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Do you want a receipt

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Bunnybenty · 30/07/2025 13:45

I moved to England not that long ago.

In other countries that I lived in, they just gave me a receipt in the shops, everytime that I bought something. The receipt was always handed to me with the purchase.

Why in the UK do they not just give the receipt to you,

instead they always ASK you if you want a receipt.

What annoys me about it, is that it slows the shopping experience down so much.

Many times I have been called back to the till, to be asked if i want a receipt.

Example: I was in a small shop this morning. I only had a certain amount of time, as i was on the way to work. I was walking out of the door, when the woman at the till shouted at me "Wait. Come back! come back!".

I thought maybe my payment hadn't gone through, so I walked all the way back to her.

She said "Do you want a receipt?".

It drives me mad!

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Brooklyn70 · 30/07/2025 15:16

i’m on holiday in france at the moment and they’ve asked me if i want a receipt in every single shop i’ve been.

CloudywMeatballs · 30/07/2025 15:16

I'm in the US. I often get asked whether or not I want a receipt. Usually I don't. I'm happy to make this (tiny) contribution to minimizing waste.

BigGra · 30/07/2025 15:15

Bunnybenty · 30/07/2025 15:09

I think its funny how you seem to think that you are the only possible people that could have ever lived in Ireland.

Why is that then? People come and go from Ireland all the time. You should know that.

Did you miss the part where I wrote that I lived in Ireland all of last year ? And I lived in Ireland at the start of this year. I left Ireland in February of this year . I am visiting Ireland this weekend. I am flying there on Saturday.

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So the fact that you have never been asked for a receipt in Ireland means that no one else has ever been asked if they want a receipt ? It just simple does not happen and I and other posters are lying.
got it.

milveycrohn · 30/07/2025 15:14

If it's a cup of tea/coffee, then I generally don't get a rceipt, and I don't think it is ever offered.
However, if it's a jumper that I may return, of groceries that I may be stopped for to check purchase, then I always take the receipt, as proof of purchase.

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Bunnybenty · 30/07/2025 15:14

familylawyer01392 · 30/07/2025 15:11

Bullies? What are you talking about?

I find it ridiculous that someone would be so het up about being asked if they would like a receipt that they make an online post about it.

I am allowed to find things amusing.

You are the one who is labelling me in a negative manner...

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Why do you think I am het up? You are the one taking it seriously

People come on to mumsnet to have a minor moan, usually about something quite lighthearted.

I don't think that most of us would put our deepest problems on mumsnet.

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Mrsttcno1 · 30/07/2025 15:14

Bunnybenty · 30/07/2025 15:12

Haha thats so funny.

I feel like i need a bingo card to mark off the cliche mumsnet bully phrases.

ive seen the phrase you used there, written in exactly the same way to the OP on so many different threads.

"Its you who is to blame OP!"

Again. So predictable

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Bingo to you then eh x

deeahgwitch · 30/07/2025 15:13

I usually have to ask for a receipt in small shops like a Spar or a petrol station shop. I’m in Ireland.
In a chain like M&S they just put it into the bag with the item.
I then take the receipt out and put it in my bag.
My friend had a brand new purchase stolen, she had paid cash, the receipt was in the bag with the item and the thief brought the item back and got the cash refund. 😡

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Bunnybenty · 30/07/2025 15:12

Mrsttcno1 · 30/07/2025 15:10

I do think there must be an element of your behaviour to blame here OP if this is happening so frequently, can’t say it’s a common issue in my life

Haha thats so funny.

I feel like i need a bingo card to mark off the cliche mumsnet bully phrases.

ive seen the phrase you used there, written in exactly the same way to the OP on so many different threads.

"Its you who is to blame OP!"

Again. So predictable

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familylawyer01392 · 30/07/2025 15:12

Growlybear83 · 30/07/2025 15:09

I agree OP - it drives me mad. If I’m using a card to pay for my purchases, of course I want a receipt. I get enough spam so I’m not willing to hand out my email address to people in shops so that I get even more. If I have a problem with an item, or want to return something then I want a receipt to make this easier. I’ve had several occasions over the years where a transaction has been processed incorrectly and it’s very much easier to dispute this with the bank of you’ve got a receipt. I think the very worst offenders are petrol stations and I always have to ask for a receipt.

I wouldn't say it really goes without saying that people want a receipt if they pay for something on card, lots of people use their card for the majority of day-to-day purchases and are happy without a receipt.

Agreed re email receipts though!

Zanatdy · 30/07/2025 15:12

Because the Uk takes waste seriously

familylawyer01392 · 30/07/2025 15:11

Emilysmum90 · 30/07/2025 15:03

I don't know what's more batty, the fact OP has started a whole thread about shop staff occasionally asking a very innocent question, or how overly furious she is getting with some of the posters replying 😂

it's giving me a good laugh on a slow wednesday afternoon!

familylawyer01392 · 30/07/2025 15:11

Bunnybenty · 30/07/2025 15:06

lol.

