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There are a few phrases that, as far as I can tell, every customer learns somewhere. And they become "social humor" for when interacting with cashiers. The problem is, every customer uses them. Between those, stupid questions, and standard SC whining, I think it could make for a lengthy list.
And after hearing the following every day, they tempt me to become violent.
(The first three are when I'm standing there with no line - usually, I just finished with the last person about 15 seconds before.)
1. "You looked like you were bored."
2. "You looked like you needed something to do!"
3. "You were just waiting for me!"
4. "Oh, Is it too late to use my coupons?" (99% of the time, this is said after they sign the credit slip)
5. "If it's not ringing up then I guess it must be free!"
6. "I've worked in retail and..." (or in grocery/as a cashier/as a manager)
7. "I spend too much money in here for this sort of treatment." (Usually from someone on food stamps)
8. "Wal-Mart does it!" (Go there, then.)
9. "Can you cash a check?" (We're not a bank. These people tend to walk down the entire front end, asking each cashier, and being told no each time.)
10. "Can you give me change for a 50?" (See above.)
11. "Is there a discount if I bag my own?"
...feel free to expand this.
And after hearing the following every day, they tempt me to become violent.
(The first three are when I'm standing there with no line - usually, I just finished with the last person about 15 seconds before.)
1. "You looked like you were bored."
2. "You looked like you needed something to do!"
3. "You were just waiting for me!"
4. "Oh, Is it too late to use my coupons?" (99% of the time, this is said after they sign the credit slip)
5. "If it's not ringing up then I guess it must be free!"
6. "I've worked in retail and..." (or in grocery/as a cashier/as a manager)
7. "I spend too much money in here for this sort of treatment." (Usually from someone on food stamps)
8. "Wal-Mart does it!" (Go there, then.)
9. "Can you cash a check?" (We're not a bank. These people tend to walk down the entire front end, asking each cashier, and being told no each time.)
10. "Can you give me change for a 50?" (See above.)
11. "Is there a discount if I bag my own?"
...feel free to expand this.
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(Which I did do a few times.. no customers, not moving.. dozing while standing up. Yeahh, fun.)
Good one. I'd actually see if I could try that out on someone one day, if they seemed like they would have a good sense of humor. Bad thing on that is maybe misjudging people.. some people can do it. I can sometimes, but not always. Never good to try unless you're sure. But it would be funny. 
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