lookwhaticando Posted 28 January 2007 Posted 28 January 2007 Get him lads, the scallywag's buying booze completely legally! Supermarket asks man, 87, for ID An 87-year-old man was asked to prove he was over 21 when he tried to buy a bottle of sherry in a York supermarket. Mr Archer said a drop of sherry helps him to sleep at night -->> Watch Archer Interview <<-- The former Lord Mayor of York, Jack Archer, said he was shocked - but flattered - when asked the question by staff at Morrisons in Acomb. He said: "I don't look my age but I certainly don't look young enough to be in trouble for underage drinking." Morrisons said staff had to ask anyone buying alcohol to confirm they were over 21, or provide proof of age. Mr Archer said he often had a small glass of sherry at bedtime to help him sleep. 'Best intentions' He said: "I was taken aback really. Afterwards I thought I should have showed them my bus pass and that would have proved how old I was. "I must admit the lady wasn't too persistent and I realised she was only doing what she's been told to do." A Morrisons spokesman said: "This is done with the best of intentions and we would hope it is taken in good humour by those obviously over the age of 21, as we do not wish to cause offence and no disrespect is intended. "We take our responsibility with regard to selling alcohol very seriously and all our stores operate the Task 21 scheme, which addresses the difficulties staff face in being able to determine if a customer is legally old enough to buy alcohol. "To further limit any element of doubt, staff at the Acomb store are required to ask anyone buying alcohol to confirm that they are over 21." Anyone who appears to be under 21 has to provide proof they are old enough to buy alcohol. Morrisons play it Safe, obviously. (BBC News) Hilarious. It's just a bit silly that policy.
Guest Posted 28 January 2007 Posted 28 January 2007 It's an easy mistake to make. Last week someone thought I was 58.
Geo V Posted 28 January 2007 Posted 28 January 2007 Maybe they thought he was young at heart and got confused?
cisono Posted 28 January 2007 Posted 28 January 2007 Maybe they just wanted to find out how old he actually was?
lookwhaticando Posted 28 January 2007 Author Posted 28 January 2007 Maybe they just wanted to find out how old he actually was? Sure that's the generally accepted reason for checking someone's ID?
cisono Posted 28 January 2007 Posted 28 January 2007 Sure that's the generally accepted reason for checking someone's ID? No, the implication here is that they wanted to double-check that he was 21 or over. But perhaps they just wanted to check if he was near 100? (for instance)
cisono Posted 28 January 2007 Posted 28 January 2007 Good compliment for the old chap though?! Well, not sure about that. I really doubt they thought he might be under 21. They probably were just told to check everyone's age, that's all. Or they wanted to find out if he had already received a telegram from the queen...
lookwhaticando Posted 28 January 2007 Author Posted 28 January 2007 "To further limit any element of doubt, staff at the Acomb store are required to ask anyone buying alcohol to confirm that they are over 21."
cisono Posted 28 January 2007 Posted 28 January 2007 "To further limit any element of doubt, staff at the Acomb store are required to ask anyone buying alcohol to confirm that they are over 21." Exactly... ask ANYONE That is what they did! Even though it was obvious he was well over 21...
lcfc_jme Posted 28 January 2007 Posted 28 January 2007 That's fooking stupid !! I think it'd be pretty obvious that a man as old as Mr. Archer is over 21 and not likely to be in trouble for underage drinking :laugh: People these days!
lcfcalan Posted 28 January 2007 Posted 28 January 2007 It's an easy mistake to make. Last week someone thought I was 58. told you before...............you look nothing like your sister (go on delete that eh ? eh ? )
cisono Posted 28 January 2007 Posted 28 January 2007 That's fooking stupid !! I think it'd be pretty obvious that a man as old as Mr. Archer is over 21 and not likely to be in trouble for underage drinking :laugh: People these days! You would have thought so I think it's a case of someone (inexperienced) following instructions to the letter....
