Do you ever check out...

kgagnon7779

what the person in front of you in the Grocery Store check-out line is buying? If so, do you judge? On the flip side, is there anything in your cart that you're embarrassed about (food related!!!)?

I just peeked at a young, seemingly single guy wearing dirty construction clothes buying greek yogurt, fruits, veggies and Kashi cereal! Loved that!

brianna626

I always check what other people are buying, too funny!

DKev

Seems like I'm always being nosy and watching what the person in front or behind are buying. Wouldn't say I'm judgmental but I do, sometimes, think Hmmmm lol

FearAnLoathing

I never do,except when I was a cashier and did not have a choice

UpToAnyCool

I do look, because I'm nosy, but I try not to judge.
Like if you look in my cart, you'd think I am only eating dairy and meat because I buy my produce at another store or at the farmer's market...

But yeah, when I see someone in front of me buying a Ritter Sport Cornflakes bar, it sort of 'reminds' me to buy one too. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I'm a little too impressionable...

shellbell1993

I do that too!! LOL and I think I wish I could eat that right now!!! (when I see people with pastries etc..)

TwinMamma09

Oh I always check it out and find myself judging just a bit. If the person is overweight....I can normally tell why based on what they are buying. I also check it out because I am a big couponer and I always think about how much money that person could be saving if they used coupons. There are still coupons out there for the healthy stuff and I find ways to save money where I can.

kgagnon7779

I forgot to say what I'm embarrassed about buying. My kids LOVE frozen Eggo blueberry waffles - oh and this is so gross, but I actually LOVE fat free kraft singles - UGH - I'm not sure if they're even made out of cheese, but man, they're good.

LorinaLynn

I usually don't notice unless it's something extreme, like their cart is full of nothing but toilet paper and baked beans. Which would make sense, but still...

FearAnLoathing

I once went through a line with condoms, whipped cream,honey,and a role of duct tape (all needed for diffrent things really )
I wonder what the people behind me thought lol

Heather75

I don't but I count their items in the 16 items or less lane, just in case they are trying to pull a fast one.

kgagnon7779

I usually don't notice unless it's something extreme, like their cart is full of nothing but toilet paper and baked beans. Which would make sense, but still...

Okay - that is HILARIOUS.

kgagnon7779

I once went through a line with condoms, whipped cream,honey,and a role of duct tape (all needed for diffrent things really )
I wonder what the people behind me thought lol

You guys are CRACKING me up!! I was behind an older couple once (we're talking in their 80s) and they were buying lube - they had one item - LUBE - and they went in their together to buy it. I was thinking, "You GO old couple!"

kgagnon7779

I don't but I count their items in the 16 items or less lane, just in case they are trying to pull a fast one.

So, you're one of THOSE! :laugh: I remember reading a news story once where a guy assaulted a woman who was in the "fast lane" with too many items.

TheMaidOfAstolat

I always look and try not to judge, however I sometimes catch myself thinking that they would lose some weight if they replaced at least 1/2 the processed stuff with fresh. I rarely am embarassed of what I have in my cart...I usually stick with healthy foods. I do buy my daughter chicken nuggets and hotdogs from time to time.

I got asked a bunch of questions today when I was at the store because my entire basket was just fruits and veggies, lol. I buy my produce at least twice a week and lots of it. Usually I hit the farmers markets on the weekend and then hit the store around midweek...however I was in a 5k this past Saturday and by the time the event was over...the market was over as well, lol.

FairyMiss

I once went through a line with condoms, whipped cream,honey,and a role of duct tape (all needed for diffrent things really )
I wonder what the people behind me thought lol

hell of a fun weekend???

LorinaLynn

I once went through a line with condoms, whipped cream,honey,and a role of duct tape (all needed for diffrent things really )
I wonder what the people behind me thought lol

You guys are CRACKING me up!! I was behind an older couple once (we're talking in their 80s) and they were buying lube - they had one item - LUBE - and they went in their together to buy it. I was thinking, "You GO old couple!"

:laugh:

I wanna be that old couple!

(Not right away. I'll be happy being the "You GO middle-aged couple!" couple for a few more years.)

kbizzleoo

OMG I totally do that.... and I always feel like people are judging me eating HEALTHY things and seeing that I'm overweight. For some reason I feel like they're thinking "well have fun eating all that, you wouldn't be overweight if you would have ate that your whole life"

I know its so dumb. and I don't do that to other people. but I do tend to want to talk to the people who are buying absolutely everything "low fat" or "low calorie" or artificial - like fake butter. or heavily processed "health" foods. I just want to be like "I'm not trying to be mean - but those aren't necessarily good for you!"

but this in no way means that I eat super healthy or that I know what I'm talking about.

