When I started working in the grocery store, my co-workers would always put me in the last checkstand. I guess it was some sort of hazing or punishment because no one would want to be in the last checkstand and since I’m new, its was the only place they would stick me. As it turned out I figured why no one wanted to be in the last checkstand, it was always the busiest.
Since it was on the end, customers would always stop at the last checkstand because it was the first one they see when checking out. They would never bother to look for any other lanes open and therefore is constantly busy. Even suggesting customers that other lanes are open, they rather stay because it’s convenient.
Supervisor: Paul, you’re 5 minutes late.
Me: Sorry…
Supervisor: Since you’re late. You get checkstand #7.
Me: Checkstand #7 again!
Supervisor: Come in on time and you’ll get #6!
I’m checking and I look up to see a long line. I look at the other checkstands and they only have a few customers.
Me: Sir, the next lane is open.
Line Lingerer: I’m fine right here.
I ask the person behind him.
Me: Ma’am the next lane has no waiting.
Line Lingerer #2: There’s a person already there.
Me: But the line isn’t as long as this one.
Line Lingerer #2: If I go what if this line gets shorter?
Me: …
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I always look for my favorite cashiers. If none of them are there, I just pick whichever line is shortest.
Aunt Juicebox: What is it about the checkers that you like about them Auntie?
LOL…I jump to the lines with the less amount of people. I hate grocery shopping because it takes too long. I go in and get what I want and get out as soon as possible. Slow people annoy me, and I cant stand the parking lot trying not to hit anyone lol
JStar: Nice, JStar. Get in and get out. Grocery shopping is actually simple.
Speaking of people not thinking outside the line box. this is semi unrelated, but, it was funny and it actually happened.
A lot of times, people don’t think that theres a possible way in the world to come through a non express lane with less then 15 items. I once watched a person come into my lane, which was empty. They just were there to pick out some candy. They then proceeded to take their one item away from my empty line, and go to another line where there was a 2 person wait.
Christopher: Maybe they were shy because your such a sexy beast!
I will have you know that I am an avid watcher of lines. I always look for the shortest/fastest line because I fucking hate waiting. HATE.
Mepsipax: If you were my customer, there would be amazing stories of you Mepsi. Hahaha
Isn’t that funny how that works? I notice that at Costco too! Everyone is lined up at the end checkout line closest to the exit!
Alicia: I know! Just because you’re closest to the door doesn’t mean you’re going to get out faster!
Ha, I’ll remember this when i go to the grocery store and I’ll give the last guy a break…should I tell him he has you to thank?!
Suzicate: Hehe, he’ll be like who?