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You know how you enter the store to get some milk, only to see the shelf full of pinot grigio right in the way, staring at you with no place to hide? This moment of pure impromptu is basically the essence of the “decisions were made here” meme that shows the lonely product (one intended to buy) standing in the midst of the indulgence section, whether it’s beer or ice cream.

But no matter how funny it may be in the joke format, the reality is a tiny bit different. It turns out, it’s one of the most annoying things customers do while shopping, according to supermarket employees—not even mentioning taking a thing out of its package and leaving it lying out somewhere.

Below is the list of seriously annoying stuff we should all quit immediately if we ever want good shopping karma.

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When People Stop In The Middle Of An Aisle And Act Like They're The Only Ones In The Store

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is really annoying. What kind of parents are them? How do they educate those children?

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Back in the 1950s and '60s, the vibe at supermarkets was totally different. According to author Blake Morgan, “brands treated customers like they didn’t have brain cells and used loud and obnoxious voices and obviously exaggerated print.”

It all changed with Ogilvy, the father of advertising who said that you gotta treat customers like you treat your family members. Because, essentially, they’re potential clients.

Then, the now-famous phrase “the customer is always right” was pioneered by successful retailers named Harry Gordon Selfridge, John Wanamaker, and Marshall Field. This approach stuck with us for many years to come, and it’s still in use today. But critics claim it doesn’t work in the current times.

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If You Really Love Your Heros, Consider This

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, calling people 'heroes' for doing their jobs is a good way to pat them on the back, congratulate them and avoid thinking about work conditions and salaries.

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In the times of consumerism, customers are no longer the perfect beings worthy of praise. According to the author Alexander Kjerulf, sticking to the “customer is always right” mantra has multiple adverse effects.

It makes employees unhappy, it gives abrasive customers an unfair advantage, it results in worse customer service, and it ignores the fact that some customers are just plain wrong.

Even if being customer-centric is part of the customer experience, that doesn’t mean brands and companies have to follow it blindly. They should rather seek a smart balance in making both customers and their workers equally happy.

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"Working In Retail Is A Special Type Of Hell"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was a kid, customers had to pay for stuff they dropped and destoyed. Doesn't seem a thing anymore.

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Customers Who Don't Say Hi

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always say Hi and I'm very cheerful about it because I feel like they have taken the time to be nice

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When They Act Like Masks Don't Apply To Them

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was in Wal-Mart yesterday and I saw ONE family not wearing masks. I'm pretty sure the dude looked just like this. The woman had her stupid head held high DARING people to stare at her. I did. And whispered loudly to my son "don't be like THOSE people". I really hate being like that but damn.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for you, Becca!! It's great people like you who have the courage to stand up and call out the losers who don't GAF about their fellow citizens, OR their children! Those covidiots are putting everyone at risk, even babies!!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would like to just point out to username "JAY LOREN" below that maybe he should ask his doctor/nurse/surgeon why they wear their masks! Maybe next time Jay Loren has some kind of surgery, he'd be okay with all of the medical team NOT wearing masks, nor gloves, nor shields.... because he seems to be the kind of person who is in denial.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have a booth selling rocks, gems and minerals, and at the last show a woman came up without a mask, even though all the entrances notified customers that they are required. She came up with several items to buy, and my husband asked her to put on a mask. She dumped all the items on the table, said, "F*** you" and stalked off. I'm actually glad we didn't sell anything to her.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are those too, but I've seen plenty, PLENTY of people of all colors that aren't wearing masks and honestly don't give a crap either.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get this one. It's definitely not accurate. I wear my shades on my hat like that, I wear a mask in the store. I've seen people from all walks of life not wearing a mask.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. Absolutely not. No. No no no no. My mom wears a hat like that and puts her sunglasses like that and she gets so upset when she sees someone not wearing a mask. I can’t even think about her being someone like that. Edit: sorry, I was angry when I posted this, it kinda just ignited me, can anyone tell me how to delete a post?

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To delete your post, you should see a row of 3 of dots to the right of your name. Click on the dots. Then you should see 'edit' 'delete' Click delete. Just so you know - I think your post is fine. No need to delete it.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HAHAHAHAHA, but they are missing the MAGA hat and some American flag sporting clothing article.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“I ain’t wearing no mask in your business!” Well, first off, that’s a double negative, so you actually just said you will wear a mask in our business. Otherwise, “No Mask, No Admittance, No Service!”

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

or wears it below their nose / under their chin - "Hey can I interest you in buying a chocolate teapot while you're at it?"

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully store owners and managers back up workers who REFUSE SERVICE. No-mask clowns seem to think they have a right to be in the store. IT'S PRIVATE PROPERTY, FOOLS.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's simply the starter pack for '40+ white, American male, unschooled, reactionary dickhead'.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A t-shirt with some militaristic design on it and cargo shorts.

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Mike
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see stereotyping is alive and well. Congratulations, that’s the first step in racial profiling, give yourself a big pat on the back for a job well done you close-minded fool!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some folks can’t wear masks. Those of child abuse, epileptics, anxiety sufferers. Be kind. You never know what someone is going through. I have a handicap tag but look perfectly fine on the outside. I suffer from fibromyalgia fatigue and cannot tell you how many times I’ve needed to have the car near the front of the store.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love how any post with a differing opinion is downvoted to the point of hidden. Facts hurt apparently. 😂

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of us are exempt from wearing them and dont look like this

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And once again, right-wingers waste no time in proving they'd be outgunned in a battle of wits with a fence post.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well I’m annoyed when I see a cashier who’s supposed to be wearing one not wearing one properly so what’s the point of even having it.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am tired of these f*****s and I am no longer going to serve them. Not wearing a mask says that you don't care about anyone else you associate with and that's disrespectful.

