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trivialbeing 04/16/24 10:45:14 PM #1:	they're almost always busy when I go to the store <cite>trivialbeing posted [p:979951296] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>they're almost always busy when I go to the store </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
haloiscoolisbak 04/16/24 10:46:23 PM #2:	Agreed. Though one time they were broken and I got called to the counter to interact with a human and I realised the stakes are pretty low --- Started from the bottom now we here <cite>haloiscoolisbak posted [p:979951315] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>Agreed. Though one time they were broken and I got called to the counter to interact with a human and I realised the stakes are pretty low </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheFalseDeity 04/16/24 10:47:34 PM #3:	Tend to be faster too. All around win. --- http://psnprofiles.com/TheFalseDeity Currently playing - Scarlet Nexus <cite>TheFalseDeity posted [p:979951332] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>Tend to be faster too. All around win. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zelduh 04/16/24 10:48:07 PM #4:	As an introvert I hate self-checkouts personally <cite>Zelduh posted [p:979951341] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>As an introvert I hate self-checkouts personally</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
party_animal07 04/16/24 10:48:57 PM #5:	I'm not a fan. I tend to do one big trip a week and I hate packing my own grocieries. --- https://warpzone.me/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/GRANDIA_-696x509.jpg <cite>party_animal07 posted [p:979951351] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>I'm not a fan. I tend to do one big trip a week and I hate packing my own grocieries. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeoRavus 04/16/24 10:48:58 PM #6:	They ended up closing all of them at the local Dollar General. Probably had massive theft losses since no employees ever watched that area. --- This is where cool people write stuff. <cite>LeoRavus posted [p:979951352] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>They ended up closing all of them at the local Dollar General. Probably had massive theft losses since no employees ever watched that area. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WingsOfGood 04/16/24 10:49:02 PM #7:	I can't disagree with the introvert angle for sure. Is it really that laborious to just say hi and then proceed to barely acknowledge the other persons before leaving and say bye? <cite>WingsOfGood posted [p:979951354] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>I can't disagree with the introvert angle for sure. Is it really that laborious to just say hi and then proceed to barely acknowledge the other persons before leaving and say bye?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
yab 04/16/24 10:53:17 PM #8:	Yeah it's like that here. I guess I must be slightly less introverted then the rest since I'll go to a cashier where it's faster. --- @ notifications turned off <cite>yab posted [p:979951417] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>Yeah it's like that here. I guess I must be slightly less introverted then the rest since I'll go to a cashier where it's faster. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wanderingshade 04/16/24 10:54:24 PM #9:	I just give very short answers. "Hot out there, you gonna watch the Tigers game today?" "Nope." Silence --- "You're made of spare parts, aren't ya, bud?" <cite>wanderingshade posted [p:979951436] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>I just give very short answers."Hot out there, you gonna watch the Tigers game today?" "Nope."Silence </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Enclave 04/16/24 10:56:58 PM #10:	TheFalseDeity posted... Tend to be faster too. All around win. Only because stores closed the vast majority of their manned checkouts to install a ton of self checkouts. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:979951469] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>TheFalseDeity posted... </cite><quote>Tend to be faster too. All around win.</quote>Only because stores closed the vast majority of their manned checkouts to install a ton of self checkouts. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WarfireX 04/16/24 10:58:38 PM #11:	The only time it's a convenience is when you're there to buy one or two things. Some of us live on our own and buy our own groceries. Meanwhile they staff less cashiers because of those stupid things which inconveniences everyone else. Get over yourself. Learn to make small talk for less than 2 minutes. --- I've got the Oscar fever! Hope you've got it too! Pour me some bubbly now it's all you gotta do! <cite>WarfireX posted [p:979951490] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>The only time it's a convenience is when you're there to buy one or two things. Some of us live on our own and buy our own groceries. Meanwhile they staff less cashiers because of those stupid things which inconveniences everyone else.Get over yourself. Learn to make small talk for less than 2 minutes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DamnSasquatch 04/16/24 11:01:53 PM #12:	Love self checkout, wish more places would add them. I used to work at a grocery store, I can knock out a big order pretty fast at self check. --- "I'll tell you who stole those lunches. That damn sasquatch." <cite>DamnSasquatch posted [p:979951528] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>Love self checkout, wish more places would add them. I used to work at a grocery store, I can knock out a big order pretty fast at self check. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ablegator 04/16/24 11:08:38 PM #13:	My goal when I go to the self checkout is to finish before the others who are already checking out. --- Why be stupid? Does it make you happy to be stupid? <cite>ablegator posted [p:979951609] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>My goal when I go to the self checkout is to finish before the others who are already checking out. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WingsOfGood 04/16/24 11:09:35 PM #14:	ablegator posted... My goal when I go to the self checkout is to finish before the others who are already checking out. Ready Set GO DING DING DING <cite>WingsOfGood posted [p:979951622] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>ablegator posted... </cite><quote>My goal when I go to the self checkout is to finish before the others who are already checking out.</quote>ReadySetGODING DING DING</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Brooklyn_Adopt 04/16/24 11:11:27 PM #15:	It used to be good for me, but now more people are using them, making the traditional checkout lines shorter. --- RIP Roux; Bobo; Jock; Carmella; Hollie; Pancakes; Riley, Poi; Shorty; Sugar Bottom; Ace https://i.imgur.com/MhT2aKp.jpg <cite>Brooklyn_Adopt posted [p:979951643] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>It used to be good for me, but now more people are using them, making the traditional checkout lines shorter. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Link_of_time 04/16/24 11:11:49 PM #16:	Enclave posted... Only because stores closed the vast majority of their manned checkouts to install a ton of self checkouts. nah, every jackass has to tell their entire life story and the cashier has to pretend they care. I can self checkout my items and be out the door before the cashier is done ringing up a single customer. I don't mind having selfcheckouts. i just think they should've been used to replace the 10 items or less line. <cite>Link_of_time posted [p:979951649] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>Enclave posted... </cite><quote>Only because stores closed the vast majority of their manned checkouts to install a ton of self checkouts.</quote>nah, every jackass has to tell their entire life story and the cashier has to pretend they care. I can self checkout my items and be out the door before the cashier is done ringing up a single customer. I don't mind having selfcheckouts. i just think they should've been used to replace the 10 items or less line.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
foxhound101 04/16/24 11:12:09 PM #17:	Zelduh posted... As an introvert I hate self-checkouts personally --- There are a ton of misconceptions about recycling. Learn how to better at recycling: https://onbetterliving.com/simplify-recycling/ <cite>foxhound101 posted [p:979951656] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>Zelduh posted... </cite><quote>As an introvert I hate self-checkouts personally</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheFalseDeity 04/16/24 11:47:03 PM #18:	Enclave posted... Only because stores closed the vast majority of their manned checkouts to install a ton of self checkouts. Potential lines only further the argument but even if theres no line i finish quicker than the cashiers tend to. --- http://psnprofiles.com/TheFalseDeity Currently playing - Scarlet Nexus <cite>TheFalseDeity posted [p:979952002] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>Enclave posted... </cite><quote>Only because stores closed the vast majority of their manned checkouts to install a ton of self checkouts.</quote>Potential lines only further the argument but even if theres no line i finish quicker than the cashiers tend to. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
party_animal07 04/16/24 11:59:46 PM #19:	Link_of_time posted... nah, every jackass has to tell their entire life story and the cashier has to pretend they care. I can self checkout my items and be out the door before the cashier is done ringing up a single customer. I don't mind having selfcheckouts. i just think they should've been used to replace the 10 items or less line. People say this, but on my 30+ years on Earth. I've encountered it less that 5% of trips to all retailers. --- https://warpzone.me/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/GRANDIA_-696x509.jpg <cite>party_animal07 posted [p:979952133] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>Link_of_time posted... </cite><quote>nah, every jackass has to tell their entire life story and the cashier has to pretend they care. I can self checkout my items and be out the door before the cashier is done ringing up a single customer. I don't mind having selfcheckouts. i just think they should've been used to replace the 10 items or less line.</quote>People say this, but on my 30+ years on Earth. I've encountered it less that 5% of trips to all retailers. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sabin017 04/17/24 12:01:55 AM #20:	scans beer at self-checkout Terminal: "ALERT ALERT ALERT!" 