I've worked at a grocery store for about four years now and it's great. The job pays well, it's not hard, it's a pretty good gig. But working there for so long has made me realize how annoying people really can be. I collaborated with a bunch of other cashiers on this one and we raged about some of the simplest things customers will do that just make us cringe. If you're a cashier check these out, I'm sure you'll agree. If you're not a cashier but you do shop around, take note of these and give your cashier a break.

1. Call me by my name.

Please don't do this, I don't know you. I know I am wearing a name tag but it's part of my uniform, and quite honestly I forget I'm wearing it a lot, which makes you calling me by my name a whole lot more creepy.

2. Putting your basket down without emptying it.

Okay this one is just rude. Yes, I am your cashier but I am not a servant, you can unload your own basket and put your groceries on the belt. And it is greatly appreciated that you leave your basket on the ground, please don't just leave it on the belt because, now, it is in the way of the person behind you and I have to find a place to put it in the midst of checking out the next customer.

3. Tell me about how beautiful it is outside when I'm stuck working.

Yes, I am aware. Thank you.

4. Leaving your cart at the end of the register.

This goes with number 2; come on people, this is rude. The carts literally go right next to the door, you have to walk by them as you leave! Please don't leave it by the register because it just gets in the way and will really irritate me.

5. Trying to hand me money while I am bagging your groceries.

This happens a lot. I have a large order and no one is bagging for me so I have to bag myself. I tell the customer the total and finish bagging. But before I can finish, they are waving money in my face. Ok, I see it and I realize you are ready to pay. But you see I do not have a hand, because I am busy trying not to squish your bread with the oranges. So relax, yes I will take your money, but let me finish bagging.

6. Asking for paper in plastic.

Okay this one is just excessive. I get it, paper bags are stronger but they are a b*tch to pack. Now on top of that you would like me to put each paper bag into a plastic bag so you have handles? Yeah, sure, let me just take and hour to bag your $300 order in paper in plastic, because I would love a good workout and I'm sure the person behind you doesn't mind waiting.

7. Leaving your receipt behind.

Why? This is not mine, it is yours. Don't say "you can keep that" I don't want it! Or worse, please when I hand you your change and the receipt, do not just grab the money around the receipt and leave the paper in my hand. JUST TAKE IT. It's not that hard. And if you really don't want it, there's a trash right by the exit.

8. Handing me your credit card when there's a swipe machine right in front of you.

Are you blind? Because if so, my deepest apologies, here let me swipe that for you.

9. Going to my register when the light is off.

These lights exist for a reason, if it is off I am CLOSED. It doesn't matter if I am checking someone out, that means I closed the register after they were already in line but that does not mean I can take you too. I have something to do or maybe it's time to leave and I wanna get the hell out of here. It doesn't matter, if my light is off I am closed, and please do not look up at the light and say "are you open?" because I will 100 percent not answer you and just walk away.

10. Tell me you came to give me something to do.

This is annoying. Some days it is slow so yes, I am just standing around but don't come over and tell me I look bored and you brought me something to do. I didn't want you to keep me busy, I am enjoying staring out the window.

11. Talking on the phone.

This is super rude. I am ringing out your groceries and you can't even get off the phone for two minutes. If you come to the register on the phone and don't even acknowledge me, I most certainly will NOT be saying "have a nice day".

Please keep these in mind the next time you need someone to cash you out!