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2naSalit

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122. No yelling involved.

Fri Dec 9, 2022, 05:28 PM

Dec 2022

My sequencing was not correct in the story but whatever. What I said made the guy do his job and open more lanes. I had my stuff on the belt before it was clear that it was self serve. With the sensory overload in that place, all cramped together, it was hard to tell until I was there. So the "clerk" was a manager and had he been paying attention to the lines of customers waiting in line everywhere, he would not have even seen me.

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We don't use self-checkouts. Period. Ever. When standing in a long line at an [View all] Atticus Dec 2022 OP

Me neither. I hate them. Ocelot II Dec 2022 #1

They are trying to train us as their part time unpaid checkers. Prairie_Seagull Dec 2022 #33

same here DENVERPOPS Dec 2022 #101

There also are people who did properly scan their groceries getting accused of theft. After hearing allegorical oracle Dec 2022 #110

I have the same policy. For the same reasons. Just A Box Of Rain Dec 2022 #2

Wal*Mart has created a profit center, banking on people making mistakes or shorting the sale. TheBlackAdder Dec 2022 #207

We refuse XanaDUer2 Dec 2022 #3

That's my reasoning to. I'm not paid to do these jobs. jimfields33 Dec 2022 #4

I do. tavernier Dec 2022 #89

I understand. But the Publix is 3 miles up the road and the Aldi's is 30 minutes up the road. jimfields33 Dec 2022 #121

You can't get plastic in CT stores any more. You get paper and pay per bag. Most folks bring their CTyankee Dec 2022 #190

Also accidental shoplifting... NowISeetheLight Dec 2022 #5

We have them in our small town robbob Dec 2022 #71

Scales NowISeetheLight Dec 2022 #229

Almost never use them The Unmitigated Gall Dec 2022 #6

Good stuff Calculating Dec 2022 #7

Yup. I never use them. Magoo48 Dec 2022 #61

I do, about 1/4 of my trips. maxsolomon Dec 2022 #8

The self check outs have people who work there. They need to verify age for alcohol, panader0 Dec 2022 #113

Yes, my local Kroger-owned grocery is carding EVERYONE. maxsolomon Dec 2022 #130

That I would not put up with. The Jungle 1 Dec 2022 #198

My problem with self-checkout: How much are they paying me? dchill Dec 2022 #9

That's my attitude, too! hamsterjill Dec 2022 #20

Self checkout in Costco is unusable. dsp3000 Dec 2022 #184

Our Costco self checkout has a cashier walking around that scans helpisontheway Dec 2022 #208

I said if they offered a small discount XanaDUer2 Dec 2022 #22

For me the payment is in Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #73

Same hwre SickOfTheOnePct Dec 2022 #111

+1 Kaleva Dec 2022 #146

So glad to know I'm not the only one who likes self checkout. ShazzieB Dec 2022 #175

For me, it's time saved. Septua Dec 2022 #181

Time is money Kaleva Dec 2022 #144

Silly? Same with gas pumps and ATMs? USALiberal Dec 2022 #157

They're paying you the difference between their prices... FBaggins Dec 2022 #227

Sadly, the assistant manager and manager have no power over that Stuckinthebush Dec 2022 #10

I use the self serve. I can see the prices and if not right twodogsbarking Dec 2022 #11

That is a good point. You can't see the items ring up easily at the cashier's register anymore judesedit Dec 2022 #16

Last week I went shopping sarisataka Dec 2022 #12

When that happens I leave my full cart in the Self Serve line and leave the store. nt Tommymac Dec 2022 #14

Thereby creating MORE work radicalleft Dec 2022 #173

Nope. Straw man argument. I'm making more work for a human being to get a paycheck. nt Tommymac Dec 2022 #179

False... radicalleft Dec 2022 #183

Why are you even going to the store? FBaggins Dec 2022 #188

Amazon Fresh offers 2-hour delivery at competitive prices sir pball Dec 2022 #197

My thought as well. And there are plenty of grocery stores with delivery options FBaggins Dec 2022 #226

I had the same experience once. I wheeled my cart containing meat, ice cream, frozen Atticus Dec 2022 #18

So, homegirl Dec 2022 #26

I am not quite that vindictive sarisataka Dec 2022 #29

You must have a lot if spare time to go to another store and start over MichMan Dec 2022 #68

My son is a head meat cutter in an employee owned store. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #133

And just where does my OP indicate that I filled my cart after "seeing no checkers"? Atticus Dec 2022 #135

