Shopping Bag in Store

Sudacafan said:
I see. That’s why it’s so hard for our countries to succeed in fighting corruption. Foreign interference.
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I cannot vouch for the OP’s stories. But mine are real.

The year was 2019 — my first year self-stationed in el continento loco — and I was still unfamiliar with local rules and regulations. And I had not yet met @Sudacafan so I was on my own with no guide.

I had already learned my lesson not to stay in the historical old town in the center of the ring. This time I opted for less drama and stayed in the Equipetrol barrio on the fourth ring. That is, the nicer part of town.

I ventured on foot from my hotel through the hot winter sun wearing my widebrim gringo hat to a nearby supermarket. As I entered and began to walk toward the center of the store, I was quickly intercepted by store enforcement personnel. The young lad informed me that bringing my own mochila inside was strictly prohibited. But it turned out there were lockers by the entry, so I went out and stashed my backpack in a locker and re-entered.

But I didn’t get far…

A few minutes later, I spied an unfamiliar scaly brown fruit. I curiously leaned over and snapped a photo. But as I did that, the store enforcement kid rushed over again with his hand up. He wagged his finger at me.
“no fotos”, he scolded.

He demanded that I delete the photo. I discreetly quickly texted the illicit photo to myself, then showed him my screen as I deleted it from my photo log. He sighed in relief and finally cracked a smile.

I honestly don’t know why he was so upset about having his chirimoyas photographed?

 
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travlerajm said:
I cannot vouch for the OP’s stories. But mine are real.

The year was 2019 — my first year self-stationed in el continento loco — and I was still unfamiliar with local rules and regulations. And I had not yet met @Sudacafan so I was on my own with no guide.

I had already learned my lesson not to stay in the historical old town in the center of the ring. This time I opted for less drama and stayed in the Equipetrol barrio on the fourth ring. That is, the nicer part of town.

I ventured on foot from my hotel through the hot winter sun wearing my widebrim gringo hat to a nearby supermarket. As I entered and began to walk toward the center of the store, I was quickly intercepted by store enforcement personnel. The young lad informed me that bringing my own mochila inside was strictly prohibited. But it turned out there were lockers by the entry, so I went out and stashed my backpack in a locker and re-entered.

But I didn’t get far…

A few minutes later, I spied an unfamiliar scaly brown fruit. I curiously leaned over and snapped a photo. But as I did that, the store enforcement kid rushed over again with his hand up. He wagged his finger at me.
“no fotos”, he scolded.

He demanded that I delete the photo. I discreetly quickly texted the illicit photo to myself, then showed him my screen as I deleted it from my photo log. He sighed in relief and finally cracked a smile.

I honestly don’t know why he was so upset about having his chirimoyas photographed?

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Well, 30 years before you I was also a foreigner here, and something like that never happened to me.
So much trouble for those Peruvian chirimoyas?

You were probably dressed strange.
 
Sudacafan said:
It’s obvious that you can get away with that retrograde behavior just because you live in a third world country.
Advanced countries have stores with controlled shopping bags/baskets for nuts and other items.
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I didn't know Australia is a third world country lol.
 
Bartelby said:
Not really! Vokazu won't stick his finger on a touchpad. So that's the joke. You may laugh now!
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I use retractable ballpoint pen with 4 different colours to touch the pedestrian crossing button on the traffic light. I use the green colour one to touch the button because I don't use the green colour one to write.

Some people are so disgusting here. They stick old chewing gum on these buttons and once I saw an old guy touching the button with his shoes. He literally kicked the button with his shoes.

I also hate people who put their dirty shoes on the seats of our public transport.


This is the picture of my traffic light pedestrian button & train door button & lift door button presser:

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This is the picture of my checkout register stylus pen:

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LuckyR said:
Just another bleeding heart liberal trying to insert their agenda on a Private Business.
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Hey LuckyRepublican! I suppose you have your gold plated MAGA Card ready to show the right-wing police,
when they try to drag you away because you're eating French bread, instead of the authored American sliced bread.
Oh, and don't show them your jar of peanut butter. That might come from Democrat Jimmy Carter's state! Horror!
 
