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Originally Posted by Bonnevie
I, too, have bristled over this and also people not making choice before getting to order taker at Panera, etc. I try to take a deep breath and tell myself I'm retired now and a few extra minutes are not going to matter to me.
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My son works for Panera as a computer programmer. He is currently developing a mobile web site that will allow you to place your order before you get into the store or while you are waiting in line. Unfortunately, the people who wait until they get to the clerk before they decide what they want probably won't use the site.
The cashiers that chat with everyone when there is a long line are also a pet peeve of mine as well. There is one in particular in a store that I shop in quite frequently and this girl is always in the express line. People in that lane usually just want a few things and want to get in and she is the slowest cashier I've ever seen. She'll also often initiate conversations with customers about the product they are buying. "Oh, I've never had that before. Is it really good?" "It's not too sweet is it?" "I might try some of that sometime."
I'm really trying to have more patience and not get upset over these things so I really just try to calm myself down and let it go.
Like someone said, I also think that it is a regional thing. People from New England, especially the cities, are not so outgoing. It's not that they're not friendly, they just are quite a bit more reserved.