Poll: do you pump your own gas?

[Stone Hunter]

I pump my own gas. I haven't seen a full service station in years. One of my thoughts when buying a diamond upgrade was..."could I wear this and pump my own gas?" LOL This is such a Pricescope poll.

 

[AGBF]

One can do either here in Connecticut although except in some areas it is hard to find anything except "do it yourself" stations. When I was growing up one's gas was pumped for one. At least when I was a child. I am quite used to pumping gas myself, because when I lived in Virginia it was the only option. However, I go by price, If I have enough points to get 30 cents off a gallon I go to a station connected to a supermarket chain I use and pump it myself. Otherwise, I go to a place that is manned but has a lower price generally. I went there yesterday. I had to speak French. I knew that it was French I would have to speak when the attendant gave me a blank stare when I spoke English. In the past I had gone there once and tried Spanish and I remembered that it was the one place where I actually got to use French which I speak better than Spanish. It was good that we used French because I wanted to know if I could pay the cash price using a $50.00 bill (many places here do not accept them and the cash price is lower). Then the attendant thought I wanted $50.00 worth of gas. So I had to make sure he understood I wanted a full tank (which would cost me more with my Jeep).

My family was proud of me when I came home. My father said that my education had had some value after all. I could buy gasoline.

Deb/AGBF

 

[gemgirl]

Our town is one of the few towns on Long Island where "pump your own" is an option but is not mandatory. I've never pumped my own gas and I really don't want to, although I guess I should learn how to in case I ever get stuck somewhere that I have to pump my own. I always carry a half dozen medical grade plastic gloves with me since I was in and out of the hospital a few years ago. Still, the thought of spilling gas by accident.... blechhkkk!

 

[Sky56]

It feels funny to admit it, but I've never pumped my own gas. I've either only driven in states where you must have a gas station attendant pump gas or I travel as a passenger in states where gas is pumped by my driver.

 

[zoebartlett]

Isn't New Jersey one of the states where only attendants are allowed to pump gas? When I first heard this a number of years ago while driving though, I was surprised. I pump my own gas because most gas stations around us are self-serve.