As middle and lower class Americans, we have all worked some kind of service job in our lives. Whether it be the food industry, the retail industry, or even some of the higher-end services jobs such as hospitals or doctor's offices, we all have had those customers that drive us up a wall. Despite this, we can all see some of the those traits in all of us. So here are fifteen things to avoid doing at the grocery store, to avoid being THAT customer.
1. Having the lame Jokes
"Oh, it's not scanning so it must be free!" "Oh, I left my coupons at home!" These are not creative we hear this everyday at least 5 times. Just stop.
2. "Why are you returning this?" "No"
We did not ask ask you a yes or no question. Why do you respond with no?
3. Grabbing the carousel
Seriously guys? Are you really in that big of hurry that you think ripping the carousel out of your cashier's hands is going to make us check you out any faster? It won't, all it does is piss us off, we have to wait for you to let go to finish filling the bag, and sometimes you can really hurt us physically by doing that by smashing the bars into our arms or wrists.
4. Having undisciplined children
This how it feels when you let your screaming kids run around the store.
5. Ignoring us
Do I really need to put this on here? Its rude and you know it, we already have to deal with crappy customers, why add to it?
6. Saying "open more lanes"
Do you think we're hiding cashiers in the back of the store laughing maniacally, and thinking "Man, this will really piss them off!" No. We hate it as much as you do, sometimes people call in and we get short staffed, sometimes we just can't keep employees, and you being rude about it, is not helping.
7. Being impatient at USCAN
We are human beings, not dogs. You look like a two year old throwing a tantrum when you do this.
9. Calling us "Hon", "Sweetie", etc.
We are not your kids, grandkids, or friends, we are here to do a job and get out. You calling us pet names like that is super annoying and uncomfortable, just don't do it Bro.
10. Using expired coupons
Nobody accepts them and if you throw a hissy fit about it, it makes you even more annoying. Check the dates before you try to use them.
11. Bothering us when we're obviously on break
If you're ever curious if we're on break: if there is cluster of us and we're sitting down, we're on break. We don't get many, so you coming up to us to ask us something is really irksome. It's part of the small amount time we have where we don't have to talk to you, so LEAVE US ALONE!
12. Talking on your phone while checking out
If you're on the phone we're not going to be able to ask the questions we need to make your experience more enjoyable. It's also very rude, and we end up having to repeat the same question 500 times for you.
13. Assuming we price match
A lot of grocery stores don't price match, because we end up losing more money. If you want said item at the cheaper price so badly, then buy it from that store.
14. Assuming we know everything about the other departments
We're working in one department all day, everyday, for 8 hour shifts. Don't ask someone who works in General Merchandise if we carry something that is in produce.
15. Leaving items around the store
This is rude and makes our store look awful and messy. If you decide you don't want an item, then take it back where you got it, give it to your cashier when you're checking out, or give it to any team member in that department. It makes our jobs easier and our store look nicer.
