dealing with a cashier *caution, bad language

lilRicki
lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
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The DO-NOT-DO cashier list
This proves that i had to much time on my hands at work...so I thought up some basic rules and considerations when going through a cashier...

1) Don't be my first customer in the morning. I don't care if you're the archbishop of the Catholic church, I'm going to hate you.

2) Don't look at me in complete disgust when I ask you for a membership card, it's my job...I know that there are too many cards in this world, but it's still my job to ask.

3) If you are a member of the place you're shopping at, I shouldn't have to ask for the card...get it out and ready for me...do you know how many times a day i say "are you a worklife rewards member"...you try it.

4) If you're standing in front of a sign that says "till closed" don't expect service...THE TILL IS CLOSED!!!

5) When asking for your phone number in order for you to gain points, don't give it to me like rapid artillery...go slow damn you!

6) Why the hell would you put your purchase as far away from my reach as possible? Do you think I love straining myself to grab your stuff?

7) Take your stuff out of the basket!! Don't just plop it on the counter and proceed to pick your nose!

8) Please don't fart at my till. You get to walk away, I don't!

9) I don't make the prices!!! If you get it cheaper somewhere else, by all means go there!!

10) I don't order the products either. If we're out of stock, sucks to be you.

11) Don't throw your money at me! Hand it to me like a civilized human being. I'm not a stripper, nor am I homeless, therefore I don't deserve to have pennies thrown at me.

12) When I answer the phone, I don't give a *kitten* who you are or who you work for. Tell me what you want, or who you want to talk to as fast as possible.

13) If you're in a huge line, and you hear me ask each and every damn person for their membership card, get yours ready. While you're at it, get your method of payment ready because you're holding up the line while you dig around for change.

14) If you grabbed the wrong product, or forgot something, you automatically forfeit your place in line. I'm not holding everyone else up while you mess around.

15) When a new cashier opens a till and says "I can help the next person in line" that doesn't mean the last person...wait your turn!! People have been waiting longer then you, just because you're faster doesn't mean you deserve to be served first.

16) Although I am amazing, I don't know the exact price of every god damn thing in the store.

17) If you see me standing next to a till, and I have THE ONLY LIGHT ON IN THE WHOLE STORE...that means I'm open, you don't have to ask.

18) If you have a complaint, I don't care. Don't come to me and think I can fix everything, I'm just a cashier!

19) Stop asking me if we're going to open another till, clearly if I could get you away from me and pawn you off on someone else, I would.

Ok I'm done...
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  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member

    7) Take your stuff out of the basket!! Don't just plop it on the counter and proceed to pick your nose!
    Does this one really make cashier's mad? I do it at the grocery store all the time, but they never say anything to me.
  • Vikingz45
    Vikingz45 Posts: 10 Member
    Wow lilRicki, you must absolutely love your job :)

    How is the customer service at your work?
  • BellaFe
    BellaFe Posts: 323
    :heart:
  • CanuckLove
    CanuckLove Posts: 673 Member
    LMFAO..... Seriously omg I love it
  • rompers16
    rompers16 Posts: 5,404 Member
    11) Don't throw your money at me! Hand it to me like a civilized human being. I'm not a stripper, nor am I homeless, therefore I don't deserve to have pennies thrown at me.


    So we can throw pennies at homeless people and strippers?
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,420 Member
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  • PriceK01
    PriceK01 Posts: 834 Member

    7) Take your stuff out of the basket!! Don't just plop it on the counter and proceed to pick your nose!
    Does this one really make cashier's mad? I do it at the grocery store all the time, but they never say anything to me.

