Was at the gas station yesterday and had to wait for a solid 10 minutes because every pump had a car at it, but no one was actually pumping gas. Just parked cars with people inside, doing who knows what. At first, I figured someone just ran inside for a second, but nope. People were chilling in their cars like they had all the time in the world.
Finally, this guy comes out of the store, casually holding a smoothie and a snack, and just walks past everyone waiting. Gets in his car, sits there scrolling through his phone for a bit, then finally starts his engine and drives off. Like, dude, really? There’s parking right next to the pumps, but people treat them like personal spots now.
It’s not the end of the world or anything, but it’s getting old. If you’re gonna be in there for a while, at least leave the pump open for someone who’s actually trying to fill up.
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This bothers me too.
Man, absolutely bonkers. We have a Wawa at the entrance of my subdivision and a middle school right next to it. Cannot go there for anything between 330 and 5 because of every pump and spot is taken with parents waiting for their kids. I hate it.
If ai need gas and want a drink, I pump then pull up to the store or I send my kid (don’t worry they are in their 20s) in while I pump if one of them is with me.
I always park at the pump unless it’s super busy. Much easier pulling out when I’m leaving. Most parking lot accidents occur in small parking lots where people are backing out of a parking spot.
It’s really too bad that people can’t be trusted to use common sense. If I’m at an 8+ pump station and at least half the pumps are empty sure I’ll leave the car at the pump and go inside, but if its even close to full? No way just pump your gas and get out of the way.
Yea I can’t stand that shit.
Ten years ago I only paid cash if I got gas and would have to go inside to pay, if I wanted anything else I would just grab it since I was already going to wait anyways.
Now I just swipe my card at the pump and refuse to enter gas stations physically.
I worked at one a handful of years ago and realized I was stupid for paying with cash, it takes up so much time.
Gas stations run better for people if they just swipe a card at the pump and leave when they get their gas.
10 minutes? That’s on you bro. Unless you were in the middle of the boondocks, why didn’t you just leave?
I park there for the shade. Stay mad
Just shows how selfish people are these days, couldn’t care less about anyone but themselves.
I pay inside then go pump my gas. Maybe I want a little snack too.
Sue me.
Are you in an area where people treat gas stations like restaurants per chance? I’ve visited some places where I ask a local where to get good food and they’ll say Wawa. The first time I had no idea it was a gas station lol. It’s happened multiple times now.
That’s what you get when gas stations convert to supermarket/ deli/coffebar.
People get gas, go inside and order lunch koffe something to snack on the road, use the toilet and it takes 20 minutes.
Nobody is going to fill the tank and park somewhere else then go inside pay and get whatever they need. The blame is on the way the station operates not the people. They make a lot more money from sandwiches and coffee and even toilet use than gas so that’s where priority is.
If it was gas you could only get gas and pay by card next to the pump
Put the pump in, walk inside is standard for me. I’m not sitting after i get back though. Parking at the pump and not pumping gas should be grounds for a tow.
100% agree, just a bunch of inconsiderate assholes, i hope these mfers dont travel out of the country, cause you know they’ll be just as inconsiderate
Yeah! And pull forward so the ass of your car isn’t hanging halfway over the other pump!
I see that selfishness absolutely everywhere, and I’m the kind of person who would walk into traffic to avoid being in someone’s way, so when nobody gives even a tiny bit of respect it is the most irritating thing.
I don’t care if people do this at a typical gas station where there’s always an empty pump, but at a busy gas station it’s super not okay.
Totally agree. That is bad gas station etiquette.