darin3 1,755 Posted June 21, 2007 Unless I need to take a leak or buy something, I find zero reason to actually go in the gas station building. Rude? I don't know. Not practical? Probably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SheikYerbuti 18 Posted June 21, 2007 Last time we went to AC, the guy I was riding with was driving and messed up. He started pumping his own gas at the Wawa. You ever been reprimanded by a Wawa gas attendant? It ain't purty. One day they'll trust you guys to pump yer own gas. Oh yes, one day. Do you know the reason why New Jersey residents aren't allowed to pump their own gas? First correct answer wins a free Atlantic City shotglass!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiegie 18 Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) Do you know the reason why New Jersey residents aren't allowed to pump their own gas? First correct answer wins a free Atlantic City shotglass!! I found this at a different website: The citizens of New Jersey are so ignorant that they are incapable of learning to operate a gasoline pump. And possibly the worry is that Newark residents would mistake a bullet hole in their car for the gas tank hole and try putting the gas in there. Edited June 21, 2007 by wiegie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmarc117 0 Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) Do you know the reason why New Jersey residents aren't allowed to pump their own gas? First correct answer wins a free Atlantic City shotglass!! lawyers that like to sue because people do not know how to pump gas? Edited June 21, 2007 by dmarc117 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatman 19 Posted June 21, 2007 Do you know the reason why New Jersey residents aren't allowed to pump their own gas? First correct answer wins a free Atlantic City shotglass!! Back in the day, NJ lawmakers thought dispensing a flammable liquid was really dangerous and needed to be done by professionals. Now that pumping gas is much safer, they just think that the population is a bunch of f'n idiots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darin3 1,755 Posted June 21, 2007 Back in the day, NJ lawmakers thought dispensing a flammable liquid was really dangerous and needed to be done by professionals. Now that pumping gas is much safer, they just think that the population is a bunch of f'n idiots. I believe it's the same thing in Oregon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big John 1,305 Posted June 21, 2007 I believe it's the same thing in Oregon. correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimC 18 Posted June 21, 2007 Do you know the reason why New Jersey residents aren't allowed to pump their own gas? First correct answer wins a free Atlantic City shotglass!! Okay, serious answer. The grease in Jersey resident's hair might catch fire? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Egret 2 Posted June 21, 2007 I haven't paid for gas with cash in years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatman 19 Posted June 21, 2007 I haven't paid for gas with cash in years. That's a lot of reach arounds... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darin3 1,755 Posted June 21, 2007 Okay, serious answer. The grease in Jersey resident's hair might catch fire? [whomper] [/whomper] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T_bone65 53 Posted June 21, 2007 Somebody shoulda kicked your ass for driving an Accent. Took how many posts to get to the point here And what is this paying cash for gas thingy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsmayes 0 Posted June 21, 2007 if you don't want to wait in line, pay at the pump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azazello1313 40 Posted June 21, 2007 it's rude to cut the line any time, for any reason. maybe sometimes the reason is good enough that you do it anyway, but it's still rude. IMO you should've: 1) asked the people if they minded first, 2) just waited your turn, or 3) paid at the pump like a normal person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmarc117 0 Posted June 21, 2007 next time......duct tape over the plates, gas and run Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ursa Majoris 178 Posted June 21, 2007 I don't see a problem with what you did, and it would not have bothered me if I was one of the people in line. What he said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savage Beatings 99 Posted June 21, 2007 It kind of depends... if I were stuck way back in line and things were moving slow or the cashier seemed to be an incompetent kid (and so i was already annoyed at the fact that I was stuck in a slow moving line), I would be pretty seriously ticked off at anyone cutting in front to throw their cash down like that. And I'd have probably been one of the people to curse you out. In most other cases, with smooth flowing service, I probably wouldn't mind too much... at least not enough to say something about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hat Trick 21 Posted June 21, 2007 it's rude to cut the line any time, for any reason. maybe sometimes the reason is good enough that you do it anyway, but it's still rude. IMO you should've: 1) asked the people if they minded first, 2) just waited your turn, or 3) paid at the pump like a normal person. This is my answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmarc117 0 Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) did your actions cause the people to wait any longer? if not, how is this any different from paying at the pump. just because someone has to wait because they dont have exact change, thats their problem. now if your actions caused extra wait time, then could be considered a little rude. Edited June 21, 2007 by dmarc117 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grits and Shins 726 Posted June 21, 2007 So the question here is ... can anybody with the correct change go to the front of the line regardless of their purchase? So the guy getting a newspaper, or the guy getting a fountain drink (me, every morning), or the guy getting whatever as long as he knows the right price and has the correct change ... can all go to the front of the line? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whomper 760 Posted June 21, 2007 So the question here is ... can anybody with the correct change go to the front of the line regardless of their purchase? So the guy getting a newspaper, or the guy getting a fountain drink (me, every morning), or the guy getting whatever as long as he knows the right price and has the correct change ... can all go to the front of the line? I see where you are headed and dont disagree but the examples you gave seem like small cash purchases with no threat of being held up by a credit card.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isleseeya 124 Posted June 21, 2007 As a jersey resident , I take offense to many of these comments ..actually. I don't but I am paying a lot less for gas than many of you and get to stay in my warm or cool (add season) car while someones pumps it for me Cmon whomp , jump in and defend the proud state of nj with me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H8tank 0 Posted June 21, 2007 No place here pumps without prepay, but I can't remember the last time I didn't pump with a debit card, everyplace here takes them at the pump. Driving an accent makes you ghey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twiley 20 Posted June 21, 2007 Was I rude or is what I did acceptable? BigMike Wait in line with the rest of the people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocknrobn26 45 Posted June 21, 2007 I <3 my Mobil Speedpass! Am I the only one who has one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
