Image from www.energyprogram.netMost of us take a trip to the gas station every week or so, unless we’re a part of a modernized group of individuals who have gone ‘green’ and prefer the hybrid. It can be baffling to find that so many people do not know how to manage themselves or their cars while attempting to fill up their tanks. For the efficiency and safety of everyone in a nearby radius, here are a few tips to remember next time you’re running on ‘E’:
- Wait your turn: There’s no sense in driving around the line to the opposite side in an attempt to snub someone from the other direction. It only causes those who are even less patient than you to let their true colors shine.
- Pull up to the farthest pump: Even though there is one pump open closer to you, it’s polite to pull ahead and leave space for the next person, and it also eliminates the chance of anyone getting side-swiped by someone insisting on getting to the pump in front of you.
- Check your wallet first: Searching for the cash that you actually didn’t bring, or trying all of your credit cards until one goes through is an inconvenience to those around you and to the sales staff. Always be prepared!
- Stop Everything: Though it may seem like common sense, you’re attention is needed at gas stations. No cigarettes, cell phones, or loud music. All of these are literal hazards and can cause you not to pay attention to important messages, let alone the endangerment of those around you.
- Pull Forward: If you have a last minute urge to grab a Mountain Dew from inside the convenience store, make sure you pull into a parking space and don’t leave your car in front of a pump when there’s no reason.
- Be Courteous: Always be courteous to the gas station staff. Indicate which pump you used and wait for them to process the transaction; hurrying this along can result in miscommunication and paying for the wrong pump—meaning you have technically left without paying.
Making Etiquette Easy,
Susan K. Medina
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