AITA: Grocery bagging

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Mid-morning weekday grocery shopping at Harris Teeter. Naming the time, because this wasn’t Monday night or Saturday morning — store was quiet and uncrowded, with no line behind me and other registers open. Naming the store because I think they try and position themselves with their customer service. I had a small load of groceries — filled three reusable bags. Not a massive shopping trip.

As I wheeled up, the checker announced “We’re going to work as a team. I’m going to scan and you’re going to bag.” I said, “No thanks. I was counting on you to bag my items.” She then frowned and went silent for the duration of the transaction.

I’m physically able to bag my own groceries, and I did it without a second thought during the height of the pandemic when we were worried about contact. I’m happy to do it at Aldi or Lidl, where prices are cheaper because that’s part of the deal. But at a “full-price” regular grocery store, I don’t want to. I’m not getting a discount, and frankly I want to use those few minutes to check my email, send a quick text to someone, update my shopping list, mentally plan the evening scrum of sports/homework/dinner, or just veg out for a few blessed minutes. I don’t refill my own drink at restaurants, I don’t loosen the lug nuts on one wheel while my mechanic rotates the other, and I don’t pre-rake my leaves for the landscapers. I will smile and make small talk and say thank you and gratefully acknowledge their much-appreciated help. But I’m not interested in doing someone else’s job. I’m tired enough just doing my own.

Is bagging your own groceries when asked a thing now? AITA for objecting?

I would have bagged - cashiers make little money and have a boring but important job. What does it hurt to bag your own stuff?

Next time you see the sweeper at the store, offer to sweep a couple of aisles for them. They make little money and have and boring and important job too.

Fascinating. There are 2 types of people who live in this world - those who ask "what can I do to help?" and those who ask "what can you do for me?" You choose your own category, but I guess you're also the same person who leave their cups on shelves in stores, carts in parking lots, and expect people to clean up after you because... why should you pick up after yourself?

Expecting someone to ACTUALLY DO THEIR JOB does not make someone a “what can you do for me” person. That is so so stupid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mid-morning weekday grocery shopping at Harris Teeter. Naming the time, because this wasn’t Monday night or Saturday morning — store was quiet and uncrowded, with no line behind me and other registers open. Naming the store because I think they try and position themselves with their customer service. I had a small load of groceries — filled three reusable bags. Not a massive shopping trip.

As I wheeled up, the checker announced “We’re going to work as a team. I’m going to scan and you’re going to bag.” I said, “No thanks. I was counting on you to bag my items.” She then frowned and went silent for the duration of the transaction.

I’m physically able to bag my own groceries, and I did it without a second thought during the height of the pandemic when we were worried about contact. I’m happy to do it at Aldi or Lidl, where prices are cheaper because that’s part of the deal. But at a “full-price” regular grocery store, I don’t want to. I’m not getting a discount, and frankly I want to use those few minutes to check my email, send a quick text to someone, update my shopping list, mentally plan the evening scrum of sports/homework/dinner, or just veg out for a few blessed minutes. I don’t refill my own drink at restaurants, I don’t loosen the lug nuts on one wheel while my mechanic rotates the other, and I don’t pre-rake my leaves for the landscapers. I will smile and make small talk and say thank you and gratefully acknowledge their much-appreciated help. But I’m not interested in doing someone else’s job. I’m tired enough just doing my own.

Is bagging your own groceries when asked a thing now? AITA for objecting?

I would have bagged - cashiers make little money and have a boring but important job. What does it hurt to bag your own stuff?

Next time you see the sweeper at the store, offer to sweep a couple of aisles for them. They make little money and have and boring and important job too.

Fascinating. There are 2 types of people who live in this world - those who ask "what can I do to help?" and those who ask "what can you do for me?" You choose your own category, but I guess you're also the same person who leave their cups on shelves in stores, carts in parking lots, and expect people to clean up after you because... why should you pick up after yourself?

So, in a grocery store setting you ask "what can I do to help'? Do offer to help them shelve the cans, restock the produce? SMH. As a customer I know what my role is in a grocery store and that includes picking up after my self and corralling my own cart. If I want to bag my own groceries then I will chose to go to the self check out line. If i am in the cashier line then it is their job to bag.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love bagging my own groceries. I actually am disappointed if a bagger shows up. I group things so it’s easier to put away at home.

And I hate bagging. I move slowly and I get anxious that everyone behind me is impatiently waiting on me. That's why I go to a full service grocery store, so that I can watch the prices, arrange coupons, pull out my credit card, and put the bags back in the cart while someone else bags.

[Anonymous]

"I shop here because I don't want to bag my own groceries."

[Anonymous]

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You were both rude. I'm a European used to doing my own bagging (supermarkets in Europe do not bag for you), and I have no problem doing the same here when I see that the cashier is not up for it. But this cashier could have asked politely. I hope they understand that they're going to catch more flies with honey.

In case you don't understand but the US is not Europe and in full service checkouts, the cashier bags the groceries.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:She should have said "Unfortunately we haven't got anyone to bag working today so this might take a little longer than it ought to while I bag this up." And you should have said "Oh, I'll take care of it while you scan."
Our local groceries all employed disabled people as baggers until minimum wage laws made that impossible. Thanks Dems!

Minimum wage laws didn't make it "impossible."

Grocery stores simply enjoyed screwing over employees--including those with disabilities--when it was dirt cheap for them.

This is the second thread in 24 hours where the citizens of DCUMlandia have demonstrated their acceptance of a society of the haves and have nots where businesses take precedence and certain people simply don't deserve to be paid enough to make ends meet when they work 40 hours a week. What is wrong with everyone???

