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Do you greet the check out staff?
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
I always do that and I also did it this morning when I did the shopping. I usually just say the greetings, like hello and then thanks have a nice day, but sometimes I have a little conversation with them, it is fun  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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As someone who works in a supermarket it is good to have someone say good morning to u etc |
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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago
Secret hideaway in the pennines |
I always do it, but then that's me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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why would you not, they are people after all |
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Always. It’s just natural to me to do that. Mind you I’ll say morning to everyone I see when I take the dog out lol x |
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
"As someone who works in a supermarket it is good to have someone say good morning to u etc "
That is good to know, that they like it too |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always, it catches some off guard as they're probably not expecting it off everyone. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Manners don't cost anything..I'm always ultra polite those guys to a sterling job keeping the nation going ! |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
I do, and flirt really obviously if I fancy them. I find it quite easy to start a conversation at a checkout and it’s fairly obvious when they don’t want to chat or be flirted with |
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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago
Doire Theas |
I have a conversation with them  usually about the weather   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"As someone who works in a supermarket it is good to have someone say good morning to u etc "
I’ll second that. I’ve worked on the checkouts and a 12 hour shift is a long day when people don’t chat. |
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It’s just the right thing to do, basic curtesy and a bit of appreciation
I only say morning / afternoon to those I pass, when out and about at my folks. If you do it here everyone just thinks you are a loon |
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All the time and with a smile.
My personal bug bear (bare?!) is when they have conversations over me or behind me with their mates on other checkouts. It poor customer service.
I should be your priority when serving me, telling Tina what you did with Darren round the back of the bins can wait!  |
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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago
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"I have a conversation with them usually about the weather
Do you ask taxi drivers if they’ve had a busy night and what time they’re on till too? "
Can’t remember the last time I was in a taxi but I do ask the Tesco delivery man all of the above |
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"I have a conversation with them usually about the weather
Do you ask taxi drivers if they’ve had a busy night and what time they’re on till too?
Can’t remember the last time I was in a taxi but I do ask the Tesco delivery man all of the above "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I like having a long conversation with them and watch the faces of the people queuing up behind me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I greet people.
When they greet me back and time permits, I will hold a short conversation with them, even those on helplines during those moments of silence when they’re searching for my details.
It’s amazing how people’s tone can change when you ask them simply how they are, if they’re working from home...... |
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Always have a brief chat and if not busy and they’re friendly too then linger a bit, life’s too often a rush!
If there’s an attraction both parties tend to send a fairly obvious vibe as you know it’s a bit like a speed date and within a minute you have to move on for the conveyor belt! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Dont go in supermarkets, the shops i go in i know thier names so usually ask how they are (i think this is important) how family is, and have a 5 min chat  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I like having a long conversation with them and watch the faces of the people queuing up behind me
You are one of those "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yeah I love a good old natter |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes, always say hello, good morning etc and I always say thank you. I worked in retail for years, it amazes me how many people can't or don't say thank you. Manners cost nothing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Are there people who don't?  "
I use the self service checkout. Don't get much back from the screen except for 'Unknown item in bagging area'. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yeah, I always say the usual "Hi, you alright?" but to be brutally honest, I always hope for a "Good thanks, yourself?" in reply and not a full blown conversation. I'm there for a purpose dammit! |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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I do, and have a conversation as I pack.
This led to a vinegary old lady tutting, huffing and making snarky remarks under her breath, aimed at me being slow.
I explained to her, very quietly, that I can't pack fast and not having a conversation as I pack wouldn't make me pack faster.
She then said other people had chosen a different till as I was taking too long (I had a full belt of shopping to pack). So I replied that they had used their brain and realised I would be some time, as I had a lot of shopping to pack.
I was being quite polite, but as I walked away with my heavy-laden trolley she had one last dig, which was the last straw and I slowly backed up and called her a miserable old cunt.
As I walked away I felt terrible.
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I often swear like mad at them (under my face mask.
Item removed from bagging area.
Please place item in bagging area.
It's in the bloody bagging area you computerised self service knob head |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Generally I do talk to staff all of them have worked all through the pandemic like me and deserve the respect for doing so some customers do moan and complain about everything so yes I do talk to staff and yes as previous poster said you get moaned at for being to slow doesn’t bother me  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m always polite, I remember a guy giving the servers some grief at a festival fir queuing so long fir chips then being told when he got to the front that there’s a wait while they cooked more.
