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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So I’m getting absolutely crucified on another social media platform for my absolute disregard for social norms.

My big crime ? I pack my shopping bags directly from the till at Aldi and don’t use the dedicated packing shelf by the windows.

Eeek, think I’m going to be before a judge at The Hague at this rate.

What say you?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Isn't it illegal to pack at the end of an Aldi till?

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

I do the same. I’m faster than the staff so not bothered

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do the same. And I tell the cashier to slow down scanning

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I got crucified on a social media platform because I disagreed with a famous person. Boy, those fans are dedicated!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hmm, I wouldn't crucify you but I probably wouldn't be too happy if I was queueing behind you.

I think I'm a weirdo but I actually like the Aldi system! Through the checkout quickly then time to pack bags nicely without being under pressure.

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By *orace99Man
over a year ago

York

"So I’m getting absolutely crucified on another social media platform for my absolute disregard for social norms.

My big crime ? I pack my shopping bags directly from the till at Aldi and don’t use the dedicated packing shelf by the windows.

Eeek, think I’m going to be before a judge at The Hague at this rate.

What say you?

I am in awe of your abilities.

I always attempt to pack at the end but always get flustered half way through and just shovel it into the trolley

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Oh and I usually pack on the shelf because I take a backpack and it needs very careful arranging.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Isn't it illegal to pack at the end of an Aldi till?

You’d think the I’m single handed the reason for the fall of capitalism they way some people are going on

Amazing what some people are passionate about but at least they’re passionate about something I guess

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"So I’m getting absolutely crucified on another social media platform for my absolute disregard for social norms.

My big crime ? I pack my shopping bags directly from the till at Aldi and don’t use the dedicated packing shelf by the windows.

Eeek, think I’m going to be before a judge at The Hague at this rate.

What say you?

I am in awe of your abilities.

I always attempt to pack at the end but always get flustered half way through and just shovel it into the trolley

What can I say, I must be a packing superstar lol

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Isn't it illegal to pack at the end of an Aldi till?

You’d think the I’m single handed the reason for the fall of capitalism they way some people are going on

Amazing what some people are passionate about but at least they’re passionate about something I guess

It's eye opening isn't it. I've had to leave the local Facebook groups due to the pettiness and anger directed at people.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Isn't it illegal to pack at the end of an Aldi till?

You’d think the I’m single handed the reason for the fall of capitalism they way some people are going on

Amazing what some people are passionate about but at least they’re passionate about something I guess

I can barely keep up with the packing in 'normal' supermarkets.

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By *amie HantsWoman
over a year ago

Atlantis

Ahh I do it at the till because I’m weirdly competitive with myself and see the shelf as the shelf of shame

I like to pack in a really specific way so have to put it on the belt in a specific order. One time I had to use the shelf though and I was mortified with myself

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

That’s why there is no run down for everything, makes sense now !

I just pack as they scan and pile it in the little space

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What’s Aldi?

(I’m kiddinggggg!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ahh I do it at the till because I’m weirdly competitive with myself and see the shelf as the shelf of shame

I like to pack in a really specific way so have to put it on the belt in a specific order. One time I had to use the shelf though and I was mortified with myself

Maybe this is the key?

Like you I definitely empty my trolley onto the conveyor in the way that I know I’m going to pack it so everything’s in the right order and there’s no fluster at the other end.

I just thought that’s how everyone did it ?

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By *ittleRed18Woman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

"Ahh I do it at the till because I’m weirdly competitive with myself and see the shelf as the shelf of shame

I like to pack in a really specific way so have to put it on the belt in a specific order. One time I had to use the shelf though and I was mortified with myself

I'm the same! My partner never manages to put them on the belt in the "right" order and I just have to do it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"What’s Aldi?

(I’m kiddinggggg!!!

It’s that place where trademarks and copyrights go to die

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What’s Aldi?

(I’m kiddinggggg!!!

)

It’s that place where trademarks and copyrights go to die

I wish there was one close to me

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

I won’t shop there because of that. If they won’t let me pack my shopping like normal they’re not getting my custom.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"What’s Aldi?

(I’m kiddinggggg!!!

)

It’s that place where trademarks and copyrights go to die

I wish there was one close to me

I thought Aldi was like the beach or rats. You’re never that far away from either ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tbf it’s a cardinal sin not to fire ur stuff into the trolley or basket then back it at the shelf . Them queues are usually long and not many tills open

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Let me get this right, You have to take shopping out of trolly and put on belt, then after being scanned you have to put it back in trolly, wheel it elsewhere and then pack it into your bags, What a palava.

