FabSwingers.com forum: Do you greet the check out staff?

By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I always do that and I also did it during the festive periods. I change what I say like, during christmas it was a happy christmas greeting and to the new year, it was happy new year and have a nice day, sometimes it leads to a little conversation, it is fun

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By *uke OzadeMan
over a year ago

Ho Chi Minge City

Always. It’s good to be polite and I always wish them a good day

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

I greet the automated checkout with a warning not to say - unexpected item on bagging area

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

If you call can I have a bag please greeting, sure.

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

Nah I'm usually at self-checkout #antisocial

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

Used to work on a checkout many years ago, always engage with checkout staff if they are pleasant enough.

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

"Used to work on a checkout many years ago, always engage with checkout staff if they are pleasant enough. "

Should read I always engage, sounded like I was telling people what to do. However ALWAYS ENGAGE

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

I do i always have a chat

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Always, even if is only about the weather

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By *idnight RamblerMan
over a year ago

Pershore

With AI technology, the self-checkout machines should have a nice line of patter, or at least a few comments on your purchases "Oh two bottles of gin, are you having a party?"

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By *reen as JadeCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire

I always do. X

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

"With AI technology, the self-checkout machines should have a nice line of patter, or at least a few comments on your purchases "Oh two bottles of gin, are you having a party?""

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

"I always do that and I also did it during the festive periods. I change what I say like, during christmas it was a happy christmas greeting and to the new year, it was happy new year and have a nice day, sometimes it leads to a little conversation, it is fun

Happy New Year Shag. You're a good egg.

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

Mancunian. We talk to everyone.

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Why wouldn't you greet shop staff?

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By *lark_KentMan
over a year ago

Northampton

I always have a chat with the checkout staff....hate self service checkouts for this reason

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

my kids are usually stealing stuff from the shop so if... "i'm so sorry he won't do it again" is a form of greeting then yeah.. all the time.

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By *inAndTonic21Couple
over a year ago

Merseyside

We are always polite to any workers they have a difficult job with some of the public they deal with so nice to be nice

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Always. It’s good to be polite and I always wish them a good day

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That is good and yes it is, it is nice to be nice, as the saying goes

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Good morning Shag

I'm a chatty cathy and will talk to anyone, plus a smile is the least I can give someone on a possibly blue day

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

Happy New Year Shag. You're a good egg.

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Ty, happy new year to you too outsider, yes I am that too

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

MOROCCO Wherever I lay my hat

Self checkout user here but when I do use a staffed checkout I always greet and talk to them. Working in any service role can be shit and the least that customers can do is be friendly and polite

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

always polite to checkout staff

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

Yes and always say thank you when they hand the receipt over

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

Hi Shag. Where available I generally use the self checkout - but if I’m served by a human then of course I’m polite and will engage in a brief conversation and wish them a nice day/evening. X

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

On the rare occasion I use a human operated checkout of course I will talk to the staff.

Sometimes it pays dividends. Many years ago there was a lovely checkout operator in my local supermarket, would always have some banter and it paid off as we ended up having a fling.

Nowadays I tend to use the self scan so the only interaction now is if I win a lucky dip check.

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

Within earshot sometimes.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"With AI technology, the self-checkout machines should have a nice line of patter, or at least a few comments on your purchases "Oh two bottles of gin, are you having a party?""

The ones at our local Asda have cameras on them filming you as you scan.

With that technology I really shouldn't have to wait 5 minutes for a real person to come and 'approve' my purchase of some Hooch/Red Bull/Aspirin should I?

Facial recognition software could be used to recognise the fact I'm old enough?

I do think that feedback on your purchases by the machine could be entertaining.

"Ooh - ibuprofen and preparation H ? I told you last week when you bought that butternut squash, some lube and a scented candle to go steady......"

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

I always chat to the checkout staff when shopping.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Of course. Manners are a must in this house.

The mr

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Yes, I like to ask what boxsets they are watching. You get something different to them saying not too bad, I'm off at 4, etc

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I greet every human I interact with.

. I also talk to self service check outs and ticket machines.

I hate it when I see people on their phone or with ear buds in when dealing with people in service positions. It's so rude.

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By *hegirlwiththepeachtattooWoman
over a year ago

So much so, when paying at maccies drive through recently, the guy said “enjoy your meal” and i replied “thanks, you too”

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

Yes, but I live in Ireland where striking up conversation with everyone is a norm

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

"With AI technology, the self-checkout machines should have a nice line of patter, or at least a few comments on your purchases "Oh two bottles of gin, are you having a party?"

The ones at our local Asda have cameras on them filming you as you scan.

With that technology I really shouldn't have to wait 5 minutes for a real person to come and 'approve' my purchase of some Hooch/Red Bull/Aspirin should I?

Facial recognition software could be used to recognise the fact I'm old enough?

I do think that feedback on your purchases by the machine could be entertaining.

"Ooh - ibuprofen and preparation H ? I told you last week when you bought that butternut squash, some lube and a scented candle to go steady......"

A"
this. The first bit. Or scan a passport and do a Monzo style check.

And can they do a sense check on what needs ID. To date

° mens health

° zero alcohol beer

° a spoon (because it is cutlery and so could be a knife

)

To shags question, yes I do. Although try and ask a different question to "how's your day" etc.

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By *lephantisMan
over a year ago

Oxford

Always. And bar staff, waiters...all human beings with lives, family, dreams and worries. I've been all of them in my rather storied career!

