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Quick Poll: Do you.....

MinMin97

....put your shopping cart away after you use it?
I've been shopping a lot lately and notice the parking lots full of carts.
Two times I saw someone leave their cart in the handicap spot ***gasp** that was really bad form.
Those little metal bar thingies are right there to put the cart away....

I'm pretty sure NOBODY on MFP would do this, it's a fitness site!!

Replies

paperpudding

I usually make it a point to put my carts in the corral, however if the thing is across the parking lot and I am shopping alone with my daughter I don't, but I will try and put it out of the way, whether on the curb or off to the side.

I am not comfortable being across a parking lot and turning my back to her with her alone in the car so I am willing to be an a-hole for that occasion.

You could take your daughter to the cart corral with you and then walk her back to the car once it is safely put away where it will not smash into anyone else's car. This is the time I use to give my kids a fun ride in the empty cart or to let my older son practice pushing the cart in an area that is wider than a grocery aisle. (Not just to you, but also others who worry about leaving their kids in the car while parking the cart.)

that's fine if you have one walking age child - not so good if you have a toddler and a baby.(yes I know that isn't the person you are replying to but just as an example)

If you cannot return the trolley for reasons like having 2 small children who cannot be left ,then I think you do the best you can - put it as neatly out of the way as possible.

Everybody who can, should certainly return trolleys though.

I had a 6 year old, 18 month old and new born at one point in time and made it work. I do understand that not everyone can, though. That's why I grab carts along the way, too. I just hope that those who don't put carts away just shrug it off when they come out to find a random cart has smashed into their car.

Yes I would mostly just buckle them in and then return trolley if corral was not far away and car was within sight while I did it - but sometimes you cant park that close or your kids are too upset or something - in that case, do the best you can, put it neatly out of the way somewhere near by.

besaro

lol, when asked, EVERYONE ALWAYS puts their cars away. I think carts move themselves to the parking lots when no ones looking.

paperpudding

lol, when asked, EVERYONE ALWAYS puts their cars away. I think carts move themselves to the parking lots when no ones looking.

or those who don't put them away don't post in the thread, that's all.

MinMin97

lol, when asked, EVERYONE ALWAYS puts their cars away. I think carts move themselves to the parking lots when no ones looking.

The parking lots have been embarassingly full of carts! And I often see them just being left by someone. I want to say something, but nah. Why stir another person up, and who knows why they really did that? But most of the time......seriously. This is bad.

wheird

Considering that children who cannot walk need to be in a car seat, couldn't you buckle them in and lock the doors for the 20 seconds that it takes to return the cart?

No. Just no.

Ok, then put the groceries in the trunk, keep the baby in the cart, then pick the baby up when you return the cart to its proper place and carry it back to the car.

jboccio90

I usually make it a point to put my carts in the corral, however if the thing is across the parking lot and I am shopping alone with my daughter I don't, but I will try and put it out of the way, whether on the curb or off to the side.

I am not comfortable being across a parking lot and turning my back to her with her alone in the car so I am willing to be an a-hole for that occasion.

You could take your daughter to the cart corral with you and then walk her back to the car once it is safely put away where it will not smash into anyone else's car. This is the time I use to give my kids a fun ride in the empty cart or to let my older son practice pushing the cart in an area that is wider than a grocery aisle. (Not just to you, but also others who worry about leaving their kids in the car while parking the cart.)

that's fine if you have one walking age child - not so good if you have a toddler and a baby.(yes I know that isn't the person you are replying to but just as an example)

If you cannot return the trolley for reasons like having 2 small children who cannot be left ,then I think you do the best you can - put it as neatly out of the way as possible.

Everybody who can, should certainly return trolleys though.

I had a 6 year old, 18 month old and new born at one point in time and made it work. I do understand that not everyone can, though. That's why I grab carts along the way, too. I just hope that those who don't put carts away just shrug it off when they come out to find a random cart has smashed into their car.

I honestly find it hard to believe you have never not put a cart back in the corral ever.
Not all children are your children, some children have melt downs by the end of shopping or throw themselves down in the parking lot, or yank their hands out of their parents hands.

