True story, GoldenRoya, I was in the fast lane at the supermarket. One of the shoppers had a full cart and the clerk calmly asked her to go to a new line while explaining the rule. The shopper came back with the store general manager in tow. When she demanded the clerk be fired the manager smiled and said “Hi, Brenda. This woman rude to you?”. The clerk smiled and said “Hi, Dad.” It went downhill for that rude shopper very rapidly after that.
Welcome to my world. I work as a clerk in a grocery store coffee bar. There is about a square foot of room on my counter and people with large orders are determined to check out with me. To hell with all the people behind them who just want a cup of coffee.
A few years ago, I told the cashier on another lane that when the stores first created the express lane, they put the fastest cashier there. She chuckled and said, “Now they put the slowest cashier there, figuring it evens out.”
Another time at another store, the cashier said to the next chasier over, “(The manager) told me if I was late 3 times, he’d put me on the express lane again, and I was late 3 times, so I’m back here for the next 3 days.”
I wish there was a demand for my skills. I can choose the slowest line every time, whether in the fast check out line, the regular line or even at the bank line.
Once when I was in the express line at Walmart I counted 68 items for the person ahead of me. When it was finally my turn I commented to the cashier who said, “We can suggest they go to another line, but we can’t refuse to serve them!”
My pet peeve (at every store) is when I’ve been in line for a long time and some cashier calls out, “I’ll take someone over here” and the last person to get in my line rushes over. The cashiers should always say, I’ll take the next person in line." Some do.
I read in Reader’s Digest about a woman who went to the express lane with more than six 12 items…when she got to the register the cashier sweetly asked her “Which twelve items would you like to purchase?”
Not only did I have the slowest cashier in the store, but the dingbat ahead of me needed a separate receipt for a package of post-its and a box of paper clips.
I remember in my high school days when I got really good as a cashier, I was always put in one of the express lines during the week (being the express line on the end was fun, actually, because of all the people who would just grab a newspaper while you were checking someone else out, show you, and then just leave two quarters). On Saturday afternoon, though, it was the other extreme…the last regular register. I understand the need for speed in the express lanes most of the time, but during the busiest time of the week, you do NOT want your slowest people checking out the customers with two full shopping carts who have just spent WAY more time in the supermarket than any human being should. That’s a recipe for a lot of calls to the managers, further slowing things down, making the lines even longer.
I was thirsty and wanted to buy a soda, As I approached the checkout, this woman with a cart full of purchases rushed past to push in front of me. At least is was not an express lane. I cannot say what nationality she was so as not to be labelled racist.
I was in a grocery store in Quincy, Ill one time, and three lanes were open. Two had about four people ahead, the other two.It seemed like a no brainer to get into the shorter line?Groceries are checked through, total is announced:“Maude, you’ve got the check book, havent you?”“It should be in my purse somewhere!”(a minute of digging)“What was the total again?”And then fill out the check and the stub in detail.etc etc – then it dawned on me – the other people were regulars at the store and knew this couple!
I get in the checkout lane behind someone with a bag full of coupons. I wish they had a specific lane for coupons. Today I got behind an old man at Wal Mart trying to redeem a Dollar General coupon.
A number of years ago, I was doing the banking for our office. All the wickets had a teller. The line was moving smoothly until I got near the front. Five people were patiently waving others to go ahead. I looked to the available teller…. and realized I could stay in line and wave the next person behind me to go ahead. We were regulars at that bank branch. And that person at that wicket…. slow, yes. Being thorough is one thing, but it was her attitude. It was worth waiting for another teller. And yes, other regulars waited behind me and waved others to go ahead.
Llewellenbruce about 11 years ago
He got her there.
legaleagle48 about 11 years ago
Not that anyone really pays attention to that rule anyway!
jlbonnar Premium Member about 11 years ago
True story, GoldenRoya, I was in the fast lane at the supermarket. One of the shoppers had a full cart and the clerk calmly asked her to go to a new line while explaining the rule. The shopper came back with the store general manager in tow. When she demanded the clerk be fired the manager smiled and said “Hi, Brenda. This woman rude to you?”. The clerk smiled and said “Hi, Dad.” It went downhill for that rude shopper very rapidly after that.