Suffolk_fox Posted 29 January 2007 Posted 29 January 2007 You would have thought so I think it's a case of someone (inexperienced) following instructions to the letter.... The result of a Nanny State. Common sense is obviously over-rated by anyone in power. Could be dangerous too...
Geo V Posted 29 January 2007 Posted 29 January 2007 That's fooking stupid !! I think it'd be pretty obvious that a man as old as Mr. Archer is over 21 and not likely to be in trouble for underage drinking :laugh: People these days! Are you lot sure he wasnt wearing one of these???
Rincewind Posted 29 January 2007 Posted 29 January 2007 A few years ago when I was called 'son' or 'young man' I never batted an eyelid but nowadays even though it should be a compliment I don't feel comfortable when called it by people who are obviously younger than me. I found the phrases to be fairly common over the years in and around Leicester. Maybe it's just Leicester Talk. I've tried to avoid saying it myself though. Calling somebody young man re-affirms that I'm not. I'm not asked my age often now but I remember going into a nightclub once and asked if I was over 18. I smiled and said you're joking and they said yes. I've also been stopped going ina place because I was wearing a suit and was not in the right age group for the place. They preferred the younger punter. With the situation of the 87 bloke I'm sure it was not meant to be serious when the cashier asked. I bet she and her friends had a good girlie giggle over it on their lunch break.
lookwhaticando Posted 29 January 2007 Author Posted 29 January 2007 A few years ago when I was called 'son' or 'young man' I never batted an eyelid but nowadays even though it should be a compliment I don't feel comfortable when called it by people who are obviously younger than me. I found the phrases to be fairly common over the years in and around Leicester. Maybe it's just Leicester Talk. I've tried to avoid saying it myself though. Calling somebody young man re-affirms that I'm not. I'm not asked my age often now but I remember going into a nightclub once and asked if I was over 18. I smiled and said you're joking and they said yes. I've also been stopped going ina place because I was wearing a suit and was not in the right age group for the place. They preferred the younger punter. With the situation of the 87 bloke I'm sure it was not meant to be serious when the cashier asked. I bet she and her friends had a good girlie giggle over it on their lunch break. Alright son, take it easy.
Rincewind Posted 29 January 2007 Posted 29 January 2007 Just think if I had gone to the papers I could be a rich old man now.
Dellyjo Posted 29 January 2007 Posted 29 January 2007 ! He must have been well chuffed! Someone in Asda did ask me if I was old enough to buy a bottle of wine 2 years ago, I was on my way to the gym & so had no make up on & my hair tied back - I was 35 at the time & it just made my day!
Dr The Singh Posted 29 January 2007 Posted 29 January 2007 ! He must have been well chuffed! Someone in Asda did ask me if I was old enough to buy a bottle of wine 2 years ago, I was on my way to the gym & so had no make up on & my hair tied back - I was 35 at the time & it just made my day! I see your point but a couple of years ago, I didn't get into 'The Sports Bar' on Broad Street, Brum because I had no ID, I wasn't chuffed as all my mates had to come out just because some **** didn't think I was old enough and i'm in my 30's!!!!!
Lord Nibblington Posted 29 January 2007 Posted 29 January 2007 The last time I went home to Maidstone I was ID on my into Mugs. Which is the local, IDs no one place! I've put it down to the fact they must've been caught serving someone recently.
The People's Hero Posted 29 January 2007 Posted 29 January 2007 The last time I went home to Maidstone I was ID on my into Mugs. Which is the local, IDs no one place! I've put it down to the fact they must've been caught serving someone recently. I've been chucked out of there recently for.... NOT BEING SMART ENOUGH. EH?? It's a Muggleton mate.
Lord Nibblington Posted 29 January 2007 Posted 29 January 2007 I've been chucked out of there recently for.... NOT BEING SMART ENOUGH. EH?? It's a Muggleton mate. Tis a silly place. With it's pretentious big bay windows. And whatnot.
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