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"Some people are nails, some people are hammers"
And others couldn't really give a sh1t one way or the other, I just happen to think it's good manners to remove a crash helmet to speak to someone if they are providing a service, even if it is to hand over some money and I have no real wish to speak, good manners cost nothing, let's be honest without fuel you aint going anywhere.
I agree. I don't like conversing with people who have their faces covered. Out of politeness I remove my helmet for this reason and no other. I was talking to a forecourt sales assistant about this the other day and she said she felt slightly intimidated and uncomfortable when customers came in to pay with their faces cover with a helmet or whatever, especially at night. As I said earlier there has been instances of riders filling up stolen bikes and riding off without paying. The police were unable to identify the culprits by the CCTV footage as their helmets were obviously not removed when refuelling. Unfortunately, we live in a society where the law abiding majority are penalised for the behaviour of the law breaking minority. Kids not allowed in sweet shops in more than pairs being another example. Sadly, IOriginally Posted by Grey haired bloke
"Some people are nails, some people are hammers
And others couldn't really give a sh1t one way or the other, I just happen to think it's good manners to remove a crash helmet to speak to someone if they are providing a service, even if it is to hand over some money and I have no real wish to speak, good manners cost nothing, let's be honest without fuel you aint going anywhere.
expect we will have only two choices in the not too distant future Swanny - fill up with helmet removed or no fuel.
Last edited by redken1; 20-06-14 at 09:31 PM.
Then what ? Date of birth, dna sample, retina scan ?
..and queries re loyalty cards, cashback etc. meet with my silence.
Not disagreeing with you Burbler, just saying how it is. I have spent most of my life fighting to keep our basic rights. I just happen to think that if someone wishes to converse with me or carry out a financial transaction then I would like to see their face.
I take off my helmet without thought as a matter of course when entering someone's house, most shops, the docs, cafes etc. Automatic. Never really thought about it.
However, these people have no interest whatsoever in conversation, eye-contact, couth or etiquette. They are only interested in one thing...getting your face on their camera...**** 'em.
Last edited by Burbler; 21-06-14 at 10:10 AM.
I don't believe it.... Before long they will be asking us to de leather!
at least come up with a better line of bullsh..
If they asked me to de-leather I would require a payment for it ;-)I don't believe it.... Before long they will be asking us to de leather!
at least come up with a better line of bullsh..
£300 would just about do it......
Agree totally, if someone approached me with hoody/helmet/face cover then I will be wary, even more so if i'm sat behind several hundred quid and infront of loads of cigs that some people would love to have for nothing. I think it's a fair call to ask anyone to remove any facial covering, so long as they are fairly polite.
I also think riders shouldn't fill up whilst being sat on the bike, can't imagine being knocked over and lying under the bike whilst petrol is pouring out all around you, or even the nozzle/hose being damaged due to being stuck in the tank. What if there was a fire, at least if you are stood next to it you have a chance of legging it with only your eyebrows missing.
Saying that I often use Asda in Frome as it's un-manned pay at pump, I assume someone is keeping an eye on it somewhere but don't think someone has to push a button to start fuelling.
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