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It aint easy being a fella
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Originally posted by Toolpusher
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I find it embarrassing when the till operative asks "Do you need any help with your packing?" and I say no, then spend the next few seconds proving that as I can't even get the blasted bag open, I obviously doComment
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Originally posted by NickFitz View PostI find it embarrassing when the till operative asks "Do you need any help with your packing?" and I say no, then spend the next few seconds proving that as I can't even get the blasted bag open, I obviously do
No one expected this in the sixties. No one mentioned this in the 'Sunday opening' debate. The social liberalisation revolution we have experienced missed this completely.
Globalisation - blind to this
when you are at the checkout - SECONDS MATTER
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Originally posted by Cliphead View PostI have my shopping delivered. They put it in the bags too...
It would be much more like the supermarket experience...Comment
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I usually take my own bag (and go by bike). But the self service tills require a shop assistant to enter a secret code if you have your own bag, so I often use a shop bag for weighing purposes and transfer this to my own bag afterwards. Often by unpacking the shopping from the temporary bag, which can then be binned.Comment
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Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostI usually take my own bag (and go by bike). But the self service tills require a shop assistant to enter a secret code if you have your own bag, so I often use a shop bag for weighing purposes and transfer this to my own bag. Often by unpacking the shopping from the temporary bag, which can then be binned.
Alternatively, just place the scanned items in the recieving area outside of a bag. It will still register the weight, then pack tghem into your own bag once you've paidCoffee's for closersComment
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View Postthere is usually a button you can press to allow your own bag to be used
Alternatively, just place the scanned items in the recieving area outside of a bag. It will still register the weight, then pack tghem into your own bag once you've paidComment
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Originally posted by NickFitz View PostIs there a home delivery option where they thrust a load of bags at you and then start tossing each item through the front door as you feverishly try to pack them?
It would be much more like the supermarket experience...
I am obsessed with beating the checkout girl and packing quicker than she can scan. Never manage it.
I worked on a checkout for about a week before getting sacked. I am ashamed to admit that for awkward customers, I used to chuck loaves of bread down, followed by any cans or heavy items.Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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