    So do I (not the nose picking part!). I never realized taking from the hand basket to scan was so much more difficult than picking it up from the counter or conveyor belt.
  • AJ_Pete
    AJ_Pete Posts: 863 Member
    You must be great in bed.
  • alvalaurie
    alvalaurie Posts: 369 Member
    Sounds like somebody needs a career change!
  • tinadaybreaker01
    tinadaybreaker01 Posts: 28
    LOL.....best laugh i've had all day. You must get some really rude people through your checkout. Either that or you have been doing this job tooooo long. Laughed my socks off about the farter. I have been stood behind one of those before. Its disgusting. The worst one was a lovely little old lady in a wheelchair. She absolutely STANK of stale urine. When she moved away, the cashier sprayed air freshener around to stop us all being sick....he he. I do appreciate a cashier with a sense of humour. Loved it!
  • Erienneb
    Erienneb Posts: 592 Member
    wwww.notalwaysright.com
  • wolverine66
    wolverine66 Posts: 3,779 Member
    11) Don't throw your money at me! Hand it to me like a civilized human being. I'm not a stripper, nor am I homeless, therefore I don't deserve to have pennies thrown at me.


    So we can throw pennies at homeless people and strippers?

    of course

    and if they happen to be a homeless stripper, you can just throw aluminum cans at them so they can have them recycled for the $
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member

    7) Take your stuff out of the basket!! Don't just plop it on the counter and proceed to pick your nose!
    Does this one really make cashier's mad? I do it at the grocery store all the time, but they never say anything to me.

    So do I (not the nose picking part!). I never realized taking from the hand basket to scan was so much more difficult than picking it up from the counter or conveyor belt.
    I guess I don't do the nose picking part either...well not every single time anwyays.
  • mcshoelovin22
    mcshoelovin22 Posts: 263 Member
    14) If you grabbed the wrong product, or forgot something, you automatically forfeit your place in line. I'm not holding everyone else up while you mess around.

    I hate these people
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    and how about you hang up your friggin phone and not act like i'm a non-human. the person on the other end of the line will understand "hold on a second, i just got to the front of the line."
  • Pixi_Rex
    Pixi_Rex Posts: 1,676 Member
    and how about you hang up your friggin phone and not act like i'm a non-human. the person on the other end of the line will understand "hold on a second, i just got to the front of the line."


    These people piss me off, or texting while the cashier waits for you to look up so you can pay. you are NOT that important... seriously phones away until your done please. I hate waiting I have *kitten* to do.
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
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    This is my favourite.
  • BSchoberg
    BSchoberg Posts: 712 Member
    Amen to all of that! I'm not a cashier, but I'm in that line and I hate all those jerks! But the one that jumped out at me goes for anyone giving anyone their phone number:

    5) When asking for your phone number in order for you to gain points, don't give it to me like rapid artillery...go slow damn you!

    Seriously, don't make me listen to your stupid voicemail 5 times to try to get the phone number. Slow down, take a breath - for crissakes!
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Have you considered a position that does not put you in contact with the public?
  • snoopytwins
    snoopytwins Posts: 1,759 Member
    15) When a new cashier opens a till and says "I can help the next person in line" that doesn't mean the last person...wait your turn!! People have been waiting longer then you, just because you're faster doesn't mean you deserve to be served first.

    I hate when people do that.
    17) If you see me standing next to a till, and I have THE ONLY LIGHT ON IN THE WHOLE STORE...that means I'm open, you don't have to ask.

