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Why do they do it?

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Aldom Mon 11-Sept-23 12:41:44

This lady sounds like my friend who has dementia. She still goes shopping but it's a slow process round the supermarket and at the till. Life is so very difficult and confusing for her.
The patience of fellow customers and helpful shop assistants are enabling her to carry on being independent, for the time being.

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Poppyred Mon 11-Sept-23 12:35:23

Oh I know! I always end up at the wrong checkout! I do try and be patient….but when it’s a good 5 minutes down the line…..😡

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kircubbin2000 Mon 11-Sept-23 12:32:26

I had to go to M and S first thing and it seems so did a lot of other old grans. I queued behind a nice lady of a similar age who only had a small shopping. What a mistake. She let it all pile up before searching for bags and slowly packing as she chatted to the lad on the till.Then she produced some papers and found money in an envelope which he dealt with. Next she wanted to pay by card for the rest but seemed unable to scan it. The boy did it for her after 3 tries.Then she had to rearrange the things in her handbag and finally put her shopping back in the trolley.
Why can't people be ready to pack as you go and have your card ready?Rant over.

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