Bring back gas attendants

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Noooooooo! I live in NY and often find myself in NJ, where I avoid filling the tank because I'd just rather do it myself.

Agree but NY is a bummer because nozzle latches are illegal there. I like to set it and forget it until it clicks. Use that time to gather some trash from the car etc

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Anonymous wrote:Every day, I wake up and thank FSM that I'm not a germophobe.

FSM says, "Bless you, my child. May your colander always be heaped full."

Ramen, Ramen!

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Anonymous wrote:Oh god no, it would just be one more person asking for a tip.

Are you expected to tip them in NJ?

Only in bad weather when it's pitiable to be stuck doing a useless job outside.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate pumping gas. Earlier, I was thinking about how, back in the 80s, gas attendants were a regular feature at gas stations that my mom always opted for. In addition to being a germaphobe and not wanting to touch a pump that multiple hands have used, I would totally pay for the convenience. Plus, it could put money in the pockets of teens and isn't a job AI will take over. Does anybody else feel the same?

What is wrong with putting money in pockets of adults?

Get an electric car. Gas is gross.

[Anonymous]

In India, full service is the norm.

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Anonymous wrote:For those of you concerned about germs on gas pump handles, what do you do when entering a store, a restaurant or your workplace where you need to touch a door handle?

Whenever possible, I use the handicap "wave in" feature or my purse to bump the handicap button. During covid, I had a small metal keyring door opener that I purchased from Amazon on my keychain. I'm not sure what happened to it, but it was perfect for opening doors without using my hands.

I also have a fold-up grocery cart that I keep in my trunk (also purchased from Amazon), so I don't have to use baskets in the store. I keep a smaller hand cart in the back seat for quick/small store runs.

Knowing how much people do with their hands without washing them messes with my head.

You have issues. Xanax

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Anonymous wrote:Move to New Jersey

Ha ha. NJ resident here. I love not having to pump gas!

Op here, and I didn't realize this was still a thing in Jersey. As much as business people like to be progressive, sometimes reverting to how things were can be groundbreaking. In wealthier areas here, this would be a hit. People pay for convenience.

It’s not just a thing for wealthier areas, t’s literally a law state-wide in NJ that you cannot pump your own gas- full stop.

I personally find it annoying and draconian but sounds like it would be a win for you.

I never understood why it was a law in NJ. In Maryland, back in the 80s, certain lanes were full-service, while the others were self-service. That would be a good option for those who prefer not to have someone else pump.

The full service and you can't pump your own gas laws = forced socialism.
In all others states there used to be full service for an extra 10-20 cents a gallon (which got your tires checked, windshield washed, and oil checked.) In the really olden days, there'd be a team of guys come out to do all that really fast. In the mom and pop stations, it was usually Jr. or Pop that had to do it all.

There are a very few stations that still have full service pumps.

[Anonymous]

No, do not bring gas station attendants back. Stop being lazy and pump your own gas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Move to New Jersey

This is my only answer to this.

[Anonymous]

When my child was an infant I dreamed of full service gas stations. Especially in the summer when the card reader wasn't working (or i had to pee)

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Anonymous wrote:For those of you concerned about germs on gas pump handles, what do you do when entering a store, a restaurant or your workplace where you need to touch a door handle?

Whenever possible, I use the handicap "wave in" feature or my purse to bump the handicap button. During covid, I had a small metal keyring door opener that I purchased from Amazon on my keychain. I'm not sure what happened to it, but it was perfect for opening doors without using my hands.

I also have a fold-up grocery cart that I keep in my trunk (also purchased from Amazon), so I don't have to use baskets in the store. I keep a smaller hand cart in the back seat for quick/small store runs.

Knowing how much people do with their hands without washing them messes with my head.

It must be exhausting being you.

I know you are saying this to be a jerk, but the above steps are part of my routine and don't take any extra effort. Frankly, my smaller cart makes it easier to maneuver in the grocery store and prevents me from overspending. Once it's full, that's my signal that it's time to check out.

If you understood how those items that multiple people touch are petri dishes for disease, you'd be more cautious, too. Let me guess, you let your kids play in the ball pits at indoor jungle gyms?

Call me crazy, but I just wash my hands a lot.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Move to New Jersey

Ha ha. NJ resident here. I love not having to pump gas!

Opposite feeling. I try really hard not to have to stop for gas in NJ. It just feels weird to me to have some random guy filling the tank.

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I was in NJ last week and it was self service.

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Anonymous wrote:Move to New Jersey

Ha ha. NJ resident here. I love not having to pump gas!

Op here, and I didn't realize this was still a thing in Jersey. As much as business people like to be progressive, sometimes reverting to how things were can be groundbreaking. In wealthier areas here, this would be a hit. People pay for convenience.

It’s not just a thing for wealthier areas, t’s literally a law state-wide in NJ that you cannot pump your own gas- full stop.

I personally find it annoying and draconian but sounds like it would be a win for you.

I never understood why it was a law in NJ. In Maryland, back in the 80s, certain lanes were full-service, while the others were self-service. That would be a good option for those who prefer not to have someone else pump.

The full service and you can't pump your own gas laws = forced socialism.
In all others states there used to be full service for an extra 10-20 cents a gallon (which got your tires checked, windshield washed, and oil checked.) In the really olden days, there'd be a team of guys come out to do all that really fast. In the mom and pop stations, it was usually Jr. or Pop that had to do it all.

There are a very few stations that still have full service pumps.

There was some movie - maybe Back to the Future? - when a team of like 10 guys pour out of the gas station to service 1 car, to peals of laughter in the theater.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Teens don’t want that job.

They will be too busy harvesting produce and working in slaughterhouses and McDonalds and doing yard work and working in retail.

The Republicans’ solution to labor shortages for low/minimum wage jobs is to have kids working. Heck, some states are even rolling back child labor laws! Because forget sports and music and theater and scouts and clubs and school; children yearn for the mines.