Thursday, August 9, 2007

How not to be a Jackass in a Supermarket

I hate grocery shopping. Hell, we all do. The least we can do is know that we are in it together, and follow a few simple rules to make the world a better place.

1. Don't be a dick with the self checkout.

We all know the line is short because your only supposed to have a few items. Don't be the guy who has 2 carts full of crap in the self checkout line. Leave it for the guy with batteries and band-aids. That way, the next time all you need is some milk for your Fruity Pebbles, you won't get stuck behind Sally Six-Carts and the Coupon Cavalcade.

2. Don't leave your cart in the middle of the damn aisle.

Carts don't strafe. It is a bitch to move them out of the way so don't park them in the middle where only an Ethiopian on a diet can get by.

3. Don't be the guy who pays for EVERYTHING at the tire lube.

I know they have a register there, and I know technically they don't mind checking out the few items you got while they were changing your oil - just don't be an ass about it. Keep it to only a handful of items.

4. No one really uses checks anymore.

Get a debit card like the rest of us. Otherwise I am stuck watching the 16 year old cashier try to find your drivers license number as I slowly watch condensation build on my half gallon of chocolate milk.

5. If you don't want it, put it back where it goes.

You know, some poor son of a bitch has to go around putting all that shit back. Score yourself a little positive Karma and put the Oreo's back in the cookie aisle.

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