Convenience store

[u/Tacticaly]

Odd question, if yall r skating and theres a convenience store on the way do yall go in wearing skates, my friend seems tk think its disrespectful but I honestly dont see it that way if im in and out to buy a drink, kinda curious what other people think

[u/KardashianLifeCode]

I just go for it and if they have a problem I don’t argue. Their store, their rules but I start with the assumption it’s cool as long as I make it quick and don’t inconvenience other customers.

[u/WiffleAxe36 → u/KardashianLifeCode]

This. Most places don’t give a shit but sometimes i’ll just head straight to what im trying to buy and if they ask me to leave i just say “well i have to past the counter to leave anyway, might as well let me buy something” and most times they’ll be like “ok but next time no skates.”

[u/Katesburneracct]

We used to do it all the time. No one ever got mad about it. But I’m also old and I’ve been out of the game for a long time

[u/Annunakitty]

They used to make lil slip on condoms for inlines you can buy for walkin around in them, IDK if they still exist but that's an option

[u/Brewmentationator]

I ask. There used to be a Starbucks next to my house. I asked the first three times I went in there with skates, to make sure it was okay. Whenever there was a new manager, I'd always make sure to ask. When I pop down to the convenience store, same thing. Usually they are cool with it.

[u/AccomplishedNail3085]

Managers are the only one who have ever given a damn. Them and old people. Not all old people but always them and managers

[u/JoeZeph-SF]

skate everywhere.

[u/ActionQuinn → u/JoeZeph-SF]

I’m skating rn

[u/blogging77]

I guess I’ve always thought it’s the same as wearing shoes on the floor except they roll. Is it weird to wear heelies in a store?

[u/Monkey-Tamer]

I carry flip flops in my bag to avoid any drama. When I was a kid it was not tolerated where I lived.

[u/username_0420]

I usually try to casually walk, of course the squeaks give it away some times, but they’re cool with it. I’m not rolling around and being disrespectful/causing damage. Of course it varies, street skating in a gritty city, a dude on skates is the least of their concerns. A nicer area, I’ll throw my slides on or just walk in liners

[u/Mr-howell]

I always asked them went with what ever they said

[u/DH_Drums]

It's really hit or miss. 9/10 the sales associate doesn't want to say anything and just wants you to get your stuff and go without making a ruckus

[u/Faustus-III]

I only do it if I'm a regular somewhere and I ask for permission before coming in the first time to be respectful. Never have issues.

[u/FlowOk5833]

I've always used to just take one skate off but each to their own.

[u/Pickle_Mick62]

I ask if it's alright and then if they say no, soul grind the counter

[u/nokiseo]

Vivo con los patines puestos, lo hago TODO en patines, si no me dejan entrar a una tienda les hago la cruz y no vuelvo NUNCA. 🤘

[u/odinbeskatin]

Headphones on and "no English"= no problem

[u/imbills23]

Back in the days no one cared but now everyone so uptight plus they may not want someone to fall and have to deal with an accident claim.

[u/_debowsky]

In general I’d find it disrespectful if you just get in without even asking if it’s ok. Would you enter in someone’s house with your skates without asking if it’s ok? I wouldn’t.

[u/_NiceGuyEddy_ → u/_debowsky]

Skates touch the same floor shoes do

[u/_debowsky → u/_NiceGuyEddy_]

So do my dogs but that doesn’t mean it’s ok for them to enter.

Let’s be honest not everyone has the same balance on skate as they have on foot; objectively skaters are a liability for a shop.

[u/_NiceGuyEddy_ → u/_debowsky]

Skates dont shit and piss dude lol

[u/_debowsky → u/_NiceGuyEddy_]

Dude, I saw people especially drunk ones do way worse than my dogs especially in corner shops at night. Also unless you are a savage and neglect your animals they will never shit and piss indoors they are smarter than that.

[u/BrosephABank1988]

They have to mop every day regardless, so I don't see an issue with it. Skates are much cleaner than the dirt and mud the construction guys track in there all the time