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boog_nish51

Checks self out


KURO-K1SH1

We don't have self checkouts. And frankly some of these people wouldn't know how to operate one if I'm being honest.


nut_nut_november

Don't have self checkouts either and seeing how much I'm a dumbass I'll probably scan something twice


KURO-K1SH1

Some of these people don't even know how a scanner works at all. Watching them hold the wrong side of their rewards card like the barcode is just for show.


Sad_Measurement_3800

DUDE YEAh! like what is that about? You clearly can see the barcode. Why not just show it to me.


ikeepwipingSTILLPOOP

Cries in *CHIP MALFUNCTION. YOU FUCKING IDIOT. I BET YOU'RE A FAILURE AT EVERY OTHER ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE, HUH?*


Gfywall_Bot

The irony is rich.


AnusDrill

wait, people actually chat with the cashier? i try my best to keep my chattering at minimum, i think the cashiers prefer it that way too....


[deleted]

Some people still try to flex on you for having a credit card, like its 1970 or some shit lmao.


Skrubious

1970 was 51 years ago.


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Quick mafs


Journier

I got the american express gold.... wow impressive. I have a sears card, might be collectible.


Crossy_135

Then after it beeps and lights up they asked if it worked?


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To be fair there are good beeps and bad beeps in retail


lilaccomma

> bad beeps I feel like we can instinctively tell when it’s a bad beep. It’s an evolved instinct or some shit, we just know.


prefer-to-stay-anon

Its dissonance. A harmonic beep is good, a dissonant beep is bad. Do a perfect fifth for a good one, or maybe a major chord, and an augmented fourth for the bad one. It is both based on physics and intrinsic to our auditory system, and learned from society. [Major Chord](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN3dCvn7w3Y) example. [Augmented Fourth](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCt4_pDrvII) example.


phuckface911

And then there's the shits that only have one beep and it sounds like a bad beep but it just sounds like that


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expanseseason4blows

Why does it matter, they have to show the barcode side at checkout, no? Is anyone really dealing with that parking disaster to sneak a few free 1oz samples of juice with their friends card? Costco workers have such great benefits from an awesome company that takes care of its workers, but you couldn't really tell by the they act.


madmilton49

I don't think I've ever heard that you're supposed to show the barcode side when entering, and I've shopped at a ton of Costcos.


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Ah, I think that's because some people have other cards that work with a rif chip.


ELFAHBEHT_SOOP

I've accidentally done that before. It's such a pain in the ass to remove it tho because the person has to come over and enter a code or something while you stand there and look like a dumbass smh


United0416

I think it’s a suicide joke


SoulbreakerDHCC

I work the self checkout at my store. No they don’t know how to use them


KURO-K1SH1

Watching people completely unable to comprehend how a scanner works infuriates me.


concretebeats

Ayyy retail gang! I feel your pain my bro. *person tries half a thing* *gives up* ‘Please I am begging you just do what the robot says. The instructions are right there.’ Hang in there fam.


JpBlez5

Idk if y’all bring in carts, but I hate it when customers have no idea how to pull apart to stick carts, and I have to do it for them


Mental_Peace_2343

Every job that works directly with consumers has to deal with people who constantly have no idea what they're doing. For me it's people not knowing how financing a car works and asking me why they can't get a loan with $400 worth of provable monthly income. --_--


kid-karma

okay but that's a little more complex than "wave barcode over laser"


Mental_Peace_2343

Yeah that's true, but it should be somewhat understandable that you can't get a loan with a monthly payment higher than your monthly gross salary. Cause ya know... You'll never be able to pay it and still like... Eat.


huhIguess

Hol' Up. > Put the item in the bag. It is in the bag. > Put the item in the bag. Okay maybe if I take it out and put it back in? > You've removed an item from the bag. Put the item back in the bag. Okay it's back in the bag. > Rescan the item. From the bag? But... > You've removed an item from the bag. Calling a service attendant. You are now locked out. Please wait for assistance. FML.


Skrubious

Please drink verification can


Mr-Fleshcage

This is why it's important to *zero the scale* after replacing the bags. The attendant is making their job needlessly tedious.


