when in doubt, self-check out

#25  Being "ineligible" for the express lane at the supermarket, because you have one too many items

 
Line 4--too many patrons

Line 3--closed

Line 2--argument is beginning to unfold between a patron & cashier

Line 1--EXPRESS lane 
(10 item limit. of course, you have 11 items!)

What was supposed to be a quick stop at the market turns into a decision-making, rule-breaking nightmare...

Sadly, I do often think about these things.

Do cashiers actually count the number of items that you're carrying? Does a triplet of bananas count as one or three items? What about those mini Kellogg's cereal boxes (that come about 10-12 per pack)? Do they really expect you to break apart these items and count them individually? Is this phenomenon really a matter of common sense, in which 13 items will get you through the line, but 3o is just pushing your luck?


I'm not sure and neither is Bill (the cordial old man who assumes that you want plastic, greets you with a smile that could melt your heart, yet bags your items as if he were swimming underwater). 

All things considered, there is something utterly FABULOUS about the somewhat recent invention of self-check out lines. Of course, they also have their setbacks (i.e. highly sensitive radar signals that malfunction easily and usually lead to embarrassed customers); however, you can get away with borrowed membership cards and avoid typical check-out line issues (listed above) with self-check out.


 May the lines be short & may you remember to ask for PAPER!