1) If you are trying to talk to me (especially if you are wearing a mask) PLEASE SPEAK UP. Between the plexiglass in front of me and your mask (if you're wearing one), I can't hear much. Especially if you have a low and/or soft voice.
Or, if it's a yes/no question ("Do you have your points card?") it doesn't hurt to also nod or shake your head.
2) Telling me "I've got a case of [pop] or [energy drink]" on the bottom of your buggy and then saying "Do you need to scan it?" ... um, yeah. Neither the Vulcan mind-meld nor Jedi mind influence affects barcodes. If you don't lift it onto the belt, I need to come around with my scan gun (AND WHEN WILL THEY GET US SOME WIRELESS EQUIPMENT, DAMMIT) and scan it.
No, I don't snark at them. Unless someone's been a grocery store cashier, it's understandable that they don't know how things work. I just hear this more often than I'd like to.
Or, if it's a yes/no question ("Do you have your points card?") it doesn't hurt to also nod or shake your head.
2) Telling me "I've got a case of [pop] or [energy drink]" on the bottom of your buggy and then saying "Do you need to scan it?" ... um, yeah. Neither the Vulcan mind-meld nor Jedi mind influence affects barcodes. If you don't lift it onto the belt, I need to come around with my scan gun (AND WHEN WILL THEY GET US SOME WIRELESS EQUIPMENT, DAMMIT) and scan it.
No, I don't snark at them. Unless someone's been a grocery store cashier, it's understandable that they don't know how things work. I just hear this more often than I'd like to.
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