When you walk in any grocery store, you see what's available. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #139

You seem to believe that if you say something it is so. Your premise appears to be that Atticus Dec 2022 #140

😆 okay, you just keep on doing what you see fit. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #141

Deal. ✌ nt Atticus Dec 2022 #148

Boy you showed them! nini Dec 2022 #147

Thank you, exactly. These sorts of actions only further hurt the MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #155

We order and pay for our food online. The Jungle 1 Dec 2022 #202

Same thing happened at my Walmart Neighborhood Market helpisontheway Dec 2022 #205

When herded to self check gibraltar72 Dec 2022 #13

The oil industry has managed to get most Americans pumping their own gas and jalan48 Dec 2022 #15

We love it? marybourg Dec 2022 #24

We don't love it XanaDUer2 Dec 2022 #30

Apparently other states love it or they would change the law and stop self service. jalan48 Dec 2022 #31

Do They Think RobinA Dec 2022 #56

No, but most plan to charge at home marybourg Dec 2022 #69

But self pumped gas is always cheaper. So it's a choice - or .... Whiskeytide Dec 2022 #32

I remember when there were actual service stations. The fossil fuel industry makes jalan48 Dec 2022 #38

I do as well. I was a kid though. By ... Whiskeytide Dec 2022 #114

Good point. We should get a discount for doing the work. I saw self check out machines jalan48 Dec 2022 #123

I just saw a special that said NJ was the only state that does that Polybius Dec 2022 #42

Oregon allows pump your own gas in rural areas where stations are closed at night. jalan48 Dec 2022 #43

a few towns? Grasswire2 Dec 2022 #100

I think it's the opposite... a few towns allow self service. nt. druidity33 Dec 2022 #131

Yes. I believe it started during the pandemic. jalan48 Dec 2022 #132

When I was in Oregon, I told the guy moonscape Dec 2022 #76

I live in Oregon, born and raised here. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #142

I use them about 1/2 the time at the grocery store bif Dec 2022 #17

Same blm Dec 2022 #19

I can't take credit for this, but... TheBeam19 Dec 2022 #21

So instead of talking to the manager you annoyed a worker?? USALiberal Dec 2022 #160

Try reading comprehension sometime. TheBeam19 Dec 2022 #164

I don't know 48656c6c6f20 Dec 2022 #23

When I first moved to Seattle and shopped at the neighborhood Safeway LisaM Dec 2022 #36

like republianmushroom Dec 2022 #25

Interesting coincidence GusBob Dec 2022 #27

Carl Sagan described something like this as brick-in-the-toilet thinking Orrex Dec 2022 #105

i use self checkouts, if they are actually staffed Takket Dec 2022 #28

If I only have a few items I'll use them, but when doing a weekly grocery run I always beaglelover Dec 2022 #34

Same here. forgotmylogin Dec 2022 #64

I have to bag it myself anyway since I bring my own reusable bags IronLionZion Dec 2022 #35

I couldn't agree with you more, comrade. WheelWalker Dec 2022 #37

I love when some one bad mouths their union or dues. multigraincracker Dec 2022 #39

With a Pension too... Beachnutt Dec 2022 #53

I have no problem using them Amishman Dec 2022 #40

You are a fine human. Duncanpup Dec 2022 #41

I refuse to pump my own gas. progressoid Dec 2022 #44

... StarryNite Dec 2022 #58

I do it for small trips.... much faster. Happy Hoosier Dec 2022 #45

Our cvs Rebl2 Dec 2022 #46

no way jose . i feel like im stealing someones job. AllaN01Bear Dec 2022 #47

Do you pay any bills online? former9thward Dec 2022 #49

It's funny how we pick and choose what technologies to embrace... lame54 Dec 2022 #66

Yep! newdayneeded Dec 2022 #81

I use an ATM for deposits but not for cash. Dysfunctional Dec 2022 #91

My credit union ATM has the choice of what denominations MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #136

I always use them. former9thward Dec 2022 #48

I use them for smaller orders. TheCowsCameHome Dec 2022 #50

I only use self-check if I only have one or two items and the lines are long. niyad Dec 2022 #51

Do you use ATMs? Orrex Dec 2022 #52

No. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #67

Well, that's nice. Orrex Dec 2022 #72

Lol! USALiberal Dec 2022 #159

I wouldn't use them if my credit union wasn't 600 miles away. sinkingfeeling Dec 2022 #84

