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Entitled Woman Steals Elderly Man’s Spot In Checkout Line, Cashier’s Petty Payback Is Pure Gold
Supermarkets might look like harmless hubs of fruit displays and overenthusiastic “buy one, get one free” signs, but they’re also hotspots for observing peak human behavior. Somehow, there’s always that one person who seems determined to turn grocery shopping into a weird competition.
Somewhere between the cereal aisle and the checkout scanner, you’ll see it all, from unspoken rivalries, sneaky cart maneuvers, and the occasional dash for a better spot in line.
One Redditor gave a rude shopper a taste of her own medicine when she cut in line at checkout, taking the spot from an elderly gentleman.
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One cashier gives a rude customer a taste of her own medicine after she cuts in line at the grocery store
Image credits: Kampus Production / Pexels (not the actual photo)
The cashier waves an older gentleman over to the register, but an entitled lady cuts in front with a smirk
Image credits: Emil Kalibradov / Pexels (not the actual photo)
“Life is for the quick ones”: When the cashier explains that the man was next in line, the rude lady plops her items down
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The annoyed cashier gives the rude lady a fistful of change, replying in the same way and using her own words against her
The OP (original poster) was working at a busy store with multiple registers. Her job was simple enough: hop on the second register when lines get long, call the next customer, and keep the checkout traffic flowing. Easy, right? Well, until one customer decided the rules and basic manners didn’t apply to her.
When the OP waved over an older gentleman, a woman from behind him darted forward before he could even gather his items. Without a hint of shame, she plopped her groceries onto the conveyor belt as if she’d been the rightful owner of the spot. When the OP politely explained that the man had been next, the shopper hit her with a smug little “life is for the quick ones.” The audacity!
The older gentleman, clearly not interested in making a scene, just shrugged and motioned for the OP to let it go. And so, the OP continued the transaction, but karma was already brewing. When it came time to pay, the woman handed over a large banknote, but then she realized she had exact change in her purse.
Meanwhile, the OP was standing there, with a change in hand, and that’s when she set the coins down in front of her and, with the brightest smile, repeated the woman’s motto: “Life is for the quick ones.” The woman’s face? Priceless. She stormed off in a huff, while the older gentleman gave the OP a discreet thumbs-up, a very satisfying silent approval.
Image credits: Andrea Piacquadio / Pexels (not the actual photo)
So why do people get such a rush from revenge when they’ve been slighted? It’s not just about “getting even” – revenge actually lights up your brain like it’s a party. The pros say that scheming or pulling off payback activates the brain’s reward system, which basically means your brain thinks you’re winning at life.
Basically, when you feel like you’ve served some justice your way, your brain throws you a little dopamine party. Sure, it’s not exactly the healthiest habit, as holding onto grudges just keeps the drama alive, but that quick thrill of setting things straight can be exciting. Especially when you’re dealing with entitled people.
You know exactly who I mean – the line cutters, the “I’m too important for rules” crowd, and the drama kings and queens who throw a hissy fit if things don’t go their way. Entitlement is basically the deluxe package of “rules are for peasants, not me.”
These folks rarely notice or care that they’re making everyone else’s life harder. Usually, this mess starts way back in childhood, when boundaries were more like suggestions, and they got a trophy just for waking up in the morning. Spotting entitlement early is like having a secret weapon—it lets you shut down the nonsense before it ruins your vibe.
What do you think of this story? Have you ever had to deal with line cutters or entitled folks? Share your stories below!
Netizens side with the cashier, saying a little petty justice was well deserved in this case
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Apatheist Account2 3 months ago
Cashiers beware. If someone pays with a large note, then claims to have the right change, there's a good chance that they'll try to confuse you with the calculation. I actually had someone do this to me at a cancer research charity shop, of all places - well done to them for robbing cancer research of a couple of quid. Either give them the change as calculated, or return all money and start again.
Mike F 3 months ago
THAT is why you slam the drawer shut and give them the change without allowing that nonsense to begin. They become annoyed, but sorry, can't open the drawer for change...NEXT!
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RM 3 months ago
Had a few people who used to do that at my first job, come in for something small, pay with a high value note and even though I could see they had change or even a smaller note in their purse denied it when I asked and insisted on using up every scrap of change in my till. Um, no. I followed their example, told them I didn't have any small notes or £1 coins, used to give them it back in 50p and 20p coins. Have fun carrying that weight around in your purse.
Apatheist Account2 3 months ago
Cashiers beware. If someone pays with a large note, then claims to have the right change, there's a good chance that they'll try to confuse you with the calculation. I actually had someone do this to me at a cancer research charity shop, of all places - well done to them for robbing cancer research of a couple of quid. Either give them the change as calculated, or return all money and start again.
Mike F 3 months ago
THAT is why you slam the drawer shut and give them the change without allowing that nonsense to begin. They become annoyed, but sorry, can't open the drawer for change...NEXT!
Load More Replies... RM 3 months ago
Had a few people who used to do that at my first job, come in for something small, pay with a high value note and even though I could see they had change or even a smaller note in their purse denied it when I asked and insisted on using up every scrap of change in my till. Um, no. I followed their example, told them I didn't have any small notes or £1 coins, used to give them it back in 50p and 20p coins. Have fun carrying that weight around in your purse.
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