I don't have pet peeves... (language)

[Tama]

...I have major psychotic fucking hatreds. (Semi-obscure reference)

It's not a sandwich

Today I encountered something I hadn't in a while. A very large item (some sort of wire-y shelf thing or something) was put on top of some towels. On top of it were placed some picture frames. This thing (the shelf thing, that is) was AS LONG AS THE BELT!

After a few awkward reaches for items around it, the woman finally got the hint.

Think of it like this. The steak biscuit from McDonalds has bits of steak sticking out a ways from either side. Picture the shelf like that bit of steak and you have an idea.

The receipt doesn't bite!

This has been such a trend that it's beginning to really, REALLY, REALLY grate on my nerves.

It mostly happens with people who have several bills in change.

I put bills on top, receipt on bottom. And try to hand it to them.

An awkward exchange begins where they try to grab only the money. This continues until I inevitably cave.

What the hell's up with this?

[Plaidman]

The receipt doesn't bite!

This has been such a trend that it's beginning to really, REALLY, REALLY grate on my nerves.

It mostly happens with people who have several bills in change.

I put bills on top, receipt on bottom. And try to hand it to them.

An awkward exchange begins where they try to grab only the money. This continues until I inevitably cave.

What the hell's up with this?

I'm confused as to what the first story is about. I really am.

But the second one I can relate. After many many long times of customers refusing the recipts, I've gotten in the habit of giving them change, putting recipt on counter. If they take it, great, if not I grab it and toss it in recyle bin when next customer shows up.

[Kristev]

I really don't know.

[Tama]

The first one is about a long item stacked in the middle of several smallers items. This large item is so large it prevents me from making the belt go forward.

Deterring me from scanning their stuff, that is out of my immediate reach.

[bainsidhe]

Ah-ha, thanks for the explanation, now I understand. Someone will slam down a big, heavy bookcase onto the belt, and then they continue stacking the rest of their crap on top. How much faster (and easier!) it would be to let me scan the bookcase, then remove said bookcase, then let the belt move forward with the rest of their crap. But since that makes sense apparently, I'm instead trying to "gently" shove their crap off so I can wrestle with the bookshelf. With the longer bookcases, their crap is 3-4 feet away and out of reach.

Please be careful while lifting. It takes more time, but with heavier items, it's always better to walk around the register where things are more accessible and easier to move around. The last thing you want to do is somehow pull and injure your back. No amount of time-savings or ego is worth hurting yourself.

[Tama]

That's if I can catch the person in time, though. Sometimes they'll just stack tons of stuff (heavy stuff) on the registers, 24 packs of soda, and then give me a look when I ask them to move it for me as I cannot lift it.

[alogram]

...I have major psychotic fucking hatreds. (Semi-obscure reference)

My favorite quote OF ALL TIME.

R.I.P. George Carlin.

[Tama]

I was wondering when someone would get it!

[Erin]

I usually leave big things in the cart (since I cant lift the heavy stuff either, which is why I shop on the buddy system) and then ask the cashier if they can scan the item in the cart for me, so that neither of us injures ourselves trying to lift the heavy item.

[Tama]

The funny thing is, most people seem to have no trouble with putting their heavy things up...

I don't get it. I must look like superwoman.

[Primer]

I usually leave big things in the cart (since I cant lift the heavy stuff either, which is why I shop on the buddy system) and then ask the cashier if they can scan the item in the cart for me, so that neither of us injures ourselves trying to lift the heavy item.

I'll leave even 12-packs of soda in the cart. I do always try to have the UPC readily available--either up or facing forward.

[Andara Bledin]

I've gotten into the habit of leaving nearly everything from my Costco purchases in the cart, organized with all of the barcodes easily scanned. The clerk that checked us out the last time actually thanked us for being on the ball and making everything easier all around.

^-.-^

[Tama]

I do that too.

As for the people who pile heavy crap or large crap over the buggy and then have to move it to get to a shitload of tiny crap....well...I say nothing.