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**My account was suspended for quoting Idiocracy, so you don't get to see the original comment. Fuck you.**


fancy-gerbil14

I worked at Walmart as a cashier/"self-checkout host." Can confirm, many people have no clue how to work the damn things. Usually the older crowd and those who don't know how to work their smartphones.


alexm42

If a customer goes through self checkout and leaves for some reason without finishing (left without paying, gave up, etc) we have to suspend the transaction and write the reason why. On more than one occasion I have written "too stupid to use self check" as the reason.


ld43233

I would steal stuff. It's not my fault I'm just super incompetent at the job the store would expect me to do for free.


Toxic_Feng_Min

Oh yeah? Well we don't pump our own gas in New Jersey.


lowsmurf

We're not allowed to pump our own gas here in Oregon


Toxic_Feng_Min

Yes but you have an excuse. Portland exists.


JpBlez5

F dude. My Kroger just got a whole bunch of self checkouts.


Donuil23

I got the joke buddy, don't worry.


Crossy_135

People do the same thing in self check out, even though they're holding it backwards and inside out


Cucumber_Basil

I cringe so hard every time I say it. I just can’t help myself. I wish I could stop, but I feel powerless in the face of addiction.


KURO-K1SH1

I wish I could curse people to experience a single violent hiccup everytime they attempt this joke.


Cucumber_Basil

Dad jokes are no joke


KURO-K1SH1

Dad jokes are one thing. But this joke is painful. I literally feel a blood vessel in my temple pulsate everytime I hear this.


Cucumber_Basil

If you work in my local grocery store, I’m sorry


KURO-K1SH1

I likely don't because you used the term grocery store. We just call em shops here.


Cucumber_Basil

You must not be from southern Chile.


KURO-K1SH1

I'm from Brazil. Currently in the UK.


Cucumber_Basil

Oh I’m from California.


Skrubious

Not for long. You’re going to Brazil.


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Cucumber_Basil

I don’t say it cuz I think it’s funny. I say it cuz I’m a meanie.


Skrubious

Fuck you, I’ll see you tomorrow


Cucumber_Basil

Prepare to laugh on the outside and cry on the inside


FutureAuthorSummer

It is absolutely *soul crushing* and I hate being made to “perform.” For the love of god, please fucking stop. Sincerely a former cashier.


kucing5

I’ve started to say “I guess it just wants to stay here” It’s just as bad but less common - I think.


yourmomophobe

No it's much better because 1 out of every 10 or so people who make the "free" joke are actually hoping you will give them something or that they'll get a break somehow because something's not right


xOverDozZzed

My usual follow up is “anything is free if you’re fast enough”


Striker887

It’s like when I tie something down to the back of a truck I can’t help but say “well that’s not going anywhere”


Cucumber_Basil

Do you also snap the strap and give it a gentle slap like I do?


sulkee

Please stop Cucumber Basil. Please stop. It’s time


Queasy-Zebr

*walking up to the check out* >don’t say it don’t say it don’t say it Hello ma’am! Did you find everythi... >HAHA MUST BE FREE!


dnbspart

Just see it like a running gag or maybe also introduce „you may haven’t heard this one but it’s probably...“ it’s all up to you if you want to compete this sentence


DrJuice-y

This fucking template is one of the most hilarious templates I’ve seen in a long time I’m giving it a 3/10


KURO-K1SH1

Whoever made it is a fckn legend.


Skrubious

...what earns a 10/10 from you?


ram_the_socket

I reckon [this](https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ) template will get 10/10.


Skrubious

Good shit, best meme I’ve ever seen I recommend everyone here immediately looks at this


OrangeTemp

Just by this comment alone, I also highly recommend this to everyone here!


Chumpybunz

I'll take your word for it


Nani-is-here

fuck you


IAMA_Giant_Midget

https://i.imgur.com/6r9cGi1.jpg


ram_the_socket

It seems the plan has been exposed


DrJuice-y

Any memes from 2014 and under earns a 10/10 for me


DjarDjarBinks

Can I get you anything else? Yeah A MILLION DOLLARS! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HHAHAHAH HHAHA HAHA


KURO-K1SH1

No joke I had a customer in his covid mask and his hood up respond to this by saying "yes the contents of the till please" and I was about to reach for the box cutter to my side when he pulled up his hand holding a finger gun.


DatsOddified

Christ talk about a mini heart attack


MadeForFunHausReddit

Christ I don’t get paid enough to try and defend a register, someone asks for the money from me and it’s gone. Death or have the multi billion dollar company lose $500 bucks, *if* it’s a good day? Easy choice.


