Hi All,
Curious as to how you would feel about this. Lowes offers a military discount which we really appreciate. A few years ago they began registering the military discount under your phone number, then when you are at the register you just provide the number. They never ask for ID but I am almost always with my husband. Yesterday I was alone.
The cashier pulled up the account with my husband's name on it after I provided the number and said "Is your last name XYZ?" and I said "No, but that is my husband." She told me she couldn't give it to me, and I was about ready to leave it there and just pay when she said "Would you like me to call a manager?" I said "Actually yes, I don't care about the discount but you do understand that not all women change their names when they get married?"
The manager came over and I showed him my military dependent card. It has my name, my picture and my husband's name on it, matching the name on the cashier's screen. He did not really look at the card, but told me I would need to provide a driver's license, again saying it was since our names are not the same. I again said something like, "You do understand women don't always change their last names? I can actually get on an airplane using this card. Are you telling me you don't accept it"? He said "That's our policy." and I said, "Yes, but you are the manager and can do whatever you like." He nodded his head in agreement.
I said I was done shopping there and walked out.
Am I ridiculous for not wanting to provide a second photo ID? My only reason was just being incensed that it was all about a woman not taking her husband's name. It felt wrong to give in to that but on the other hand, it's just a benefit that they offer - not something that I am at all owed. Also, Home Depot has never done this. I show them my ID and that is it.