The dummies who need to heed this sign probably won't read it anyway...

G35stilez · 02-11-06, 04:14

Yep.

Simple solution, get a credit card.

Pontman43 · 02-11-06, 09:22

I bet thats how they get away with having it there. LOL

percynjpn · 02-12-06, 03:54

Actually, though I understand the basic point, that sign is incredibly rude, to say the least. It always amazes me when I go home to visit how modern American manners have hit a new low

a.k.a. Patrick · 02-12-06, 06:28

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Originally Posted by percynjpn

Actually, though I understand the basic point, that sign is incredibly rude, to say the least. It always amazes me when I go home to visit how modern American manners have hit a new low

Percy, good point. American values and manners are at an all time low...Are we that rushed also?
That process" of "pay and pump" have been in place for quite some time, so i do agree with the aggravation of the business owner. People do need to pay attention. You cant help but wonder if people like that are the same who return products to stores, for not reading directions, and saying "It doesnt work" or "It's broke"....lol....

Intercooled · 02-12-06, 06:50

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Originally Posted by percynjpn

Actually, though I understand the basic point, that sign is incredibly rude, to say the least. It always amazes me when I go home to visit how modern American manners have hit a new low

I absolutely agree! I always know my pump number, but If I saw that sign I wouldn't go there any more! Arrogant and Rude! the wording "Is it too much to ask", is that how they treat thier customers?

they can go screw! Its sad how alot businesses treat thier customers. I just dont get it.

I also know that customers today are very demanding and usually want more than appropiate. But a sign such as that is uncalled for. Perhaps wording it better would have been a better solution.
suggestion:
" To speed the process of your transaction please have your pump number ready for the cashier! Thank you!"
short, simple & tastfully done with no sarcastic rermarks.

ajbarnes · 02-12-06, 06:51

I understand their point, but that sign is rude. I bet some people went in the store with an additude.

Corey Bit Spank · 02-12-06, 06:57

This is why the world has prepay.

Corey Bit Spank · 02-12-06, 07:08

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Originally Posted by ajbarnes

I understand their point, but that sign is rude. I bet some people went in the store with an additude.

They would anyway. People are terrible. They think because the person is a lowly clerk at a gas station that they can be nasty.

truzoom · 02-12-06, 07:09

It'd ridiculous that we have lost trust in each others to the point that we need people to prepay for gas so nobody fills up and runs off. I can't even go to a gas station after getting my paycheck to top off because I don't even know how much it'll cost me. I end up walking inside and giving them this huge explanation and blah blah blah..

I would normally pay by card but my usual routine is to deposit my check and get roughly $40 cash back which I use for gas.

Aurora40 · 02-12-06, 08:28

I should make a sign and put it in my car window:

"Don't have Pay-at-the-Pump if you aren't going to keep the receipt printer full of paper. Who cares if I can pay at the pump if I have to go in for my receipt? Is that too much to ask? Cuz I think it's common sense"

Scottwax · 02-12-06, 02:36

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Originally Posted by percynjpn

Actually, though I understand the basic point, that sign is incredibly rude, to say the least. It always amazes me when I go home to visit how modern American manners have hit a new low

I can understand the store's owner's frustration though. Too many people are lazy and (or) ignorant and cause everyone else to have to wait for them. Like in the bank drive-thru when morons not only don't have the correct slip for their transaction but they don't even have a pen. Everyone else has to sit behind them and wait. I wish banks would put a similar sign in their drive-thru:

We will be glad to give you the correct slip and even a pen. However, since you lack the basic courtesy and intelligence to have your transaction ready to put in the tube when you pull up, once we give you what you need, you have to pull out of line, park in the back until you fill out your slips and then you may get back in line. If the lobby is open, we won't even give you what you need, go inside and fill out your stuff and stop making everyone else wait because of your stupidity.

A bank that would post a sign like that and enforce it would have my business forever.