Well, that's kind of the point, isn't it? Orrex Dec 2022 #102

Trufully, I haven't used an ATM in years. No need to. I just get cash back from using sinkingfeeling Dec 2022 #104

Shame on you! Orrex Dec 2022 #106

+1000 USALiberal Dec 2022 #158

I always ask if they'll pay me $20/hour to do that? No? Then, no. n/t TygrBright Dec 2022 #54

Certainly you don't do your own shopping, do you? Orrex Dec 2022 #162

Same here! Hope22 Dec 2022 #55

People sure love Costco where you have to pay them to shop there MichMan Dec 2022 #151

I do use them all of the time. llmart Dec 2022 #57

Thank you for your service! HAB911 Dec 2022 #59

They should give one a discount for using them. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2022 #60

K and R...Thanks for posting and for taking the time to post this. I appreciate your posts. Stuart G Dec 2022 #62

I never use the self checkouts in a union grocery store. Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2022 #63

Not only no but hell no. And as to soeone's comment that they Wonder Why Dec 2022 #65

That wasn't my comment - but I agree with them. Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #80

I got used to using the self checkouts during the height of the pandemic. MontanaMama Dec 2022 #70

I refuse them as well. I will allow the 'overseer' at Home Depot to use one to sinkingfeeling Dec 2022 #74

i never used self check outs UNTIL ... orleans Dec 2022 #75

I don't use them either geardaddy Dec 2022 #77

I'm a Democrat. My own father called me a Joinfortmill Dec 2022 #78

I always use the self checkout. It's always faster. BComplex Dec 2022 #90

There is a Union Worker manning the stations. Gore1FL Dec 2022 #79

I use them all the time. newdayneeded Dec 2022 #82

I feel like certain jobs aren't all that great. BlueCheeseAgain Dec 2022 #85

As soon as self-check-out arrived, Mr.Bill Dec 2022 #83

Always in a Loud Voice........ McKim Dec 2022 #86

I use them all the time. Because I'm tired of the people in line in front of me. oldsoftie Dec 2022 #87

I'll use the self-checkout when they give me the employee discount. SeattleVet Dec 2022 #88

Absolutely this FalloutShelter Dec 2022 #92

"Wet" cleanup at register three! Evolve Dammit Dec 2022 #93

I learned something horrible from Kroger's checker. Grasswire2 Dec 2022 #94

.....I'm In The Same Boat..... titanicdave Dec 2022 #95

Never use them... 2naSalit Dec 2022 #96

You berated the clerk Zeitghost Dec 2022 #108

His tag read "Manager"... 2naSalit Dec 2022 #112

So you took out your frustration with corporate ownership Zeitghost Dec 2022 #115

... 2naSalit Dec 2022 #117

... I know what you mean. I guess some people can get in touch with "corporate" at the drop ... marble falls Dec 2022 #231

If I understand what you are saying MichMan Dec 2022 #120

No yelling involved. 2naSalit Dec 2022 #122

You know berating the clerk was pointless, right? Jedi Guy Dec 2022 #178

Bullshit. 2naSalit Dec 2022 #194

Maybe the takeaway here should be... Jedi Guy Dec 2022 #201

I do. I have zero patience to stand in line. Buckeyeblue Dec 2022 #97

Gotta love that passive-aggressive line heckles65 Dec 2022 #98

You and I are kindred spirits in this, Atticus. PatrickforB Dec 2022 #99

The whole economy is a complicated juggling act h2ebits Dec 2022 #128

Millions and millions of workers and retirees have retirement funds invested in stocks and bonds MichMan Dec 2022 #152

was disappointed to see them in Michaels arts and craft store now too. IcyPeas Dec 2022 #103

In my area, Safeway is union... albacore Dec 2022 #107

I use both staffed check-outs and the self check-outs. MineralMan Dec 2022 #109

I use both GenThePerservering Dec 2022 #116

I got used to bagging my own groceries when moonscape Dec 2022 #138

You must not make any phone calls... brooklynite Dec 2022 #118

LOL! LeftInTX Dec 2022 #163

I use self checkout whenever possible. rownesheck Dec 2022 #119

I use self checkout whenever I can Kaleva Dec 2022 #124

They were encouraged during the pandemic to avoid close contact with cashiers MichMan Dec 2022 #125

I Do ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #126

Same. KentuckyWoman Dec 2022 #127

Today was the first time I have been at one of those ... UpInArms Dec 2022 #129

Some people would have still refused because management was performing a workers job MichMan Dec 2022 #153