Youngheart said:
Hey LuckyRepublican! I suppose you have your gold plated MAGA Card ready to show the right-wing police,
when they try to drag you away because you're eating French bread, instead of the authored American sliced bread.
Oh, and don't show them your jar of peanut butter. That might come from Democrat Jimmy Carter's state! Horror!
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Still waiting to hear from TTMR.
 
vokazu said:
I use retractable ballpoint pen with 4 different colours to touch the pedestrian crossing button on the traffic light. I use the green colour one to touch the button because I don't use the green colour one to write.

Some people are so disgusting here. They stick old chewing gum on these buttons and once I saw an old guy touching the button with his shoes. He literally kicked the button with his shoes.

I also hate people who put their dirty shoes on the seats of our public transport.


This is the picture of my traffic light pedestrian button & train door button & lift door button presser:

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This is the picture of my checkout register stylus pen:

images
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Why don't you just press the button with your butt?
 
TTMR said:
Recent incident has gotten me thinking about stores ENCOURAGING you to bring re-usable bags into the store, especially in my jurisdiction where plastic bags have been banned.

So a few weeks ago, I was in the nut shop getting my usuals going bin from bin, putting them into my cloth bag. I got to the checkout counter and as she was scanning my nuts, the cashier said, "You know, you're not allowed to shop with a re-usable bag. Please use one of the baskets next time." I just rolled my eyes and said nothing when she said "have a nice day!". I thought little of it.

This week I was back and I continued with my usual routine. A different old lady cashier this time came up to me while shopping and said, "Sir, we appreciate you bringing your re-usable bag but you are going to have to use a basket or shopping cart. We have several by the front door."

I smirked and rolled my eyes, I couldn't deal with this annoyance anymore. Unfortunately, it's the only nut store in town and I am not going to pay grocery store prices for nuts. I ignored her and continued shopping. "Sir, Sir! Please take a basket, Sir."

I let out a smirk but mentally I had lost it inside.

"Or what?" I enquired.

"Excuse me?" She bellowed.

"Or, what?" I asked slower.

"Or you'll be asked to leave, Sir."

"You literally have a sign on the front door asking people to bring their re-usable bags. Now you're saying I can't use them."

"You can bring them for check-out, you can't shop with them. Shoplifting has been a big problem at our store." This was ridiculous because I have paid for my nuts nearly every time I've gone. I was a regular customer.

"I'm a paying customer, I've shopped here for ages."

"I know that, Sir, but it's the rule."

"I am going to keep shopping, in my own way, as I've always done it," I announced.

"Then you will be asked to leave, Sir."

"And if I continue shopping?" I asked.

"You will have to leave the store."

"Really?" I wondered aloud to her. "And how would you get me to leave?"

"Excuse me?"

"How would you go about removing me from the store? How would you physically have me moved from inside the store (where I am now) to outside the store (where you would like me to be)?"

Her eyes were wide open, apparently stunned that a mere customer should have the temerity to question a veteran cashier. She stood for a minute thinking about what to do, she then went over to the corner and talked to someone who was probably the manager. The manager waved her away and I continued shopping. When I got to check-out the manager was at the till. No "hello", no "did you find everything you were looking for?", just scan and pay. Me BAGGING MY OWN NUTS, into MY OWN BAG THAT I BROUGHT WITH ME because they don;t offer any. At the end of the transaction she said, "Sir, we are letting you know you are no longer welcome in our store. Next time you enter, the police will be called."

I just replied, "Yeah I'm sure the cops have nothing better to do," sarcastically and left.

I've run out of nuts. Should I go back? What would you do?
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I prefer using my pockets. My tailor has made them big and insulated with lead. I’m a polite shopper and exit without bothering the cashier.

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Sudacafan said:
Seems everything eventually falls into place. We can still believe in the system.
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Indeed, but it's a work in progress. I still haven't gotten confirmation that the store manager and cashier have been fired - they may have simply not been working that day. Also have to ensure that they have been dismissed for cause - so that my tax dollars aren't funding their unemployment benefits.
 
