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Originally Posted by queasy27
It's not really a peeve, but what about people who still whip out the old checkbook? And they never seem to start writing it out in advance!
But checkout line roulette has always been a fun game for me. Size up the items, the people, and any visible coupons. Pick a line then compare my progress to those in other lines. I take my own bag and will sometimes pack the items myself to help get me to the finish line first.  |
I was in Publix about two weeks ago and got behind a woman in the 10 items or less line. she had about 10 items which was fine. I had a bottle of wine and nothing else.
She stood there watching the cashier ring up every item. When the total came up she looked at the little screen, looked at her food looked at the screen again and said to the cashier, "Are you sure that correct?" The cashier assured her is was right. She then asked about a specific item. The cashier went back through the order and showed her that price was correct. Once she was satisfied, she rummages through her purse and takes out........coupons! She hands them to the cashier who begins to ring them through the register. Several of them don't work. The cashier explains that they are either expired or she didn't buy the correct item. She argues with the cashier and asks for the manager.
The manager comes over and explains the same thing that the cashier told her. He went through each item that she had a question on and explained why the coupon didn't work. Finally she sighs and accepts what they are telling her. Now, she starts rummaging through her purse emptying much of the contents onto the counter. She pulls out her checkbook and begins to write a check. The cashier processes the check and gives her the receipt and bags her groceries. She then stands in front of the register staring at the receipt.
Finally, I said, "Excuse me ma'am, I'd like to get through." She turns and gives me a dirty look and moves out of the way and continues to scan her receipt. I pay for my wine and am walking by her and she asks, in a very confrontational voice, if I am angry with her. I just said, "Oh no, everything's fine." and walked out.
Some people have no concept of other people around them.