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PROTIP from Tesco checkout lady: Lick your index finger and thumb, pinch the bag, move fingers in opposite directions.

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That usually does the trick, but I was faffing about with them for literally 5 minutes lastweek when I nipped into asda for a few bits. I ended up trying to tear them just to get an opening, shaking them, putting them between my palms and rubbing, and obviously lots of pinching and picking and finger licking. I was sure there was somesort of reality tv filming going on. I eventually got one and had to leave a pile of decimated bags behind the checkout.

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I always thought it was so they could get rid of you quicker so they could spend more time talking to their mates on the next checkout.

I dislike people packing my shopping for me.

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I reply reassuringly in a similar condescending tone to that they have used with me that, "It's ok, I've done it before".

As a tip, if you don't understand computers or have more than a basket, don't use the self service till. If you do use the self service till and it requires the 'Attention of the Assistant' don't just stand there with a blank look on your face in the hope that they will see your need of attention. Call them over, shout to them if you have to, they are there to help you not have a conversation with a friend.

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Stuff on offer (usually beer or cider) where there's a big empty space. It was never on offer to start with, they just shoved up a label and shoved everything aside

Sainsburys advertising their credit cards over the store speaker system, I came here to get milk not a feckin credit card and most deffo not a feckin card at 16.9% APR

When I ask at the deli counter for 500g of cheddar and they cut off a bit that's 750g and ask 'is that all right?', no I don't want a bit that's half as big again as what I asked for

4pm Sundays when they turn out the lights on you to get you out the store, GRRRRRRRRRRRRR

At the till - 'do you have a Nectar card' - no and I don't bloody want one neither

At the till - (some) women who are never ready to pay, when the clerk says 'that's £50.37' they look like they're surprised they have to pay. Compare with men, wallet or card ready, just want to get out the place

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On the plus side whoever is the Butcher at Morrisons in Redditch got his sums wrong and Sirloin was cheaper than Rump steak today. Very nice it was too.

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Multi-buy packs! Spent £75 for 1 yesterday :( atleast I'm stocked up on some stuff for a while though. Guess that's what happens if you go shopping with half an hour to spare :smt009
Same at sheffield yesterday, think it might just be the stuff that's running short on sell by date maybe? Few days left on the one I bought. Although I'm sure I prefer rump, always seems to be juicier and less fatty.

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Made me chuckle, they always seem to be on another planet behind the counters.

Getting ID'd for a lottery ticket (then having to go get your wallet) only to be told as you're handing it over "I know you're over 16 but I'm not quite sure if you're over 25"
:roll:

Just that, never mind the rest. I know supermarket staff won't feel the same, but it's fecking stupid.

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It's a long time since I was ID'd *sigh*

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:lol: it's an inconvenience honestly.

Doing half your shopping with a few bears on the conveyor belt, go through all the rigmarole picking stuff up, putting it on the belt, half bagged some of it. Happily show your driving licence, only for them to turn and ask your 26 year old mate behind for ID. (who doesn't carry any)
"you could be buying it for him"
"what and take my heavily bearded 12 year old friend to the local park and get him off his head on lager and raw shallots?"
The manager backed the assistant up, despite their policy being to ID anyone under 25. And the fact he had separate purchases behind me and I had a fair bit of shopping. What happens if you make small talk with someone in the queue behind you?!

Supermarkets are OTT with it.