I so enjoy Gransnet and particularly this topic. When I leave fridge or freezer doors open longer than they think is necessary, they make sounds to alert me and unfortunately I am not grateful. This only happens when I am making changes to shelves and so I just reply that I am aware and dislike being nagged. Same thing when appliances ping. If I have been waiting for the ping I thank the perpetrator but if if not I ask it or them to be quiet.
The self service tills are good and useful but I often have cross words with them and shop assistants hovering to help accept this as normal. In my experience, British people are very endearing and ready to smile even at times like this. xx
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