Ways to Annoy your Grocery Clerk #19 – Bluetooth Headsets

by PkWynn on February 12, 2010

Dr. Mr Bluetooth

I just wanted to say your annoying. With your fancy headset, black trench coat and sunglasses you’re way too cool for me. Let me guess, you’re Neo from the Matrix right?

Matrix Neo

Neo from the Matrix Movie

You don’t talk to grocery clerks because we really don’t exist in the Matrix. We’re just one of the annoyances that are pestering your existence. There’s no need for manners in your world is there? Would your mission be compromised if you just said hello? or at least answered when I asked you if you needed a bag? Nevermind the fact that it was raining outside and you walked through the store soaking wet then while standing in the checkout line you manage to make a man made puddle. No thanks to you for grabbing the courtesy clerk to clean up your mess. He’s behind you with a mop and a bucket waiting for you to move but I guess you’re too busy talking to Morpheus.

Morpheus

Morpheus from the Matrix Movie

Even with your headset, you are still talking on the phone during checkout which really annoys your grocery clerk. Well here’s a dose of reality. You are not Neo and this is not the Matrix, its a grocery store. All we want is a little consideration.

Sincerely,

Paul

Your neighborhood Grocery Clerk

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{ 17 comments… read them below or add one }

Secretia February 12, 2010 at 3:45 am

I hate being ignored by the people who are “always busy” talking on these devices, they stare at you and ignore you at the same time.

Secretia

JStar February 12, 2010 at 4:09 am

Tell em!! But I used to like when people were on the phone, so I didnt have to pretend to be nice to them or make small convo lol..

Sharon February 12, 2010 at 4:46 am

What good timing you have. I just watched The Matrix last night.

I always say “Hello” to my cashiers. I’ve been on the other side of the counter.

Lorelei February 12, 2010 at 5:27 am

These days you can’t always tell if someone has on a Bluetooth device or if they’re crazy and talking to themselves. It’s gotten to the point where if someone appears to be talking to me I just ignore them until they repeat the question and then I’m like, “Oh, I’m sorry, were you talking to me?”

suzicate February 12, 2010 at 6:24 am

This is so funny. I hate going shopping and seeing those people endlessly carrying on often stupid conversations like they think we need to hear them…and like they are so important that they can’t turn the dang thing off and show a little respect for like five minutes…annoying!

Diane February 12, 2010 at 6:34 am

Those little tiny ear-implant phones look so weird. It really does look like Morpheus! I was just mentioning to Cristy that it has been a really long time since I’ve seen anyone with that phone attachment. We were pulling into the grocery store parking lot – and then we see this big guy walking out of the store with one on his face. Neo! Way too cool for me too.

Renae February 12, 2010 at 8:00 am

Ugh. I had a customer once who was using a bluetooth, but I was too busy DOING MY JOB to notice a little piece of plastic on his ear. So, when he was talking, I was answering his questions despite their being somewhat odd. Instead of taking two seconds to tell me that he was on a headset, he just laughed at me for not realizing and told the person he was talking to how stupid I was for thinking he was talking to me. “Jerk” doesn’t begin to cover it.

Viewtiful_justin February 12, 2010 at 10:20 am

Amen and amen and amen!

Ugh. Yesterday at one point we had two people at the counter on headsets, both ignoring us and jabbering away. And when they got their receipts? One of them walked away without saying anything, and the other was complaining because we didn’t get it right. Maybe if he would have TOLD US WHAT HE WANTED INSTEAD OF TALKING SMACK INTO HIS PHONE THE WHOLE TIME!!

Grr.

Alicia February 12, 2010 at 10:26 am

Oh my gosh..this was a good one!!! I always heard it was rude to be on the phone when you are at the register. I make sure not to be on it. You’re right it is common courtesy.

But, this was so funny!!! LOL, The Matrix. We love those movies!

Just Me... February 12, 2010 at 4:40 pm

It drives me crazy that the Agnostic is hell on his bluetooth.. Used to wear it constantly.. In his defense, he will acknowledge people who speak to him.. He is, if nothing else, never rude.. And he removes it when I’m around… :) :)

Phoenixism February 12, 2010 at 7:46 pm

Those headsets are the most annoying things in the world, Paul.

In fact, cell phones are pretty annoying.
I refuse to be married to my cellphone or any attachment.

I’ve even canceled my phone’s texting capability, ha! It’s great, no one can reach me.

Scott Oglesby February 13, 2010 at 12:44 am

That was funny and true Paul.

With each new generation manners and politeness diminish further. The digital age has caused lack of present moment awareness in most of society now. If you look it up, you’ll see that accidental deaths are way, way up….nobody bothers to pay attention to ‘real life’ anymore.

secret agent woman February 13, 2010 at 5:32 am

Trust me, they annoy everyone around them, not just clerks.

Joanne February 13, 2010 at 6:29 am

Similarly, I hate it when people insist on talking on their cell phones at the gym. Just put down the phone. You WILL survive. The world WILL continue to turn without you. I promise.

Also, in response to your comment on my post about the bread. All of that stuff was actually in the recipe so while I would like to take credit for being creative enough to combine cranberries and tangerine with chocolate and espresso…I actually had nothing to do with it. It was genius though. I promise.

Jack February 13, 2010 at 12:04 pm

Great One!! I just ignore them, too. Just ring it up and take money. No please, total $, thank you, politeness, etc. It’s knid of refreshing. My only worry is secret shoppers, but they wouldn’t bo on the phone, anyway. Check out the story on aol on the website link for some retail advertising perspectives. We ARE tricky.

Neo kitteh February 14, 2010 at 1:11 pm

Just so you slavemasters know… You do not need help out to your car parked lightyears from the store with 2 bags of groceries when you have 2 or more people with you

Wicked Shawn February 15, 2010 at 9:29 am

Self inflated ego. I can’t help it, those guys walking around with their bluetooth in, looking like they are running things, they just get on my last nerve, they really seem to think they are special, somehow. First off, bluetooth was big for all of ten seconds, five years ago. Catch up! Secondly, we’re all mocking you!!!!

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