When they did come he started again....
So while no one else says anything from 10 people back I pipped up
“Oi dickhead!
Leave them alone, they’re busy as hell trying to serve everyone. You’ve got your chips! Now say your sorry and fuck off”
I got a thank you and a free can of dandelion and burdoch |
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"I often swear like mad at them (under my face mask.
Item removed from bagging area.
Please place item in bagging area.
It's in the bloody bagging area you computerised self service knob head "
That's user error |
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"I often swear like mad at them (under my face mask.
Item removed from bagging area.
Please place item in bagging area.
It's in the bloody bagging area you computerised self service knob head
That's user error "
Oi you lol |
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By *nfin8yWoman
over a year ago
Newcastle-under-Lyme |
I like to say Hello and acknowledge people when I’m out and about. Just a word or two or a smile can make a difference. |
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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago
somewhere, someplace |
I do, I've been on that side of the till and it's nice when you get a nice smile and a hello how are you, it boosts you, we deal with a lot of crappy customers sometimes so it's a nice change |
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"Are there people who don't?
I use the self service checkout. Don't get much back from the screen except for 'Unknown item in bagging area'."
. I talk to the machine, I realised this the other day in Marks and Spencer when it said "have you scanned your Sparks card?"
" Alright, give me a minute! " was my reply  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always.
Sometimes I don't want to leave as we're having such a good chat
It's good to be nice and it makes the whole experience much better |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I did (yesterday) with the B&M's checkout woman. She is very attractive. |
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By *lappyMan
over a year ago
Manchester |
The check out girl asked me if I wanted a hand with my packing to which I replied “ I’ve not booked any holidays yet “ |
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By *DW1983Man
over a year ago
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I don't get why people wouldn't. It's basic courtesy and politeness, even if its just a hello and thank you. I'm not the chattiest person ever but even I manage that! |
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I always greet and say take care but I try not to say much especially during covid. These people are in a way front liners and I do not want to add to their stress by talking too much. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I always go to self scan so I can avoid pointless chitter chatter |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I atleast say Hello thankyou ect
Except if im using the self service then people would think im mad |
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By *ogueAngelMan
over a year ago
Near Bath / Bristol |
I'm a manager on retail and I do my bit on the till too. I greet every customer that comes through the till and you'd be surprised how many people don't even acknowledge it.
Customer service can only be given as good as it will be received. Being generally polite will be a much pleasant experience for everyone! |
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It would never occur to me to not say hello, thank you and good bye, same I would to a bus driver- which always seems to be questioned for some reason in newspapers ect. Why would anyone not bother, the mind boggles. |
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It fascinates me that if I say, 'Hi, How are you?' to a checkout girl that I always get a cheery response.
Message a fab girl with those words and the response is often less than complimentary. Why is that exactly? There are even threads about it?
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I have always done the pleasantries but, since the start of the pandemic, I've gone out of my way to be extra nice to them. |
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Always have a conversation with them same as any shop i go into |
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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago
Redhill |
Always greet... always. But not necessarily strike conversation. It depends on the mood I’m in. |
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Always. Feels rude not to.
Having worked in retail, I know it can be a thankless job, and having someone be polite and treat you like a person can really brighten your day. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always nice to have a little bit of banter with my customers some more than others.. Well one very naughty one x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm a manager on retail and I do my bit on the till too. I greet every customer that comes through the till and you'd be surprised how many people don't even acknowledge it.
Customer service can only be given as good as it will be received. Being generally polite will be a much pleasant experience for everyone!"
Totally agree there some can't even acknowledge a polite hello!.. Just rude |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always costs nothing to polite and to alway give a smile even from behind my mask |
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I would like supermarkets to introduce one or two 'No Chat' checkouts. If you can't be arsed or want some peace then you can pick the 'No Chat' queue ... Radical thinking but keeps everyone's needs satisfied... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You'd have to be a bit of an ignorant twat to not say hi, thank you and goodbye to checkout staff?!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I would like supermarkets to introduce one or two 'No Chat' checkouts. If you can't be arsed or want some peace then you can pick the 'No Chat' queue ... Radical thinking but keeps everyone's needs satisfied... "
All supermarkets have these....they're called "self serve" |
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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago
Calderdale innit |
Yep, I always say hi and have a bit of a chat when I go to the shops. |
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Lots of it is contrived at many retail outlets and fast food outlets.. if a burger server says Have a Nice Daythen I feel it's contrived |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes I do and even more important now that you can’t see smiles because of wearing masks. I don’t like holding up a queue but during lockdown it was sometimes the only person I would have spoken to for a few days.
