Jacksgranda Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 We've had this over here for 18 months, we bought a load of reusable bags/bags for life and I've very seldom had to pay for a plastic bag since, only when I've forgotten to bring them out of the house with me. I usually leave the bags in the hall, and the next time I'm going out I take them with me and throw them in the car. Regarding takeaways - never been charged for a bag, plastic or paper. They could have incorporated the cost into their prices? ETA: Take away food and drink (among a host of other things) is exempt - http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nidirect.gov.uk%2Fcarrier-bag-levy&ei=TY5WVJTUFuqS7AaJh4DgDg&usg=AFQjCNHwkT16a8jbNp6vfGWFQz-SJeiCBw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum-ayr Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 That's a lot of whataboutery to come to the same point of - you threw coins at someone. You're an arsehole. I've known myself for years I'm an arsehole, but I'm an arsehole with a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I was in McDonald's last week and here's how it went. Me - Big Mac meal medium and vanilla milkshake Assistant - Do you want a bag for that? Me - no Assistant - you get a bag with the fries anyway. Basically I was offered the bag for a bigmac. I'm at the drive through in my van for god sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I've known myself for years I'm an arsehole, but I'm an arsehole with a point. Wouldn't that be a tail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum-ayr Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Wouldn't that be a tail? A pointy tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 The Chinese takeaway rather sheepishly charged me 5p for a bag earlier, yet the starter, main, and prawn crackers contained in the main bag were also wrapped in plastic bags. Bagception, yes, but should that not be 20p extra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum-ayr Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 What 'point' do you have for throwing coins at a lassie trying to make a wage? Well, it was evident that if she could have been half arsed, she could have got us the bag, but she didn't. She stood about and swore at her colleague (who helped us out) and generally just moaned at other staff. I wouldn't have wanted to leave without paying, that would be stealing. Would you employ someone who swore at your customers and was generally lazy and slothed about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Deeboy, on 02 Nov 2014 - 20:43, said:I'll ask again,but slightly rephrase, what 'point' do you have for throwing coins at someone? I think the point is that they're a thuggish p***k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum-ayr Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I'll ask again,but slightly rephrase, what 'point' do you have for throwing coins at someone? I wasn't impressed with their customer service, mannerism and they way they treated their fellow staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 It was proven that it wasn't very hard to actually give us a bag, and it was actually indeed paid for. Again I'll say I have no qualms about paying for the bags, actually, I'm quite in favour of it, she just couldn't be arsed dragging herself away from doing nothing, to help a paying customer out, so in the end, another member of staff who was busy doing something, done it for her. She was doing nothing but the placed was mobbed? Sounds to me like she was just doing her job and trying to make sure her other customers got served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom McB Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 How do you know they are on minimum wage? Fast food industry is actually quite good wage wise. I know many people who have worked in a few places who have been significantly above the minimum wage. Also if you're going to talk to a customer like shite, expect the same in return. If I spoke to anyone they way she did at my work, I'd be booted out the door straight away. You didn't like what she said and you threw something at her? As I said, stay classy, accept your inner thug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom McB Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I wasn't impressed with their customer service, mannerism and they way they treated their fellow staff. Fair play, lucky her that you didn't bottle her then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 How long does a bag for life actually last for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum-ayr Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Fair play, lucky her that you didn't bottle her then. Nah, I save that for those p***ks at McDonalds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 How long does a bag for life actually last for? Depends how long you live... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Depends how long you live... Exactly and how do they know that when they sell you one ? Fucking con if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Exactly and how do they know that when they sell you one ? Fucking con if you ask me If you don't think you're going to live too long, you could just rent one, I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 The serious answer is: until you stop taking them back for a replacement. If it wears out, you can take it back for a new one, free of charge. That's the theory anyway but I've yet to ever take a knackered bag back. I can't remember the useable ones half the time so I'm buggered if I'd ever remember to exchange a broken one for a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I've yet to ever take a knackered bag back. So I can take the wife back to be replaced? Interesting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 So I can take the wife back to be replaced? Interesting..... Would Tesco really want her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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