I love the automated checkout systems. However, if I have items without barcodes (produce) I will only use them if the store is not crowded.

I finally have the Home Depot system down. Basically if you have smaller items that do not require any measurements you are good to go. When I'm purchasing items which are sold by the linear foot I will go to a human cashier.

Another thing that helps ease my frustration is that I try to go when the stores are usually not busy which where I live is during the weekdays.

Actually leads me to this question: In the non-Villages world stores tend to be "quiet" during the weekdays; since not many people work in TV do the stores' "quiet" times differ from the rest of the world, or is it still easier and less crowded to shop during weekdays?