10 Heartbreaking Moments When You Realise You're Too Old For Things

6. Not Being Asked For ID

This one probably applies to the girls reading more than the guys, as everyone had that cheeky pint when they were underage. You'd borrow a provisional driver's license and try your luck in the local off-licence, or if you weren't feeling as brave, you'd beg for the older brother to go and get the good stuff for you. Once you reach that magical age, you can strut into the shop and proudly wave your passport in the face of the gentleman behind the counter and ask for the biggest bottle of Smirnoff to celebrate the big day - and spend the rest of the night with your head in the toilet. That age soon becomes a distant memory and before you know it, the shop assistant knows your poison as soon as the bell rings above the door. You're getting on, old timer! When you aren't asked for ID anymore, it's almost a slap in the face. When you are, instead of being a nervous wreck and wondering if you can get away with the booze, you take it as a compliment and maybe a subtle bit of flirting.