gleaner
(669 posts)
|
Tue Nov-03-09 08:33 PM
Response to Original message |
 |
self check outs. I don't even think we have them where I live. I don't use ATM machines because I do all my banking on line and then pay with a debit card. The bank chain which acquired my account from my preferred bank chain probably have ATMs which would bite my hand off at the wrist.
I don't use self serve gasoline because I have MS and the state has wisely decided that I should not drive. I use partly subsidized taxis and beg rides from my brother.
I don't eat take out because I am also diabetic and I can only eat the "healthy" foods these days. That means I have to cook it or have an occasional T.V. dinner, but not too often. Salt, fat and sugar are to be avoided.
You have no idea how much I miss chocolate. Real chocolate has not passed my lips since the Diabetes was diagnosed in 1993. Diabetic candy is good too, but it is usually sweetened with Mannitol which has a profound laxative effect and is therefore an excellent form of portion control.
Yes, OP and all others who asked, the moon is full. An excellent time to go out and bay at it. It makes a pleasing noise and relieves tension. I'll be out there myself tonight.
|
 For those of you who do not use "self-checkouts" in retail stores, I have a question for you. |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 05:12 PM |
#0 |
 
well done. odd day here at DU... (full moon?) |
NRaleighLiberal |
Nov-03-09 05:15 PM |
#1 |
|
Answers |
Blue_In_AK |
Nov-03-09 05:15 PM |
#2 |
|
Lets just fire everyone, it would be cheaper |
DJ13 |
Nov-03-09 05:16 PM |
#3 |
|
No, no, and no. I just can't get the darn thing to work without asking for help, |
tblue |
Nov-03-09 05:16 PM |
#4 |
|
ATM machines -- hardly ever use them. Less than once a year. |
pnwmom |
Nov-03-09 05:17 PM |
#5 |
 
I use my debit card AT stores,but never at an ATM |
SoCalDem |
Nov-03-09 05:52 PM |
#43 |
|
I don't use a self checkout, |
PDJane |
Nov-03-09 05:17 PM |
#6 |
|
Check out |
endeavourniche |
Nov-03-09 05:23 PM |
#19 |
|
Well, yeah........ |
PDJane |
Nov-03-09 05:26 PM |
#22 |
|
I don't use self-checkouts because the ones in my store require you to use the store's plastic bags |
taterguy |
Nov-03-09 05:18 PM |
#7 |
|
do they physically grab your balls if you try to use your own reusable |
PretzelWarrior |
Nov-03-09 05:20 PM |
#12 |
|
Machine won't work if you don't use their bags |
taterguy |
Nov-03-09 05:24 PM |
#20 |
|
THey fixed that in my local grocer.. |
walldude |
Nov-03-09 05:43 PM |
#35 |
|
I haven't looked at the other thread, but I'm assuming from your questions it's about employment. |
Brickbat |
Nov-03-09 05:18 PM |
#8 |
|
I don't pump my own gas |
gratuitous |
Nov-03-09 05:19 PM |
#9 |
|
The ATM/Teller argument is total nonsense. |
Atman |
Nov-03-09 07:26 PM |
#69 |
|
I use |
yankeeinlouisiana |
Nov-03-09 05:19 PM |
#10 |
|
I don't use ATM. I print my own money. OOPS. |
PretzelWarrior |
Nov-03-09 05:19 PM |
#11 |
|
Huh? I though money grew on trees? |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 05:31 PM |
#28 |
|
we should also encourage more oil spills |
paulsby |
Nov-03-09 05:21 PM |
#13 |
|
I just figure that whoever runs the ATM has a job |
treestar |
Nov-03-09 05:21 PM |
#14 |
|
I only avoid "self-checkouts" in certain stores. |
alphafemale |
Nov-03-09 05:22 PM |
#15 |
|
It's not "Check out purist" but union purist. |
Touchdown |
Nov-03-09 08:35 PM |
#87 |
|
Good for you. But I live in the South. |
alphafemale |
Nov-03-09 11:39 PM |
#103 |
|
gasoline pump attendants???? |
Saturday |
Nov-03-09 05:22 PM |
#16 |
|
Actually, self-service is against the law in New Jersey |
Ruby the Liberal |
Nov-03-09 05:33 PM |
#30 |
|
Do you know why? I always hated having to stop for gas in NJ. |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 05:38 PM |
#33 |
|
I was told it is a safety issue? |
Ruby the Liberal |
Nov-03-09 05:48 PM |
#38 |
|
Some association of station owners to prevent the 'gas-only' stations from taking over. |
FormerDittoHead |
