We do say this in the UK, but ....... its really rare to be asked for ID, it happens but only on the really big stuff (loans, getting a car, buying a _house_).

We do say this in the UK, but ....... its really rare to be asked for ID, it happens but only on the really big stuff (loans, getting a car, buying a _house_). You would not need to provide a driving license to buy an iPhone. I have just moved to the US for work and I am amazed at how often you guys get asked for driving license / SSN etc.