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[–] NathanielThomas@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

You're the reason I go to self checkout. You're seeking out social interactions in a purely business relationship. I want my avocado and grapes and to get the fuck out of there, not stand there while you ask somebody how their day was and whether the weather might be getting cooler this weekend.

[–] Nougat@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

In your example, I'm the employee. In actuality, I am the customer. And I try to interact with everyone on a "we're both people with lives and hopes and dreams" sort of basis, not in the banal "weather chat" kind of way.

[–] dangblingus@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Bruh, why are you on literally every thread telling people there's no value in going to the cashier? What skin in this game do you have? Are you a grocery store franchisee?

[–] LHookham@c.im 0 points 1 year ago

@NathanielThomas @Nougat
So the only “social interaction” a grocery store check-out employee should have are the negative, abusive ones? If I chat pleasantly with a checkout person, I am interfering with your life? Hmmmm……