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

They usually say hello first anyway. They have to.

I have a little chat sometimes, which can piss other shoppers off.

I called an elderly lady a miserable old cunt once because of her rudeness over me and the checkout lady chatting.

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By *nimaginativeUsernameMan
over a year ago

Rochester, Kent

I always greet them, maybe try and say something to make them smile.

Partly because I like making people smile, but partly because they might be the only person I speak to that day.

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

"They usually say hello first anyway. They have to.

I have a little chat sometimes, which can piss other shoppers off.

I called an elderly lady a miserable old cunt once because of her rudeness over me and the checkout lady chatting.

I'd consider it rude to continue chatting once the transaction has been completed, if other shoppers are waiting

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Yes I shop at the same time every Saturday morning and know them quite well.

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By *dmundwilsonMan
over a year ago

Llandudno

I always go for a personed check out.

If available i queue for a young attractive red head.

Nice to bathe in yheir ‘glow’ and exchange greetings.

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By *ld StrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Telford

Yep. I will literally chat to anybody

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By *ackrabbit JonMan
over a year ago

Waterloo

Always. Manners cost nothing.

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

Yes, always. You know, I think it's crazy that there are people out there who think they are somehow above saying a quick hello to someone.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Good morning Shag

I'm a chatty cathy and will talk to anyone, plus a smile is the least I can give someone on a possibly blue day "
Afternoon comtessa, that sounds good to me

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By *hePerkyPumpkinTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol

Always say hello and smile.

If they strike up conversation, I happily engage. But I don't start conversations.

Always wish them a good day or evening and say thank you very much.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"Always say hello and smile.

If they strike up conversation, I happily engage. But I don't start conversations.

Always wish them a good day or evening and say thank you very much."

Pretty much the same.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

I'm an online picker! I try say good morning to every customer! Its usually met with a happy response x

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Always and end up in a full blown out conversation

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

Hi Shag. Where available I generally use the self checkout - but if I’m served by a human then of course I’m polite and will engage in a brief conversation and wish them a nice day/evening. X"
Hi peachy, that sounds good to me

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By *ananas57Couple
over a year ago

lake ariel

I do, no harm saying good morning or what’s appropriate for the time

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
over a year ago

Wirral

Yes always and have a little chat and wish them a good day

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *old HoopsWoman
over a year ago

Near Chester

Always. Mine are probably sick of me tbh.

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By *acksparrow99Man
over a year ago

London

Yes, I do, but the standards in London have deteriorated so much that they don't react and just want you to pay and leave.

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

You have to read the room... or the queue as it were.... chat a little or a lot or just a polite smile & thank you.

It's a lifeskill

Can't hold people behind you up, they might have somewhere to be urgently.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"You have to read the room... or the queue as it were.... chat a little or a lot or just a polite smile & thank you.

It's a lifeskill

Can't hold people behind you up, they might have somewhere to be urgently.

Happens just about every time in front of me so I feel sorry for those behind me as I can talk for England

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"I greet every human I interact with.

. I also talk to self service check outs and ticket machines.

I hate it when I see people on their phone or with ear buds in when dealing with people in service positions. It's so rude. "
That sounds good to me and so do I. I like to greet the ones I meet

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By *otBunsHunWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Absolutely. I work on a till often. I love to chat with customers.

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

Yes always - we chat about the weather, how busy it is and what time their shift finishes .. That makes it sound a bit cereepy on reflection

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

Totally. They are a lovely bunch with a tough job, why wouldn't one want to? Makes the whole shopping thing a much nicer experience.

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By *erry bull1Man
over a year ago

doncaster

Most certainly

They are a hard working bunch

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

I even thank the self serve machines.

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

Yes, its nice to be nice.

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By *mooth tongue 4uMan
over a year ago

edinburgh

I allways engage with a bit of chat with them some chat back others don’t say too much but I allways talk

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Absolutely. I work on a till often. I love to chat with customers.

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That sounds good to me

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Isn’t it just basic manners to say hello to everybody? I always say hello to everybody - people working on the tills are no different.

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Carlisle

I start with - don’t look at me… you’re not worthy… what do you mean i pack my own bags??? Who’s taking all this to my car?? Fetch the manager!!

Good that these uniformed dictators know their place!! I find clicking your fingers helps too!!

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

I've been behind the checkout. So yeah I will greet them, with a sympathetic smile usually. Mainly because they have to deal with the 'Over' Privileged locals.

The amount of abuse I used to get for doing my job, I was working Nights on Checkouts, I would love to have decked a few

It was fun though for a while.

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

Working in a service industry, it's second nature to engage people, but then I was brought up that way

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

"I do i always have a chat

Same, ask them about their weekend and try and cheer them up. Must be boring as fuck otherwise for them.

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch

Be kind.

Always be nice to people, unless they do something that actually annoys you.

And I don't mean when they enforce the rules that they get from management, such as trying to get you to sign up for a loyalty card, check your age etc.

I believe in karma.

Be positive to people and get positive vibes in return.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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

Yes. And I always say thank you to the self checkout machine too.

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Always, the girls and boys in my local shops are lovely and they work so hard, always nice to be nice!!

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *arkhorse12345Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

I end up in fucking one or two ??

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By *ady23Woman
over a year ago

Coventry

We always try to greet with a smile and if we are spoken to ask how they are and if they've had a good day. Must be a long day for some staff so being polite costs nothing

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Of course

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