HonoBear about 11 years ago
Welcome to my world. I work as a clerk in a grocery store coffee bar. There is about a square foot of room on my counter and people with large orders are determined to check out with me. To hell with all the people behind them who just want a cup of coffee.
Wren Fahel about 11 years ago
If the sign says, “12 items or less” and I have 13 items…I go to another register.
angelobartlett about 11 years ago
A few years ago, I told the cashier on another lane that when the stores first created the express lane, they put the fastest cashier there. She chuckled and said, “Now they put the slowest cashier there, figuring it evens out.”
Another time at another store, the cashier said to the next chasier over, “(The manager) told me if I was late 3 times, he’d put me on the express lane again, and I was late 3 times, so I’m back here for the next 3 days.”
Phatts about 11 years ago
I always get into trouble with a bunch of bananas and a six-pack of beer, and then I want the M&M’s on the impulse shelf.
jprozeboom about 11 years ago
I wish there was a demand for my skills. I can choose the slowest line every time, whether in the fast check out line, the regular line or even at the bank line.
stuestes about 11 years ago
Once when I was in the express line at Walmart I counted 68 items for the person ahead of me. When it was finally my turn I commented to the cashier who said, “We can suggest they go to another line, but we can’t refuse to serve them!”
DavidGBA about 11 years ago
I only see 9 !
goweeder about 11 years ago
My pet peeve (at every store) is when I’ve been in line for a long time and some cashier calls out, “I’ll take someone over here” and the last person to get in my line rushes over. The cashiers should always say, I’ll take the next person in line." Some do.
Sometimes, that works.
cwizard71 about 11 years ago
I read in Reader’s Digest about a woman who went to the express lane with more than six 12 items…when she got to the register the cashier sweetly asked her “Which twelve items would you like to purchase?”
dutchs about 11 years ago
Not only did I have the slowest cashier in the store, but the dingbat ahead of me needed a separate receipt for a package of post-its and a box of paper clips.
XianProf about 11 years ago
I remember in my high school days when I got really good as a cashier, I was always put in one of the express lines during the week (being the express line on the end was fun, actually, because of all the people who would just grab a newspaper while you were checking someone else out, show you, and then just leave two quarters). On Saturday afternoon, though, it was the other extreme…the last regular register. I understand the need for speed in the express lanes most of the time, but during the busiest time of the week, you do NOT want your slowest people checking out the customers with two full shopping carts who have just spent WAY more time in the supermarket than any human being should. That’s a recipe for a lot of calls to the managers, further slowing things down, making the lines even longer.
tbritt99 about 11 years ago
I’ve never seen a cashier enforce that, although I SURE WISH THEY WOULD.
oldfogie about 11 years ago
I was thirsty and wanted to buy a soda, As I approached the checkout, this woman with a cart full of purchases rushed past to push in front of me. At least is was not an express lane. I cannot say what nationality she was so as not to be labelled racist.
tuslog64 about 11 years ago
I was in a grocery store in Quincy, Ill one time, and three lanes were open. Two had about four people ahead, the other two.It seemed like a no brainer to get into the shorter line?Groceries are checked through, total is announced:“Maude, you’ve got the check book, havent you?”“It should be in my purse somewhere!”(a minute of digging)“What was the total again?”And then fill out the check and the stub in detail.etc etc – then it dawned on me – the other people were regulars at the store and knew this couple!
ColonelClaus about 11 years ago
I’m thinking several of us are related….
Tsali-Queyi about 11 years ago
I get in the checkout lane behind someone with a bag full of coupons. I wish they had a specific lane for coupons. Today I got behind an old man at Wal Mart trying to redeem a Dollar General coupon.
fixer1967 about 11 years ago
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trimguy about 11 years ago
Wal-Mart only hires cashiers who can’t count. That’s why the cash registers tell them how much change to give.
Hunter7 about 11 years ago
A number of years ago, I was doing the banking for our office. All the wickets had a teller. The line was moving smoothly until I got near the front. Five people were patiently waving others to go ahead. I looked to the available teller…. and realized I could stay in line and wave the next person behind me to go ahead. We were regulars at that bank branch. And that person at that wicket…. slow, yes. Being thorough is one thing, but it was her attitude. It was worth waiting for another teller. And yes, other regulars waited behind me and waved others to go ahead.