I particularly love it when I go to France. There it is obligatory to say “Bonjour Madame/Monsieur” to staff and if in a local cafe to new arrivals also that enter and a “Merci, Au revoir” when you leave. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always! I live alone so sometimes they’re the only person I speak to in real life that day |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"It fascinates me that if I say, 'Hi, How are you?' to a checkout girl that I always get a cheery response.
Message a fab girl with those words and the response is often less than complimentary. Why is that exactly? There are even threads about it?
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Are you trying to fuck the checkout girl? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always do. Was raised with the ethos that manners cost nothing and go a long way (with the "right" people). You'd be surprised what a smile and a "how are you?" can do.
Side topic: I've got a bad crush on the woman at my local supermarket, but she's married ??????? |
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"It fascinates me that if I say, 'Hi, How are you?' to a checkout girl that I always get a cheery response.
Message a fab girl with those words and the response is often less than complimentary. Why is that exactly? There are even threads about it?
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Most people come here to escape work, not feel like they're right back there. |
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"I do, and have a conversation as I pack.
This led to a vinegary old lady tutting, huffing and making snarky remarks under her breath, aimed at me being slow.
I explained to her, very quietly, that I can't pack fast and not having a conversation as I pack wouldn't make me pack faster.
She then said other people had chosen a different till as I was taking too long (I had a full belt of shopping to pack). So I replied that they had used their brain and realised I would be some time, as I had a lot of shopping to pack.
I was being quite polite, but as I walked away with my heavy-laden trolley she had one last dig, which was the last straw and I slowly backed up and called her a miserable old cunt.
As I walked away I felt terrible.
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Lol
Hope you got 6 out of date vouchers out and tried to pay with them as well. |
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The automatic checkouts are quite needy enough without having to converse with them as well. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No, I don’t say a word and just stare at them while I load my bag for life, never losing eye contact. I wait for them to ask if I have a Nectar card, I then point to my t shirt that says ‘You better beelieve it!’. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Of course. I find in the last few years though since I moved away from the south east. It’s a lot easier to be friendly as the people in general are a lot friendlier and approachable.
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I know there are people who can & do but I can't imagine interacting with someone without starting with a "hiya alright?". It would just be weird. |
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By *rMrs84Couple
over a year ago
Doncaster |
Isn’t it basic common courtesy? Don’t have to have an in depth conversation but basic pleasantries cost nothing. |
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"I always do that and I also did it this morning when I did the shopping. I usually just say the greetings, like hello and then thanks have a nice day, but sometimes I have a little conversation with them, it is fun "
Always , i also like a name tag so i can call the person by their name. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i always say thank you.
dealing with the public is never easy |
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Yes, of course
Be it local shop, supermarket, petrol station, etc.... |
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I always say hello, maybe make convo whilst doing the packing, I shop in the same place every week and you just get to know people  |
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Of course I do, always... basic manners in my book! |
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For some lonly people, living alone ect. The chevkout person maybe the only person they have spoken to all day. Tutters can tut!
I worked the evening shift in a big Tescos. Were human too! Sitting there for 6 hours shifts can be mind nubbing. I did ignore those who came up, chatting on the phone and ignored me, without even a hello. I'd chuck their stuff down the end, for them to pack. This was in the day, when we had to scan and pack as we went. |
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By *ljamMan
over a year ago
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I worked in a supermarket years ago, mainly stacking shelves but sometimes on the tills. Getting some chat always broke the monotony for me. Was always welcome. I'll always at least say hello and thank you. |
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
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"Always. It’s just natural to me to do that. Mind you I’ll say morning to everyone I see when I take the dog out lol x"
It is the same here, it is natural for me as well. I also say morning to everyone x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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always have a chat, they are people after all |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I greet the self service checkout, I say ‘hello Mr automated machine how are your digits, your bagging area is looking very good today!’ |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I greet the self service checkout, I say ‘hello Mr automated machine how are your digits, your bagging area is looking very good today!’"
TOP TIP: Next time you have sex, say "unexpected item in shagging area".
