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Old 03-04-2015, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken View Post
From the Publix website:

"Our Publix associates in the produce section are just as passionate about fresh, delicious food as you. And they're happy to share tips, search in the back for an item, or let you sample something new."

So, when one asks for a sample, they are actually making the associate happy.
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Originally Posted by graciegirl View Post
Publix is VERY accommodating and endlessly helpful and the folks who work there all have the patience of saints. Thank you Publix people.
Actually, it was the haughty, overbearing tone of the "big woman", towering over the young man and talking down to him, that bothered me as much as the ruination of the sealed package weighed and labeled for a fixed price!

Plus, she made a show of what a big shot she was in the midst of that aisle very crowded with shoppers trying to pass thru.

And I'm going to say again, the store OFFERING a sample from their bulk, open containers is a whole lot different from customers demanding they open sealed, weighed, priced fresh-cut fruit in containers in the refrigerated bins, and now that opened container of food can't be sold like that!