Reply #82: I actually prefer the self checkouts.

[CrispyQ]

"...they don't teach the baggers how to bag any more." We bag our own too, for this very reason.

The checkers also lack training. They no longer count out your change. I don't expect the coin to be counted, but at the very least I would like them to fan out the bills so I can see what's there instead of handing it to me in a wad. Many times, before I've even counted it, they've started the next order & the next customer is pushing me out of the way. I've had checkers send the next customer's items down the belt before all my items are bagged! Also, in my area, 'thank you' has been replaced with 'have a good one,' if you even get that.

I was a checker for many, many years & I know it can be a trying job. You're on your feet all day & lots of customers are PO'd about the price of groceries. But, as a customer, it's not unreasonable to expect a checker to count out change, say thank you & not rush me at the end of an order.

If they want to keep their jobs, they should do it right & treat me like a valued customer, not an annoyance.