So lots of people have worked in some sort of a cashier job. But many people have not and those people deserve to know what we thing behind that register. I worked for Winn-Dixie grocery store for about two years and I would say I was pretty good at my job. Some customers thought I was rude sometimes but that's just my personality, some people are just better at hiding their frustration than me.
1. "Oh God it's that lady with the coupon book."
`We hate coupons and we hate the people who collect them like a child collecting toys. They say time is money and if that is true the time it takes to scan all the coupons, or heck the amount of time it takes to collect and sort them you are wasting money. Now a few coupons is understandable you really are saving money and I get it, but its when you bring a 2 inch, 3 ring binder full of coupons where its a little much. So please of the love of God please chill with the coupons.
2. "No sir just because it didn't scan doesn't mean its free"
The amount of time I heard "Haha I guess its free now, right?" is insane. No actually its not free and frankly its not a good joke. I know you're not trying to be annoying but think about my side: I've been working for four hours, I'm tired, and I just want to go home or on break and now I have to find the price of this item because it wont scan. And what do you do? You make a really bad corny joke that I have already heard 10 times that week. So don't be surprised when I look at you with a straight face and don't laugh, IT WASN'T THAT FUNNY!
3. "I understood I messed up and I'm sorry but being rude about it doesn't mean I'm going to be more willing to fix it."
Okay yeah I screwed up, I'm fully aware I scanned it twice and I'm trying to fix it. There is no need to be rude about it and get your panties in a wad. I am a human too I make mistakes. Most of the time when I mess up it's because I was moving too fast because I'm trying to get you out of here quick. So when you're rude to me I have no intention to be nice back, sorry.
4. "I honestly don't care that you're buying condoms, lube, tampons, pregnancy tests, plan B, or any other "embarrassing" objects."
Look you're not the only person who buys this stuff and if you we're it wouldn't be here. And believe me when you get other objects so it "doesn't look weird" it only makes it look more weird. When you but barbecue sauce, toilet bowl cleaner, lube, and a birthday card all I think is "What kind of party are they going too?" Just get it nobody cares and if you're to scared too then maybe you shouldn't be having sex.
5. "I really don't want to hear your life story and I don't want to tell you mine."
My goal when checking you out is to get you out of this store as soon as possible, so I can go back to standing there and not work. I know some people are social but some arn't. Don't get me wrong some casual conversation isn't bad and makes the transaction better. It's when you talk to me forever about stuff that I don't need to know AND you hold up the transaction because you just wont stop talking.
6. "I know bringing your own bags is eco friendly but it's the most annoying thing ever."
I get it you singlehandedly will save the earth by bringing your own bags to the grocery store, but by saving the earth you ruined my day. We have our bags set up and ready to go. Then you come in and bring your own bags and I swear its slows everything by 50%. It's just not worth it in my opinion so please for the love of God don't do it.
