I don't mind going to the grocery store. I really don't, but there are several things that push me to my breaking point. I've mentioned a few of them before...like people ignoring the little old ladies that can't reach the top shelf. I always ask them if they need help when I see them struggling to grab something. I just want to smack people who pretend they don't see them because it will take a whole two seconds out of their life. I mean come on! Where are peoples manners?! Another thing that drives me nuts are the people that take a shopping cart to buy two things. I totally understand if their items are heavy, ok, fine...but if they are getting butter and toilet paper, why the hell do they need a cart? COME ON! Grab a basket, they are right by the door when you come in. You know why it drives me crazy, I'll tell you. These are the same people that leave the cart blocking the isle when they leave. They are way to lazy to push the cart back to the receptacle in the front of the store. Oh, I'm not done yet. This drives me friggin nuts...people who take the cart to their cars and when they have loaded their groceries in their vehicles, they leave the cart in the parking lot, usually blocking the car next to them, when the cart receptacle is 4 cars away. OMG! Now I kind of understand if its someone with a handicap or an elderly person that doesn't get around well...fine, or if the weather is bad and its a Mother with little kids. Fine, but push it to the center between the cars where it won't interfere with others. I really think it should be considered littering and there should be a fine for leaving your cart behind someone else's car.Here are a few of the services I provided, free of charge, at our local grocery store:
1) When I park, I usually grab a cart or two and take it back to the store entrance, even though I won't be needing a cart and will be grabbing a basket. I leave the cart for someone in need.
2) When I enter the store, if I don't see any baskets by the main doors, I go to the customer service center and grab a few, keeping one for myself and leaving the rest at the main door. I have to head to the produce section anyway, so its not such a big deal and it saves someone else the trip.
3)I help elderly people, children or anyone that looks like they may need a helping hand to reach something or pick something up.
4) When checking out, I empty my goods on the conveyor belt and stack all the baskets under the front edge of the check out isle, where several others shoved their baskets and block the isle for people with cars.
5)I always place the conveyor belt dividing strip behind my purchase so the next person can start unloading their cart or basket right away. People are funny about that and are often afraid to put their stuff on the belt because our items may merge as the belt moves forward and narrows.
6) I don't just stand there and let the checker do all the bagging, especially when the store is crazy busy. I can bag and watch the screen for correct price scanning. It's not that hard. Plus the ladies always thank me for helping and it makes them smile.
7) When leaving the store, there is always a cart left behind my car. ALWAYS! Grrr! Instead of shoving it over for the next sucker to deal with, I put my groceries in the car and then take the cart to the receptacle. I've been known to grab another cart that is blocking an entire space while I'm at it. There is nothing worse then trying to pull into a spot, only to discover that there is a cart blocking the whole space. If I see someone walking to the store, I ask them if they need a cart. If so, I hand over the one I was going to put away.
See, not hard things to do...not hard at all.