Nov-03-09 06:29 PM |
#54 |
|
Same thing in Oregon, btw. |
MissB |
Nov-03-09 06:39 PM |
#60 |
|
I heard that in Oregon it was to lessen the chance of fires |
Angry Dragon |
Nov-03-09 06:46 PM |
#62 |
|
That's what I had heard the reason for it was in NJ, also. |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 07:18 PM |
#67 |
|
There are a number of reasons. |
HiFructosePronSyrup |
Nov-04-09 12:56 AM |
#106 |
|
No. It's all about jobs, always has been |
sandnsea |
Nov-04-09 01:03 AM |
#109 |
|
I love that about my home state. |
JerseygirlCT |
Nov-03-09 08:37 PM |
#89 |
|
I don't have a choice in using self-service gas pumps and my bank charges me if I go inside. |
SammyWinstonJack |
Nov-03-09 05:22 PM |
#17 |
|
you assume there is only one reason to not use them |
lame54 |
Nov-03-09 05:23 PM |
#18 |
|
hmm, interesting |
petersond |
Nov-03-09 05:25 PM |
#21 |
|
I don't use the self checkouts and I try to avoid ATM's |
tularetom |
Nov-03-09 05:26 PM |
#23 |
|
I never dial any phone number directly |
Zywiec |
Nov-03-09 05:28 PM |
#24 |
|
Why do you hate the phone operators! They are part of the CWA. |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 07:28 PM |
#71 |
|
False equivalency, false dilemma. |
Deep13 |
Nov-03-09 05:28 PM |
#25 |
|
but the same arguments were used against ATMS. tellers lose their jobs |
PretzelWarrior |
Nov-03-09 05:34 PM |
#32 |
|
** Edited OP to add my answers ** |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 05:28 PM |
#26 |
|
This is like the old Abbott & Costello routine about not using mustard and putting people... |
GodlessBiker |
Nov-03-09 05:30 PM |
#27 |
|
I've been through that before.. |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 05:33 PM |
#31 |
|
But those jobs created are outnumbered by the jobs they destroy |
martymar64 |
Nov-03-09 09:15 PM |
#99 |
|
Are there full service pumps outside of New Jersey? |
Ruby the Liberal |
Nov-03-09 05:32 PM |
#29 |
|
ATM - Not when a teller is an alternative. |
Greyhound |
Nov-03-09 05:41 PM |
#34 |
|
Self-checkout is a pain in the ass. Especially with large items. |
Gidney N Cloyd |
Nov-03-09 05:43 PM |
#36 |
|
i've never had any problems with it... |
dysfunctional press |
Nov-03-09 06:28 PM |
#53 |
|
I only use self-checkout if the lines are too long... |
GoCubsGo |
Nov-03-09 05:44 PM |
#37 |
|
PSA: It's ATM, not "ATM machine". |
KamaAina |
Nov-03-09 05:49 PM |
#39 |
|
There is always one Grammar Natsi in the house! |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 07:30 PM |
#73 |
|
That's why avoid abbreviations, it's just another way to dumb down society with unnecessary jargon |
martymar64 |
Nov-03-09 09:18 PM |
#100 |
|
I just prefer not to use the self-checkout machines. |
Cessna Invesco Palin |
Nov-03-09 05:49 PM |
#40 |
|
Automatic Teller Machine.. Adding "Machine" on the end of ATM is redundant.. |
Fumesucker |
Nov-03-09 05:50 PM |
#41 |
|
Stupid questions. Not at all parallel issues. |
damntexdem |
Nov-03-09 05:51 PM |
#42 |
|
move to Oregon or New Jersey if that's your thang! I hate it |
PretzelWarrior |
Nov-03-09 06:02 PM |
#48 |
|
Wow- that's the EXACT OPPOSITE of my experience |
depakid |
Nov-03-09 06:26 PM |
#52 |
|
If I had a choice I would go to a service station that hires people to pump gas. |
ipaint |
Nov-03-09 05:55 PM |
#44 |
|
I've started leaving my shopping cart in the parking lot so the guy |
Obamanaut |
Nov-03-09 05:57 PM |
#45 |
|
I'll answer. |
Luminous Animal |
Nov-03-09 06:00 PM |
#46 |
|
I have a question for you. |
TexasObserver |
Nov-03-09 06:02 PM |
#47 |
|
Ok. |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 07:36 PM |
#74 |
|
Let me parse this a little better. |
TexasObserver |
Nov-03-09 08:04 PM |
#81 |
|
Ok. OTOH... |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 08:21 PM |
#85 |
|
What I wonder is, why does someone else's choice bother you so much |
elocs |
Nov-03-09 06:17 PM |
#49 |
|
It's in response to someone saying they're 'machines of the devil' |
anigbrowl |
Nov-03-09 06:37 PM |
#58 |
|