Gets a laugh every time. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I greet the self service checkout, I say ‘hello Mr automated machine how are your digits, your bagging area is looking very good today!’
TOP TIP: Next time you have sex, say "unexpected item in shagging area".
Gets a laugh every time. "
I’m going to have sex, just so I can say that. |
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t depends on the supermarket. I'm a pleasant enough sort but in Aldi they THROW the shopping at you and I set myself a little target of getting it all into the trolley before they finish throwing the last item at me. Breaking sweat at the end - it's all I can do to pant and smile as I insert my card... into a machine, not the till assistant. |
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"I greet the self service checkout, I say ‘hello Mr automated machine how are your digits, your bagging area is looking very good today!’
TOP TIP: Next time you have sex, say "unexpected item in shagging area".
Gets a laugh every time.
I’m going to have sex, just so I can say that. "
Thats 4 mins of happiness for some lucky lady. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"t depends on the supermarket. I'm a pleasant enough sort but in Aldi they THROW the shopping at you and I set myself a little target of getting it all into the trolley before they finish throwing the last item at me. Breaking sweat at the end - it's all I can do to pant and smile as I insert my card... into a machine, not the till assistant."
That's so fucking hot GC |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always - and the security chaps |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I always greet them and chat to them
However, then they always ask THE question
How many bags do you need???
(Yes I should take the reusable ones)
My reply is always I have no idea you are the expert in this part, the look I get could curdle milk.
It’s as though I should know exactly the right number. So after being glared at I guess at 3, if I don’t need all 3 I still take the spare.
If I dare need a 4th I hear the fuff noise before one is begrudgingly pushed towards me.
As I leave though I always wish them a good day as I push my wobbly wheeled trolley off mumbling under my breath |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I feel like when kids are in school there should be a period mandatory work experience in areas like retail. People would never forget in their whole life to be polite to retail staff. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always its the polite and proper thing to do |
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Yes of course! It’s polite firstly and secondly they are doing something to help me! Definitely a little chat if there’s a cue! I imagine the pressure they must feel sometimes when there’s a long line of grumpy customers staring at them to hurry up. |
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"I feel like when kids are in school there should be a period mandatory work experience in areas like retail. People would never forget in their whole life to be polite to retail staff. "
I hear the plea to be lovely to retail staff. I hear it too much. They are not all lovely, some of the are downright rude and dismissive.
People need to be considerate of each other. I'm not into one section of society being told they should be nice to the other...... Shopworkers might begin to think it's their right..... is that why some of them are so snotty do you think ?
Yes I know there are VERY rude customers but I still don't think i need to be 'nice' or 'grateful' cos someone is a shop worker.
Politeness should be par for the course. |
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"Yes of course! It’s polite firstly and secondly they are doing something to help me! Definitely a little chat if there’s a cue! I imagine the pressure they must feel sometimes when there’s a long line of grumpy customers staring at them to hurry up. "
Does the , ' They are doing something to help me.' apply to everyone ?
They are doing a paid job and it's nice to be served by the ones doing it well who actually like the public but they are not sacrificing their life for yours. They don't do it for you they do it for the money |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I hear the plea to be lovely to retail staff. I hear it too much. They are not all lovely, some of the are downright rude and dismissive.
People need to be considerate of each other. I'm not into one section of society being told they should be nice to the other...... Shopworkers might begin to think it's their right..... is that why some of them are so snotty do you think ?
Yes I know there are VERY rude customers but I still don't think i need to be 'nice' or 'grateful' cos someone is a shop worker.
Politeness should be par for the course."
In my experience retail staff aren’t usually snotty to begin with however their experiences over time mean many do become like that. Have you worked in retail? I think there are more people who feel “the customer is always right even if the customer is slapping you in the face” than there are snotty retail staff.
Yes of course it goes both ways I totally agree. I just think people look down on retail staff. I’m glad I’m no longer in retail and would hate to go back.
You’re right that you don’t need to be grateful that someone is a shop worker. On the other hand their resentment comes from even if people are abusing them THEY have to be grateful of the customer. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes I do, always, a good morning, afternoon or a simple hello with a smile is just simply polite and a nicety |
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"Yes of course! It’s polite firstly and secondly they are doing something to help me! Definitely a little chat if there’s a cue! I imagine the pressure they must feel sometimes when there’s a long line of grumpy customers staring at them to hurry up.