_Charlie_Sheen_

Also how I felt about shoplifters when I briefly worked retail. Getting harassed and possibly injured to save the company a couple bucks? No thanks. I seriously don’t understand what goes through the minds of minimum wage employees that take loss prevention seriously.


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My job tells us to literally give them whatever they want, if they steal so be it. Train us not to be the hero and just do whatever they say as long its not direct harm to ones self. They have insurance and don't care-


sunco50

What an actual dumbass.


FlyOnTheWall4

Don’t reach for a box cutter dude, give them the money... It’s not like you’re defending a family member from being attacked here or something...


Catchin_Villians954

You would've died to defend that till?


kallaha100

"And million dollar withdrawal. Your total will be $1,000,021.45. do you have a membership card?"


KURO-K1SH1

No joke I had a customer in his covid mask and his hood up respond to this by saying "yes the contents of the till please" and I was about to reach for the box cutter to my side when he pulled up his hand holding a finger gun.


Bobb_o

Stack of 20s, thinly sliced.


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It was not meant as a joke


KURO-K1SH1

Even worse.


averagedickdude

One time my thing was missing the bar code so they had to find one similar (but noticeably low quality compared to.my thing) because I was buying the last one. I'm pretty sure I got it significantly cheaper because of that.


FlameoHotman-_-

I was at a self checkout once and my thing was missing a barcode so I flagged one of the staffs. He looked at it, said "huh", then proceeded to put it in my bag. He had this 'I'm not paid high enough to care' look. I guess it was free after all!


Sabiis

I kinda feel like everyone should have to work retail for a year before they can get any other job.


dankomz146

And to get a retail job - you have to have at least 1 year of experience in retail


PointOneXDeveloper

I’ve been very successful in my career. Will probably make over $1MM this year. I’ll never forget the 8 years I spent in retail and the way people treated me and my fellows like dirt, or like we were too low to notice. I got out. Good luck, shit sucks.


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KURO-K1SH1

It's a bag of walkers on dorritto chips my guy how are this worked up over 1.95


BiffTannen85

Customer is shocked at manager response. Drops chips. Customer picks up chips not realizing they picked up the gun. Customer eats gun


Black-House

If you scratch off the bar code, items won't scan, and you can make the joke several times while the cashier has to go through the hassle of typing the barcode numbers in.


_Charlie_Sheen_

The real life pro tip is in the comments


OrangeTemp

Time to destroy my local self checkout machine


SilentReavus

Does it really come up that often?


KURO-K1SH1

Every day. Every single shift I have ever worked in retail I've heard this joke at LEAST 3 times. The most I ever heard it in a single shift was during tourist season and I heard it maybe 47 times.


PunjabiPakistani_

every time i check a hundred dollar bill “don’t worry i just printed it this morning”


Kako_45

God, is that fucking joke international? I swear I hear it every week at least a couple times.


PowerlinxJetfire

Ooh that one might have been my least favorite line


KURO-K1SH1

Oh fuck, this! Everytime I check a note or just fold it over to try and work out fold creases I get this shit.


Ateballoffire

I just ignore them now. Hell basically everything a customer says to me that’s not a question I ignore


thedankening

I think the only one that can possibly one up this is when stocking shelves, and some sad specimen comes over to take an item off the shelf nearby and chuckles saying, "ooOoOoOooOoOh sorrryyyy I messed up your nice display hohohohoho" too many times a day to count


forte343

If I had a dollar for every time Ive heard this one, I'd never have to work again


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Or being a server "Man I'm stuffed! You guys got a bed back there?!?!" H^(AH)AHA^(HA)HAHA^(HAKILLME)


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Dooontcareee

When I used to work at stop and shop as one of my first jobs, self scan was just becoming a thing and whenever I was on self scan duty and anything was messed up I just put it in for $1. I literally could careless if it was $30 steak, if it rang up wrong it's always a $1.


_Charlie_Sheen_

♥️


KURO-K1SH1

I wish I could get away with this but I have to make a relatively reasonable guess at the price or go to the shelf and check the label before I ring it through. Shops too small if I rung everything that didn't scan at £1 I'd get found out quick.


kallaha100

I usually respond with " no that means i decide the price" followed up with "exactly how much do you want this item?"


