> > I didn't realize full-serve gas stations actually existed. I've never been to one or even seen one, except in "Back to the Future" when Marty goes to 1955. Self-serve is the only option around here.
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> -eric "You have such a grand service at your fingertips and all you can think about is whether to tip the guy? WOW! You Canadians are really lucky!" sleator
> Sun 4 Feb A.D. 2001


I *prefer* self-service. Most of the petrol stations in NZ are full-service, but I like being able to just zoom in, fill it up, run into the building and pay, and run back out and zoom off again.

I know the *real* reason why I've got into the habit of avoiding the helpful throngs of window-washing, oil-and-water-checking pump attendants. It's because, if they get to the pump first and start filling up my car for me, I don't know what to *do*. It feels awkward just standing around waiting, and I'm not good at small talk.

Brunnen-"at least we don't have the tipping thing to worry about too, on top of having to make conversation"G