70 awkward seconds later Employee: "Sir! Sir! Let me see your ID RIGHT NOW! SIR!!!" Other customers: "What's wrong with you? Hurry it up you're wasting our precious time!" --- https://i.imgur.com/TWsfIIj.gif <cite>sabin017 posted [p:979952157] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>scans beer at self-checkoutTerminal: "ALERT ALERT ALERT!"70 awkward seconds laterEmployee: "Sir! Sir! Let me see your ID RIGHT NOW! SIR!!!"Other customers: "What's wrong with you? Hurry it up you're wasting our precious time!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WingsOfGood 04/17/24 12:03:18 AM #21:	goes to grocer picks up a bottle of mtn dew finds empty line goes to ring it up Cashier: "Hi would you like to pre-order any games?" Me: no Cashier: "I see I see. Would you like the warranty on your mtn dew?" Me: no Cashier: "Are you sure? You might need it!" <cite>WingsOfGood posted [p:979952178] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>goes to grocerpicks up a bottle of mtn dewfinds empty linegoes to ring it upCashier: "Hi would you like to pre-order any games?"Me: noCashier: "I see I see. Would you like the warranty on your mtn dew?"Me: noCashier: "Are you sure? You might need it!"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMikh 04/17/24 12:04:43 AM #22:	i feel like it's reversed over the past decade-ish, where traditional checkout is preferred self-checkout is overcrowded and often malfunctioning, or has odd stipulations like requiring an attendant if you don't want too many items bagged, and you end up to wait/ask for assistance as a result of course i just order my groceries from the next town over these days because my local grocery store is way too much of a hassle - understaffed, overcrowded, plus the stuff i mentioned above, plus the milk seems to be spoiled half the time --- http://i.imgur.com/A0TAfek.png <cite>TheMikh posted [p:979952189] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>i feel like it's reversed over the past decade-ish, where traditional checkout is preferredself-checkout is overcrowded and often malfunctioning, or has odd stipulations like requiring an attendant if you don't want too many items bagged, and you end up to wait/ask for assistance as a resultof course i just order my groceries from the next town over these days because my local grocery store is way too much of a hassle - understaffed, overcrowded, plus the stuff i mentioned above, plus the milk seems to be spoiled half the time </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vicious_Dios 04/17/24 12:06:35 AM #23:	What the... Some of y'all are over-engineering this. It's just the check-out. Ring your shit, bag it, card it, then get out. Where does this unneeded anxiety come from. Nobody cares there. They ALL want to leave too. --- S / K / Y / N / E <cite>Vicious_Dios posted [p:979952206] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>What the...Some of y'all are over-engineering this. It's just the check-out. Ring your shit, bag it, card it, then get out. Where does this unneeded anxiety come from. Nobody cares there. They ALL want to leave too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crayon_Lover 04/17/24 12:09:35 AM #24:	trivialbeing posted... self checkouts are a godsend for antisocial people ftfy --- Cleveland sports fan <cite>Crayon_Lover posted [p:979952245] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>trivialbeing posted... </cite><quote>self checkouts are a godsend for antisocial people</quote>ftfy </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Link_of_time 04/17/24 3:16:16 PM #25:	party_animal07 posted... People say this, but on my 30+ years on Earth. I've encountered it less that 5% of trips to all retailers. I had just got back from the store the other day, where i experienced this. I had to go back in to get something I forgot. Self check was busy so I got in line for the cashier. I'm standing, watching ppl who were in line for the self check walkout while I'm stuck. Guy had 9 items only needed one bag, and was still talking the cashier's ear off about highschool football. Cashier was ringing up the next customer, while still being held hostage. Wasn't till i got up to the register the guy finally left; I was third in line. <cite>Link_of_time posted [p:979962035] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>party_animal07 posted... </cite><quote>People say this, but on my 30+ years on Earth. I've encountered it less that 5% of trips to all retailers.</quote>I had just got back from the store the other day, where i experienced this. I had to go back in to get something I forgot. Self check was busy so I got in line for the cashier. I'm standing, watching ppl who were in line for the self check walkout while I'm stuck. Guy had 9 items only needed one bag, and was still talking the cashier's ear off about highschool football. Cashier was ringing up the next customer, while still being held hostage. Wasn't till i got up to the register the guy finally left; I was third in line.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
havean776 04/17/24 3:17:06 PM #26:	Enclave posted... Only because stores closed the vast majority of their manned checkouts to install a ton of self checkouts. A wonderful choice. --- "I will either find a way, or make one." Hannibal Barca <cite>havean776 posted [p:979962045] in self check... [t:80749006]...</cite> <quote>Enclave posted... </cite><quote>Only because stores closed the vast majority of their manned checkouts to install a ton of self checkouts.</quote>A wonderful choice. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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