    Guilty...
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,412 Member
    Remember, stay in school, kids.
  • BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY
    BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY Posts: 666 Member
    Remember, stay in school, kids.
    :drinker:
  • coolraul07
    coolraul07 Posts: 1,606 Member
    Way back in the day I had jobs doing tech support both via phone and in-person, so I feel you pain... I really do! Hell, I probably could (but won't) produce an equally-long list right now from distant memories. That being said, I need to play 'Devil's Advocate' on a couple of these:
    1) Don't be my first customer in the morning. I don't care if you're the archbishop of the Catholic church, I'm going to hate you.
    If they've done nothing wrong and you're hating on them first thing in the day, you really should find another line of work. At least wait until the 10th normal person or the 2nd jack@$$ to start hating, whichever comes first! :wink:
    4) If you're standing in front of a sign that says "till closed" don't expect service...THE TILL IS CLOSED!!!
    17) If you see me standing next to a till, and I have THE ONLY LIGHT ON IN THE WHOLE STORE...that means I'm open, you don't have to ask.
    I couldn't tell you how many times a cashier forgot to change their light/sign to the correct status and didn't notice until I asked them. A simple yes/no response is all that's required (plus an optional point to the status light/sign)
    6) Why the hell would you put your purchase as far away from my reach as possible? Do you think I love straining myself to grab your stuff?
    I don't disagree with this at all. However, I wanted to reciprocate with "leave the conveyor belt so I have space on the rear on the belt to keep loading items." At least once a month I deal with a cashier who turns off the belt and grabs all items within reach before turning it back on. Meanwhile I have the belt full and am waiting on him/her to make space so I can keep loading.
    7) Take your stuff out of the basket!! Don't just plop it on the counter and proceed to pick your nose!
    I've been grocery shopping solo since 16 and I've NEVER heard or read that anywhere. Mind you, I do it rarely and only when there's just a couple of items in the basket (single layer). If the cashier had asked, I would've complied without issue. If you don't want to tell your customers, then put up a sign. Don't assume that they know; I sure didn't.
    15) When a new cashier opens a till and says "I can help the next person in line" that doesn't mean the last person...wait your turn!! People have been waiting longer then you, just because you're faster doesn't mean you deserve to be served first.
    Simply fix: The "new" cashier should address the "next" customer(s) directly and gesture them over. I've seen it done many times.
    18) If you have a complaint, I don't care. Don't come to me and think I can fix everything, I'm just a cashier!
    Really?:ohwell: It's too hard for you to simply direct them to the appropriate person (lead, manager, etc.)?:indifferent: I used to do it in a hearbeat with a smile on my face! :happy: One less thing for me to worry about!:laugh:

    In the interest of sharing, I have one for you. Don't "knot" my bags without asking first. If there are loose items in the bag that might fall out, I'll knot them myself with a slip knot. I can't stand when cashiers square-knot my bags and later I have to turn into a friggin' escape artist to untie them or be forced to cut/rip them open. I re-use bags for trash and carrying misc stuff, so why would I want to ruin them?
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    you do realize that all the swears with asterisksesesesss are strike worthy? My bestest beast got his first strike by posting one like this...

    good luck to you!

    p.s. customer service can suck, but you kinda have to like people (or a paycheck) to excel at it. :)
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    If you hate your job so much, get a new one. Life's too short to just sit around and complain.:flowerforyou:
  • dorihinkelmann
    dorihinkelmann Posts: 37
    omg i can sooo relate to this...i didnt however see anyone post:

    plz dont dig deep in your bra and hand me the money...im not wearing latex gloves...
  • dorihinkelmann
    dorihinkelmann Posts: 37
    and how about you hang up your friggin phone and not act like i'm a non-human. the person on the other end of the line will understand "hold on a second, i just got to the front of the line."

    when someone comes up to me while still on the phone...since i work at a gas station/conv store...i take a step back if no one is behind that person and simply say..."go ahead...i'll wait til you're done"...they seem to get off the phone quickly then...
  • BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY
    BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY Posts: 666 Member
    Dear Angry Cashiers,

    I sometimes get upset with people at work too. I try not to let it affect how I treat everyone else I interact with during the day, though.

    Otherwise, I could lose customers because of my craptacular attitude. Losing customers means less revenue (that means the money that the company earns). Less revenue means less work for the employees -- or layoffs.

    Yeah, it's good to think ahead.

    Sincerely,

    Common Sense
  • jemhologram
    jemhologram Posts: 34
    hahaha i soooooo remember my first job as a checkout chick and could relate to most of your list.. luckily im not in customer service anymore!!
  • devilwhiterose
    devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
    (scratches head) What's a till?

    And...I have one for some cashiers. Why do I buy 5 small items and walk out with 6 bags... I swear some cashiers use as many bags as they possibly can. Like...a secret game.

    I'm not picking on the OP though. :drinker:

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