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Accepting change for puchases doesn't bother most of the time.
However, here are some points to consider when paying in change:
1. Coins are separated by denominations -- quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. I find it easier to count change when denominations are separated from one another. Plus, I have to sort them into the drawer anyway. It drives me nuts when people just shove piles of mixed change at me. Just separate it, and then step back and be quiet while I verify it.
2. I haven't got a line of customers, or am not the only clerk on duty having to deal with everyone else in the store. I'm good at ignoring most distractions when I need to concentrate. On the other hand, how would you like to have to stop to count a bunch of damned petty change when you're trying to keep a fast, efficient flow going?
3. Customer is not trying to rush me because they are "in a hurry." I don't give a crap. Customers' lack of planning should never become my problem. The fact that you're running behind is YOUR fault. Since, I'm the one responsible for this drawer, I'm not going to just let you dump a bunch of change and run. I'm going to verify that it's correct first, and then I'll let you be on you way with your junk. Chances are, if you're one of those customers, I probably don't want to deal with you any longer than you want to be in the store. So, shut up and have some patience so we can both be done as quickly as possible. Then, feel free to get the hell out of my sight.
However, here are some points to consider when paying in change:
1. Coins are separated by denominations -- quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. I find it easier to count change when denominations are separated from one another. Plus, I have to sort them into the drawer anyway. It drives me nuts when people just shove piles of mixed change at me. Just separate it, and then step back and be quiet while I verify it.
2. I haven't got a line of customers, or am not the only clerk on duty having to deal with everyone else in the store. I'm good at ignoring most distractions when I need to concentrate. On the other hand, how would you like to have to stop to count a bunch of damned petty change when you're trying to keep a fast, efficient flow going?
3. Customer is not trying to rush me because they are "in a hurry." I don't give a crap. Customers' lack of planning should never become my problem. The fact that you're running behind is YOUR fault. Since, I'm the one responsible for this drawer, I'm not going to just let you dump a bunch of change and run. I'm going to verify that it's correct first, and then I'll let you be on you way with your junk. Chances are, if you're one of those customers, I probably don't want to deal with you any longer than you want to be in the store. So, shut up and have some patience so we can both be done as quickly as possible. Then, feel free to get the hell out of my sight.
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