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Cashier not putting your items in the bag

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    #32
    krudler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,788 ✭✭✭✭krudler


    why not just bring a bag or ask for the bag FIRST and put them as he's scanning them? then you're packed and good to go by the time you've paid.


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    #33
    Rocky_Dennis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 433 ✭✭Rocky_Dennis


    MrStuffins wrote: »

    You're probably peeved they don't carry it home for you too!
    booboo88 wrote: »
    would you like them to carry them to door aswell?






    numbnuts

    I don't think he is being too unreasonable with his request TBH, he didn't mention anything about getting his groceries carried to his door.

    When you spend well earned money in a shop, is it unreasonable to expect a proper service?


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    #34
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,663 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    krudler wrote: »
    why not just bring a bag or ask for the bag FIRST and put them as he's scanning them? then you're packed and good to go by the time you've paid.

    Well, by the OP's logic, the cashier should be bagging your stuff for you. So you should take your own bag out of your pocket and stuff it into the hand of the cashier so they can bag your items while you stand there and put your PIN No. into the machine because, you know, cash is SOOO 1990s!


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    #35
    judosean2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 340 ✭✭judosean2005


    Without giving too much away.
    Im a manager of a small convience store. And i have my staff told if the customer doesnt hand u a bag at the beginning,or ask for bag at beginning. then it is up to them personally if they wish to pack bags for customers.
    I will start to pack a bag for everyone but if they ask for smokes,credit or anything behind the counter etc,i leave bag to customer.

    I guess it comes down to what ur used to.I would always pack my own bag if i was a customer cause i know staff who are crap at bag packing. but ill always pack for others.

    Sean


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    #36
    Chuck Stone
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,029 ✭✭✭✭Chuck Stone


    krudler wrote: »
    why not just bring a bag or ask for the bag FIRST and put them as he's scanning them? then you're packed and good to go by the time you've paid.

    Get out of here with you common sense efficiency Mr Krudler. We don't need your types 'round here.


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    #37
    MS.ing
    Closed Accounts Posts: 680 ✭✭✭MS.ing


    hardCopy wrote: »
    In Aldi they just make you pack your bag at a separate counter so that nobody has to wait for you.

    those damn germans and their invisable bags :mad:


    how the fcuk else do they get the shopping to another till without a bag :confused:


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    #38
    flanders1979
    Closed Accounts Posts: 638 ✭✭✭flanders1979


    Nothing as bad as firelighters just fcuked in with the bread. Do it yourself.


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    #39
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,663 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Andrewh1984 wrote: »
    I don't think he is being too unreasonable with his request TBH, he didn't mention anything about getting his groceries carried to his door.

    When you spend well earned money in a shop, is it unreasonable to expect a proper service?

    You are getting proper service. The person behind the til is doing their job, scanning the items, taking your cash (well, not in this case) and giving you the bag you asked for.


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    #40
    Andy!!
    Site Banned Posts: 1,678 ✭✭✭Andy!!


    God some Irish can be so spitefull, sarcastic, and just horrible. The OP is right, there is nothing stopping the teller just doing this small courtesy. If people usually freak out at this as some people claim, then ASK.

    Frequenting boards.ie makes me sick to be half-Irish at times. The sarcy unhelpful comments just turn my stomach.


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    #41
    blossom180
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 468 ✭✭blossom180


    You could have your card out of your wallet while they are scanning.


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    #42
    krudler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,788 ✭✭✭✭krudler


    Chuck Stone wrote: »
    Get out of here with you common sense efficiency Mr Krudler. We don't need your types 'round here.

    dammit sorry, we're a nation of helpless crybabies now, i forgot, common sense went into recession as well.


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    #43
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,663 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Andy!! wrote: »
    God some Irish can be so spitefull, sarcastic, and just horrible. The OP is right, there is nothing stopping the teller just doing this small courtesy. If people usually freak out at this as some people claim, then ASK.

    Frequenting boards.ie makes me sick to be half-Irish at times.

    Nope, nothing stopping them, but there's no reason why the OP should expect it either, especially when they're holding up the queue in the first place by not just using cash!

    Also, the Irish half you're missing is probably the half where the "craic" is kept!


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    #44
    Rocky_Dennis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 433 ✭✭Rocky_Dennis


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    You are getting proper service. The person behind the til is doing their job, scanning the items, taking your cash (well, not in this case) and giving you the bag you asked for.

    Alright, proper service probably wasn't the best term to use but if the person packs your bag, you're getting better service than the shop that won't pack your bag for you. If your bag is packed for you, you may be more inclined to visit that shop again.


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    #45
    MS.ing
    Closed Accounts Posts: 680 ✭✭✭MS.ing


    if you have only a few items they should pack it probably depending on how stuck up you act or how much of a tit they think you are.

    Also if you are using cards for only a few items, they need time to think how much of a tit you are for doing that, and DOUBLING the hatred of the cue of customers behind you waiting for you to finish what would otherwise have taken you half the time


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    #46
    krudler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,788 ✭✭✭✭krudler


    self service till ftw, you avoid people that way


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    #47
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,663 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Andrewh1984 wrote: »
    Alright, proper service probably wasn't the best term to use but if the person packs your bag, you're getting better service than the shop that won't pack your bag for you. If your bag is packed for you, you may be more inclined to visit that shop again.

    And if the person behind the counter gave me a reacharound i'd probably be more inclined to go back too, but that doesn't mean I should expect one when I visit my local Spar!


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    #48
    Andy!!
    Site Banned Posts: 1,678 ✭✭✭Andy!!


