As a cashier, I’ve found myself in the unique position of being a buyer as well as a seller. Before then, I never really understood the little things that seem to bother these people. So please, read and immerse yourself in the insightful knowledge no cashier would ever say to your face.

1. Do not reach around the register.

Please. My job involves handling money and it can accumulate in the register quickly. When people reach around the register, I am instinctually afraid. Unfortunately, that is the reaction I have because I was raised to be cautious and to know that people are unpredictable.

2. Don’t just leave the basket.

There is a reason that shoppers unload grocery carts onto the conveyor belts. You’d be surprised at how many people don’t understand that the same goes for those little shopping baskets that can be toted around stores.

3. I don’t know where the grapefruits are. Probably over there *points randomly.*

I am a cashier. There are days where I don’t leave the little corner by the register. I’m sorry.

4. "There’s no price on that. That must mean its free!"

Hahahahahaha. Never heard THAT ONE BEFORE.

5. Don’t be mean to me.

You will turn into the funny story I tell my coworkers about the crazy lady who demanded that I let her use the expired coupon for $1 off her groceries.

6. How’s your day today?

Really. I want to know. Did you take your dog for a walk? What kind of dog? When we ask those questions, we are BORED. It’s enough to drive a person crazy. Just give us anything to distract me from the fact that we’ve been standing in this same spot for five hours and just want a nap.

I’ll admit, sometimes I can be in a bad mood at work (shocker) and some days I just won’t be having it. But I try to give everyone my best service with a smile, otherwise I wouldn’t have a job. Meet us halfway?