– Can you guess how old I am, asks news’s reporter. – I would have asked you for identification, but I think you are … let’s say 24, replies the store manager at Vinmonopolet Valentinlyst, Gaute Skjold. This time Skjold hits the nail on the head, but he says that it is not always easy to guess how old someone is. – It’s very challenging and it’s also a bit of fun. You can try to guess yourself before you ask, you also think: Oh yes, that was such a bummer. Down the line, you can guess how old some people are based on a picture. How many dishes do you get? A beard is not “cool” Several of the Poles in the country notice that in the last couple of years there has been an increase in the number of young customers who do not have the right type of identification with them. Last year, over 15,000 customers were rejected due to age, almost 27 percent more than in 2021. Many were rejected because they did not have valid identification. Because it is not enough to just guess how old someone is. Store manager Skjold says that they have an internal rule that anyone who looks like they might be under 25 must show identification. How do you react if someone asks you for identification? Gets happy Shows your ID and doesn’t think anything more about it Gets offended Show result As long as you are under 25, you should actually show your doctor without being told. Photo: Ellen Johanne Jarli / Vinmonopolet Managing director of Vinmonopolet, Elisabeth Hunter, asks everyone under the age of 25 to show identification. – This means that we can more easily prevent seats for minors. Remember that you can still be asked to show identification if you are older – despite the growth of your beard and what clothes you are wearing, says Hunter. It has become more difficult over time to see whether young adults are old enough or not, according to Eva Fossum at Coop Extra Moholt. Photo: Trond Odin Myhre Johansen / news Someone is insulted The store manager at Extra Moholt, Eva Fossum, supports Skjold’s victory. – It is very difficult. Now many of the young people look much older, because they are made up and are supposed to look older than they are. – What are the reactions like when they “lay” people? – Some of the younger people are a little offended, while those over 25 are mostly just happy. Skjold in Vinmonopolet says that it goes a little both ways. – It is clear that there are some approaching 30 who get a little tired of being asked. Then we usually say that they should take it as a compliment, you have the youth with you. And if there is any doubt about how old you are (or how young you are), this is what is considered valid identification at the Vinmonopolet: Driver’s license (including moped driver’s license with photo and social security number) Bank card with photo Passport National ID CARD Defense ID- CARD Immigration passport Travel document for refugees
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Fewer people have valid identification – difficult to guess people’s age – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
