss in the UK if you were asked to show ID on the way into a bar?
Jan 21st 2014, 1:45 pm
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Re: Do you prefer the UK to the USA
I've never once showed my drivers licence to an officer in England, usually because I never carried it with me. Plus, my details have always just been a quick phone call away for them to verify.
Yes, absolutely. Clearly I'm over 18, so there's no need to ask. I refuse to show ID here also on the rare time I enter a bar. I can always play the 'I'm English, we don't carry ID' line which works 100% so far.
Yes, absolutely. Clearly I'm over 18, so there's no need to ask. I refuse to show ID here also on the rare time I enter a bar. I can always play the 'I'm English, we don't carry ID' line which works 100% so far.
You are living in America, and mostly you seem to be creating stress and arguments for yourself.
Jan 21st 2014, 1:48 pm
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Re: Do you prefer the UK to the USA
I've never once showed my drivers licence to an officer in England, usually because I never carried it with me. Plus, my details have always just been a quick phone call away for them to verify.
Yes, absolutely. Clearly I'm over 18, so there's no need to ask. I refuse to show ID here also on the rare time I enter a bar. I can always play the 'I'm English, we don't carry ID' line which works 100% so far.
Yes, absolutely. Clearly I'm over 18, so there's no need to ask. I refuse to show ID here also on the rare time I enter a bar. I can always play the 'I'm English, we don't carry ID' line which works 100% so far.
Granted, in the UK you have a grace period to present your information at the police station, which you don't have here but why over complicate it. I keep my license on me all the time, always have. That's probably an NI thing though, they have more police checkpoints there than out here by a long way.
In the case of a private business though - if they have a door policy, they don't have to let you in if you don't comply. Would you really be one of those self-important twunts who stand outside throwing a fit just because you didn't want to show ID?
Not that it was a concern of mine, as I always looked old enough that it was no question but it makes no sense that you'd potentially ruin a night out over it ...
Jan 21st 2014, 2:04 pm
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Re: Do you prefer the UK to the USA
I just happen to feel strongly about not proving ones identity to the state and / or private company without *very* good reason.
Jan 21st 2014, 2:06 pm
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It's not like they're writing it down or anything. Your credit card companies or car insurance companies probably do much worse with your personal info than a pizza joint or a nightclub ever would. All they want to do is make sure you are you, at that moment in time.
Jan 21st 2014, 2:07 pm
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I don't want to go in those places at the best of times, I'd only be going there cos either a friend or the missus wants to. In America, the ID situation on bars is just ridiculous; my wife is in her 30's yet still has to show ID when ordering an alcoholic beverage in a bar or restaurant. Just *ridiculous*. The people that implement these policies are so stupid, they can't see the long term damage they do to society by enforcing ID requirements.
Jan 21st 2014, 2:10 pm
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Re: Do you prefer the UK to the USA
I don't want to go in those places at the best of times, I'd only be going there cos either a friend or the missus wants to. In America, the ID situation on bars is just ridiculous; my wife is in her 30's yet still has to show ID when ordering an alcoholic beverage in a bar or restaurant. Just *ridiculous*. The people that implement these policies are so stupid, they can't see the long term damage they do to society by enforcing ID requirements.
They ask for I.D. you show it to them, they serve you. I don't see how that could possibly damage the society in any way. It takes 20 seconds and it's no big deal.
Jan 21st 2014, 2:11 pm
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I don't want to go in those places at the best of times, I'd only be going there cos either a friend or the missus wants to. In America, the ID situation on bars is just ridiculous; my wife is in her 30's yet still has to show ID when ordering an alcoholic beverage in a bar or restaurant. Just *ridiculous*. The people that implement these policies are so stupid, they can't see the long term damage they do to society by enforcing ID requirements.
Your wife looks young - be happy. Mine does too and she's older than me, yet I never get carded and she does. WGAF?
Jan 21st 2014, 2:13 pm
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Jan 21st 2014, 2:15 pm
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Jan 21st 2014, 2:18 pm
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Re: Do you prefer the UK to the USA
As mentioned before, you can't compare a whole country. I wouldn't like to live in London, but St Austell seems nice. I wouldn't like New York, but I'm sure there are other nice places if you have a job and can afford it. The ID thing doesn't seem to be the point. However, I think we all know that in the US you are either rich or poor and the UK is certainly a free country if you compare it to the US.