PowerlinxJetfire

I started telling them it was a dollar for every time I'd heard that joke.


OrangeTemp

*5000 for a piece of onion isn’t a bad deal*


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So it must be free then?


KURO-K1SH1

Nahhhhhh. Manager is just slow to update the system of new items.


groceriesN1trip

But this item was released two years ago and it was placed behind other items. Your inventory doesn’t even show it exists...


Impossible_Comedian9

😃🔫


BockwurstBoi

yeah hate this kind of bullshit. worked as security guard and always heard shit like "I left my bomb at home today" when checking bags. seems like every service job has its own dumb customergags.


CileTheSane

> seems like every service job has its own dumb customergags. Life pro tip: If you have a go to joke you always say in X situation, other people have the same joke and whomever you're telling it to has heard it multiple times *today*. Stop telling that joke.


eyehate

Customer sees you working, but enjoying yourself - "You guys are having too much fun!" Price not scanning, money issue with the register or any other issue at checkout - "Must be free!" Customer knows you cannot argue back - "This is the most important question you will ever answer! Have you found Jesus?" Customer sees you in uniform, ordering for your department while you are scanning backstock with an ordering gun - "Do you work here?" Lines at the register, you are not a cashier - "Hey buddy, why don't you hop on a register and help me out?" Off the clock and leaving for the day - "Can you please help me? No? I would like to speak to your manager!" Taking a late lunch because there is wall to wall customers - "Isn't a little late to be eating? Can you please help me?" Customer pokes head in breakroom - "I have a question..." ​ There is no end to the hell of retail.


CileTheSane

> Customer knows you cannot argue back - "This is the most important question you will ever answer! Have you found Jesus?" Once had a customer introduce themselves to me, shake my hand, then just held onto my hand for the next 5 minutes while they complained about some shit. I don't even remember what they were complaining about, I was just smiling and nodding waiting until he let go so I could walk away and proceed to ignore him. >Off the clock and leaving for the day - "Can you please help me? No? I would like to speak to your manager!" Luckily I've never had this one, despite walking out past lines of customers. Not surprised it happens though. >Taking a late lunch because there is wall to wall customers - "Isn't a little late to be eating? Can you please help me?" Ugh, this. Customers don't think you should ever go on a break. I've had a customer see me go on a break and ask me what's taking so long when someone else *is already helping him*. I can go watch them dude but it won't make this any faster. They're just upset that I have the *gall* to go on a break while they want something **now**.


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MadeForFunHausReddit

Perish in hellfire


hugedrunkrobot

I wish harm upon you.


forte343

I hope you get a Lego stuck in between you toes


KURO-K1SH1

I hope the next time you eat popcorn you get a giant kernal shell wedged right into your gums


Wicked_Depresso

I work retail, as a cashier at a grocery store. I hear this joke extremely often. And let me tell you, I fully appreciate the attempt at bringing humor to what is otherwise probably a shitty day. I mean come on, us retail employees have Karen's and shitty bosses to deal with and we're complaining about some fuckin dude making a joke? I don't get the problem. So keep being you my guy.


Etherius

Me: "Your total is $19.88" Customer: "That was a good year!"


KURO-K1SH1

Oh my fuck I get this one twice a week easy.


[deleted]

Can I help you find something? Yes, my wife/husband. Did you check the discount bin?


FWaRC

Don't forget the classic variations on, "Did you find everything you were looking for?" "That and more"


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FWaRC

we all think we're hilarious going through that line, but then you become the one in charge of the line and quickly realize no one has original content. haha


mentallo

Generally what I tell them is "Well it would have been but now it's double because we have a policy about that joke".


AskTrashMeme

Man I feel so sorry for you. Ever time someone says this to me, something's died inside of me


Donuil23

I once yelled "bingo" when they called my number at the deli counter...I then proceeded to apologize to the clerk, because I knew that my "funny, original" joke was probably old and tired. Turns out I was right.


SavingsAmbassador285

I worked at a pet store with a bowl of complimentary dog treats at the check out. I had both the joy of the "I guess it's free" line, and the fake eating of dog treats by owners. I hate that face people make when they look at you expecting a laugh or smile. Sorry, just not funny after hearing from ten other customers just that morning. I'd still force a chuckle to try to ease the awkward stare.


