Well I live in South Jersey. For those who don't know jersey we are actually 2 states. North Jersey and South Jersey. North jersey is our smelly "want-a-be NY" part. South jersey is the complete opposite. That settled and explained.
I'm proud to say I don't have to pump my own gas..Do you know how crazy it would get in jersey if everyone had to do it themselves! Jesus man it'd be chaos on the streets. I can't imagine my grandmother or frickin mom pumping her own gas. My mom makes ever transaction or process the longest ever, she cares 0 about if others are waiting..
It really makes sense in jersey cause we are the most densely populated state. Our gas stations are over crowded as it is when people actually pump it for you and do it quickly. I for one have pumped my own gas many times in PA, cause I work there, and it does get frickin insane when the person infront of you is taking their good old time filling up (especially the old ladies). Even worse, the old people don't' like to carry credit, so they have to walk in-side and pay while I'M still waiting behind them!!! If you are complaining about that extra little they put into the tank to TOP it, that is annoying, but if I don't give them an exact dollar amount I'll get out before it's done and stop + take it out myself.
Also, when Skiing in PA I had to pump my gas in like 12 inches of snow and it was the biggest bitch...when in Jersey I would just laugh at the dood standing out there pumping the gas for me?
My conclusion...other states are jealous, very jealous. On those 90 degree days...i'm chilling with my AC on...on those Sub-Zero days...i'm chilling in the car with my heater on..have fun doing it yourself. Btw, gas is cheaper in NJ than PA. And, they have to self-serve...makes no sense.