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Do you prefer self-checkout or a human cashier at the store?

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Contributor: kandy anjel kandy anjel
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Originally posted by spiced
I usually go to a cashier, unless it's crazy busy and I'm in a huge hurry. I just prefer the human interaction — and they give me 5¢ back for each reusable bag, which I don't get in the self-checkout line (upon reflection: wow — how ... more
self check outs are much faster
03/18/2013
Contributor: Allstars316 Allstars316
cashier
03/18/2013
Contributor: wwwww wwwww
It depends on what I'm buying (if I'm buying something embarrassing I prefer self-check out) and whether I'm in a hurry or not.
03/18/2013
Contributor: woodsdragon woodsdragon
I like using self-checkout because there usually isn't a wait and there is a limited # of items you can buy so don't get stuck behind people with a lot of items. However, I do like the human interaction and want to support their jobs. Also, if I have coupons or price comparisons I will definitely go to a human cashier.
03/18/2013
Contributor: raffi raffi
i prefer self checkout - i can bag things just exactly how i want them to be.

however, there aren't many stores around here that even offer self checkout ... so ...
03/18/2013
Contributor: bayosgirl bayosgirl
Self-checkout.
03/18/2013
Contributor: The Vixen The Vixen
I prefer to use self-checkouts.
03/18/2013
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Sammi
If I don't have much, I do self-checkout. But if I have a lot of items, items that are on sale, or a lot of coupons (our self-checkout stands have a limit), I much prefer going through a cashier.
Ditto!
03/18/2013
Contributor: Living Doll Living Doll
I prefer self-checkout whenever possible.
03/18/2013
Contributor: Feisty Feisty
Most of the time I will use self-check out.
03/18/2013
Contributor: peachmarie peachmarie
Self check. I like to bag my things a certain way in re-useable bags and i prefer to do that myself.
03/18/2013
Contributor: kurtster79 kurtster79
Quote:
Originally posted by spiced
I usually go to a cashier, unless it's crazy busy and I'm in a huge hurry. I just prefer the human interaction — and they give me 5¢ back for each reusable bag, which I don't get in the self-checkout line (upon reflection: wow — how ... more
A lot of our stores took the self checkout out of the stores. Sometimes I wish they still existed
03/18/2013
Contributor: lokidies lokidies
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Originally posted by RonLee
I prefer to do my small part to help a cashier keep his/her job.
I agree and what kind of pipe is that a picture of?
03/18/2013
Contributor: FlashFuchsia FlashFuchsia
Self-checkout is really rare here. I use it if I don't have a lot of stuff, but if I have tons and tons of stuff to buy, then I go to a cashier
03/18/2013
Contributor: Sassy Pam Sassy Pam
I prefer a real person, except when I'm in a hurry with only a few items. I honestly wish that Walmart would introduce self-check out for when I pop in for lunch during the day and I have to wait for 10-20 mins just to cash out.
03/18/2013
Contributor: KyotoAngel KyotoAngel
As long as the cashier isn't a total bitch or asshole (yes,I've had it happen), then I prefer going to a cashier.
The self check out is nice for a quick run to the store for a couple items though.

I understand people have grumpy days and all, but if I get attitude from a certain person more than a few times, I avoid their register like the plague.
Luckily, the only really bitchy cashiers we've encountered up here are a couple of the Wal-Mart ones.

The local grocery store staff are generally really nice. c:
03/18/2013