Does the , ' They are doing something to help me.' apply to everyone ?
They are doing a paid job and it's nice to be served by the ones doing it well who actually like the public but they are not sacrificing their life for yours. They don't do it for you they do it for the money"
Clam down granny! No life sacrificing by anyone! Simply responding to the question asked by the OP! Customer service normally involves helping or assisting customers. If I’m the customer being served the check out person is helping me purchase my goods!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I always do that and I also did it this morning when I did the shopping. I usually just say the greetings, like hello and then thanks have a nice day, but sometimes I have a little conversation with them, it is fun "
I only say 'Hello' if its a female with big tits...
The above is a joke...
I even say 'Hello' if she has small tits...
Another joke....
I honestly thought everyone greeted checkout workers
Now if they don't reply then that would be the end of the conversation as some people just don't want to chat with strangers.....who are staring at their tits...... |
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"I do, and have a conversation as I pack.
This led to a vinegary old lady tutting, huffing and making snarky remarks under her breath, aimed at me being slow.
I explained to her, very quietly, that I can't pack fast and not having a conversation as I pack wouldn't make me pack faster.
She then said other people had chosen a different till as I was taking too long (I had a full belt of shopping to pack). So I replied that they had used their brain and realised I would be some time, as I had a lot of shopping to pack.
I was being quite polite, but as I walked away with my heavy-laden trolley she had one last dig, which was the last straw and I slowly backed up and called her a miserable old cunt.
As I walked away I felt terrible.
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I'm confused, the old vinegary lady was the one serving you? |
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"I do, and have a conversation as I pack.
This led to a vinegary old lady tutting, huffing and making snarky remarks under her breath, aimed at me being slow.
I explained to her, very quietly, that I can't pack fast and not having a conversation as I pack wouldn't make me pack faster.
She then said other people had chosen a different till as I was taking too long (I had a full belt of shopping to pack). So I replied that they had used their brain and realised I would be some time, as I had a lot of shopping to pack.
I was being quite polite, but as I walked away with my heavy-laden trolley she had one last dig, which was the last straw and I slowly backed up and called her a miserable old cunt.
As I walked away I felt terrible.
I'm confused, the old vinegary lady was the one serving you?"
No it was Granny-Crumpet |
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over a year ago
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Always say hello and thank you after it is good to be polite and curtious |
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over a year ago
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"I greet people.
When they greet me back and time permits, I will hold a short conversation with them, even those on helplines during those moments of silence when they’re searching for my details.
It’s amazing how people’s tone can change when you ask them simply how they are, if they’re working from home......"
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over a year ago
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"Yes of course! It’s polite firstly and secondly they are doing something to help me! Definitely a little chat if there’s a cue! I imagine the pressure they must feel sometimes when there’s a long line of grumpy customers staring at them to hurry up.
Does the , ' They are doing something to help me.' apply to everyone ?
They are doing a paid job and it's nice to be served by the ones doing it well who actually like the public but they are not sacrificing their life for yours. They don't do it for you they do it for the money"
They must be on a massive wage. |
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I used to work in shop. If you as customer expect staff to be nice, polite and greet you, why would you not do same. |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
I always show my appreciation by greeting the shop staff, but occasionally you meet an individual who either hates their job or has had a bad day; doesn't reciprocate.
Many of the staff at the supermarket I use must think I am a mystery shopper, because the receipt always includes staff discount! |
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I always do. I also often chat away to them while I'm packing my shopping. I honestly can't understand why anyone wouldn't.
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"Yes of course! It’s polite firstly and secondly they are doing something to help me! Definitely a little chat if there’s a cue! I imagine the pressure they must feel sometimes when there’s a long line of grumpy customers staring at them to hurry up.
Does the , ' They are doing something to help me.' apply to everyone ?
They are doing a paid job and it's nice to be served by the ones doing it well who actually like the public but they are not sacrificing their life for yours. They don't do it for you they do it for the money
Clam down granny! No life sacrificing by anyone! Simply responding to the question asked by the OP! Customer service normally involves helping or assisting customers. If I’m the customer being served the check out person is helping me purchase my goods!
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I am calm , untwist your bollocks. |
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"Yes of course! It’s polite firstly and secondly they are doing something to help me! Definitely a little chat if there’s a cue! I imagine the pressure they must feel sometimes when there’s a long line of grumpy customers staring at them to hurry up.