Sigh UpInArms Dec 2022 #166

Other posters are saying they leave full carts and walk away MichMan Dec 2022 #167

I remember when the Rite Aid I often went to mostly all checking about ?5 yrs.... electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #134

If there's no line for a person, I'll go there The Revolution Dec 2022 #137

I will only use them if I have a few items. XorXor Dec 2022 #143

We were told during the pandemic to use them to minimize contact with cashiers and social distancing MichMan Dec 2022 #154

Okay, read through this entire thread. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #145

You're right... Phentex Dec 2022 #200

I use them frequently but I don't take it personally nor do I react with rudeness BannonsLiver Dec 2022 #149

Sounds like a first world problem really GusBob Dec 2022 #150

So you want to fill your gas tank? Get rid of ATM??? USALiberal Dec 2022 #156

I find them difficult to use one-handed Retrograde Dec 2022 #161

My WalMart has an annoying checker who flirts with customers.... LeftInTX Dec 2022 #165

Me also! I once made Ikea open a checker line (all they had open were self-checkouts) ... wackadoo wabbit Dec 2022 #168

Bernie: ''Brothers and sisters, when we stand together ... :) Donkees Dec 2022 #172

I left a bag of produce on the check stand conveyor a couple weeks ago. I buy my brewens Dec 2022 #169

And, I avoid companies that try to use only this JCMach1 Dec 2022 #170

I never shop for food at stores like Walmart DeeDeeNY Dec 2022 #171

Which supermarket chains are unionized? Kaleva Dec 2022 #176

Whatever gets me out of there in the least amount of time. twodogsbarking Dec 2022 #174

Costco plus some local supermarkets in my area of Long Island are unionized DeeDeeNY Dec 2022 #180

My experience is obviously different that yours... MayReasonRule Dec 2022 #177

"Wholesale, outright technological rejection"? "Delusional Nat-C Chriso Fascist Atticus Dec 2022 #186

Does delusion ever deserve respect? MayReasonRule Dec 2022 #204

That sort of word salad may fly elsewhere, but not here. Atticus Dec 2022 #206

Laissez bon temp roulez my friend... MayReasonRule Dec 2022 #224

Ainsi soit-il, mon ami--- nt Atticus Dec 2022 #225

The only time I use self checkout is when I order something online! Emile Dec 2022 #182

I prefer self-check out. Karma13612 Dec 2022 #185

So, "more lucrative satisfying jobs and careers" are actually available, but some are Atticus Dec 2022 #187

Companies need to Karma13612 Dec 2022 #189

So, corporations which have making as much money as possible as their sole purpose Atticus Dec 2022 #191

Can your more lucrative job be replaced by robotics? Emile Dec 2022 #195

I've had employees try to direct me to self-checkout. AngryOldDem Dec 2022 #192

I hate them and will not use them unless under extreme time pressure yellowdogintexas Dec 2022 #193

Do you drive a car or a horse and buggy. The Jungle 1 Dec 2022 #196

I've never used them. eShirl Dec 2022 #199

We use them. piddyprints Dec 2022 #203

There are new jobs in retail. Mosby Dec 2022 #209

Yes, the stores I use have been hiring not downsizing their workforce and added pickup and delivery wishstar Dec 2022 #218

Once in a great while Marthe48 Dec 2022 #210

If I pop into the store for just a few items Xavier Breath Dec 2022 #211

I use it if I have a small load. NH Ethylene Dec 2022 #212

I rather talk to the cashier, most who have known me over the years Historic NY Dec 2022 #213

well done certainot Dec 2022 #214

Not much difference from the gas station attendants of yesteryear Shermann Dec 2022 #215

Back in the late 60's there was a gas station just outside the Mayport Naval base Emile Dec 2022 #216

See now I would wait a bit longer in line for that! Shermann Dec 2022 #217

It was always busy. LOL Emile Dec 2022 #219

Big Mistake DontBelieveEastisEas Dec 2022 #220

Corporate Cucks Willto Dec 2022 #221

I go w whatever is fastest. I'm not waiting. FlyingPiggy Dec 2022 #222

We use them in the supermarket quite often FelineOverlord Dec 2022 #223

I was at Wal Mart Texasgal Dec 2022 #228

Cut them some slack Willto Dec 2022 #230

I don't want Target cashiers to know how many butt plugs I go through in a week. YourFriendlySnake Dec 2022 #232