On 25/1/07 12:49, in article ,
"Tim C." wrote:

Following up to Sacha :

Actually, all you have to do is say "I don't want the bag, thank you" and
take the receipt which is proof of purchase, not the bag.

That's what I said, but it seems this isn't an acceptable request by UK
shopkeepers. I've been told, so now I know.

Of course. ;-) IME round here, many people shop with baskets or shopping
bags and those lethal little wheelie bags, so are often asked "do you want a
bag", rather than the other way round!
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Sacha
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South Devon
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