Re: Inspired by FG's Passing Lane Post - Holding Up the Line
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Originally Posted by DShock
You MISSED something VERY important in your description of the little old Lady trying to write a check for her Metamucil.
Doug:
Now, now Doug; I never implicated any 'little old ladies". Metamucil is a fiber supplement; good for folks at any age, not just little old ladies. :)
My patience is HUGE when it comes to seniors; it just the fiber eating juniors that tick me off! ;)
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Originally Posted by EdD
Locally, if you get caught starting to drive off, you can get tagged for theft.
Ed:
It's great to know the local law in Tennessee can now determine your intent when you move your vehicle before you leave the premises. The "Mind Police" concept is a VERY scary thing to me. What happens with someone who is shopping and walks past a checkout area to grab a basket or sales flyer; do they arrest them for shoplifting BEFORE they leave the premises? That sounds like a great false arrest lawsuit opportunity to me.
I'm not a lawyer but the next time I'm in Tennessee; I may try my luck with this one.
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I do marvel at all of those folks that don't seem to care about anything; that can let it all roll off their back; that never say anyting; that always turn the other cheek. I wish all that effected me was a discarded candy wrapper.
But I'll still complain about it...
...while you pick it up!
Re: Inspired by FG's Passing Lane Post - Holding Up the Line
I've developed a little stress relieving mechanism when I get in those slow lines...which ...seems to be all the time....I've decided it's my fault...so that when I start getting that feeling I just say...you picked the line ...you are responsible...it helps...
An incident comes to mind...
Years ago a group of us were on a skiing trip and coming back I took all the airline tickets for the group to check in...you could do that then...well as usual I'm in the long line [while my wife and friends are enjoying a nice toddy]...actually I was cooping pretty well but the stress level was going up a little....finally got to check in...after I'm done I look down at my shoes and a little old lady's dog in the next line had laid a dump perfectly on my shoe.....Being the calm person that I am I looked at the lady...looked at her dog...looked at the load....and calmly flipped it over to the side....thinking ..."that's just the way my day has gone"....you had to be there :o
Re: Inspired by FG's Passing Lane Post - Holding Up the Line
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Originally Posted by Bamboozle
Quote:
Originally Posted by DShock
You MISSED something VERY important in your description of the little old Lady trying to write a check for her Metamucil.
Doug:
Quote:
Now, now Doug; I never implicated any 'little old ladies". Metamucil is a fiber supplement; good for folks at any age, not just little old ladies.
:)
My patience is HUGE when it comes to seniors; it just the fiber eating juniors that tick me off! ;)
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Originally Posted by EdD
Locally, if you get caught starting to drive off, you can get tagged for theft.
Ed:
It's great to know the local law in Tennessee can now determine your intent when you move your vehicle before you leave the premises. The "Mind Police" concept is a VERY scary thing to me. What happens with someone who is shopping and walks past a checkout area to grab a basket or sales flyer; do they arrest them for shoplifting BEFORE they leave the premises? That sounds like a great false arrest lawsuit opportunity to me.
I'm not a lawyer but the next time I'm in Tennessee; I may try my luck with this one.
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I do marvel at all of those folks that don't seem to care about anything; that can let it all roll off their back; that never say anyting; that always turn the other cheek. I wish all that effected me was a discarded candy wrapper.
But I'll still complain about it...
...while you pick it up!
Bamboozle,
I was just doing my therapy exercise (RANTING!) :lol:
I love little old Ladies! You know in the past 2 yrs I have had to learn how to be patient while I shop. I am NOT in a hurry and I'm friendly with employees and they know me by name. The ONLY thing I don't like about going to the store is my wallet is empty afterwards! :(
I am very thankful my life is much less stressful now, it really helps the people I encounter also! :D
Doug :D
Re: Inspired by FG's Passing Lane Post - Holding Up the Line
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Originally Posted by ducksterman
I've developed a little stress relieving mechanism when I get in those slow lines...which ...seems to be all the time....I've decided it's my fault...so that when I start getting that feeling I just say...you picked the line ...you are responsible...it helps...
An incident comes to mind...
Years ago a group of us were on a skiing trip and coming back I took all the airline tickets for the group to check in...you could do that then...well as usual I'm in the long line [while my wife and friends are enjoying a nice toddy]...actually I was cooping pretty well but the stress level was going up a little....finally got to check in...after I'm done I look down at my shoes and a little old lady's dog in the next line had laid a dump perfectly on my shoe.....Being the calm person that I am I looked at the lady...looked at her dog...looked at the load....and calmly flipped it over to the side....thinking ..."that's just the way my day has gone"....you had to be there :o
:lol: :lol:
Re: Inspired by FG's Passing Lane Post - Holding Up the Line
I got to combine two of the posts above. The one about Waiting till every part of the transaction is done then reaching in purse or pocket for wallet.....ad to that, it is the CHECK BOOK and now they start writing it out.
