Jmack Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 But kicking up a fuss is utterly futile, sorry. The decision would not be overturned and if you continued to cause hassle you'd just be escorted off the premises by security which would be far more embarrassing. Not worth the hassle I'd say. Don't get me wrong I'd never start shouting or swearing or even think about getting a position were I would be escorted off the premises. What I meant was that I would and did abandon my shopping let that supervisor sort it out. Please note: it's not just me who takes this opinion. On the M & S thread people talk about how they'd do the exact same thing if a Muslim refused to serve them alcohol on religious grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 some of the replies in this thread are perfect example of why I got out of the trade. Tigger is spot on with everything they said. It is not your right to buy alcohol. The sooner people realize this the easier it will be on everyone. Yes sometimes people can be over zealous when making the decision but when faced with a huge fine and loss of job I would cover my backside, and have on many occasion, to make sure I was acting responsibly. I am also amazed that people still think 24hr drinking means all licensed premises serve 24/7. As to not moving from the shop until head office are contacted would result in a very long wait for you, followed by removal by the police and barred from the building/shop/pub etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I wonder if we will see somebody (with money to throw away)take out a civil action with regard to the public suggestion that they intended to commit a crime? Don't make light of it, because that is what is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane123 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 My husband, a few years ago on his way home from work, called at a supermarket for a pack of beer and was refused as he was wearing his uniform! - a bemused woman in the queue bought it for him and he gave her back the money - how ridiculous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidley Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 What makes this ridicules is that it is against the law to buy alcohol for a minor even if it is your daughter if they are with you, you can be refused the sale ( re. O P ), BUT you can buy alcohol and give it to your 17 year old { if they are not with you} when you get in your house, "legally" Can some one tell me how i get my head round this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyfriday Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 What makes this ridicules is that it is against the law to buy alcohol for a minor even if it is your daughter if they are with you, you can be refused the sale ( re. O P ), BUT you can buy alcohol and give it to your 17 year old { if they are not with you} when you get in your house, "legally" Can some one tell me how i get my head round this? I think the main intention is to stop adults purchasing alcohol for youths unknown to them (ie those hanging about outside off licenses and supermarkets), whereas a responsible parent will supervise the consumption of alcohol by their own children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidley Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hi B. F But my contention is it is illegal to buy alcohol for your offspring, I have taken all your points and i agree, but there are two different things here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 My husband, a few years ago on his way home from work, called at a supermarket for a pack of beer and was refused as he was wearing his uniform! - a bemused woman in the queue bought it for him and he gave her back the money - how ridiculous!! That's insane. What kind of uniform, not that it really makes any difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hi B. F But my contention is it is illegal to buy alcohol for your offspring, I have taken all your points and i agree, but there are two different things here. I think the law presumes that if your kids drink alcohol in the house then you will be responsible and ensure that they don't overdo it..if you buy it for them in the supermarket and give it to them to drink as and when they want you won't have quite the same control... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyfriday Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hi B. F But my contention is it is illegal to buy alcohol for your offspring, I have taken all your points and i agree, but there are two different things here. Actually it isn't illegal to buy alcohol for your offspring provided they're older than 5 kidley, my kids were fixtures at Alcholics Anonymous by the time they left junior school I understand the rationale for the supermarket's position-antisocial behaviour has often been associated with under age drinking and youths hanging around shopping precincts who know they can get adults to buy booze for them. Although in the OP's position I'd be very pee'd off if I was refused alcohol in those circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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