Only at self checkout, but as far as I can tell no one bags their own groceries here because the cashiers are either bagging as they go or there is a dedicated bagger. I only rarely shop at TJs, but it seems like no matter how much I buy it always fits exactly in one of their reusable bags.
FWIW, I was a cashier at a drug/hardware store combo in college (we sold a few dry good grocery items, nothing cold and no produce) and bagging was definitely part of my job. They made us watch videos as part of our training so that we knew not to put bleach and rat poison in with cold medicine and soup.
Post by shopgirl07 on Sept 25, 2017 15:24:05 GMT -5
I almost exclusively shop at Trader Joe's and I never bag. They are a well oiled machine there and do it much more quickly and efficiently than I ever could.
I don't mind helping bag or bagging myself when the situation arises. Yes, it's part of their job but they are not my servant and they are probably making around minimum wage so I feel weird just standing there waiting for them to do something I am capable of doing myself.
At what point do you not feel weird allowing a person to do her job?
I don't mean I jump in front of someone and say "allow me!".
But if they are busy working on scanning my stuff and I'm just standing there, why not lend a hand? I'm not doing anything else, and we'll both finish what we're doing more quickly if I help.
If they want to take over when they're done scanning, that's fine by me too.
Post by insominac on Sept 25, 2017 15:33:23 GMT -5
Never at Trader Joes. Those people are bagging wizards. Instead of helping, I entertain them with my scintillating banter. Lol. Like yesterday me and the checkout guy were talking about the Hollywood Bowl and Solange...
Most of the time at other places if I have a lot of stuff, I will pack myself because I'm trying to get the hell out of there as fast as possible.
I usually bag my own. At the Wegmans near me, the cashiers tend to be a bit haphazard in how they bag. So I’d prefer to help while they ring, and make sure my bags are packed in a way that makes it easier for me to unload when I get home.
Post by irishbride2 on Sept 25, 2017 16:35:06 GMT -5
I've never thought about. i've never noticed anyone else doing it. I guess I feel like I would be invading their space. That's their area. I would feel weird inviting myself into it.
We don't have a TJ, but I only bag if it's possible for me to get to the end by the bags. My cart is ahead of me in the lane and there isn't much room for me to put it at the end so I can get past it to bag. The cashier usually bags as they ring it up if there isn't a bagger. I also like to watch the prices as they ring up my stuff so I know if it rings up at the correct price. More often than not at one of the stores I go to the price rings up wrong, or they put in the wrong number in for produce and then I get charged wrong.
I never get a cart at Aldi because I mostly just get produce and put it in my reusable bag as I shop. They are so fast that I feel like I'm holding up the line trying to put my few things in the bag and trying to pay at the same time.
When my son was younger and went with me, I'd send him to bag if there wasn't a bagger,.
At stores this don't have a bagger the bags are not available to me so the cashier does it as they scan. I do group my groceries so they bag them in a sensible way.
Years ago a few stores were bag your own but the bags were available and there was a sign up saying to bag your own groceries.
I'm used to shopping at Winco you bag your own groceries, there are no baggers. Since there is no Winco in CO, the places I shop bag as they ring or there is a bagger. I prefer to bag my own if I'm shopping for a few items but big grocery loads I like the help.
I was going to add in my post above "With the exception of miso's kid whos still in diapers" But it didn't sound as funny written out as I had envisioned.
Yes, I do when someone else isn't already doing it. At both stores I shop at regularly, the cashier either bags as they go or there is a designated bagger. Occasionally there is no bagger in the line at the latter store, so I start bagging the groceries myself and usually either a bagger runs over and takes over, or the cashier helps when they are done scanning stuff.
I don't mind helping bag or bagging myself when the situation arises. Yes, it's part of their job but they are not my servant and they are probably making around minimum wage so I feel weird just standing there waiting for them to do something I am capable of doing myself. It helps everyone move through the line faster so why not help someone? I think it's nice when someone helps me do my job too.
This is me exactly. I just think it's considerate. Kind of like when you're eating out and you're done with your meal. Don't you put your silverware and napkins on the plate or move stuff a little to the side for the busboy/server to pick up? I kind of blanche when I see people leaving shit all off their plate on the table for the server/busboy to do it. (like lemon slices, parsley, unused bread/butter). It's just kind of savage.
I think I have bagged a time or two, but usually not. I used to work as a cashier (1st job) and would never expect anyone to help me. I think there was one customer who would because she was particular about how things were packed.
I have about 15 reusable shopping bags that I somehow always forget unless my ass is at Aldi. Somehow, I remember that quarter and those bags every time. It's because I forgot both one time and walked out bobbling 12 tubs of yogurt while trying to find my car keys.
I used to be a grocery cashier, and I hated the people who would bag their groceries. Get on your side of the counter, asshole. It’s there for a reason.
I used to be a grocery cashier, and I hated the people who would bag their groceries. Get on your side of the counter, asshole. It’s there for a reason.
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Absolutely never unless it's self checkout. Even better is when I can manage to go to the grocery store that unloads your cart for you. You just bring them this piled high mess of confusion and they miraculously turn it into relatively organized bags of groceries.
I used to be a grocery cashier, and I hated the people who would bag their groceries. Get on your side of the counter, asshole. It’s there for a reason.
I love you.
it’s so ridiculous. What the hell do you call yourself doing? Get out of the damn way. I have to stand here for 8 hours anyway, so you’re not saving me any time. I certainly don’t want to be elbow to elbow with the unwashed masses if I don’t need to be.
S/O those of you who bag your own groceries when there is someone available, do you just say excuse me and start bagging?
I say "I'd rather do it myself, thank you. I'm particular." They usually are like "cool!" and move on to the next cashier or whatever. No one has ever been anything but ok with it.
Maybe it's my short stature, but isn't it difficult to maneuver past your cart, and over the ledge of the conveyor? Any time I have felt I "should" help bag at a large grocery store, it's a huge pain for me. Everything is angled for the cashier's convenience, not mine. And if I push my cart too far ahead, the person in line behind me inevitably moves forward and plants themselves directly in front of the credit card machine before I'm ready to swipe my card. I can't STAND that.
We don't have a front conveyor. You just push your cart up to the cashier and they unload it as they scan. Then they pass the cart behind them to the bagging area.
Post by irishbride2 on Sept 25, 2017 18:33:14 GMT -5
I feel like these are the same people who say they would never hire a cleaning service (even if cost isn't an issue) because they wouldn't clean exactly how they want them to.
I feel like these are the same people who say they would never hire a cleaning service (even if cost isn't an issue) because they wouldn't clean exactly how they want them to.
I cannot relate.
Hell no! If I could I'd have a cleaning lady alllll day! I suck at cleaning