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I Don’t Get This

Jordan2 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:25:40 GMT

So, the doorbell rings and I was in the basement so I didn't get to the door right away. Anyhow it was UPS, I open the door, the driver was there (he startled me I thought he would have just left it). He says it needs a signature, he'll sign for me. What's the sense in that, if it needs a signature shouldn't it be signed by me ( I got the impression he was going to leave it either way)?

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x Hedge — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:02:03 GMT

@Jordan2

One of my regular deliveries requires a signature. I prefer they sign for me, which is an option.

Everyone handles that device and electronic pen, and I'd rather not touch it.

Last one that made me sign stood over my shoulder breathing on me.

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Krimpette — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:32:13 GMT

I believe it has something to do with Covid. I had that scenario not too long ago.

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CrazyDaisy — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:32:26 GMT

Covid procedures have them sign in your presence, have had the same thing happen at the pharmacy. Seems silly but these are silly times....

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Meowingkitty — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:47:56 GMT

When we get wine delivered the UPS guy always signs for us. As long as someone over 21 opens the door he's good. This happened even before Covid.

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sunshine45 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:50:21 GMT

had to "sign" for wine the other day......it came via fedex.

i think i definitely look over 21, so he just asked for my first name and put it into his handheld electronic device.

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millieshops — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:01:28 GMT

Not quite the same, but just last week when the cashier at the supermarket rang up a bottle of wine, my receipt showed he/she had asked proof of age - nary a word had been spoken

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:15:15 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
Not quite the same, but just last week when the cashier at the supermarket rang up a bottle of wine, my receipt showed he/she had asked proof of age - nary a word had been spoken

@millieshops When you look old, they just let you pass....

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skatting44 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:20:43 GMT

The only problem with the driver signing for an item they drop is that If the item is stolen from someone's porch after they sign for it . The signature clear the driver that the item was delivered but it might be a sticky wicket if you have to file a complaint abt not receiving an item .

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millieshops — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:22:01 GMT

@SeaMaiden I don't remember ever being carded - not even the first time I had a drink in a public place before I was of drinking age.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:32:15 GMT

My dad ordered wine at Applebee's and got carded when he was 92. He had the whole restaurant in stitches. I, on the other hand, have never been carded.

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VanSleepy — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:51:33 GMT

There are some places that card everyone no matter how old you are.

The first time it happened somewhere I asked why. The answer was that their policy had been to card anyone who looked like they could be under 35. Then people started complaining when they weren't carded.

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mamaslittlepotato — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:02:24 GMT

@VanSleepy 😄LOL I don’t blame them

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Sooner — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:28:31 GMT

I once saw a situation where a waitress was taking drink orders and a 14-year-old boy was sitting next to me. His dad had gone to the restroom.

She got to this kid, said "And what do you want to drink?" He looked at me and made an OMG face--and I just smiled. He turned around looked her and cool as a cucumber says "I'll have a lime daiquri." He was a good looking guy, looked older but legal age? No.

Drinks came and the boy got his drink. The dad came back and started talking, glances at the kid and says "WHAT are you drinking?" Kid says "lime daiquri." Dad said "WHO ordered this for him?" and we all said he ordered it.

His dad looked at him and said "OK" and the kid took a couple of little sips and made a face and that was the end of the story.

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Buffalogal47 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:40:22 GMT

Not in NY state. They ask for proof and enter your driver license number in the register.

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proudlyfromNJ — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:09:55 GMT

@Buffalogal47 wrote:
Not in NY state. They ask for proof and enter your driver license number in the register.

@Buffalogal47 I'm in southern NY state and around here they don't ask for proof. The Wegmans in NJ near me always asks for proof.

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Buffalogal47 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 23:42:13 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ In Western NY most stores card everyone. It's ridiculous, I know, but that's the way it is.

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proudlyfromNJ — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 23:47:26 GMT

@Buffalogal47 wrote:
@proudlyfromNJ In Western NY most stores card everyone. It's ridiculous, I know, but that's the way it is.

@Buffalogal47 I figured by your nic you were pretty far from where I am. Who knows who and why they make these rules.

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Desertdi — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:54:02 GMT

Well, I got a message that my delivery was handed DIRECTLY TO THE HOMEOWNER. No....the driver handed it to someone just walking down the street. LUCKILY, I did find the package outside on the walkway.....

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Cakers3 — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:34:30 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
So, the doorbell rings and I was in the basement so I didn't get to the door right away. Anyhow it was UPS, I open the door, the driver was there (he startled me I thought he would have just left it). He says it needs a signature, he'll sign for me. What's the sense in that, if it needs a signature shouldn't it be signed by me ( I got the impression he was going to leave it either way)?

@Jordan2 Did he sign your name or his as having delivered the package?

At least he waited for you to answer the door. Had he just signed your name and left the package it could have been stolen. What a mess that would have been for you.