It's funny how i see that said on every thread started on mumsnet

So utterly predictable.

You can nearly time the bullies on here to the minute.

And you can predict everything that hey will say.

The first one comes on and blames the OP.
The second one comes on and tells the OP that this is the most ridiculous thread they have ever seen.
The Third one will come on and tell the OP that she has mental health issues.

It follows the same path every single time.

Bullies are not original. They stick to the same insults.

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Bullies? What are you talking about?

I find it ridiculous that someone would be so het up about being asked if they would like a receipt that they make an online post about it.

I am allowed to find things amusing.

You are the one who is labelling me in a negative manner...

Mrsttcno1 · 30/07/2025 15:10

I do think there must be an element of your behaviour to blame here OP if this is happening so frequently, can’t say it’s a common issue in my life

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Bunnybenty · 30/07/2025 15:10

angelco · 30/07/2025 15:07

Is this all you’ve got to worry about? What a non issue this Is

Groan at yet another person who didnt read the thread. As this also has been asked and answered.

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Growlybear83 · 30/07/2025 15:09

I agree OP - it drives me mad. If I’m using a card to pay for my purchases, of course I want a receipt. I get enough spam so I’m not willing to hand out my email address to people in shops so that I get even more. If I have a problem with an item, or want to return something then I want a receipt to make this easier. I’ve had several occasions over the years where a transaction has been processed incorrectly and it’s very much easier to dispute this with the bank of you’ve got a receipt. I think the very worst offenders are petrol stations and I always have to ask for a receipt.

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Bunnybenty · 30/07/2025 15:09

BigGra · 30/07/2025 15:03

Oh behave, seriouslly. I and other people living and shopping in Ireland have stated it is common practice.
Do you think we are making this up ?

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I think its funny how you seem to think that you are the only possible people that could have ever lived in Ireland.

Why is that then? People come and go from Ireland all the time. You should know that.

Did you miss the part where I wrote that I lived in Ireland all of last year ? And I lived in Ireland at the start of this year. I left Ireland in February of this year . I am visiting Ireland this weekend. I am flying there on Saturday.

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HoskinsChoice · 30/07/2025 15:08

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Lolz at you calling me stupid! 🤣

It is not ok anywhere! It's not a race to the bottom. Are you suggesting that because schools are terrible that everyone else should also be terrible? As opposed to retail being good and everyone else should aim to be good?

angelco · 30/07/2025 15:07

Is this all you’ve got to worry about? What a non issue this Is

Nextdoormat · 30/07/2025 15:06

In Italy years ago my MIL stressed I must always get a receipt as if you go out of a shop and are requested to prove you paid and you don't have a receipt it is a massive problem. So I have always got receipts even here in UK, also if I buy something in one shop and go to a different one that sells same product how would I prove I haven't just put it in my bag?

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Bunnybenty · 30/07/2025 15:06

familylawyer01392 · 30/07/2025 15:02

This is one of the funniest and most ridiculous posts I've ever seen

lol.

It's funny how i see that said on every thread started on mumsnet

So utterly predictable.

You can nearly time the bullies on here to the minute.

And you can predict everything that hey will say.

The first one comes on and blames the OP.
The second one comes on and tells the OP that this is the most ridiculous thread they have ever seen.
The Third one will come on and tell the OP that she has mental health issues.

It follows the same path every single time.

Bullies are not original. They stick to the same insults.

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BigGra · 30/07/2025 15:03

Bunnybenty · 30/07/2025 15:00

No you don't.

I am in Ireland a lot and I have never once been asked "do i want a receipt" this year.

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Oh behave, seriouslly. I and other people living and shopping in Ireland have stated it is common practice.
Do you think we are making this up ?

Emilysmum90 · 30/07/2025 15:03

I don't know what's more batty, the fact OP has started a whole thread about shop staff occasionally asking a very innocent question, or how overly furious she is getting with some of the posters replying 😂

Somnambule · 30/07/2025 15:03

Bunnybenty · 30/07/2025 14:11

It is annoying when I am halfway out the door and i get called back, because they forgot to ask me if I wanted a receipt when I was at the till.

This has happened to me three times this week

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Come on, this doesn't happen all the time. It's never happened to me once in my life, never mind three times this week. Most places don't even bother asking now, the default is no receipt unless it's requested (which IMO is as it should be).

familylawyer01392 · 30/07/2025 15:02

This is one of the funniest and most ridiculous posts I've ever seen

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Bunnybenty · 30/07/2025 15:00

BigGra · 30/07/2025 14:59

You do indeed get asked in Ireland and this has been common practice for years.
The teller will usually ask as the transaction is processing and should you decline then you can be one your way and not wait for the receipt to print.
At self checkout you also can decline a printed receipt.

Less waste and quicker transaction.

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No you don't.

I am in Ireland a lot and I have never once been asked "do i want a receipt" this year.

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