Pet Peeve Questions.

[Plaidman]

There are 3 questions that just bug me when people ask. This sonofabitch asked all three.

1: Dude comes up, hands me his ID, and whispers "I need a pack of condoms..."
ME: *growling inwards*
"No legal age for condoms dude, not an age restricted product. They are also in medicine aisle.

2: He comes back, pays for them, then asks pet peeve question 2:
"Err, can I buy another thing?"

Plaidman swears. One of these days he'll answer "No sir/ma'am. You bought your alloted items. Come back after 24 hours to resume shopping...."

Plaidman really answers:
ME: *shrugs* "Umm yeah go ahead man"

Man is looking at candy. Looking at children candy. Back to other candy. Back to children candy.

Me: "??? What kind of candy are you looking for?"

Man: Yeah where are the Tums or rolaids?"

ME thinking: *What is WITH people thinking we have medicene mixed in with kids suckers and lollipops?*
"Medicine Aisle... below the condoms" is my answer.

So yeah. Strange questions. But I hate it when people ask.

[Becks]

whispers "I need a pack of condoms..."

If you're embarassed to buy condoms, you shouldn't be having sex.

[Muses_nightmare]

I used to have people have to ask for condoms through the transaction drawer, and I could never hear people properly, so they usually had to repeat it a couple times. Had one guy say "I have a weird question for you..." Then he proceeded to ask for condoms. Don't get how it was weird. I did always feel strange saying "have a good night" when they did ask though. :P

The question I hated the most at the gas station was when people would walk around the store, find no bathroom door outside (we didn't have a bathroom outside) And then would come to the window, not before yanking on the door with the giant sign saying that the doors were locked, and ask for the key to the bathroom, or ask where the bathroom was. Or ask for tissue....to go behind the store.

[malmalthekiller]

If you're embarassed to buy condoms, you shouldn't be having sex.

This.

Also, one time my sister and her boyfriend went to a 24/hours place to buy condoms and other things, and after a certain time they lock up condoms/razors/things of that nature, to reduce theft. You have to ask the pharmacist to get you condoms.

The lady glared at my sister and her boyfriend, and begrudgingly helped them when they told her what she wanted.

Let me tell you that my sister and her boyfriend are both in their 20's, and how annoying that must've been.

[crazylegs]

If you're embarassed to buy condoms, you shouldn't be having sex.

When Boots The Chemists first started selling condoms way back when they were amongst the first stores to sell them on open display.(ie not behind the counter).

Was this a forethought by management?

Was it an aggresive selling policy?

Nope.

It was to prevent embarassment to the staff so they didn't have to do repeat sales at the counter!

[Kiwi]

I remember buying condoms once, we happened to be buying some other items at the same time including a pair of socks

the cashier put the condoms UNDERNEATH the socks to hide them and turned brilliant red

k and I just looked at each other and raised our eyebrows.... if your working as a cashier you need to be ready for customers to buy pretty much anything

[PizzaDrone]

Ha, funny story about buying condoms. My SO had gone to a big supermarket to get some and is usually fine about it. Takes them through self-service most of the time as its not worth the queue for a cashier really. On this occasion he arrives in the aisle and an elderly lady is reaching for something. My SO is quite tall so when she sees him she asks him for help. He gets embarrassed that this sweet old lady has seen him buying condoms and helps her, leaves the aisle and comes back when he's sure she's gone.

He used to be more embarrassed, til I took him in and bought things alongside it...tried to convince him to buy condoms, clingfilm, wine and a cucumber the one time, just to see reactions. I'd hope it'd give someone a laugh.

[Gwen_Goth]

haha; that reminds me of when a friend streached my ear up to 3mm for me; he forgot lube, so i sent him and bf across to tesco's to get some while i showered..

thy came back laughing; they had picked up the lube then flirted with each other by the carrots and cucumbers in the veg aisle before heading over to embaress the poor cashier

i was a little upset i'd missed it all

[4011]

*raise hand* i have one to share.

it's from when i was dancing and it was after work so i looked like, well, a stripper that just got off work. i had grabbed the shopping list that morning because i knew i needed to stop for tampons and figured i'd get whatever else we needed, too. i ended up with lube, condoms, tampons & duct tape. it wasn't till i put it all on the belt that i realized it looked like an odd combination. the poor kid behind the register didn't look a day over 14 & appeared to be dying from awkwardness. he kept stammering and staring at his shoes. i think he actually said a little prayer of thanks when i told him i was paying debit as that meant he didn't have to physically interact with me except to hand me my bag. which he did without looking me in the eye. cutest thing evar.

[Chattonne]

Man is looking at candy. Looking at children candy. Back to other candy. Back to children candy.

Me: "??? What kind of candy are you looking for?"

Man: Yeah where are the Tums or rolaids?"

ME thinking: *What is WITH people thinking we have medicene mixed in with kids suckers and lollipops?*

Just wanted to comment on this one. I used to work at a convenience store, and we actually did keep Tums, rolaids, chapstick, and a few other mediciney-type things with the candy. I have no idea why. Seems like a bad idea.

[Gerrinson]

The new SCOs at the grocery store (which are awesome for an ex-cashier ) announce your purchases. I know this is to avoid confusion, but someone has the volume turned up WAAAAAY loud. You can hear the thing cleary from 40ft away.

So, picture a very young looking teenage couple when the machine announces 'PUT YOUR...CONDOMS...ON THE CONVEYOR'. The looks on their faces had me

I didn't buy anything as amusing.

[trinnyg]

Tums / Rolaids with Candy. -

Seems to be that they consider the small items be kept together. If it is small it is kept together and not a medical supply.

The best commercial for Trojan.

Guy boys condoms from the local pharmacy and goes to dinner with his new girl friend. His girl friend mentions that you are really quiet this evening over dinner.

Guy mentions you did not mention your father was a pharmacist.

[PepperElf]

"I have a weird question for you..."

Weird? That? Only if they're asking for say... oh i dunno, mustard flavored or something like that... now that would be weird.

or if they said, "forget that just give me saran wrap"... that's weird... but not buying a box.

[hecubus]

I remember when I was about 13 and working at my dad's drug store. This was back in the early 70s, when condoms were still kept behind the counter and you had to ask the clerk for them. Most of the time, if someone wanted condoms, they would se either me, my brother, or one of the ladies who worked for my dad, and ask to talk to my dad. Everyone seemed very embarrassed to ask for condoms.

Except for one guy, who was the older brother of one of my classmates and was about 18 at the time. I was at the register, and he walks up, leans on the counter with both hands, and bellows (yes, bellows, and we had a very small store); DO YOU SELL PROPHYLACTICS!!??

I have to admit, I was impressed.

[Gwen_Goth]

haha, i gotta say I've never been embarrassed to buy condoms... if anything im proud that A) I'm getting laid, and B) i'm doing it safely