Heather75

I don't but I count their items in the 16 items or less lane, just in case they are trying to pull a fast one.

So, you're one of THOSE! :laugh: I remember reading a news story once where a guy assaulted a woman who was in the "fast lane" with too many items.

Yeah, but if they have extra items, I just seethe for a minute and move on. I honestly don't know why I bother.

Dtho5159

I don't usually pay attention..

One embarassing thing for me was I went in to pick up a few things and Kroger had astroglide on closeout and I HAD to get it.. Well I also so happened to have salad fixings in my cart, and put the lube and a cucumber on the belt next to eachother without thinking :grumble:

LSmela

just the other day there was a young guy in line across from me. He had a large fresh salmon, fresh greens of sorts and lots of herbs, also yams. I wanted to go ask him what time dinner was. It sure looked good. I have a feeling he knew what he was doing. Yumm

Namaste1983

I remember picking up a muscle and fitness hers magazine, tampons and haggen daz chocolate pean butter ice cream. The last 2 were for my roommate but i was giggling as I got rang me up.

Matiara

I look if it's a long line and I'm standing there for a while. It's more interesting than reading about whether Brad and Angelina are finally tying the knot or if Duchess Kate is anorexic.

Re: the express lane. I shop at a grocery store where if lines are backing up, clerks with no one in line will come up and pull you to their lane. A couple of weeks ago, I had a basket full of groceries when the express line checker came and pulled me out. I looked pointedly at her "15 items or less" sign, but she said it was okay. I was almost completely checked out when a couple of people who actually had less than 15 items got in line. I knew that I had nothing to feel guilty about because the checker came to me, but I also knew that they probably thought I was an entitled scofflaw.

scubacat

I normally don't pay any attention but the one time I did was because the woman was super fit, lean, and muscular. I basically looked to get ideas on healthy things to eat. I was shocked because she had one container of protein powder and the rest was overflowing with chips, doughnuts, Little Debbies, full calorie sodas, etc. I couldn't believe it (maybe it wasn't for her??) Meanwhile, I've got an extra 20 lbs on me and my cart has kale, spinach, plain greek yogurt, skinless grilled chicken. :grumble:

Jade_Butterfly

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what the person in front of you in the Grocery Store check-out line is buying? If so, do you judge? On the flip side, is there anything in your cart that you're embarrassed about (food related!!!)?

I just peeked at a young, seemingly single guy wearing dirty construction clothes buying greek yogurt, fruits, veggies and Kashi cereal! Loved that!

Oh my gosh. . I love it. . .That would be a total turn on to see a guy who eats healthy! Just sayin.:bigsmile:

Jade_Butterfly

I once went through a line with condoms, whipped cream,honey,and a role of duct tape (all needed for diffrent things really )
I wonder what the people behind me thought lol

LMTO. .. . so love it! I could totally see the looks you would be getting for that one!

cartern1

I do look at what people have in their trolley, I don't know why it's just a habit.
One woman the other day had about 20 bottle of bleach, a loaf of bread and about 10 pints of milk!
I always look at my own shopping when I put it on the belt and wonder what other people think of me.

luscadero

I do sorta judge if their cart is full of chips, cookies, and soda, their toddler is waving around his new candy bars, and there isn't a veggie in sight. I can't help it! :explode:

I get asked a lot what I'm making, and what time should I expect them for dinner... which can get pretty uncomfortable :laugh:

1petewest

I never realized it before but I guess I do!

... like maybe they have found something really good that i've never seen before! does that mean i'm nosey?!

should i feel bad if i ask them for a taste?

LisaStanley500

I don't usually notice, but it makes me think of my dad. He is a big guy, the kind you would notice & can be kinda gruff. He HATES when people look in his cart or basket. More than once when shopping with him as a child he would say LOUDLY "See something you want in there?" with a cocky head tilt. I was SO embarrassed by this as a kid. The offending (usually) lady would quickly divert her eyes & walk away, too shocked to speak.

daniey89

I am so glad to see that I'm not the only one that does this lol. I use to work as a cashier at a supermarket at high school. There was this lady and her two boys that always use to come in during the week. Here she was this trolley full of artificial processed rubbish ( There were no veges at all in the trolley..unless you count frozen oven fries and the onion on the microwave pizza..) her boys would be running around all hypo and she looked so unhealthy..everytime I use to think..Girl you are the author of your own destiny!