TTMR said:
Indeed, but it's a work in progress. I still haven't gotten confirmation that the store manager and cashier have been fired - they may have simply not been working that day. Also have to ensure that they have been dismissed for cause - so that my tax dollars aren't funding their unemployment benefits.
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So you're a proponent of Cancel Culture. Predictable.
 
TTMR said:
Went back there this week. Different staff working. No problems - Grabbed my nuts without incident.

Looks like my hour long call to Corporate paid off.
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My supermarket has smart cameras all over the place so they're not worried about people carrying their own bags.
 
Yesterday I went to a different supermarket in another suburb. I was carrying a big backpack and a big shopping bag containing gifts for a birthday party.

When I was checking out using the self checkout machine, I said to one of the staff if she would like to check my bags. She just waved at me and said "Ah, you're all right mate, don't worry about it".

When I exit the checkout area, the automatic gate with smart cameras recognised me and automatically opened the gate for me. It knows that I'm a good citizen.

Shopping experience in my town is really such a very pleasant experience.
 
vokazu said:
Yesterday I went to a different supermarket in another suburb. I was carrying a big backpack and a big shopping bag containing gifts for a birthday party.

When I was checking out using the self checkout machine, I said to one of the staff if she would like to check my bags. She just waved at me and said "Ah, you're all right mate, don't worry about it".

When I exit the checkout area, the automatic gate with smart cameras recognised me and automatically opened the gate for me. It knows that I'm a good citizen.

Shopping experience in my town is really such a very pleasant experience.
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Probably because you flirt with the cashier. That usually is worth a discount if executed well.
 
travlerajm said:
If she likes spicy.
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I think it's the red wine, because it can make people look more attractive.




Yes, studies suggest that moderate red wine consumption might make you appear more attractive, potentially due to a slight facial flush and a relaxed demeanor that can be perceived as healthy and desirable.

The study's researchers attributed it to an increase of facial flushing (or slight redness in the skin), which is usually deemed more attractive. They also suggested that moderate consumption of red wine (read: just one glass) may increase a person's positive mood resulting in more smiles and muscle relaxation.
 
travlerajm said:
OP’s weekend warrior poasting career mirrors M. Night Shyamalan’s moviemaking career. Despite recent history of flops, I suspect a blockbuster with memorable twist is buried in there somewhere, waiting to be released.
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You need to remember that an innumerable number of my threads have been shut down and/or erased by the executives at TW, beginning firstly with my ill-fated "Ferrer Should Have Stayed in Construction" following his annihilation at the hands of Nadal in the ought-13 RG finale.

All critiques of my 16 years of contributions must begin with that caveat.
 
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TTMR said:
You need to remember that an innumerable number of my threads have been shut down and/or erased by the executives at TW, beginning firstly with my ill-fated "Ferrer Should Have Stayed in Construction" following his annihilation at the hands of Nadal in the ought-13 RG finale.

All critiques of my 16 years of contributions must begin with that caveat.
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I think that I know how you feel. I once had a full page story about space travel, and the Twin Paradox, and suddenly it disappeared.
What's the use of spending time writing, if it's going to be deleted?
 
Better_Call_Raul said:
Fill up your bag and then cashier will unload the bag at the register. That is what we do at Safeway.
What is the issue here my dear?
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Don't ask me. Ask the nut store.

They probably think it's still 2020, year of the tyranny of the entitled/disgruntled retail employee, feeling it's their right to repay customers for all the so-called abuse they suffered over the years.
 
At the nut store today. Got to the counter, manager was there. She folded up her arms. Refused to scan the items. I reached over and attempted to scan them myself, but her customer sales unit was signed out.

"We will not be serving you anymore at this store, Sir. Please take your business elsewhere."

"I was served last week by this other girl.......Shaniqua I think was her name."

"I can't be everywhere at once, Sir. But you are banned from this store and I would like you to leave."

"Ok, that's fair, that's fair," I reasoned. I then proceeded to take the bag of nuts, turn it upside down and dump it all over the counter. A few ricocheted and fell on her, me and the lady behind me in line.

"Have a nice day, ma'am" I said, doffing my cap and bowing as I backed my backside into the door.