Does the , ' They are doing something to help me.' apply to everyone ?
They are doing a paid job and it's nice to be served by the ones doing it well who actually like the public but they are not sacrificing their life for yours. They don't do it for you they do it for the money
They must be on a massive wage. "
I'm guessing more than some. |
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over a year ago
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"I always do. I also often chat away to them while I'm packing my shopping. I honestly can't understand why anyone wouldn't.
K"
I hate it when they chat to me. I just want to get my shopping bagged up and go home. I'll chat about the weather but that's all. |
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By *ogueAngelMan
over a year ago
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There can be some right miserable staff - I know, I work with them - and sometimes they can be rude. Sometimes they might come across rude but with best intention, and sometimes they're great. I don't tolerate staff being rude, but nor would I expect them to take rudeness from a customer and this happens in abundance.
Just as an added thing - I really don't understand the customer mentality of picking up a chilled item and walking to the other end of the store to dump it on a shelf. Or even to look at something and not put it back where it was, but instead cover an adjacent product... |
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It's not the checkout staff that are the issue...
I hate it when I ask them where the baked beans are and they insist on walking me there.. No ! Just tell me |
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Yes always. I've always been the thanking the bus driver type too. Otherwise it feels like you're dehumanising people and treating them like machines there just to serve you. |
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over a year ago
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Yes I do.
My local petroleum station checkout lady and I have pet names for each other.
She says ‘good morning tender’
To which I reply ‘good morning Brenda’
I love Mondays. |
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God since lock down i say hello to pretty much anyone I pass...lmao |
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By *b793Man
over a year ago
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im good friends with my local shop people, being on an army camp they get to know people who come in and buy the same shit day in and day out. We have a chat and she always asks if i need fags or anything, i love it, makes me happy. |
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over a year ago
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Yes I always do, usually the same staff so get used to seeing them in there. X |
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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago
Derbyshire village |
As a retail bod myself, thankyou to everyone who's said that they smile and say hi.
We're just people. Alright, we're chained to seats or counters and beaten mercilessly daily, but people nonetheless... |
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over a year ago
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Always
Tesco staff are full of devilment
At the checkout one day the assistant, who was about the same age as me, asked me for ID as she scanned my wine. She looked at me deadpan for a few seconds while I stuttered and stumbled before cracking into laughter and saying she had to get her kicks somehow.
Made my day |
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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago
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I always chat to checkout staff and other staff, it's just polite to.
I always wish them well when I've finished to. |
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I always do, more so now as it a front line job |
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over a year ago
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"t depends on the supermarket. I'm a pleasant enough sort but in Aldi they THROW the shopping at you and I set myself a little target of getting it all into the trolley before they finish throwing the last item at me. Breaking sweat at the end - it's all I can do to pant and smile as I insert my card... into a machine, not the till assistant."
Because Aldi workers have targets they have to meet, certain amount of items scanned per hour ect |
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Always - I likes a little chat me |
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I gave up years ago ... They are rarely interested and got better things to do ...
They are not interested in my conversation.. |
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over a year ago
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"I gave up years ago ... They are rarely interested and got better things to do ...
They are not interested in my conversation.. "
Did you tell them that it’s over the news though? |
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No.. most of them are more interested in their nails.. why would they care if a customer says hello.. a |
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"No.. most of them are more interested in their nails.. why would they care if a customer says hello.. a"
But you did tell them that you didn’t make it up, didn’t you?  |
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So a checkout girl goes home and tells their loved one that 59 people said hello..
More likely they serve you and think fuck off tosser. I am here to scan and not chat ... |
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Unless it's the local shops where we know each other better I don't generally chat with anyone but I always thank the staff and wish them a good day/evening and give the security guard a 'cheers' and a smile even though he can't see it. |
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I can just imagine sitting at a checkout for 8 hours and having to smile, nod and wave at these morons ...
Fuck off and let me scan in peace .
Do you have a loyalty card Sir |
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over a year ago
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"So a checkout girl goes home and tells their loved one that 59 people said hello..
More likely they serve you and think fuck off tosser. I am here to scan and not chat ..."
Hmm, they disguise that thought awfully well when I say hello. Now, THAT is customer service. Smile even when you’re thinking that. Impressive. |
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"So a checkout girl goes home and tells their loved one that 59 people said hello..
More likely they serve you and think fuck off tosser. I am here to scan and not chat ...
