Geoid Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 they will have a strict list of what is acceptable ID. No one told me what the acceptable ID was, there was no notice etcI don't know what is available in the way of photo ID if you are below driving-license age. I found ID there is that I can get, but I have to wait until I get my new passport etc(knowing UK immigration, its going to be a longg wait ) I got asked for Id the other day in Asda for a 15 cert DVD I got my DVD from Asda in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I love being asked for ID!!! I'm 30 and a few months (well, 46 months ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 If anyone would ask me for ID now when I buy a bottle of wine I'd take it as a HUGE compliment... if they ask the same when I am 75, I'll just think they're making fun of me!!! There should be some kind of common sense freedom given to any shop assistant, to not ask for ID when someone is obviously 'not young'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I used to get asked for ID in Safeways Sandbach!!! Used to tickle me silly - being as I'm 33!!! I suppose it's quite flattering really eh Christian? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 There should be some kind of common sense freedom given to any shop assistant, to not ask for ID when someone is obviously 'not young'... agree with that completely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Me too....although personally I would be thrilled if someone asked me to prove I was over 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I understand what you mean chookie, i think she was just targeting me to annoy me because the gangof chavvy girls and one boy infront of me bought that alcholic 'pop' stuff called 'RED' which is alcholic. And she didnt ask them for I.D . [And i would have said they were last year of school 15/16] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 I asked the council what ID I should get, and they recommend somthing called a Citizencard, which is free for under 18's and I don't need a passport etc to apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I asked the council what ID I should get, and they recommend somthing called a Citizencard, which is free for under 18's and I don't need a passport etc to apply. yes you can get it online (the airline I work for accepts them as photo ID at check in) www.citizencard.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Ooof! can't imagine how embarassing it would be to ID someone in their 70's: particularly given that the're really unlikely to have ID on them . If it was do that or lose your job then I guess you'd just do it, but would be awful. I think those shops/bars/etc with the "if you look under 25 then we'll ID you" policies probably have it about right. After all, it's nearly impossible to tell if someone is under 16 (i.e. 15 years old) or even under 18 (i.e. 17 years old) and these places do need to be so careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 As a mum I would prefer that shops ask young people for their ID when buying DVDs (and games if they ever get round to classifying them) as well as alcohol. As my girl is only 6 I don't have to worry too much at the moment but I would rather make the decision on whether she can drink alcohol/watch certain DVDs underage than have someone else do it for me. (She's going to hate me isn't she??) However, I believe that shops are also entitled to refuse to sell something if they think you are buying it for someone who is under-age (well I suppose they can refuse to sell to anyone at all but that would not be particularly good for business). It is a pain if you are of the right age and you get challenged but at least now you have found a solution Fred. Having said that, the attitude of the person who served you does leave something to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 My eldest will be 18 in June - she goes out on a Friday night with a crowd of friends (some are 18 already), to a local night club - some weeks they get ID'd, and some weeks she walks in no bother. It's a shame though, if she's all dressed up for a night out, then has to come home as her friends have got in ans she hasn't. Her 'current ' boyfriend is 19, so the last few weeks she's gone in with him and not been ID'd. Also seems strange that she can drive herself there, but isn't old enough to get in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
