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| Ygrene |
I'm new to PA (from Dallas) and I work Jersey. I'm not used to people pumping my gas for me.
Am I supposed to tip these guys or what?
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| variableS |
its not expected...
but i tip to round up a dollar if they clean the windshields or something extra... |
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| Highmay |
| because anything from jersey sucks...maybe except for boylan's... |
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| amdmaxx |
no tips..
u could, but its not usual... |
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| partyhopper |
| NJ gas is one of life's greatest mysteries - they pump it for you, but it's cheaper |
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| yujie__ |
| isn't it required by law that they pump it for you in nj ~~~***for safety reasons***~~~? thats what i heard |
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| PvDOBseSSioN |
| they pump it for u because people used to fill up then bounce b4 paying, that's what happened i bet |
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| verndogs |
| quote: | Originally posted by PvDOBseSSioN
they pump it for u because people used to fill up then bounce b4 paying, that's what happened i bet |
it's required by law |
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| verndogs |
| quote: | The Garden State is one of two states where it's illegal to fill 'er up yourself. Only gas station owners or employees can pump gas in New Jersey and Oregon -- "the only two states atavistic, sadistic, and masochistic enough to still require thousands of 'professionals' to waste time, money, and inconvenience customers," according to one columnist.
The ban on self-service gas stations is a highly combustible issue and makes for some heated debates. New Jersey passed the law making it illegal to pump your own gas in 1949. At the time, legislators felt it was too dangerous to have untrained people dispensing such a flammable liquid.
That may have been sensible at the time, but pumping gas is much safer today, and some motorists feel the ban is outdated and needs to go. Opponents of the law argue that removing it would lower the cost of gas and make refueling much quicker and more convenient. Proponents of the ban argue that it creates jobs and customers like full service.
Whatever your position on the matter, next time you're in Jersey and need to refuel, take the opportunity to relax in the comfort of your car while the gas station attendant does the dirty work. |
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| PvDOBseSSioN |
| quote: | Originally posted by verndogs
it's required by law |
well it was a possibility |
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| LuNaSeA |
| quote: | Originally posted by partyhopper
NJ gas is one of life's greatest mysteries - they pump it for you, but it's cheaper |
ain't it great?! :p
there's nothing stupid about it... and it's certainly not an inconvenience- it's definitely more a convenience than anything else!! it gives me time to make a call, get my deposit slip ready if i'm going to the bank to make a deposit, check my makeup if i'm going out... i love having other pump my gas for me for a cheaper price than ny! :D |
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| verndogs |
| quote: | Originally posted by partyhopper
NJ gas is one of life's greatest mysteries - they pump it for you, but it's cheaper |
gotta love all the refineries there :) |
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