I know I look young for my age, but I was buying some wine yesterday and I got asked for I.D. (I'm 28!) Luckily I had already planned ahead and taken my passport with me cos it's not the first time this has happened.

It didn't really help that when the shop assistant asked how old I was I said 27, then went "No, er" and couldn't flippin remember! (A work colleague informs me that this gets worse as you get older. "It's usually because you don't want to remember" he joked).

Can anyone beat this? Have you been older than 28 and been asked for I.D. for alcohol? Or older than 26 and been asked for I.D. when buying cigarettes? Or other?

Yes, all the bar staff at the Classic Rock Bar came and whispered to me that they thought you looked far too young to be served and said I should ask for ID! Only kidding......

I'll probably still get asked for I.D. when I apply for my OAP bus pass. :rolleyes:

Lou

You should be delighted, because in 10 years time you will stop being asked about i/d for buying drinks etc but you will look mid 20s.

You are in an enviable position

Enjoy!

x

I thought someone might post something like that! Maybe it will make me happy in 10 years time...

It's just for now it's embarrasing and inconvenient (carrying passport around with me). It also doesn't say a lot for the way I dress/act etc. Ho hum.

However, the shop assistant seemed quite embarrased and kept apologising! She said "You need to wear a badge: 'I am over 18'". Nice.

Sorry to be the one that said the "obvious" thing

I have on occasion been told I told I look younger than my advanced years and I LOVE it.

But I can see how, when it is an issue of your legality being questioned, you could just want to create violent mayhem. I would be extremely infuriated in your position, I really would.

All I am saying is, the day will come when you look over 21 to every living soul, and then you can relax, safe in the knowledge that you are youthful in appearance

x

No, a record is a flat disc of vinyl with a hole in the middle of it.









:)

Last time it happened to me was a few months ago,buying beer in my local co-op. The girl on the counter only looked about 16, so you would have thought she'd have been able to tell really. (I'm 22 btw).

Originally posted by Phanerothyme
No, a record is a flat disc of vinyl with a hole in the middle of it.
:)
LOL!

I asked for that didn't I?!

Originally posted by Belle
But I can see how, when it is an issue of your legality being questioned, you could just want to create violent mayhem. I would be extremely infuriated in your position, I really would.

All I am saying is, the day will come when you look over 21 to every living soul, and then you can relax, safe in the knowledge that you are youthful in appearance
x
Ahh, I'm just having a moan! It's a pain if I haven't got any I.D. on me is all (which is most of the time).
I'll look forward to looking over 21 and still being youthful in appearance!

Originally posted by Sidla
Last time it happened to me was a few months ago,buying beer in my local co-op. The girl on the counter only looked about 16, so you would have thought she'd have been able to tell really. (I'm 22 btw).
Did you feel embarrased/annoyed or flattered?

And just in case anyone's wondering, apart from my finding it embarrassing and sometimes annoying, I would rather shop assistants ask if they're not sure... I just hope they do catch the ones who really are under aged now and again!

Originally posted by Lou
Did you feel embarrased/annoyed or flattered?

And just in case anyone's wondering, apart from my finding it embarrassing and sometimes annoying, I would rather shop assistants ask if they're not sure... I just hope they do catch the ones who really are under aged now and again!
I was quite embarrased because I'd left my driving licence at home. I normally carry it with me but typically I didn't have it the 1 time I needed it. I was also quite flattered at the same time, but I guess looking young for your age at 22 is not really a good thing.

I have the opposite problem... I got chased round the exit of boots by some woman with a clipboard wanting to know if I would answer some questions about my credit card company! I was like "Noooooo go away! Don't rub it in cos I can't have one!!!"

It happens everytime I go in New look....the sales assistant asks if I want a store card, I usually reply with something along the lines of "Yes, I'd love one, but when you're only 16 no-one wants to give you any credit!!!"

I suppose its alright if I wanted to go for a crafty drink, but I just hope that when I'm a bit older I don't look it!!

My friend can beat your record!
She got asked for ID trying to buy a lottery card (16years and over) and she's 31!!! She had no make-up on and her hair in bunches at the time and is 5 ft 2, but even so 31!!!

Hooray! That makes me feel so much better! :D

Originally posted by Lou
I'll probably still get asked for I.D. when I apply for my OAP bus pass. :rolleyes:
I've heard of cases like this. I believe the medical term is Prolonged Juvenile Status.

Unfortunately, it is normal for this condition to be immediately followed by the onset of Premature Old Age (POA). Symptoms of POA include forgetting things, driving incredibly slowly, getting in peoples way and saving every penny to pass on to the kids (even if they haven't got any) upon death. Regrettably, many suffers also find themselves the target of heartless jibes, such as "up yours grandma", from juvenile delinquents who until just 6 months ago were their peers.

Enjoy life while you can.