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77. I say "thank you and stay safe"....and have been tipping 50% for any carry out food.

Tue Apr 28, 2020, 12:59 PM

Apr 2020

Although we don’t frequent large chains. Most of them will survive.....

Have never been rude to anyone who “serves me”, especially hospital workers. I don’t care how much pain a person is in, you’re just being an asshole to be cranky (or worse) to them!

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A plea to DUers on behalf of my sister: Be nice at the grocery store [View all] Coventina Apr 2020 OP

I usually say 'thank you for being here' to the staff. In_The_Wind Apr 2020 #1

I always say thank you for working today. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #2

K&R ismnotwasm Apr 2020 #3

I love all of the people who work at my favourite store, so have always thanked them. Lately, niyad Apr 2020 #4

K&R mvd Apr 2020 #5

Y'know...bar patrons who make trouble get 86'd. Mister Ed Apr 2020 #6

Not only is she not allowed to eject them (unless they get physical) Coventina Apr 2020 #9

If I were her... spudspud Apr 2020 #49

I would, too. LuvNewcastle Apr 2020 #67

We're about to order some groceries for delivery from that place. MoonRiver Apr 2020 #7

I always say: "Thank you for everything you are doing." (eom) StevieM Apr 2020 #8

I've been shopping at the same Fry's market since it opened about 25+ years ago. panader0 Apr 2020 #10

My Sprouts in NJ wouldn't put up with that shit! You'd get banned for life if you act up. TheBlackAdder Apr 2020 #11

Maybe a difference in regional managers? Coventina Apr 2020 #14

Same thing here in Austin. TwilightZone Apr 2020 #18

What an important reminder (from such a thoughtful sibling). FM123 Apr 2020 #12

Anyone who isn't understanding at a time like this, doesn't get to wear the label 'human being' ffr Apr 2020 #13

yes. be nice. they are working extra hard IcyPeas Apr 2020 #15

Nothing at all difficult about being nice MissMillie Apr 2020 #16

I can't imagine being mean to an essential employee right now (or ever)-I'm so sorry for your sister renate Apr 2020 #17

I'm with you. Pacifist Patriot Apr 2020 #63

I work part-time at the local Fred Meyer's Permanut Apr 2020 #19

I think location has a lot to do with it. Coventina Apr 2020 #20

Size matters (here, too)! Fritz Walter Apr 2020 #34

In the blue counties in WA I see NONE of this behavior. AtheistCrusader Apr 2020 #41

Except people here on DU are posting about their hatefulness toward cashiers and bag people. cwydro Apr 2020 #64

Yeah, some people look for Steelrolled Apr 2020 #85

I think you've hit on a key point. generalbetrayus Apr 2020 #56

thanks to the grocers and the baggers . wish the humpers would wear masks. AllaN01Bear Apr 2020 #21

I am overly polite and pleasant to those working in grocery stores and takeout restaurants. George II Apr 2020 #22

Be nice to my daughter too. She has to stand 8 hours a day to check you out. katmondoo Apr 2020 #23

Agreed!!! Coventina Apr 2020 #24

My daughter worked at a Flying J Scarsdale Apr 2020 #61

Our stores here have police to throw out the idiots IronLionZion Apr 2020 #25

I guess I worded my OP poorly. I never meant to imply DUers weren't nice. Coventina Apr 2020 #29

Yeah, that's fine. I've had this conversation a few times IronLionZion Apr 2020 #32

Optional in my red town in Blue state too marlakay Apr 2020 #47

I am unfailingly polite to pretty much... 3catwoman3 Apr 2020 #26

Anyone who calls a clerk a fucking bitch should be told to leave RhodeIslandOne Apr 2020 #27

Being a manager means you have to take the abuse with a smile. Coventina Apr 2020 #28

The front office suits need to wake the fuck up RhodeIslandOne Apr 2020 #30

Agree whole-heartedly. Coventina Apr 2020 #31

It Has Always RobinA Apr 2020 #83

I don't think people understand what managers marlakay Apr 2020 #48

Couldn't agree more with all you said. n/t Coventina Apr 2020 #51

I like to abuse people I see who are abusing workers Skittles Apr 2020 #59

Not told! True Blue American Apr 2020 #39

Some big badass bouncers would be a welcome sight Blue Owl Apr 2020 #50

Coventina... Hekate Apr 2020 #33

Twitter Thread: It Is Our Obligation To Call Mean People Out Grokenstein Apr 2020 #35

I worked retail most of my life and always say thank you. rogue emissary Apr 2020 #36

That's a norm for me. Very grateful to your sister and other grocery workers! nt Blasphemer Apr 2020 #37

Same here. Duppers Apr 2020 #40

I am always nice and considerate True Blue American Apr 2020 #38

I'm so sorry your sister's going through this... Upthevibe Apr 2020 #42

I am absolutely GOBSMACKED by the difference between her experience and mine.q BobTheSubgenius Apr 2020 #43

I tell them "I'll be... zentrum Apr 2020 #44

I was at HEB today (Texas Grocery store) Operaweeble Apr 2020 #45

Whenever I go to the grocery store, I thank whomever I see dlk Apr 2020 #46

They are unsung heroes that don't get called heroes in all this. Jamastiene Apr 2020 #52

Having been there, done that 2naSalit Apr 2020 #53

I have tried to say thank you to every staff member I encounter in the grocery store. TNNurse Apr 2020 #54

Thank her for us seta1950 Apr 2020 #55

I don't get it Skittles Apr 2020 #57

To quote my mother... OldBaldy1701E Apr 2020 #72

you might have nailed it Skittles Apr 2020 #78

Holy crap I'd be in jail if I saw someone do that. a la izquierda Apr 2020 #58

No Problem! ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #60

Sadly, I've seen several here who boast about their meanness to cashiers and bag people. cwydro Apr 2020 #62

Yup, same obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #71

Spitting on grocery store employee. keithbvadu2 Apr 2020 #65

Unless they're smart asses or jerks,... MarianJack Apr 2020 #66

I make sure to thank everyone mgardener Apr 2020 #68

Do we need bouncers at grocery stores? tclambert Apr 2020 #69

About A Month RobinA Apr 2020 #84

Unfortunately, nilesobek Apr 2020 #70

I've been thanking them at the register regularly. Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2020 #73

How about calling in some bikers, ... planetc Apr 2020 #74

I make a point to thank people who are working at stores. MineralMan Apr 2020 #75

K & R warmfeet Apr 2020 #76

I say "thank you and stay safe"....and have been tipping 50% for any carry out food. Heartstrings Apr 2020 #77

I respect them by never being there . Brainfodder Apr 2020 #79

A very close relative of mine also works BuddhaGirl Apr 2020 #80

Very interesting and helpful info! Coventina Apr 2020 #81

You're welcome! BuddhaGirl Apr 2020 #82