Litiquette IV

[Trekka]

Man, the Grocery Store Protocol Citizens Brigade is in effect. Tough room!

When I was a kid people still smoked in the grocery store! #perspective

 

[thejabber27]

Man, the Grocery Store Protocol Citizens Brigade is in effect. Tough room!

When I was a kid people still smoked in the grocery store! #perspective

When I was a kid I used to see people malt liquor in brown paper bags in the grocery store. Still the person should have been able to wait the 3 minutes and paid first.

 

[Trekka]

When I was a kid I used to see people malt liquor in brown paper bags in the grocery store. Still the person should have been able to wait the 3 minutes and paid first.

If only they'd have gotten the DTs right there in the store! Some people. Harrumph.

 

[thejabber27]

If only they'd have gotten the DTs right there in the store! Some people. Harrumph.

My sentiments exactly. XD

 

[beachbaby179]

Wow. So much activity here for a Sunday morning!! This one really struck a nerve!

 

[Trekka]

My sentiments exactly. XD

I mean, that's what my grandpa would have done. But he had class.

 

[thejabber27]

Wow. So much activity here for a Sunday morning!! This one really struck a nerve!

No, it's really fun for me. Hopefully it's fun for the others as well.

 

[thejabber27]

I mean, that's what my grandpa would have done. But he had class.

And style, clearly the greatest generation had lousy kids at times.

 

[DarkSimian]

Technically it's theft. He ate something he hadn't yet bought. Handing the wrapper to the teller to be scanned and the cost added to his bill was restitution. I hope he didn't slobber all over the wrapper! Check-out staff are not paid enough to deal with that.

I think it's just plain rude to be eating anything as you're being attended to by staff in a retail outlet, or standing in line. Could he really not wait a few minutes longer to satisfy his craving for sugar? Maybe he was diabetic...but then he surely could have made a more appropriate choice of sustenance.

I totally agree with this. I work in retail, and it is a common sight to see grown ass adults "grazing" while shopping. And yes, if they pay for it, that may wipe the slate clean, but it's still just discourteous. Add into this the fact that I would say at least 50% of people DON'T actual pay for this stuff, and you can see what a problem this can be. I find soda cans, energy drinks, chips, fruit, candy, etc. practically every night. And yet if I did this in a business, I would probably be arrested

 

[Trekka]

Wow. So much activity here for a Sunday morning!! This one really struck a nerve!

No, it's really fun for me. Hopefully it's fun for the others as well.

I got shafted on sex last night due to my tone of voice during a spirited discussion over the whereabouts of a particular Tupperware container.

So I'm feisty this morning.

Thanks for the outlet, guys.

And y'all are a bunch of supermarket nazis.

 

[thejabber27]

I got shafted on sex last night due to my tone of voice during a spirited discussion over the whereabouts of a particular Tupperware container.

So I'm feisty this morning.

Thanks for the outlet, guys.

And y'all are a bunch of supermarket nazis.

Not a problem. XD

 

[Trekka]

Not a problem. XD

*searches for a way to argue with this statement*

 

[thejabber27]

*searches for a way to argue with this statement*

I've learned the ways of the Canadian, I have eaten poutine with their people and drinken' the maple syrup of friendship. You'll find it hard to argue with me and my beard.

 

[Trekka]

I've learned the ways of the Canadian, I have eaten poutine with their people and drinken' the maple syrup of friendship. You'll find it hard to argue with me and my beard.

*narrows eyes*

What are your views on tupperware storage?

 

[DarkSimian]

I got shafted on sex last night due to my tone of voice during a spirited discussion over the whereabouts of a particular Tupperware container.

So I'm feisty this morning.

Thanks for the outlet, guys.

And y'all are a bunch of supermarket nazis.

I'm not trying to be a nazi; but what these people are doing can be considered theft, esp. if they don't pay for it later. That results in shrinkage of inventory, and a loss of revenue and profit. Less profit means less money for raises, bonuses, and new hiring. So in the grand scheme, you eating that apple affects me, and my pocketbook.

 

[thejabber27]

*narrows eyes*

What are your views on tupperware storage?

Stack the bowls together and keep the corresponding lids next to them.

 

[Trekka]

Stack the bowls together and keep the corresponding lids next to them.

*rolls up sleeves*

Let's go, then. Let's dance.

 

[thejabber27]

*rolls up sleeves*

Let's go, then. Let's dance.

Okay, we need music though.

 

[RacyRedLips]

Technically it's theft. He ate something he hadn't yet bought. Handing the wrapper to the teller to be scanned and the cost added to his bill was restitution. I hope he didn't slobber all over the wrapper! Check-out staff are not paid enough to deal with that.

