Just want to clarify... I am never rude about it. I am always polite but firm.nyj wrote:I understand where you're coming from, but no need to be rude to the people who are REQUIRED to ask per company policy. They're just doing their job.McKnife wrote:I hope this doesn't sound rude, but when I am confronted by situations where retailers request my ID and/or want to verify my receipts and purchases, I simply tell them to mind their own business. I've been in retail and they are very intrusive.
When it comes to checking ID/Phone #'s/Zip Codes, I estimate 90% of the time I am met with "deer in headlights" look by cashiers and I complete my transaction without any further chitchat. The other 10% of the time, retailers will insist on checking ID and I tell them no. They will not process the transaction so I either pay with cash or I leave for their competitor. It has potential to be inconvenient, but I am sick and tired of trying to prove I am a good guy.
If I am ever "exposed," you said it best... don't argue with fools. Simply ignore them and carry about.
Examples:
THEM: May I have your zip code? ME: No, you may not.
THEM: May I see you Drivers License? ME: No, you may not. THEM: Why not? ME: My Drivers License is none of your business. THEM: Uhhhh.... *paging Manager*
zero4o3 wrote: they are actually subject to a fine if you report the retailer for asking for ID, and refusing your purchase to your credit card holder
Edit
some one already beat me to this I didnt want to read the entire threat at first, oh well
I never knew about that!!! Do you have a source? I would like to learn more.