Store Sets $3 Minimum Purchase For Restroom Use - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Family Ties Forever! · 02-28-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

link

Store Sets Minimum Purchase For Restroom Use

Posted: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Updated: 7:07 pm CDT August 24, 2011

Houston -- Customers at a Houston convenience store need to make a minimum purchase in order to use the restroom. A sign posted at the Diamond Shamrock store on Alabama Street near Fannin Street warns people that they have to make at least a $3 purchase to gain access to the bathroom. The manager said the policy was put in place because of the store's high water bills and the number of people who abused the free privilege.

"There were so many people that just abuse, they leave the water open. They make it so bad for us. We don't have no choice to but to say that $3 minimum. It's not really a requirement. It's at least to keep those people abusing or making it inconvenient for other people to use the bathroom," Naveed Ahmed said. The manager said the sign will be up indefinitely. He also said he will never turn away the elderly, children or someone who is sick.

Copyright 2011 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved.

Family Ties Forever! · 08-24-2011, 09:53 PM

That seems like a lot just to use the restroom.

Retro4Life · 08-24-2011, 10:58 PM

It's terrible that so many ungrateful bums spoiled it for everyone.

Marvo301 · 08-24-2011, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro4Life

It's terrible that so many ungrateful bums spoiled it for everyone.

It is a shame. On the other hand having worked in gas stations/convenience stores and having had to clean up after some of these "ungrateful bums" I fully understand this store managers desire to set some sort of limits on who actually gets to use the restroom.

Janice · 08-24-2011, 11:32 PM

I can understand it. If I worked hard to have my own business, I wouldn't like people using my restroom, unless, as this store stated, it was for kids, the elderly or someone who is sick. I wouldn't really want kids using it unless they were sick.

Family Ties Forever! · 08-25-2011, 12:24 AM

That makes sense. I'm sure the only way to keep it at least somewhat clean is to have rules like that.

tiredmike59 · 08-25-2011, 12:38 AM

Here I sit,broken hearted
Paid 3 dollars to s@*t
But only farted

Coffeecup · 08-25-2011, 09:26 AM

It is sad to think to discourage slobs, you have to charge. On the other hand I haven't seen a pay toilet in years. I read somewhere it discriminated woman. Men could stand to go and not have to pay and woman had to sit and enter a door so that pay situation left. Decades ago prior to 1970's many restrooms had an attendant. I hated that. Always felt the gal was listening as I doing my business. But they kept the place clean and people seem to respect the restroom.

robyrob · 08-25-2011, 09:33 AM

they better hope Gerard Depardieu doesn't come in there needing to go...

old grouch · 08-25-2011, 09:40 AM

I wonder what happens if you spend $2.99???

Marvo301 · 08-25-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old grouch

I wonder what happens if you spend $2.99???

If I were you I'd tip them at least a penny!!

OH Nuts! · 08-25-2011, 02:54 PM

Given the circumstances, I understand his position. As long as he's letting those with emergencies use the facilities he's being reasonable.

Dork · 08-25-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old grouch

I wonder what happens if you spend $2.99???

Then they won't let you use the restroom

Coffeecup · 08-26-2011, 09:33 AM

What is emergency? You need to go, you go. You will have to say. Gee I don't feel well, may I use the facilities. A lot of people will say that just to get in. The best idea people could do is Go at home before you shop.

ThomasE · 08-26-2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiredmike59

Here I sit,broken hearted
Paid 3 dollars to s@*t
But only farted

Don't even try it.

I heard that one in college about seven years back.

As for as the rule goes, I don't have an issue with it. People can take something and really abuse it. It's like dealing with immature children.

08-24-2011, 10:58 PM	#3
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	It's terrible that so many ungrateful bums spoiled it for everyone.
	__________________ Alex Reiger :[Trying to convince Louie not to antagonize Bobby] "It's not hard to make people feel bad about their lives. What's hard is making people feel good about their lives."

08-25-2011, 09:33 AM	#9
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,203	they better hope Gerard Depardieu doesn't come in there needing to go...
	__________________ * firefox * AdAware * HiJackThis * CoolWebShredder * Spybot * SpywareBlaster * Spyware Terminator * * GeeksToGo * AntiVir * Avast antivirus * Housecall Online * Sysinternals Security Utilities * * ZoneAlarm * Agnitum-firewall * Comodo Firewall * AVG Anti-Rootkit * RootkitRevealer * ParasiteCheck * * Annoyances * FreeCodecs * Mikes-Hosts-File * GRC.com * MSAntispyware * DVD's * TradeList * myspace *

08-24-2011, 09:53 PM	#2
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	That seems like a lot just to use the restroom.

08-24-2011, 11:32 PM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I can understand it. If I worked hard to have my own business, I wouldn't like people using my restroom, unless, as this store stated, it was for kids, the elderly or someone who is sick. I wouldn't really want kids using it unless they were sick.

08-25-2011, 12:24 AM	#6
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	That makes sense. I'm sure the only way to keep it at least somewhat clean is to have rules like that.

08-25-2011, 12:38 AM	#7
tiredmike59 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 05, 2010 Location: OUTLAW STATE {MO} Posts: 1,868	Here I sit,broken hearted Paid 3 dollars to s@*t But only farted

08-25-2011, 09:26 AM	#8
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	It is sad to think to discourage slobs, you have to charge. On the other hand I haven't seen a pay toilet in years. I read somewhere it discriminated woman. Men could stand to go and not have to pay and woman had to sit and enter a door so that pay situation left. Decades ago prior to 1970's many restrooms had an attendant. I hated that. Always felt the gal was listening as I doing my business. But they kept the place clean and people seem to respect the restroom.

08-25-2011, 09:40 AM	#10
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	I wonder what happens if you spend $2.99???

08-25-2011, 02:54 PM	#12
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Given the circumstances, I understand his position. As long as he's letting those with emergencies use the facilities he's being reasonable.

08-26-2011, 09:33 AM	#14
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	What is emergency? You need to go, you go. You will have to say. Gee I don't feel well, may I use the facilities. A lot of people will say that just to get in. The best idea people could do is Go at home before you shop.