Missed that, but I don't look on individual forum pages, just surf the Latest Threads. n/t |
elocs |
Nov-03-09 06:52 PM |
#64 |
|
Hello assumption central |
notesdev |
Nov-03-09 06:18 PM |
#50 |
|
The self checkouts that I have used are essentially the same thing |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 07:24 PM |
#68 |
|
don't forget those poor elevator operators... |
dysfunctional press |
Nov-03-09 06:22 PM |
#51 |
|
Heh! Good one! |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 07:26 PM |
#70 |
|
my dad was an operating engineer- local 150 in chicago... |
dysfunctional press |
Nov-04-09 12:08 AM |
#104 |
|
FWIW, here's my scorecard: |
gmoney |
Nov-03-09 06:31 PM |
#55 |
|
I don't use self check outs....... because |
underseasurveyor |
Nov-03-09 06:36 PM |
#56 |
|
You don't have an audience at the atm. Gosh, so MUCH pressure. |
deaniac21 |
Nov-03-09 06:37 PM |
#57 |
|
Female here. |
noamnety |
Nov-03-09 06:39 PM |
#59 |
|
I appreciate your answers. |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 07:40 PM |
#76 |
|
I refuse to use self-check out at groceries, I use my debit card at stores but I park |
quiller4 |
Nov-03-09 06:39 PM |
#61 |
|
I do what's convenient. |
CrispyQ |
Nov-03-09 06:47 PM |
#63 |
|
Self Checkouts are anti-employee. Don't use them. Only take |
Thickasabrick |
Nov-03-09 06:55 PM |
#65 |
|
I have Social Anxiety Disorder, so when things started being automated... |
pipi_k |
Nov-03-09 07:00 PM |
#66 |
|
I second this |
Krakowiak |
Nov-03-09 09:38 PM |
#102 |
|
No, no, and no. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Nov-03-09 07:29 PM |
#72 |
|
my local kroger uses mentally challenged bagpersons |
Lerkfish |
Nov-03-09 07:37 PM |
#75 |
|
I Don't Use Them Because They Screw Up When I Try To Weigh |
ChiciB1 |
Nov-03-09 07:44 PM |
#77 |
|
Well my take on it is that |
Cleita |
Nov-03-09 07:46 PM |
#78 |
|
I don't use the Internet for anything because it takes jobs from stores, librarians and newspapers. |
DRoseDARs |
Nov-03-09 07:49 PM |
#79 |
|
I use the selfcheckout about half the time, but truthfully, they're slower...... |
marmar |
Nov-03-09 07:52 PM |
#80 |
|
I would use the self checkers if they put a mute button on them. |
Sinistrous |
Nov-03-09 08:10 PM |
#82 |
|
I rarely go to stores that have them. |
alittlelark |
Nov-03-09 08:13 PM |
#83 |
|
As someone who worked on self checkout terminals |
Trekologer |
Nov-03-09 08:20 PM |
#84 |
|
I don't use ... |
gleaner |
Nov-03-09 08:33 PM |
#86 |
|
Why do you hate paper manufacturing employees? |
DatManFromNawlins |
Nov-03-09 08:36 PM |
#88 |
|
Okay... |
Chan790 |
Nov-03-09 08:46 PM |
#90 |
|
I always tip even when I pick it up |
Demonaut |
Nov-03-09 08:49 PM |
#91 |
|
I don't use self-ck outs 'cuz the machines are slower than the ones |
ccinamon |
Nov-03-09 08:52 PM |
#92 |
|
Oh FFS. |
Feron |
Nov-03-09 08:56 PM |
#93 |
|
Unless I am in a department store where the employees have a vested interest |
madinmaryland |
Nov-03-09 09:28 PM |
#101 |
|
I like to go to a person at the store and the bank--I'd like them to remain employed |
Nikki Stone1 |
Nov-03-09 09:00 PM |
#94 |
|
and of course you'd never ever pay a bill online either, right...? |
dysfunctional press |
Nov-04-09 12:59 AM |
#107 |
|
Because the ones in stores |
Raine |
Nov-03-09 09:01 PM |
#95 |
|
What's an ATM Machine? You mean an.... ATM? |
Roland99 |
Nov-03-09 09:03 PM |
#96 |
|
Here, you have to go thru regular checkout if you're buying beer or wine |
martymar64 |
Nov-03-09 09:06 PM |
#97 |
|
I use ATMs when I need cash, but I usually use a debit card or credit card for shopping |
fujiyama |
Nov-03-09 09:14 PM |
#98 |
|
what about farm equipment...? |
dysfunctional press |
Nov-04-09 12:53 AM |
#105 |
|
do they send emails or pay bills online? |
dysfunctional press |
Nov-04-09 01:01 AM |
#108 |
|
I refuse to bag my own groceries, use soda vending machines, pay with credit/debit cards... |
951-Riverside |
Nov-04-09 01:21 AM |
#110 |
Printer-friendly format
Email this thread to a friend
Bookmark this thread
