Proof of age etc
I work in Virgin Megastores, Ill tell you about proof of age, first off its a legal requirement, with a 5000 pound fine on the back.
Next, your buss pass, NI, and bank card mean absolutly nothing, because quite simply they have no way of tell whos they are, only ID with a photo is any proof, so even a birth certificate isn't allowable.
You want a job there after arguing with a staff member as well? Im not suprised you got that answer.
My advice to someone who gets ID is, dont be offended, because its the law, simple. and also you DO need ID with both a photo and DOB on it, otherwise you would be able to use anyones id.
anyone can borrow someone elses ID if it doesn't have any photo ID, oh and before someone screams but I sign for stuff using my card therefore... Well I hate to break it to you but only credit cards are age limited to 18, and they arnt ID.
At the end of the day the penaltys for under age sale of media greatly out weigh you throwing a hissy fit in the store.
Also, getting irate and angry with staff is the worst way of getting what you want, if you upset or shout at someone, its not going to help.
I deal with people who think that if they kick up a fuss they will some how get around the rules. What attually happens is the person serving you shuts off, if your being shitty why should they help you?
I get all sorts of customers, who buy things and sometimes make mistakes as long as they are nice and civil its not a problem, but when they come in all guns firing they last thing I want to do is serve them.
Remember, staff don't have to serve you, they dont have to put up with your abuse, and if they don't know somthing they just don't know! they arn't hiding somthing or doing it to spite you, remember people working in shops are people not some slave for your demands.
It disgusts me when people slag off people who do things like work in mcdonalds just because that where they work. You treat them like people and you will get a nice response.
People like me are paid to help you, and we will, but I won't break the law, I will ID people and no if you shout and swear at me you won't get served.

Now, sorry about the rant, but some peoples attitude to people working disgusts me.

I have never had a issue I could not resolve sensibly, but you get your self in a state, and nothing on earth will make me go out of my way to help.
(Spoonlord, Wed 18 May 2005, 16:48, Reply)