Do you greet the cashier or wait for them to speak first? Do you say something when you give the money or when you take your change? Do you say something when you leave? How about eye contact or tone of voice? I know there are self checkouts available, but I think self checkouts are more intimidating. I've used them, but the thought of something going wrong scares me. I imagine buzzers and lights going off or something, directing all sorts of attention my way, making me look stupid. I also have a problem when there are people in line behind me as I feel like they are judging my appearance and my purchases.
Gimme some ideas people... I always leave these important social encounters feeling awkward - as if I've just proved myself to be the most boring customer of the day.
Originally posted by homedepotovHere they usually greet you as soon as they pay attention to you, so I let them say it first and then echo them. If they ask something (usually standard questions like whether you want a bag), I reply; if they give me the change or the receipt, I say thanks. I say good-bye if they are looking in my direction at that point; if they are busy with another customer, I just leave.
Do you greet the cashier or wait for them to speak first? Do you say something when you give the money or when you take your change? Do you say something when you leave? How about eye contact or tone of voice? I know there are self checkouts available, but I think self checkouts are more intimidating. I've used them, but the thought of something going wr ...[text shortened]... ers feeling awkward - as if I've just proved myself to be the most boring customer of the day.
But it's also a cultural thing; for example, in Germany the cashier might not greet you at all.
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Originally posted by homedepotovI live outside a small town and the grocery/liquor/postoffice/gas station/video/incometax return store is staffed by people I know so there is a lot of "talkage" that goes on. Sometimes , altough I'm second in line , it takes about a half hour before you get to the cashier.
Do you greet the cashier or wait for them to speak first? Do you say something when you give the money or when you take your change? Do you say something when you leave? How about eye contact or tone of voice? I know there are self checkouts available, but I think self checkouts are more intimidating. I've used them, but the thought of something going wr ...[text shortened]... ers feeling awkward - as if I've just proved myself to be the most boring customer of the day.
meh. They almost always say "how are you" and I have to make up some lie like "I'm okay" when really I'm broken to the core.
I'd much prefer if they found a greeting that left a response optional. Such as "Hope you found what you needed." Then people have the option to respond or simply say thanks or whatever.
Originally posted by Great Big SteesThat's what's called a 'Chatterbox' 'round here.
I live outside a small town and the grocery/liquor/postoffice/gas station/video/incometax return store is staffed by people I know so there is a lot of "talkage" that goes on. Sometimes , altough I'm second in line , it takes about a half hour before you get to the cashier.
Originally posted by Great Big SteesLiquor??? Whereabouts in Onterrible are ye again?
I live outside a small town and the grocery/liquor/postoffice/gas station/video/incometax return store is staffed by people I know so there is a lot of "talkage" that goes on. Sometimes , altough I'm second in line , it takes about a half hour before you get to the cashier.
Originally posted by homedepotovGet a wife.
Do you greet the cashier or wait for them to speak first? Do you say something when you give the money or when you take your change? Do you say something when you leave? How about eye contact or tone of voice? I know there are self checkouts available, but I think self checkouts are more intimidating. I've used them, but the thought of something going wr ...[text shortened]... ers feeling awkward - as if I've just proved myself to be the most boring customer of the day.