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Masks do not work They are germ ridden rags that cause chest infections There is literally zero evidence that they cause anything other than harm to the wearer outside a sterile surgical setting https://www.targetliberty.com/2020/10/masks-are-messing-up-brains-of-children.html?m=1

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only people I've seen not wearing masks and making a big scene when asked to do so are middle aged overweight black women.....shocking

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like the gear that Derek Chauvin wore when he killed Georg Floyd.

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So... derek chauvin is your nickname to fentanyl?

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https://www.targetliberty.com/2020/10/masks-are-messing-up-brains-of-children.html?m=1

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Self-righteous, narcissistic, arrogant, ego-maniacal Democrats.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah that’s right! That’s why vote trump bc he only cares about other people and never how he looks or is perceived and is a war hero basically.

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so molly, what you are saying is that you would rather have a child molester in office than some one who would say that about a grown woman?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course not! Fortunately, Vice President Biden isn’t a child molester, whilst your lord and saviour Donald Trump was connected with Jeffrey Epstein, for one, and a misogynist, sexist, racist, fucktard whose head is so far up his ass that if he had appendicitis he could remove his own appendix with his teeth.

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See Dr Denis Rancourts paper on why masks do not work

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All The Employees Have To Do Is Put Stuff Away...right?

All The Employees Have To Do Is Put Stuff Away...right?

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When Customers Leave Stuff From Other Aisles In Places They Shouldn't Be

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't have to work in a supermarket to hate this...I feel for you all.

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"I Think We All Can Relate. Am I Right?"

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the things I really like about Germany. A simple „NEXT“ is common and completely sufficient.

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When They Tell Employees Their Whole Life Story

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, I have heard about a women having a colonoscopy, a woman being a prostitute and that the fella with her was her pimp and bf, a guy with a big bandage telling me about his infection that was literally oozing pus etc. Some things we just don’t need or want to know.

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When Guests Forget The Entire Reason Employees Are In The Store

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But, the customers are only there because the store is open...? Then isn't it the fault of the management?

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When They Walk In Just Before Closing

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just close the doors 5 to 10 minutes minutes before closing time and only let customers out. Common practice in the Netherlands.

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When Customers Forget How A Store Works

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When They Come .5 Seconds Before Closing Time

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my country it is mandatory by law to have 'online cash registers' everywhere, that works like sending all data directly to some tax office or anything. It means if a shop is officially open from like 9 to 18, they can't sell you stuff AFTER 18, because register will note the tax office that out of business hours this shop was doing business. Therefore, shops can legally tell people who come this late that sorry, if you can't make your purchase in the next ten seconds, we can't legally serve you.

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"Black Friday As A Wal-Mart Employee."

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When one fails to understand the simple fact that the supermarket employee is not their mom, and therefore not there to clean up after them.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Well, let me think a bit about this generous offer you made... NO!"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You just go in the back, rest for 5 minutes and come back to tell him "No. We don't have it. I checked everywhere"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And yet I did get charged twice at a bookstore once when this happened. Took forever to get my money back. I realize that's an exception, not the rule, but I am wary now.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually... my wardrobe looks like this. But i didn't shop any outfit since a year so, it'just my wardrobe.

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"Why I Hate Working In Retail."

"Why I Hate Working In Retail."

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When Customers Disappear After Employees Go Into The Back To Get Something For Them

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me the scene with Rowan Atkinson and Alan Rickman in the movie "Love Actually"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel awful for my son. He spits when he talks because of a few reasons. He has a lateral lisp which causes excess saliva and he has low muscle tone in his mouth which causes him to still dribble and not have as much control as most people do. I worry how that will impact him as he gets older.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But sometimes people who don't work at a store can be found folding things because they unfolded them.

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When People Leave Food In A Cart

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Carts need a sign, like, “Don’t complain about rising prices of food when you do this s**t!”

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When People Take Something Out Of Its Package And Just Leave It There

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I admit: I did that once or twice. The packaging had no information about the fabric on it, but I need that info for my decision. Afterwards I really really tried getting the stuff back in the packaging, but gave up after 5 to 10 minutes. If the damn manufacturer is not able to print the f*****g type of fabric on the packaging and I have no chance getting the stuff back in the packaging because it was packed under a vacuum... sorry. And yes. I asked staff about the type of fabric, and mostly the answer is a blank stare and an „I don’t know...“

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When They Beckon An Employee Over Like They're A Trained Animal

When They Beckon An Employee Over Like They're A Trained Animal

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Things Supermarket Employees Hate

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Customers hate being asked this, too. Why does it matter? Is there a price differential?

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Who Just Decided "No" On The TV?

Who Just Decided "No" On The TV?

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When They Don't Recognize The Difference Between In-Store And Online

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the customer went the extra mile to check if the item he wants is still in stock before he makes the trip, with a service the store provides for exactly that purpose, and you hate him for it? Wow. That’s entitled.

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"98% Of Customers Are Illiterate"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes this discount applies only to certain items and it isn't always clear which one

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People Who Shop At The Absolute Last Minute

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In a way I wish we had coupons like they do in the US but as a past checkout operator I am also glad we don’t. Takes up so much time.

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