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I was at my local Kroger, getting some groceries. Now, normally, I go through the self checkout because it's quicker for me, and I generally don't have an entire cartload of crap. Plus I bring my own bags and I like them packed a certain way.
well, the SCO was malfunctioning today, all four registers, plus the computer that the attendant uses to fix problems. So I have to scoot down to the express lane. (Side note, LOVE how this Kroger sets up this signage, rather than the 15 Items or less/fewer they state Express Lane: 1-15 items only. Dunno why, but that tends to cut down on people trying to shove cartloads of crap into the express lane.
A guy is standing in front of me with a newspaper to purchase. Now, the line is pretty long, because all of the people who were at the SCO flocked over, so it's taking the poor cashiers a little longer to get people through. He steps out of line, and heads over to the ice freezer, which is directly across from the lane we're in and right next to the door. He looks at the ice freezer, then looks at the door. Then looks at the ice freezer, then looks at the door. I can see where this is going, and so can the lady in front of me. She mutters "Is he really going to..?"
Yes, he is. He opens the freezer, grabs a huge bag of ice, and furtively looks at the door. At this point, I decide, what the hell, none of the employees are watching him, so I might as well get someone's attention...
In a loud voice, I shout across the store:
"EXCUSE ME, SIR!! WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR SPOT BACK IN LINE IN FRONT OF ME TO PAY FOR YOUR ICE AND NEWSPAPER!? IT'S ONLY 2 ITEMS, I DON'T MIND WAITING AN EXTRA MINUTE!!"
His eyes about bug out of his head, and he takes off running out of the store, so he did successfully steal the newspaper and ice. But a couple employees went after him. Sadly, I didn't see if they caught him, as I was next in line and the employee tried to bag my tomatoes underneath my gallon of milk. And after all was said and done, she forgot to bag my eggplant!
So, yeah. I was amused, even if it did piss me off a bit that he decided to take advantage of the chaos, and all for a bag of ice and a newspaper.
The woman in front of me thought it was hilarious, and joked, saying if it was that easy, she should just take her stuff off the belt and do it, too. I just stared at her. Watching her fidget was fun.
well, the SCO was malfunctioning today, all four registers, plus the computer that the attendant uses to fix problems. So I have to scoot down to the express lane. (Side note, LOVE how this Kroger sets up this signage, rather than the 15 Items or less/fewer they state Express Lane: 1-15 items only. Dunno why, but that tends to cut down on people trying to shove cartloads of crap into the express lane.
A guy is standing in front of me with a newspaper to purchase. Now, the line is pretty long, because all of the people who were at the SCO flocked over, so it's taking the poor cashiers a little longer to get people through. He steps out of line, and heads over to the ice freezer, which is directly across from the lane we're in and right next to the door. He looks at the ice freezer, then looks at the door. Then looks at the ice freezer, then looks at the door. I can see where this is going, and so can the lady in front of me. She mutters "Is he really going to..?"
Yes, he is. He opens the freezer, grabs a huge bag of ice, and furtively looks at the door. At this point, I decide, what the hell, none of the employees are watching him, so I might as well get someone's attention...
In a loud voice, I shout across the store:
"EXCUSE ME, SIR!! WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR SPOT BACK IN LINE IN FRONT OF ME TO PAY FOR YOUR ICE AND NEWSPAPER!? IT'S ONLY 2 ITEMS, I DON'T MIND WAITING AN EXTRA MINUTE!!"
His eyes about bug out of his head, and he takes off running out of the store, so he did successfully steal the newspaper and ice. But a couple employees went after him. Sadly, I didn't see if they caught him, as I was next in line and the employee tried to bag my tomatoes underneath my gallon of milk. And after all was said and done, she forgot to bag my eggplant!
So, yeah. I was amused, even if it did piss me off a bit that he decided to take advantage of the chaos, and all for a bag of ice and a newspaper.
The woman in front of me thought it was hilarious, and joked, saying if it was that easy, she should just take her stuff off the belt and do it, too. I just stared at her. Watching her fidget was fun.
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