I too use credit cards, but when I do use a check, I at least have the date, store name and my signature while she is ringing up.
Now in the 10 items or less. Some people feel that if it is 10 of a similar object (for example Yogurt in different flavors, so they still have to scan each one) feel that that counts as one.
The worst. Two check outs with at least 5 people in each, while the other checkers or employees stand around talking to each other. That I feel is my biggest "B" Generation "X" just feels they must show up to get paid, instead of giving it 100%. Lets face it, your there anyway, why not ....oh I don't know......EARN YOUR MONEY! :lol:
Re: Inspired by FG's Passing Lane Post - Holding Up the Line
"WHAT ARE GOING TO DO ON YOUR DAY OFF HE! HE! HE HE!????????????????????????? :shock: :shock:
"DID YA HEAR ABOUT SALLY???????????? HE! HE HE ! HE! ??????????????????????????? :shock: :shock:
" WHEN'S YOUR BREAK?????????????????????????????HE! HE! HE! HE!????????????????? :shock: :shock:
"I JUST AM SOOOOOOOOOO! TIRED!!!!!!!!!! HE! HE! HE! HE!?????????????????????????? :shock: :shock:
"DID YA HERE THAT SHE HAD HER BAAAAAAAABYYYYYYYYYYY??????? HE! HE! HE! HE!? :shock: :shock:
"SHE BROKE UP WITH THAT GUY? FIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNAAAAAAALLLLLYYYYYYYYYYY>???? :shock: :shock:
"TOMORROW IS MY DAY OFF!!!!!!! HE! HE! HE! HE! I'M NOT GOIN ANYWHERE :lol: !!!??????? :shock: :shock:
"MR. JONES!! THAT'S A GREAT SHIRT YOU HAVE ON!!!!!!! HE! HE! HE! HE!???????????????? :shock: :shock:
(MY Favorite) "WE ARE SOOOOOO!!!! BUSSSSSYYYYYYY!!!! WERE SHORT CHECKERSSSSSS!!!!! :shock:
Doug :lol:
Re: Inspired by FG's Passing Lane Post - Holding Up the Line
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Originally Posted by DShock
"WHAT ARE GOING TO DO ON YOUR DAY OFF HE! HE! HE HE!????????????????????????? :shock: :shock:
"DID YA HEAR ABOUT SALLY???????????? HE! HE HE ! HE! ??????????????????????????? :shock: :shock:
" WHEN'S YOUR BREAK?????????????????????????????HE! HE! HE! HE!????????????????? :shock: :shock:
"I JUST AM SOOOOOOOOOO! TIRED!!!!!!!!!! HE! HE! HE! HE!?????????????????????????? :shock: :shock:
"DID YA HERE THAT SHE HAD HER BAAAAAAAABYYYYYYYYYYY??????? HE! HE! HE! HE!? :shock: :shock:
"SHE BROKE UP WITH THAT GUY? FIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNAAAAAAALLLLLYYYYYYYYYYY>???? :shock: :shock:
"TOMORROW IS MY DAY OFF!!!!!!! HE! HE! HE! HE! I'M NOT GOIN ANYWHERE :lol: !!!??????? :shock: :shock:
"MR. JONES!! THAT'S A GREAT SHIRT YOU HAVE ON!!!!!!! HE! HE! HE! HE!???????????????? :shock: :shock:
(MY Favorite) "WE ARE SOOOOOO!!!! BUSSSSSYYYYYYY!!!! WERE SHORT CHECKERSSSSSS!!!!! :shock:
Doug :lol:
LMAO!! while she IS DRINKING A STARBUCKS MOCHA FRAPPUCHINO!!!! AND TEXTING ON HER CELL PHONE! :lol:
Those mocha frappuchino's are darn good though! :)
Re: Inspired by FG's Passing Lane Post - Holding Up the Line
"OUR EMPLOYER IS SENSITIVE ABOUT OUR MORALE & NEEEEEEEEDDDDDSSSSSSSS!! HE! HE!
"MY BOSS LET'S ME DRINK COFFEE ON THE JOB!!!!!! HE! HE! HE!!!!!!! ISN'T THAT SPECIAL?????? :shock:
Re: Inspired by FG's Passing Lane Post - Holding Up the Line
I'M SOOOOO SPECIAL MY MOMMY EVEN BOUGHT ME THIS SHIRT THAT SAYS SO!!!! SEEEEEE????????????
OMG, WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR HAIR IT LOOKS SOOOO GOOD!?????
"BAGGER NEEDED CHECKOUT 3!!!!"
WHAT DID HE SAY????!! MMMM THIS STARBUCK IS JUST SOO GREAT, OH LOOK ANOTHER TEXT MESSAGE!!!!!! :)
Re: Inspired by FG's Passing Lane Post - Holding Up the Line
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"PRICE CHECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REGISTER5555555555555555IIIIIIIIIIIIVVVVVVVVVEEEEE E!!!!!!!!! :shock: