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Manners in the supermarket

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Cabbie21 Sat 11-Jan-25 18:32:02

This morning I was buying a few things in Aldi, using the self check-out tills. The young woman next to me called the check-out supervisor over and asked for “ A bag”. Nothing unusual, as people often forget to bring a bag. . The supervisor is an older lady, beloved by all for her efficiency and friendliness. She responded “ A bag, please” , then provided one and pointedly said “ Thank you” to the shopper.
I was full of admiration for her.

Cath9 Mon 13-Jan-25 16:07:17

I seem to be living in a different world as I could not say a bad word for how we get treated at, what I would say, the biggest supermarket in our small town.
I will admit manners can be difficult sometimes in the street but so far nothing that is unusual.

Mojack26 Mon 13-Jan-25 18:41:47

I get sick of people pushing across you to get something...not an excuse me or a thank you! Manners have got worse since Covid! Some people seem to think they have a sense of entitlement these days and not just young people. Also applies to drivers who think the road is theirs and stuff the Highway Code..... Welcome to life in 2025!!

Nanny27 Mon 13-Jan-25 22:36:54

Reading about peoples experiences of poor manners amongst staff I'm beginning to think I live in some sort of parallel universe. Yes if course the occasional person who is not polite but for the most part I find folk friendly and generally well mannered. I would never shout or call out at someone who's manners were different to mine.

Galton Tue 14-Jan-25 05:29:46

When my children were small and I handed them a biscuit etc I would hang on to it until I received a thank you. They are now nearly 60 and have good manners.

TheWeirdoAgain59 Tue 14-Jan-25 12:11:57

Good on this brilliant lady is what I say!

When I worked in Retail I had a particularly obnoxious customer that day.

I was serving another customer and this woman barged up and said to the first customer ''MOVE!''

The first customer snapped ''I will when I've finished being served, and will move if you say please, or isn't such a big adult word in your vocabulary?''

I absolutely died laughing as the obnoxious one stormed out!