25 yr old lifetime resident, just something I think about every time I go out of state.
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BenBishopsButt t1_iu1qt4b wrote
Right? It’s not confusing. Growing up my mom would have me do it when I was like seven years old (yes, I know that’s illegal now in most states).
I had a bit of a moment on vacation in Florida when I pulled up and realized “oh! I gotta pump my gas again! Ok!” But that’s just because I hadn’t left the state in three years.
I prefer having someone pump my gas, it’s a nice convenience, but it isn’t exactly difficult.
hey_look_a_kitty t1_iu2svn8 wrote
This. I had to drive down to VA for a business conference a few years ago, and I was terrified I'd make an ass of myself when I had to stop for gas. Turns out it really wasn't that hard, but I'm still more than happy to have someone else get paid to do it for me.
ljnj t1_iu1gz2s wrote
Even those who haven’t pumped gas can. It’s not difficult.
stickman07738 t1_iu1ug9v wrote
My 87 yr old mom has never pumped gas and I doubt she would know how. I also would not want her pumping her own gas now.
ljnj t1_iu217ic wrote
My 80 yo mom moved to Florida and learned how to pump her own gas and does it all the time. Just took someone to show her once and she was good.
stickman07738 t1_iu221gp wrote
All moms are not the same. I cannot tell you how many times me or my brothers got to fix her TV.
infomanus t1_iu4cul9 wrote
Can drive but would be dangerous for her to pump gas?
stickman07738 t1_iu4d3kj wrote
Gas all over the place
Wild-Breadfruit7817 t1_iu1ka8m wrote
Follow up question, I wonder what it is like for out of state'ers to have their gas pumped for them. Do they feel it is luxurious or annoying?
Trevv850i OP t1_iu1kyf8 wrote
That’s a really good question. My GF is from Texas and she couldn’t believe it when we just sat in the car the whole time lol. She called it an “Experience”
Wild-Breadfruit7817 t1_iu1lpx0 wrote
lol
Past_Cartographer230 t1_iu1r4ik wrote
I was asked by my out of state friends if they have to tip them. I was told him if you want to but I never do. Wawa pay thems $15 a hour.
BYNX0 t1_iu2kmuq wrote
No tip. In the old days, they even gave you a quick windshield wipe and tire check, then a tip was necessary. Now, it’s just gas, which is what they get paid to do
love2Vax t1_iu3r4m1 wrote
Gotta be like going through an automatic Car Wash, vs going to one of those Car washing stations, where you get out and operate the coin op. pressure washer.
potatochipsfox t1_iu1shtr wrote
I moved here over a decade ago. When service is fast it's fine, but it's pretty annoying to have to wait for someone else to do a simple task that I've been doing for myself - along with the rest of the country - since I was a teenager.
stevenfrijoles t1_iu1su0t wrote
Grew up but no longer live in NJ. When I come back, it's super annoying if I have to wait for the attendant. It's like if you were out to eat and had a bottle of water at your table, but you could not pour your own glass.
If there's no waiting then I feel neutral about it.
pantslesseconomist t1_iu1vatx wrote
I moved here from Texas 9 years ago and I find it annoying.
I have a lil car with a small tank and I find the order of operations frustrating. I often wait several minutes after my tank is full (since it's half the size of an SUV's) for them to circle back to me.
scarbunkle t1_iu1rie3 wrote
I think it's annoying. Been here 6 years, and I still stretch as long as I can between fillups bc I hate the process of having someone else pump.
just_fappin_to_pics t1_iu1phnp wrote
Born and raised in South Jersey, 29 years.
Been away for 29 more years.
One of the last trips back the gas monkey flooded the side of my truck with gasoline. After I tore into him about what an asshole he was, he then proceeded to try and wipe the spilled fuel off with the windshield squeegee!
No thank you, it's annoying. Get the fuck away from my truck.
SnooWords4839 t1_iu1htth wrote
I can if I absolutely need to, just prefer not to.
Daughter, son and hubby all can pump too.
DIL loves when she visits and has her tank filled up when leaving NJ.
BTW, son was taught by college friends on his 1st road trip. Daughter was taught by one of my friends while traveling.
NoFknZiti_7 t1_iu1ks1z wrote
Last time I was in Connecticut the pump just wasn't working, and I couldn't figure it out for the life of me. I got embarrassed and thought I looked like a dumbass, so I just left without getting gas.
ThatBitch1984 t1_iu1xuei wrote
All of us except brand new drivers. Pretty much everyone in NJ has left the state at some point.
willogical85 t1_iu1gnq5 wrote
I remember when I was 13 my mom took me on a business trip to California. The first time we had to fuel up we sat at the pump for a good 10 minutes before it occurred to us that we had to do it ourselves.
peter-doubt t1_iu1jtla wrote
Pumping gas isn't hard.. it's the difference between pumps that causes confusion.... And do you apply your discount before or after filling up?