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    especially when they're holding up the queue in the first place by not just using cash

    Are we actually criticising the use of Lazer cards? I thought people were being sarcastic. I can understand wanting to strangle someone for taking out the card over a few euro (however I have been guilty of this :pac:) but for amounts of say €30 and up? Perfectly acceptable in my eyes.


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    #49
    stovelid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,252 ✭✭✭✭stovelid


    This forum is beginning to beggar belief.


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    #50
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,663 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Andy!! wrote: »
    Are we actually criticising the use of Lazer cards? I thought people were being sarcastic. I can understand wanting to strangle someone for taking out the card over a few euro (however I have been guilty of this :pac:) but for amounts of say €30 and up? Perfectly acceptable in my eyes.

    Perfectly acceptable of course. Unless you insist on using your card for transactions no matter how small. The OP has said "I prefer not to carry cash with me".

    But that's not the point. Pack your own bag!


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    #51
    Blinky D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭Blinky D


    The unrelenting acceptance of being treated like **** by others is rampant in this country. It start's with these little things, like a cashier staring at you with a look of utter confusion. The fact that he or she just handed you a bag and you haven't left yet clearly confounds them. Of course those waiting behind obligingly blame you. Obviously the inept idiot behind the till couldn't have done anything.

    I have found that the small local shop's have found some mysterious way of finding a person with this insanely rare ability. To throw groceries into a bag while scanning them, they are truly exceptional. They should be the leaders of this country!


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    #52
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,663 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Blinky D wrote: »
    The unrelenting acceptance of being treated like **** by others is rampant in this country. It start's with these little things, like a cashier staring at you with a look of utter confusion. The fact that he or she just handed you a bag and you haven't left yet clearly confounds them. Of course those waiting behind obligingly blame you. Obviously the inept idiot behind the till couldn't have done anything.

    I have found that the small local shop's have found some mysterious way of finding a person with this insanely rare ability. To throw groceries into a bag while scanning them, they are truly exceptional. They should be the leaders of this country!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37OWL7AzvHo


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    #53
    St.Spodo
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    I don't care about my bags not being packed, but I'm never happy when I put my hand out and they put the damn change on the counter!


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    #54
    booboo88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,107 ✭✭✭booboo88


    Andrewh1984 wrote: »
    I don't think he is being too unreasonable with his request TBH, he didn't mention anything about getting his groceries carried to his door.

    When you spend well earned money in a shop, is it unreasonable to expect a proper service?

    They HAVE offered him a proper service, i think you'll find the person working on a till is called a cashier, not bag packer.


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    #55
    Aylin Savory Revolver
    Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭ Aylin Savory Revolver


    Seriously by reading this thread i am now definately going to take my time packing and paying with laser and maybe even having a chat. Geez you guys need to chill out !

    Reminds me of the soup nazi . Some old folks may need the time enjoy the chat unless your the president or your arse is on fire give them some time !


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    #56
    booboo88
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    Aylin Savory Revolver wrote: »
    Seriously by reading this thread i am now definately going to take my time packing and paying with laser and maybe even having a chat. Geez you guys need to chill out !

    Reminds me of the soup nazi . Some old folks may need the time enjoy the chat unless your the president or your arse is on fire give them some time !

    I think you'll find the cashier doesn't want to chat either a lot of the time, or hear the publics oh so witty jokes on the lotto numbers or a loan of a few bob.


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    #57
    Blinky D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭Blinky D


    The only reason the laser would take a long time is because the store doesn't have a good machine. Store's fault not mine! Most times it's quicker than cash because you don't have an idiot trying to count up change, so they can leave you short a couple of euro. God knows it's my fault if they manage to rob a couple of euro too.


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    #58
    Rocky_Dennis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 433 ✭✭Rocky_Dennis


    booboo88 wrote: »
    I think you'll find the cashier doesn't want to chat either a lot of the time, or hear the publics oh so witty jokes on the lotto numbers or a loan of a few bob.

    I think that is a customers way of trying to be nice, something that is rare these days.


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    #59
    annascott
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    I think that you are expecting them to have initiative. This isn't something that automtically comes with all shop assistants. Just ask them to give you the bag first so that you can pack as the stuff is scanned.

    Saying that, our local M&S have very helpful staff who always ask customers if they would like their bags packed...


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    #60
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,663 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Blinky D wrote: »
    The only reason the laser would take a long time is because the store doesn't have a good machine.

    Or, like the OP, you'r eone of those people who places youritems on the belt... waits for service....... stands there and waits while the cashier scans all your items..... gives you the bag... tells you the price......... and THEN you go looking for your wallet and your card!
    Most times it's quicker than cash because you don't have an idiot trying to count up change, so they can leave you short a couple of euro. God knows it's my fault if they manage to rob a couple of euro too.

    I used that Dr.Evil video too early!!


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    #61
    Aylin Savory Revolver
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    booboo88 wrote: »
    Aylin Savory Revolver wrote: »
    Seriously by reading this thread i am now definately going to take my time packing and paying with laser and maybe even having a chat. Geez you guys need to chill out !

    Reminds me of the soup nazi . Some old folks may need the time enjoy the chat unless your the president or your arse is on fire give them some time !

    I think you'll find the cashier doesn't want to chat either a lot of the time, or hear the publics oh so witty jokes on the lotto numbers or a loan of a few bob.

    Well thats a shame as it would be the only part of that job i enjoyed .also i had a few customers whom i was the only person they would talk to all day :( .


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