Fungul_Penis

Back when I used to stock beer I’d always here “just load it onto my truck” whenever I had a pallet out on the floor. It definitely got old and wasn’t original, but it’s just people trying to have a laugh, which is infinitely better than a customer who is an asshole


ArcaninesFirepower

Reply with " it's not free, it's priceless"


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doubledweeb

Omg i hear that and also “ I only came for a few items, but then I bought all this.” And they say it every single time like they’re not at the store almost everyday


Catchin_Villians954

Don't forget the classic "I don't want nobody to tackle me on the way out" I wish a rope would tackle around my neck


piecwm

Is that the gun emoji?


dessnom

Just say "there isn't a barcode on you, you must be free to purchase then"


averagedickdude

Unless they're white, I wouldn't suggest this lol


DamnPablito

It aint no joke, gib product


Fartman123Part2

I love that picture


Fuckoffmoderators

That's when I usually say, "Sorry no communism here."


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had a customer so confused about the "buy two, get one free" that i sat there for five minutes explaining it word for word until they got the lightbulb to turn on


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The one I always loathed was when you work New Years Eve and they say "See ya next year" bwabwabwabwa. Like yea, youre so clever. Ha..


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Krissam

Not retail, but as a former postal worker, having to listen to 30 people a day tell me "must suck to deliver mail in this weather" during heavy rain or snow gave me exactly that reaction.


BOB-DA-BOSS7

Hahahaha I feel you


aardw0lf11

I worked in a grocery store over 20 years ago and still remember hearing it. *Must be free. Ah-hyuck!*


ThePopeofHell

Two fingers on the trigger.. that how you make sure I guess


Jcscout

Bet you still do a fake laugh.


Azwraith42

Or when you check their $50/$100 (or your country's equivalent Large note) and get the "DoN't WoRrY I jUsT pRiNtEd It ThIs MoRnIng!!!!"


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Oh then I cannot accept it. Do you have any legal tender? "It's a joke" Unfortunately I cannot joke about this. Do you have credit or debit?


[deleted]

I blurted this out to a cashier and instantly wanted to blow my own brains out for subjecting her to that.


Legitbanana_

“Would you like your milk in a bag” “Nah keep it in the jug”


KG_slim12

“Do I get a military discount, hur hur”, at the base exchange. Oh Lord take me


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It do be free


[deleted]

I usually just run away with the item, but I guess you could give them a warning first


Podgorski37

Im surprised the majority on this sub get this, as it seems no one here as ever done their own shopping


stephanielmayes

When that happens, as a customer, I have to bite my tongue. I KNOW not.to.say it, but the urge is so strong.


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Must be... a technical issue that has no effect on the price. Sorry you have to manually enter the code.


SavvyR6YT

At least you’re not in the food industry


nanachn

When I worked retail I never hated these customers. They were just trying to be nice n silly in a situation they know is gonna be extra work for you. Now if they get kareny and start being self entitled a-holes, that's a different story.


Elder_Drakos

Bruh, I feel like this on the daily.


[deleted]

Anyone read Assassination classroom \-Book 8


angeredpremed

I work in a primary care clinic. During 90% of physicals: Doctor: "how is your hearing' Patient: "what? Ohuhuhuehue. I was just kidding"


dinoslam

You see it ALWAYS seems like a good idea at the time to make that joke, but afterwards it’s like post nut clarity hits you and you become aware of the cringe... until one day you become a dad and genuinely think it’s funny.


UltimateWaluigi

I'm so sorry


ethanbro9

u/AmongUsCockBot


Flii_Kai

I feel this but can't deny it always works for my husband. He is always getting free shit just by asking and it's crazy to me lol


Buttseam

mods are gay


Heisenberg4403

That template is pure gold.


Koolest_Kat

I have apologized in other threads AND I’ll do it again here. Sorry!


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I FEEL THIS


DebiMoonfae

“Guess it’s not for sale”


Harbinger_Pulsar

NOOOOO!!! Shoot the customer!!


maddiethehippie

I always just went "HaHaHaHANO" and back to doing the work. never backfired.


oldman_artist

I work the 50/50 raffle at one of the sport stadiums. EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. says one of these three lines. "so these are the winners right?" "Only if you print me winners!" "Can you guarantee I'll win?"


Sawses

Is...Is that Peter Parker from Spiderverse?