Seahawk70 t1_iu1lxh3 wrote
I have been living here my whole life. I pump my gas all the time.
BYNX0 t1_iu2kwwn wrote
Just please keep in mind that is illegal here. Sometimes you’re waiting for 10+ minutes, and I can’t blame you, but try not to
Seahawk70 t1_iuafjr4 wrote
I always do and will continue to. It’s usually appreciated by the gas pumpers. These are my local gas stations where I have been going for years. There are many other things that people should be worried about in this state than someone pumping their own gas. If I go to a large chain like Costco or a large Wawa .. I let them do it if the attendant is there.
Practical_Argument50 t1_iu1wi8l wrote
We know how, we just don’t want to.
aden_feifdom t1_iu5jcy3 wrote
well everyone who owns a motorcycle in NJ knows how
The_Essex t1_iu1gguj wrote
Born in NJ or moved there?
Because I CAN pump gas but I don’t drive anymore since moving here lol
BYNX0 t1_iu2l0re wrote
What city did you move to?
PortofCamden t1_iu1i0d8 wrote
Don’t the pumps have instructions on them?
peter-doubt t1_iu1k1ii wrote
Covered up with I did that stickers.
lawlorlara t1_iu1ic1a wrote
Related, I wonder how many people in the states surrounding NJ have had to provide impromptu gas-pumping lessons to clueless young Jerseyans. That's how I learned.
TigerUSA20 t1_iu1jdsc wrote
Yes, site employees in PA, DE, and NY are often entertained by the driver standing next to a dispenser with a puzzled look on their face trying to figure out what to do without their Fuel Replenishment Technician.
JoeGR1999 t1_iu212o1 wrote
I grew up in New Jersey and ever since moving when ever I see a Jersey plate at a gas station I offer to pump their gas for them……
Wild-Breadfruit7817 t1_iu1k4je wrote
It was difficult and awkward the first few times I had to pump gas on my own out of state. Now I have no problem doing it if I need to.
LootFroop t1_iu1lqph wrote
Used to work part time as a station attendant, so I do have some knowledge. My parents? Not so much.
cue awkward flashbacks of family road trips to places out of the state
Apprehensive_Ocelot7 t1_iu1njea wrote
In the days before you could just insert your credit card to pay, I would get anxious because I didn’t know the procedure. Do you have to go inside and pay? Before or after you pump? I was afraid of looking like an idiot.
evilsbirth t1_iu20i1s wrote
Lived in Jesey my whole life. Driving over 30 years. 100% I would like to be able to pump my own gas. Drives me nuts to have to wait for gas attendant. Usually one guy taking care of at least 4 pumps. I don't even care about the possible savings. I just want to pull in swipe, pump, and go.
snarkuzoid t1_iu2tepe wrote
All of them. It's not rocket surgery.
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squigglechaos t1_iu22jkc wrote
i went to school in pa for a few years so i had someone to show me how to the first year i brought my car, which is good bc i drive to canada a few years ago in a 95 jeep and i think i filled that thing two or three times during that week, in misc states
JustSomeGuy_56 t1_iu253ig wrote
The few times I have traveled out of state the issue wasn't operating the pump. It was the whole procedure. Do I pay before or after I fill the tank? Do I pay at the pump or do I have to go inside?
fidelesetaudax t1_iu26hha wrote
At least 75%
bigwigmike t1_iu2zxdr wrote
I miss when I had a diesel and I pumped my own gas. Now I only get to do it on base
love2Vax t1_iu3ruwr wrote
Self serve sucks if you want to pay cash, because you have to walk in and pay the cashier first, then go pump, and if you want to fill it, you need to go back inside to collect your change.
Credit cards are a little bit better, but because every pump is different, it is hard to tell if someone slapped a skimmer on one, that an attendant would be more likely to notice.
sugarmag13 t1_iu1lmfs wrote
LOL
This just happened to me. I was in Delaware for a few days and decided i needed gas before i came home. I pulled up and thought to myself, shit, I'm going to have to pump my own, I hope I remember how. It was absolutely easy with no issues, but I will admit I hesitated.
Algae-Ok t1_iu1lz06 wrote
Hardest part is paying with a credit card sometimes. Some pumps want you to keep it in while others don’t.
ScienceOverNonsense t1_iu1nzrh wrote
Everyone old enough to receive Social Security
StrangerX9 t1_iu1rl7n wrote
I do at wawa in front of a cop if they’re is a line and people are waiting like fools. I’m a man who gets shit done! 💪🏻
Past_Cartographer230 t1_iu1qwml wrote
Most jersey women do not
Maximum-Excitement58 t1_iu1gd9g wrote
It would take a fence post about 30 seconds to figure it.