What are my plans for next time? Well my nuts are shrinking rapidly, and this situation needs to be resolved sooner rather than later.
 
TTMR said:
At the nut store today. Got to the counter, manager was there. She folded up her arms. Refused to scan the items. I reached over and attempted to scan them myself, but her customer sales unit was signed out.

"We will not be serving you anymore at this store, Sir. Please take your business elsewhere."

"I was served last week by this other girl.......Shaniqua I think was her name."

"I can't be everywhere at once, Sir. But you are banned from this store and I would like you to leave."

"Ok, that's fair, that's fair," I reasoned. I then proceeded to take the bag of nuts, turn it upside down and dump it all over the counter. A few ricocheted and fell on her, me and the lady behind me in line.

"Have a nice day, ma'am" I said, doffing my cap and bowing as I backed my backside into the door.

What are my plans for next time? Well my nuts are shrinking rapidly, and this situation needs to be resolved sooner rather than later.
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I think the shrinkage occurred years ago.
 
TTMR said:
At the nut store today. Got to the counter, manager was there. She folded up her arms. Refused to scan the items. I reached over and attempted to scan them myself, but her customer sales unit was signed out.

"We will not be serving you anymore at this store, Sir. Please take your business elsewhere."

"I was served last week by this other girl.......Shaniqua I think was her name."

"I can't be everywhere at once, Sir. But you are banned from this store and I would like you to leave."

"Ok, that's fair, that's fair," I reasoned. I then proceeded to take the bag of nuts, turn it upside down and dump it all over the counter. A few ricocheted and fell on her, me and the lady behind me in line.

"Have a nice day, ma'am" I said, doffing my cap and bowing as I backed my backside into the door.

What are my plans for next time? Well my nuts are shrinking rapidly, and this situation needs to be resolved sooner rather than later.
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There's a warrant out for your arrest for:
1. Assault with a nut
2. Theft for not paying for intentional spillage that they cannot resell.
3. Disorderly conduct for intentionally spilling nuts.
4. Trespassing for going back after being told not to.
 
TTMR said:
At the nut store today. Got to the counter, manager was there. She folded up her arms. Refused to scan the items. I reached over and attempted to scan them myself, but her customer sales unit was signed out.

"We will not be serving you anymore at this store, Sir. Please take your business elsewhere."

"I was served last week by this other girl.......Shaniqua I think was her name."

"I can't be everywhere at once, Sir. But you are banned from this store and I would like you to leave."

"Ok, that's fair, that's fair," I reasoned. I then proceeded to take the bag of nuts, turn it upside down and dump it all over the counter. A few ricocheted and fell on her, me and the lady behind me in line.

"Have a nice day, ma'am" I said, doffing my cap and bowing as I backed my backside into the door.

What are my plans for next time? Well my nuts are shrinking rapidly, and this situation needs to be resolved sooner rather than later.
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So she was assaulted by a nut? Or was it unsalted?
 
I thought you believed in the free market economy? They don't have to serve you and you are not on public property. You are trespassing on private property.

TTMR said:
Don't ask me. Ask the nut store.

They probably think it's still 2020, year of the tyranny of the entitled/disgruntled retail employee, feeling it's their right to repay customers for all the so-called abuse they suffered over the years.
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TTMR said:
At the nut store today. Got to the counter, manager was there. She folded up her arms. Refused to scan the items. I reached over and attempted to scan them myself, but her customer sales unit was signed out.

"We will not be serving you anymore at this store, Sir. Please take your business elsewhere."

"I was served last week by this other girl.......Shaniqua I think was her name."

"I can't be everywhere at once, Sir. But you are banned from this store and I would like you to leave."

"Ok, that's fair, that's fair," I reasoned. I then proceeded to take the bag of nuts, turn it upside down and dump it all over the counter. A few ricocheted and fell on her, me and the lady behind me in line.

"Have a nice day, ma'am" I said, doffing my cap and bowing as I backed my backside into the door.

What are my plans for next time? Well my nuts are shrinking rapidly, and this situation needs to be resolved sooner rather than later.
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