Grocery Store pet peeves
Apr 27, 2008 | 7:31 pm
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Publix, last i knew, gave their checkers laminated sheets with all of the produce on it with photos - and they have a good variety compared to most places.
I don't think this is some patented invention, the laminated produce reference guide, but it appears no other chain managers want to spend 10 minutes at Kinkos.
I don't think this is some patented invention, the laminated produce reference guide, but it appears no other chain managers want to spend 10 minutes at Kinkos.
Apr 27, 2008 | 9:28 pm
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The point is that you have not paid for what you are consuming, and your lack of self-control is amusing. I have seen this behavior twice in a local suburban grocery and will never understand it. If you have been hung up with appointments, take "Junior" to lunch before going to the grocery store. Take a break from YOUR errands by paying attention to him, chat with him as he stuffs his little face with chicken nuggets and there is a very likely that he won't act up. Chances are he won't bug the crap out of you for junk food, and you may not buy it either because you won't be shopping while hungry. Are people really this dense nowadays?
Would you be as horrified to see me drinking a cold bottle of soda as I shopped? Sometimes you get thirsty and checking out is still 30 minutes away. It's not like I'm going to stash the empty behind the Cheez-its. Technically, it's not mine yet. But, I'll continue until a shop employee objects. I think I've adequately expressed my intent to pay by opening it.
As far as kids eating in the store, it may not be the first stop of the day. Maybe Mom's gathering up a few staples after 4 hours in a Doctor's waiting room. And it's 2 hours past Junior's regular lunchtime. I know some people would strongly object to a demonstrably cranky kid in the store. I think opening the box of graham crackers is preferable. Kids aren't machines. Finding the on/off and volume switches isn't always simple.
As far as kids eating in the store, it may not be the first stop of the day. Maybe Mom's gathering up a few staples after 4 hours in a Doctor's waiting room. And it's 2 hours past Junior's regular lunchtime. I know some people would strongly object to a demonstrably cranky kid in the store. I think opening the box of graham crackers is preferable. Kids aren't machines. Finding the on/off and volume switches isn't always simple.
Apr 28, 2008 | 5:45 am
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The point is that you have not paid for what you are consuming, and your lack of self-control is amusing. I have seen this behavior twice in a local suburban grocery and will never understand it. If you have been hung up with appointments, take "Junior" to lunch before going to the grocery store. Take a break from YOUR errands by paying attention to him, chat with him as he stuffs his little face with chicken nuggets and there is a very likely that he won't act up. Chances are he won't bug the crap out of you for junk food, and you may not buy it either because you won't be shopping while hungry. Are people really this dense nowadays?
Sometimes there's just not enough time in the day despite the best laid plans. I can forgive a mother for doing what it takes to prevent or minimize a situation that others will be bothered by. I have no way of knowing whether she's the best mom in the world the other 364 days of the year.
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Apr 28, 2008 | 5:47 am
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Publix, last i knew, gave their checkers laminated sheets with all of the produce on it with photos - and they have a good variety compared to most places.
I don't think this is some patented invention, the laminated produce reference guide, but it appears no other chain managers want to spend 10 minutes at Kinkos.
I don't think this is some patented invention, the laminated produce reference guide, but it appears no other chain managers want to spend 10 minutes at Kinkos.
Apr 28, 2008 | 5:54 am
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And, when will a cashier recognize I have brought my own cloth bags before they jam the first 5 items in a plastic bag? I have to be mighty fast to stop that. In fact, when will plastic bags be eliminated entirely? I hate them!
Apr 28, 2008 | 6:14 am
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I suspect that there will be a charge for them (across all shops) by the end of the year, though.
Apr 28, 2008 | 7:37 am
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I agree that they make nice liners for the small trash bags but they are quite bad for the environment. I have been gradually switching to cloth bags for shopping.
Apr 28, 2008 | 7:38 am
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We recycle dozens every month, far more than we need to line a few waste baskets. It probably has a lot to do with baggers using one bag for every three items. I can spend $50 and fit it all into one cloth bag. the same $50 seems to require 10 plastic bags.
Apr 28, 2008 | 7:47 am
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And yes, they are bad for the environment, but I'm not convinced purpose-made bags are that much better...
Ideally, there would be a replacement for both. Maybe when I get that composting bin working and the local authorities start doing organic waste recycling (hopefully this year too).
Originally Posted by BamaVol
We recycle dozens every month, far more than we need to line a few waste baskets. It probably has a lot to do with baggers using one bag for every three items. I can spend $50 and fit it all into one cloth bag. the same $50 seems to require 10 plastic bags.
Apr 28, 2008 | 10:21 am
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I can't stand the people that are cluelessly leaving their carts in the middle of the aisle as they select their brand of cereal.
Also hate those check-writers (contrary to what someone else posted, I find it's mostly the elderly, not females per se)
I do self check out when available, but I always bag my own. I can't stand when people just stand there starring as the cashier packs a full counter full of groceries.
Also hate those check-writers (contrary to what someone else posted, I find it's mostly the elderly, not females per se)
I do self check out when available, but I always bag my own. I can't stand when people just stand there starring as the cashier packs a full counter full of groceries.
Apr 28, 2008 | 1:41 pm
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I've yet to have a cashier offer to fill my cloth bags, although several have looked for a bar code to scan them when I place them on the conveyor belt at the front of my order.
Apr 28, 2008 | 2:00 pm
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The point is that you have not paid for what you are consuming, and your lack of self-control is amusing. I have seen this behavior twice in a local suburban grocery and will never understand it. If you have been hung up with appointments, take "Junior" to lunch before going to the grocery store. Take a break from YOUR errands by paying attention to him, chat with him as he stuffs his little face with chicken nuggets and there is a very likely that he won't act up. Chances are he won't bug the crap out of you for junk food, and you may not buy it either because you won't be shopping while hungry. Are people really this dense nowadays?
2-Find a well-known chain that has a problem with this...i suppose when i'm sitting in the pharmacy waiting for my script to be filled, i shouldn't reading that magazine or eating my chips or drinking my drink either...
Apr 28, 2008 | 2:04 pm
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my pet peeves...
Someone mentioned expiration dates...that bothers me too.
Also, the loyalty cards don't bother me too much, as long as it's easy for them to solve it when you don't have yours/don't have one. I was at some store in San Diego, didn't have the card, and it took 5 mins for the guy to scan the store card...
Giant Eagle doesn't give you the sale unless you have a card; if you don't have yours, they check your ID to look it up.
Kroger and CVS just ask for your phone number...
Also, the loyalty cards don't bother me too much, as long as it's easy for them to solve it when you don't have yours/don't have one. I was at some store in San Diego, didn't have the card, and it took 5 mins for the guy to scan the store card...
Giant Eagle doesn't give you the sale unless you have a card; if you don't have yours, they check your ID to look it up.
Kroger and CVS just ask for your phone number...
Apr 28, 2008 | 2:11 pm
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Apr 28, 2008 | 2:13 pm
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I really, really, really would prefer to use self-checkout at my local store, but the knuckleheads who try to use it just foul up the entire process. I think they should have mandatory training for folks if their check out process takes more that 3 minutes at the self-serve aisle. I'm sick of watch people try to figure out where the bar codes are on their produce, or who don't even know what produce they are buying. It's just infuriating, and forces me to go to the regular checkout line.