Hmm, they disguise that thought awfully well when I say hello. Now, THAT is customer service. Smile even when you’re thinking that. Impressive. "
They have to smile but probably think you are a twat.. |
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over a year ago
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"I can just imagine sitting at a checkout for 8 hours and having to smile, nod and wave at these morons ...
Fuck off and let me scan in peace .
Do you have a loyalty card Sir "
It's all over the queues. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So a checkout girl goes home and tells their loved one that 59 people said hello..
More likely they serve you and think fuck off tosser. I am here to scan and not chat ...
Hmm, they disguise that thought awfully well when I say hello. Now, THAT is customer service. Smile even when you’re thinking that. Impressive.
They have to smile but probably think you are a twat.. "
That’s why it’s impressive. They have my respect just for that feat alone. |
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Can you imagine starting at 7am and finishing at 3pm and having to listen to the same old customer crap all that time..
Weather lovely outside, have a lovely weekend..
Actually I am working you twat |
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over a year ago
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"Can you imagine starting at 7am and finishing at 3pm and having to listen to the same old customer crap all that time..
Weather lovely outside, have a lovely weekend..
Actually I am working you twat"
I can imagine and yet they can still manage to hold that smile and have a lovely chat. I’m touched that think customer service is that important. I feel important as a customer now. |
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"Can you imagine starting at 7am and finishing at 3pm and having to listen to the same old customer crap all that time..
Weather lovely outside, have a lovely weekend..
Actually I am working you twat
I can imagine and yet they can still manage to hold that smile and have a lovely chat. I’m touched that think customer service is that important. I feel important as a customer now."
And I am sure they treasure that moment... |
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over a year ago
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"Can you imagine starting at 7am and finishing at 3pm and having to listen to the same old customer crap all that time..
Weather lovely outside, have a lovely weekend..
Actually I am working you twat"
That's why I don't chat to them. Let them have a bit of peace. |
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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago
Derbyshire village |
"Can you imagine starting at 7am and finishing at 3pm and having to listen to the same old customer crap all that time..
Weather lovely outside, have a lovely weekend..
Actually I am working you twat
I can imagine and yet they can still manage to hold that smile and have a lovely chat. I’m touched that think customer service is that important. I feel important as a customer now.
And I am sure they treasure that moment..."
Genuinely, most do. Not so much the "oh it didn't scan so it must be free" type stuff, but just a smile and a few words can really change your day.
As a rule of thumb, arsey customers get forgotten quickly, nice customers get remembered and real pricks get given names, and laughed about forever. |
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The serving girls at the checkouts fall into two categories |
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Always. It costs nothing to be polite and pleasant. |
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over a year ago
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I work in a Tesco and it's a running joke in store...that I flirt desperately |
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"The serving girls at the checkouts fall into two categories "
Which are? |
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"The serving girls at the checkouts fall into two categories "
Just the 'girls' Mysoginist Tom or the boys too ?
Those lovely serving boys.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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In the main checkout staff are lovely, sometimes I chat, but I don’t force the issue, one lady says ‘hello you!’ Whenever I go to her till, I think she likes it cause I ask how’s she doing. |
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over a year ago
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Always, throughout this farce,in Aldi, an elderly checkout lady worked all through and always took the time to say "stay safe" as you left,these are the real heroes, while the G.p.s barricaded themselves behind their guard dog receptionists so they didnt have to see anyone. |
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"Always, throughout this farce,in Aldi, an elderly checkout lady worked all through and always took the time to say "stay safe" as you left,these are the real heroes, while the G.p.s barricaded themselves behind their guard dog receptionists so they didnt have to see anyone."
Unsung heroes..who just just had to get in with it like so many others. |
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"Always, throughout this farce,in Aldi, an elderly checkout lady worked all through and always took the time to say "stay safe" as you left,these are the real heroes, while the G.p.s barricaded themselves behind their guard dog receptionists so they didnt have to see anyone."
How right you are. Bastard receptionists. Mine had us knock on the door and step back. They part opened the door and a box on a stick came through and I had to take my script out of that...... fucking hilarious. |
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over a year ago
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I can believe that-hilarious if it wasnt so sad, at mine you pick up your script by standing away from the building with a mask on and shouting through a window ! |
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"Always, throughout this farce,in Aldi, an elderly checkout lady worked all through and always took the time to say "stay safe" as you left,these are the real heroes, while the G.p.s barricaded themselves behind their guard dog receptionists so they didnt have to see anyone.