Think I will stick with Morrisons where some of the cashiers actually help me pack.

Not on any social media sites either.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you are pack as quick as they scan, all good.

If your not ready to pay ... Or pack after paying ....

(Tbh, not my circus, I get more spiked at self service slowness)

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tbf it’s a cardinal sin not to fire ur stuff into the trolley or basket then back it at the shelf . Them queues are usually long and not many tills open "

As I’m finding out.

There’s some very passionate thoughts on the topic apparently but surely it’s not that much slower to just get it done it one go ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought the shelf in Aldi was for my child to sit on whilst I packed. Always pack at the till and have been known to tell a cashier to chill out and will throw a scowl at the queue huffers and puffers whilst saying wait, let me get my coupons out.

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By *amie HantsWoman
over a year ago

Atlantis

"Ahh I do it at the till because I’m weirdly competitive with myself and see the shelf as the shelf of shame

I like to pack in a really specific way so have to put it on the belt in a specific order. One time I had to use the shelf though and I was mortified with myself

I'm the same! My partner never manages to put them on the belt in the "right" order and I just have to do it

He’s one of those. Off to the shelf with him!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In all serious though I take the Pepsi challenge over Aldi cashiers with fastness. I work in Amazon. I pick items and pack items. I’m fast,

I’m actually always waiting with my hand ready for the next item to be scanned.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Amazon Vs Aldi clash of the titans. Who’s faster

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Right, another one to add to the block list I think. Disgraceful behaviour.

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

One thing the Asda cashiers do is bung your food down whilst you are putting the stuff on the conveyor belt? WHY?

Wait till I'm finished then bung it through. I'm fast - I can keep up! You catch me cashier.....

Op, I think there are more things to worry about in life.... Don't you?

I would like to be able to take carboard, plastics that could be recycled from packaging right there & then. It is a double bubble bonus for me as that means I can get more things in the freezer rather than bulky packaging.

I don't do it there & then. It's done at home. But some people do it there at the supermarket. i think that's a good idea me self!.....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"One thing the Asda cashiers do is bung your food down whilst you are putting the stuff on the conveyor belt? WHY?

Wait till I'm finished then bung it through. I'm fast - I can keep up! You catch me cashier.....

Op, I think there are more things to worry about in life.... Don't you?

I don't do it there & then. It's done at home. But some people do it there at the supermarket. i think that's a good idea me self!.....

That’s actually a really good idea for the recycling stuff, I like that a lot.

And yes you’re absolutely right, there’s way more important things, it made me chuckle how serious some people feel about it. Everyone has to have something important to worry about in their life but until now I never knew that would be one of them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So I’m getting absolutely crucified on another social media platform for my absolute disregard for social norms.

My big crime ? I pack my shopping bags directly from the till at Aldi and don’t use the dedicated packing shelf by the windows.

Eeek, think I’m going to be before a judge at The Hague at this rate.

What say you?

I did this last time i was there

I didnt even know that was a thing?

No wonder i was getting stared at

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I pack at the the till too - it’s easy if you load your trolley properly as you’re going round & pick a till with a queue so you can fully unload onto the conveyor belt

J x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can't lie, this would annoy me.

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By *asilyled1Man
over a year ago

ogmore valley

I went there a fortnight ago and did that. I didn’t realise there was another place to pack?? First time I’d been

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ahh I do it at the till because I’m weirdly competitive with myself and see the shelf as the shelf of shame

I like to pack in a really specific way so have to put it on the belt in a specific order. One time I had to use the shelf though and I was mortified with myself

I do that when I shop at Aldi, and the bags are ready, open in the trolley. Straight in, no messing. I don't know what the fuss is about?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always pack at the till

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I've seen people pack a huge shop in Lidl and hold the queue up for ages.

Some people are quite good at it though.

I throw everything back in the trolley and do it at the packing place. Cos I'm slow

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

I never really had a issue with this until we had to start wearing masks now I just find it quite selfish.Holding up the queue while they take forever to pack my anxiety levels rise.

Thank god for masks so they can’t make out when I’m calling them a selfish cunt..I just pile everything in the trolley and take it out to the car to pack .

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

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"Hmm, I wouldn't crucify you but I probably wouldn't be too happy if I was queueing behind you.

I think I'm a weirdo but I actually like the Aldi system! Through the checkout quickly then time to pack bags nicely without being under pressure. "

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