My example is for the occasions i get stuck in a parking space in the very front of my publix where they don't have corrals close to the parking spaces.

But for the record, I do sincerely hope a cart I have left has never damaged anyone's vehicle.

wheird

Considering that children who cannot walk need to be in a car seat, couldn't you buckle them in and lock the doors for the 20 seconds that it takes to return the cart?

You'll get arrested for that here in the southern colonies

Really now? Even for that short a period?

In all seriousness, I turn the car on then return the shopping cart. No way I'd put my kids in the car here without first turning the air on. 95 degrees outside means the interior temps get out of control otherwise.

Ok, I can see temperature causing an issue.

MinMin97

Considering that children who cannot walk need to be in a car seat, couldn't you buckle them in and lock the doors for the 20 seconds that it takes to return the cart?

No. Just no.

Ok, then put the groceries in the trunk, keep the baby in the cart, then pick the baby up when you return the cart to its proper place and carry it back to the car.

BAH! People with no children have no idea.....just how exhausted parents are. BUT!! If you are volunteering to take us moms shopping and be the caddy......you're on!

wheird

Considering that children who cannot walk need to be in a car seat, couldn't you buckle them in and lock the doors for the 20 seconds that it takes to return the cart?

No. Just no.

Ok, then put the groceries in the trunk, keep the baby in the cart, then pick the baby up when you return the cart to its proper place and carry it back to the car.

BAH! People with no children have no idea.....just how exhausted parents are. BUT!! If you are volunteering to take us moms shopping and be the caddy......you're on!

I have no issue offering to take the cart of someone else back when I am returning my own. Or saving them the trouble of taking it back and taking it inside when I'm headed that way. I'm polite a'f.

MinMin97

Considering that children who cannot walk need to be in a car seat, couldn't you buckle them in and lock the doors for the 20 seconds that it takes to return the cart?

No. Just no.

Ok, then put the groceries in the trunk, keep the baby in the cart, then pick the baby up when you return the cart to its proper place and carry it back to the car.

BAH! People with no children have no idea.....just how exhausted parents are. BUT!! If you are volunteering to take us moms shopping and be the caddy......you're on!

I have no issue offering to take the cart of someone else back when I am returning my own. Or saving them the trouble of taking it back and taking it inside when I'm headed that way. I'm polite a'f.

Yayyy!!! I love a guy with no issues!!

cdahl383

Sometimes I put it away, other times I don't. I always park far away to avoid idiots parking by me and denting up my car, so if I'm far away, I'll put the cart up on the curb so it can't blow away in the parking lot and dent someone else's car.

I worked at a supermarket for 5 years and got carts, so some other kid can do that for me now occasionally.

Just leaving the cart out in the open where it can roll around and hit someone's car, or leave it in a parking space, or handicap space, is just being lazy and uncool.

wheird

Sometimes I put it away, other times I don't. I always park far away to avoid idiots parking by me and denting up my car, so if I'm far away, I'll put the cart up on the curb so it can't blow away in the parking lot and dent someone else's car.

I worked at a supermarket for 5 years and got carts, so some other kid can do that for me now occasionally.

Just leaving the cart out in the open where it can roll around and hit someone's car, or leave it in a parking space, or handicap space, is just being lazy and uncool.

You are the reason why Detroit is crumbling in on itself.

Tuliper1

Yeah, unless I'm parked right next to a cart corral, I don't bother either when the children are in the car. If I'm shopping alone, though, I'll usually return it.

margannmks

Im always in my gym clothes stopping at store on the way home so id look pretty lame if i didnt walk the cart back.

chilly1470

I park far away for two reasons: Exercise and no dings on my new van. I also make a point of running my cart back to the corral. Burn them calories, baby!!

baileyang33

I'm an over achiever I always put mine away! Hello the coral says it helps to keep prices down!

Cudleigh

I always do. I park in the middle of nowhere because I suck at parking, and I still put my carriage back. Mostly because I hate when I try to to pull through in a spot, and I can't because there's a cart there.