I think it's just plain rude to be eating anything as you're being attended to by staff in a retail outlet, or standing in line. Could he really not wait a few minutes longer to satisfy his craving for sugar? Maybe he was diabetic...but then he surely could have made a more appropriate choice of sustenance.

It isn't theft if the customer hasn't left the store.

Technically yes, and technically no. A gray area between what is considered shopkeeper's privilege and what is deemed, by law, as theft/shoplifting. Intent being key.

Candy bars, cookies, soda....fixed price items are no big deal, as long as the customer intends on paying for it and does so. However, eating an item that is priced by the pound can technically be deemed as shoplifting/theft. Even if they haven't left the store.

Most supermarkets have exceptions that pertain to children, the elderly, and those with illness. While store employees are not trained or paid enough to handle such situations, supermarkets with a lot of foot traffic will not risk a confrontation that could possibly put their employees in danger, bad publicity, or losing a potentially good customer.

Certain grocery chains have started adding Healthy Snack Stations in their stores, in part, for reasons dealing with today's topic. Where a person, even though meant for children, can pick up a banana, tangerine, or a snack bag of raisins or nuts for free. And without a thought or word. Especially, if needed.

In the end, it's really about what one considers appropriate.

(Although, this could be all much different in Australia and other parts of the world.)

Jeez, Chained. How long were you in line? No self checkouts where you're from?

 

[thejabber27]

Technically yes, and technically no. A gray area between what is considered shopkeeper's privilege and what is deemed, by law, as theft/shoplifting. Intent being key.

Candy bars, cookies, soda....fixed price items are no big deal, as long as the customer intends on paying for it and does so. However, eating an item that is priced by the pound can technically be deemed as shoplifting/theft. Even if they haven't left the store.

Most supermarkets have exceptions that pertain to children, the elderly, and those with illness. While store employees are not trained or paid enough to handle such situations, supermarkets with a lot of foot traffic will not risk a confrontation that could possibly put their employees in danger, bad publicity, or losing a potentially good customer.

Certain grocery chains have started adding Healthy Snack Stations in their stores, in part, for reasons dealing with today's topic. Where a person, even though meant for children, can pick up a banana, tangerine, or a snack bag of raisins or nuts for free. And without a thought or word. Especially, if needed.

In the end, it's really about what one considers appropriate.

(Although, this could be all much different in Australia and other parts of the world.)

Jeez, Chained. How long were you in line? No self checkouts where you're from?

Really well put.

 

[PeteHulbert37]

I got shafted on sex last night due to my tone of voice during a spirited discussion over the whereabouts of a particular Tupperware container.

So I'm feisty this morning.

Thanks for the outlet, guys.

And y'all are a bunch of supermarket nazis.

Ok Miss Thirsty Fiesty Pants with a Tone, I've got a shaft for you.

 

[SMNaughtywife]

Jeez, Chained. How long were you in line? No self checkouts where you're from?

I'm sure he picks his line according to stunning MILFs ahead of him.

 

[Lustful_Intentions]

I'm sure he picks his line according to stunning MILFs ahead of him.

Doesn't everyone do that? Geez.

 

[Trainspotter]

Technically yes, and technically no. A gray area between what is considered shopkeeper's privilege and what is deemed, by law, as theft/shoplifting. Intent being key.

Candy bars, cookies, soda....fixed price items are no big deal, as long as the customer intends on paying for it and does so. However, eating an item that is priced by the pound can technically be deemed as shoplifting/theft. Even if they haven't left the store.

Most supermarkets have exceptions that pertain to children, the elderly, and those with illness. While store employees are not trained or paid enough to handle such situations, supermarkets with a lot of foot traffic will not risk a confrontation that could possibly put their employees in danger, bad publicity, or losing a potentially good customer.

Certain grocery chains have started adding Healthy Snack Stations in their stores, in part, for reasons dealing with today's topic. Where a person, even though meant for children, can pick up a banana, tangerine, or a snack bag of raisins or nuts for free. And without a thought or word. Especially, if needed.

In the end, it's really about what one considers appropriate.

(Although, this could be all much different in Australia and other parts of the world.)

Jeez, Chained. How long were you in line? No self checkouts where you're from?

Intent would be difficult to prove if the customer is still in the store. I believe there are subtle differences in interpretation on 'shoplifting' between the US and the UK.

 

[thejabber27]

Doesn't everyone do that? Geez.

Yes, I thought this was the custom of America?