Yesterday I bought a box of Cooks matches in Asda. Went thru the self-service checkout. Was surprised when it squawked Approval Needed at me
I suppose we ought all to think that this new, strict policy of not selling a whole range of goods to people who are LUCKY ENOUGH TO LOOK AS IF THEY ARE UNDER 21 is a GOOD THING
But the policy produces very public social embarrassment for teenagers. Especially when the 16 year-old behind the checkout has to refuse service to someone who is obviously eighteen, maybe even a school or college mate who just doesnt have a proof of age card on them
Just as CCTV gave us hoodies, this well-intentioned policy will probably produce its own dodgy tactics