How right you are. Bastard receptionists. Mine had us knock on the door and step back. They part opened the door and a box on a stick came through and I had to take my script out of that...... fucking hilarious."
Blimey Granny. It sounds light that receptionist would not touch you with a barge pole..
Mind you, there is an epidemic sweeping the planet to be fair |
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I usually say hi ...it's better than rushing through ignoring them ...  |
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over a year ago
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"t depends on the supermarket. I'm a pleasant enough sort but in Aldi they THROW the shopping at you and I set myself a little target of getting it all into the trolley before they finish throwing the last item at me. Breaking sweat at the end - it's all I can do to pant and smile as I insert my card... into a machine, not the till assistant.
Because Aldi workers have targets they have to meet, certain amount of items scanned per hour ect"
Yes and the way it works is that you put all the items in the trolley and pack after you have paid at the exit or by your car. I have always found the staff at Aldi and Lidl very polite and helpful, even though there are not many of them. |
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I always say hi and often engage in a little chat. They can't get away so they can't ignore me. |
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over a year ago
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I had 2 bunches of flowrrs and an Easter egg from my lovely customers during lockdown. It's nice to be appreciated. |
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The trouble is...they are a Captive audience.. let them speak first... |
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"The trouble is...they are a Captive audience.. let them speak first..."
oooooo Tom - a stand off....... I like it. |
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over a year ago
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Always, how can you not? They are about to help you with your shop. I may chat if they engage further but I don't string out. It's frustrating when you are in the queue and they get into a drawn out conversation even after the customer has finished paying. |
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I always chat to the check out staff. Especially the younger ones. It's not hard to be nice to them especially at times like this when they work so hard. There is one girl probably about 25 in my local aldi. She is super hot... I now drive the extra 1.5 even when I just need milk. Think I might have ti ask her for her number... Sadly she does wear an engagement ring. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes always. I don't always chat, it depends on how the greet me back. Sometimes you can just tell they're exhausted and would like to just do their job in peace and quiet lol |
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Yes mostly. Nice to have politeness and give it |
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Being a foreigner
I have no social etiquette....
Not only do I chat with shop staff, I regularly converse with random strangers waiting in a queue, on the tube, in buses and on planes.
What always seems to really freak people out is when you stop and offer to help them....
You Brits are a funny lot, but I do love you xx |
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over a year ago
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"Being a foreigner
I have no social etiquette....
Not only do I chat with shop staff, I regularly converse with random strangers waiting in a queue, on the tube, in buses and on planes.
What always seems to really freak people out is when you stop and offer to help them....
You Brits are a funny lot, but I do love you xx "
Please ve nice to us shop staff, we don't get paid much |
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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago
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"Being a foreigner
I have no social etiquette....
Not only do I chat with shop staff, I regularly converse with random strangers waiting in a queue, on the tube, in buses and on planes.
What always seems to really freak people out is when you stop and offer to help them....
You Brits are a funny lot, but I do love you xx
Please ve nice to us shop staff, we don't get paid much"
And we are just trying to get you out of the shop as quickly as you want to get out of the shop |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always greet and always thank them at the end, maybe it’s how I was brought up but I was always told to be friendly to somebody helping or doing something for me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Being a foreigner
I have no social etiquette....
Not only do I chat with shop staff, I regularly converse with random strangers waiting in a queue, on the tube, in buses and on planes.
What always seems to really freak people out is when you stop and offer to help them....
You Brits are a funny lot, but I do love you xx
Please ve nice to us shop staff, we don't get paid much"
It’s nice to know that our greetings and chat is appreciated. |
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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago
Derbyshire village |
"Being a foreigner
I have no social etiquette....
Not only do I chat with shop staff, I regularly converse with random strangers waiting in a queue, on the tube, in buses and on planes.
What always seems to really freak people out is when you stop and offer to help them....
You Brits are a funny lot, but I do love you xx
Please ve nice to us shop staff, we don't get paid much
It’s nice to know that our greetings and chat is appreciated."
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It’s the end after 3 weeks.
Be nice regardless of whom to. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Be kind and I hope you will receive it in return. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Thank you to all service staff who enjoy our little conversation and appreciate our greetings. |
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over a year ago
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