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This is exactly what happens to every Oregonian. For most it's taking a car to college out of state.

• mr_00ff00 3y ago
  I grew up in NJ and had to learn on the fly at college. At the risk of sounding a bit mean, it’s very easy to figure out. Most gas stations have screens that say “insert card, select gas”. I don’t understand how anyone struggles with that.
  • beej71 3y ago
    One of the more confusing parts is probably the variety of ways you can flip up a pump handle cradle to start it up.
    • jaywalk 3y ago
      I haven't used a pump like that in years. All of the ones I've used recently have just one handle that you grab and start pumping after selecting the fuel you want.
    • timw4mail 3y ago
      I think the vast majority of those have been replaced already.
  • throwawaaarrgh 3y ago
    Seriously. The POS walks you through each step. There's a button to call an attendant for help, if you don't want to walk inside and ask how to pump your gas. Or you could stand there and watch other customers do it. I'm having a memory of trying to pump the gas for my dad when I was a kid. I got confused about what to do, so after completely filling up, I ended up swiping the credit card again after finishing the purchase, leaving the machine open to being charged again. My dad stood there and yelled at me, and the whole time I thought, I don't know what I did, so when he's done yelling I'll just gonna go ask the attendant.