You're going to walk all around the store. You can't walk an extra ten feet to put it back?

kxbrown27

I always park right next to the cart thingy in the lot, and I put mine away. If I see an employee gathering carts I'll take it to them. And if a cart is in the lot I'll take it in with me to use.

GetSoda

If a return is within 8 spaces yes. Otherwise i push it into the nearest prius so they dont roll and damage anything important.

Alehmer

OMFG I moved from the midwest where not putting a cart away is the sure sign of a damned soul to Florida where 80% of people don't even try. And I am talking about regular, single people 30 feet from a corral or the store. Drives me insane!

MinMin97

If a return is within 8 spaces yes. Otherwise i push it into the nearest prius so they dont roll and damage anything important.

lol not a fan of the Prius? LOL

CarlaNB

Make it a game: shove the cart with enough force and accuracy to get in the cart return from 20-30 or more feet away (depending on the cart's feel) and hope that it is just enough to stick it, but not too much so that it rebounds out, or changes direction and you have to go run after it before it hits a car

Totally!!

CarlaNB

Yes, I always corral my cart! makes me crazy when people don't bother!

kinkyslinky16

Some of you are filthy liars.

You're so jaded!

Just sayin', I've been seeing lots of loose carts in parking spaces lately and few in the corrals. That means most of these *kitten* are lying about it to seem like they care if I get a parking space.

You don't know both sides of the story. Maybe they can't put it back because of an OCD issue. You have no idea. We need more facts.

RedArizona5

Some of you are filthy liars.

I so have to agree with this!!!!!!^^^^^^ admit you don't put them away. I do now because i was brought up right. Im also a cashier and now how much people can lie!!!! There are a handful on here-it may not be all of you no---but a lot of you are LYING-Just admit that you have no respect for other vehicles. you can hide behind the screen its okay hehe if people can hide behind a screen to say hurtful things then why not tell the truth??

RedArizona5

Some of you are filthy liars.

You're so jaded!

Just sayin', I've been seeing lots of loose carts in parking spaces lately and few in the corrals. That means most of these *kitten* are lying about it to seem like they care if I get a parking space.

You don't know both sides of the story. Maybe they can't put it back because of an OCD issue. You have no idea. We need more facts.

Im calling this out as an excuse no way! OCD??? seriously? Its called LAZYNESS-if your so medically handicapped then you shouldn't be driving. I was in the passenger seat today and saw and older lady take a right turn at the wrong time and almost hit this truck with her punk a** don't mean to sound harsh but hey it is what it is

QueenBishOTUniverse

Why else would they put handicapped spaces so close to where I'm parked? Besides, those spaces are big enough for ten or so carts. Seems like a waste to leave them empty.

Don't worry, I'll protect you!!

You're about to get lynched!

It's okay, I parked my Hummer in the handicapped space. Jump in

I always park my dually sideways across as many spaces as possible and drive over the cart as I leave.
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MinMin97

Why else would they put handicapped spaces so close to where I'm parked? Besides, those spaces are big enough for ten or so carts. Seems like a waste to leave them empty.

Don't worry, I'll protect you!!

You're about to get lynched!

It's okay, I parked my Hummer in the handicapped space. Jump in

I always park my dually sideways across as many spaces as possible and drive over the cart as I leave.

Well lookout for GetSoda's Prius...

faceoff4

Ok I am actually guilty of this tonight. But in my defense, 99.9% of the time I put it away and my son was derailing....so I took the easy way out

QueenBishOTUniverse

Why else would they put handicapped spaces so close to where I'm parked? Besides, those spaces are big enough for ten or so carts. Seems like a waste to leave them empty.

Don't worry, I'll protect you!!

You're about to get lynched!

It's okay, I parked my Hummer in the handicapped space. Jump in

I always park my dually sideways across as many spaces as possible and drive over the cart as I leave.

Well lookout for GetSoda's Prius...

Well that just goes without saying. Did I mention my truck is also rolling coal?
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