I HATE self-checkout.
Hate it, hate it, just H8 it.
I have used it maybe twice.
The supermarket I go to regularly (Acme Fresh Market-NOT Philadelphia Acme-) is locally owned and operated. I spend anywhere from 200-300 a month on groceries, and I am recognized.
I am on good terms with ALL the section managers. I treat all the employees with respect and sincere interest, and they (at least the ones who like me, who know me, -- employees who have been there more than four or more years,) seem to be sincerely glad I am shopping there that day.
Ava, the pricing coordinator and her husband, go deer hunting in season. Leonard, the produce guy, steers me to the best quality items. Davis, the meat department manager, does custom cutting or re-packing for me. And so on and so on and so on. Dorothee and Angelique, the flower shop ladies, like it when I make custom arrangements at their counter, and are helpful....
I was greatly relieved when Marsha's son came safely back from Afghanistan.
NO, I do not pull up an easy chair and a cup of coffee when I get to the checkout. I respect the cashier's time, and the time of the person(s) behind me. However, I try to treat everyone, even "idiot retail employees" like human beings who might have sore feet, might have practical knowledge I do not have.............
I could go to the Super Wal*Mart that is a mile + down the road, but they are NOT locally owned, the store is ALWAYS disorganized, and just usually unpleasant.
I am really shocked and angered at the tone some people have used in this thread.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Hate it, hate it, just H8 it.
I have used it maybe twice.
The supermarket I go to regularly (Acme Fresh Market-NOT Philadelphia Acme-) is locally owned and operated. I spend anywhere from 200-300 a month on groceries, and I am recognized.
I am on good terms with ALL the section managers. I treat all the employees with respect and sincere interest, and they (at least the ones who like me, who know me, -- employees who have been there more than four or more years,) seem to be sincerely glad I am shopping there that day.
Ava, the pricing coordinator and her husband, go deer hunting in season. Leonard, the produce guy, steers me to the best quality items. Davis, the meat department manager, does custom cutting or re-packing for me. And so on and so on and so on. Dorothee and Angelique, the flower shop ladies, like it when I make custom arrangements at their counter, and are helpful....
I was greatly relieved when Marsha's son came safely back from Afghanistan.
NO, I do not pull up an easy chair and a cup of coffee when I get to the checkout. I respect the cashier's time, and the time of the person(s) behind me. However, I try to treat everyone, even "idiot retail employees" like human beings who might have sore feet, might have practical knowledge I do not have.............
I could go to the Super Wal*Mart that is a mile + down the road, but they are NOT locally owned, the store is ALWAYS disorganized, and just usually unpleasant.
I am really shocked and angered at the tone some people have used in this thread.
Lawrence/Maytagbear