When I decided to fill some of my extra time by getting a part-time job at a local grocery store, I never realized the general public was so awful to deal with. Every day I see so many angry people and I'd like to just tell them to lighten up! Every day I see so many rude and arrogant people, I wonder how they have any friends at all.
First of all, it's not the cashiers fault everything is so pricey. Trust me; most cashiers aren't making any money, so the price of things affects them too. You taking your frustrations out on them will only slow your checkout process down. Yes, there are ways the cashier will punish you for your crappy attitude and actions. I've listed some basic no-no's when checking out at the grocery store.
- Your cashier is not your personal shopper. Their job is to run the register, not go get the groceries you've forgotten.
- The store sets the price, not her. Don't yell at her because your apples jumped ten cents a pound. If it was up to the cashier, the price would jump 50 cents because you're being a jerk.
- Be prepared! Have your store card ready, your debit/credit card swiped and your check partially filled out. Your tardiness is just slowing the process down.
- Its not the cashiers fault if the item scans wrong. Once again, their job is to ring your groceries, not price everything in the store. Someone else messed up on this one.
- When the cashier is waiting on someone, please wait your turn. Whatever you need is not important enough to rudely interrupt another person's transaction because you are impatient.
- Be patient! Sometimes the stores are busy and you might have to wait in line. The cashier is as frustrated as you because they've probably just dealt with three jerks before you.
- Everyone has a bad day, even the cashier. A mistake is not the end of the world and most can be fixed with a click of a key.
- Don't put your money on the belt! The belt will roll and eat your money and then you will be mad. The cashier will want to tell you that you shouldn't have placed it on the belt in the first place, but will probably hold their tongue.
- If the store has certain policies the cashier must follow, chill out! The cashier probably thinks the policies are as stupid as you do, but they have no choice but to follow them.
- Be nice! Treat the cashier as you'd like someone to treat you. After all, you probably haven't had to wait on hundreds of people with 50% of them being jerks all day.
Follow these basic rules and I'm sure your shopping experience will be a bit brighter. Don't and I'm sure you'll be well on your way of getting a reputation at your local grocery store and will be labeled. Nobody will want to wait on you, and if they do they'll be ready for your jerk attitude. Watch your apples or the price might go up!
