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j08 Mon 15-Jul-13 13:34:57

All the time she was putting my shopping through she was talking over her shoulder to the next checkout lady, about when her lunchtime relief was due to come on. Even when I put my card and number in. And she handed me the receipt without a word. No "Thank you".

I suppose I should have made a stand and not loaded my shopping into my bag until I had her attention. I didn't.

smile

j08 Mon 15-Jul-13 13:35:12

It was Waitrose.

j08 Mon 15-Jul-13 13:35:51

Why are my posts starting to sound like Fr another poster's. confused

Charleygirl Mon 15-Jul-13 14:02:33

They don't (yet) as you have not mentioned money, tax or pensions.

gracesmum Mon 15-Jul-13 14:07:04

I had one like that once - only once - and Icomplained commented (!) in an email to manager, not specifying which assistant but saying that I had always had superb service up to now, but just this once the checkout woman failed to make eye contact once, was sullen and abrupt and kept looking at her watch as clearly her shift was due to end. I got a polite (standard) reply saying they were vigilant about training etc etc but would follow up. She is still working there, more friendly and helpful so maybe it worked. Wouldn't have wanted to jeopardise her job mind you.

petra Mon 15-Jul-13 19:14:51

Good Lord. Not waitrose. Or, as I call them: The Stepford Wives shop. If you have seen the film you will know what I mean.

j08 Mon 15-Jul-13 19:37:12

Haven't seen the film but I'm sure I know what you mean. grin

laidback Mon 15-Jul-13 19:41:38

Well...I was in Wa..... This afternoon. I was in the quick basket queue... Its not soo quick really, you can have a shifty at the mags whilst you queue, but the checkout assistant double bagged without me asking.(I forgot my bag for life) I like that and he smiled, he's new I think. It woz hot!

petallus Mon 15-Jul-13 21:12:50

Funnily enough, I have recently wondered if I was beginning to adopt the writing style of a certain other poster.

gracesmum Mon 15-Jul-13 21:45:36

grin

glammanana Mon 15-Jul-13 22:32:13

petallus no chance mi dear grin