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gitchel
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skahthic
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I live in Florida, so I have been pumping gas for many years. Once you get the hang of it, it's actually easy ( the pumping, not the paying). I do know that some states do not let you pump your own gas, though, and this means you must interact with an attendant.
A few years ago I went to New Jersey and I had to buy gas. I pulled in to the station and waited for the man to finish with the other vehicle. He then filled my tank. I did not know what to do then since I had no experience with this before. Was I supposed to tip him like a waitress? Would he get upset if I asked him to wash my windshield or could I do that part myself? Ugh.
I like pumping my own gas much better--- less people to deal with and I can pump the gas and leave instead of waiting for an attendant. |
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Brandon-J
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| Well I don't have any problems with getting gas. But for those that might have anxiety doing so here's a tip. If you don't have a bank account get one. Most gas stations have a card swipe on it so just use your debit card and you can fuel your car and don't even have to go inside the store or talk to anybody. |
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skahthic
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| Brandon-J wrote: | | Well I don't have any problems with getting gas. But for those that might have anxiety doing so here's a tip. If you don't have a bank account get one. Most gas stations have a card swipe on it so just use your debit card and you can fuel your car and don't even have to go inside the store or talk to anybody. |
That is definitely the way to go--- just make sure you always have some $$$ on the card. I like to get my gas and go--- I don't want to talk to somebody. One time, recently, however, I did comment on the rising prices of the gas to the person at the pump beside me. Everyone there was frowning. I was, too. It was getting too expensive. It is getting worse. |
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Rich_P
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Joined: Oct 25, 2007
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Location: Manchester, England.
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In the UK there has been a rapid uprising of card scams (i.e. people taking card details and using them) by the use of cards at fueling stations. I don't think you'll need to guess who the type of people are that generally do this, nor where the money eventually goes (hint, it's hot and dry and very sandy)  .
I can't say that I have ever had any trouble doing tasks like filling up. In fact, having someone fill up my vehicle for me is quite a nice change.  |
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