BAGGING GROCERIES is not a job one takes to make ends meet. It is for disabled people and young teens. If you think a grocery bagger should be paid enough to pay rent and raise children in an expensive urban area then you should understand why this job barely exists anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you don't want to bag your own groceries, don't bring your own bags.

A lot of stores have a policy of not bagging customers own bags so they aren't responsible of the bag rips, zipper breaks, etc.

I shop at Giant, Safeway, Harris teeter, and Wegmans and none of these grocery chains have such a policy. So tell us which ones have such a policy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She should have said "Unfortunately we haven't got anyone to bag working today so this might take a little longer than it ought to while I bag this up." And you should have said "Oh, I'll take care of it while you scan."
Our local groceries all employed disabled people as baggers until minimum wage laws made that impossible. Thanks Dems!

Minimum wage laws didn't make it "impossible."

Grocery stores simply enjoyed screwing over employees--including those with disabilities--when it was dirt cheap for them.

This is the second thread in 24 hours where the citizens of DCUMlandia have demonstrated their acceptance of a society of the haves and have nots where businesses take precedence and certain people simply don't deserve to be paid enough to make ends meet when they work 40 hours a week. What is wrong with everyone???

BAGGING GROCERIES is not a job one takes to make ends meet. It is for disabled people and young teens. If you think a grocery bagger should be paid enough to pay rent and raise children in an expensive urban area then you should understand why this job barely exists anymore.

holy shit you have got to be a troll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She should have said "Unfortunately we haven't got anyone to bag working today so this might take a little longer than it ought to while I bag this up." And you should have said "Oh, I'll take care of it while you scan."
Our local groceries all employed disabled people as baggers until minimum wage laws made that impossible. Thanks Dems!

Minimum wage laws didn't make it "impossible."

Grocery stores simply enjoyed screwing over employees--including those with disabilities--when it was dirt cheap for them.

This is the second thread in 24 hours where the citizens of DCUMlandia have demonstrated their acceptance of a society of the haves and have nots where businesses take precedence and certain people simply don't deserve to be paid enough to make ends meet when they work 40 hours a week. What is wrong with everyone???

BAGGING GROCERIES is not a job one takes to make ends meet. It is for disabled people and young teens. If you think a grocery bagger should be paid enough to pay rent and raise children in an expensive urban area then you should understand why this job barely exists anymore.

Every full time job should pay enough to pay rent and raise children in whatever area the job is in.

Anyone who thinks they shouldn't supports modern day feudalism and should be cast out of civilized society.

[Anonymous]

I just called HT near me and asked if customers bagging was now a store policy. I was told that it is not and to report such a "request" to store management.

OP is definitely not the AH!

[Anonymous]

I think we've all been fooled by trolly OP, playing the classic unempathetic-self-important DC area stereotype.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She should have said "Unfortunately we haven't got anyone to bag working today so this might take a little longer than it ought to while I bag this up." And you should have said "Oh, I'll take care of it while you scan."
Our local groceries all employed disabled people as baggers until minimum wage laws made that impossible. Thanks Dems!

Minimum wage laws didn't make it "impossible."

Grocery stores simply enjoyed screwing over employees--including those with disabilities--when it was dirt cheap for them.

This is the second thread in 24 hours where the citizens of DCUMlandia have demonstrated their acceptance of a society of the haves and have nots where businesses take precedence and certain people simply don't deserve to be paid enough to make ends meet when they work 40 hours a week. What is wrong with everyone???

BAGGING GROCERIES is not a job one takes to make ends meet. It is for disabled people and young teens. If you think a grocery bagger should be paid enough to pay rent and raise children in an expensive urban area then you should understand why this job barely exists anymore.

Every full time job should pay enough to pay rent and raise children in whatever area the job is in.

Anyone who thinks they shouldn't supports modern day feudalism and should be cast out of civilized society.

People should not have children that they cannot afford in any geographic area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just called HT near me and asked if customers bagging was now a store policy. I was told that it is not and to report such a "request" to store management.

OP is definitely not the AH!

You need a job. Something better to do with your time

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She should have said "Unfortunately we haven't got anyone to bag working today so this might take a little longer than it ought to while I bag this up." And you should have said "Oh, I'll take care of it while you scan."
Our local groceries all employed disabled people as baggers until minimum wage laws made that impossible. Thanks Dems!

Minimum wage laws didn't make it "impossible."

Grocery stores simply enjoyed screwing over employees--including those with disabilities--when it was dirt cheap for them.

This is the second thread in 24 hours where the citizens of DCUMlandia have demonstrated their acceptance of a society of the haves and have nots where businesses take precedence and certain people simply don't deserve to be paid enough to make ends meet when they work 40 hours a week. What is wrong with everyone???

BAGGING GROCERIES is not a job one takes to make ends meet. It is for disabled people and young teens. If you think a grocery bagger should be paid enough to pay rent and raise children in an expensive urban area then you should understand why this job barely exists anymore.

Every full time job should pay enough to pay rent and raise children in whatever area the job is in.

Anyone who thinks they shouldn't supports modern day feudalism and should be cast out of civilized society.

People should not have children that they cannot afford in any geographic area.

You cannot possibly be this much of a moron or ahole.

What about refugees? Immigrants with families? People with disabilities don't deserve living wages? People starting over?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just called HT near me and asked if customers bagging was now a store policy. I was told that it is not and to report such a "request" to store management.

OP is definitely not the AH!

You need a job. Something better to do with your time

She wasted no more time that many of us do on DCUM.