express checkout lane

[Numbers]

Is it coincidence that the most lethargic checkers are always placed here?

[docellis]

where's the fire, 07?

[Numbers]

Not sure, but definitely not lit underneath her.

[Spider John]

Our local Wal-Mart seems to do this, along with placing the grumpiest employees they have as door greeters. Not that I want to be greeted, but it's the lack of common sense used in chosing those people that annoys me.

[lukethedrifter]

are you guys baiting Gantz on purpose?

[heyzeus]

Our local Wal-Mart seems to do this, along with placing the grumpiest employees they have as door greeters. Not that I want to be greeted, but it's the lack of common sense used in chosing those people that annoys me.

The greeters aren't there to make you feel all warm and fuzzy, they're there b/c the studies have shown it cuts down on shoplifting.

[Spider John]

Our local Wal-Mart seems to do this, along with placing the grumpiest employees they have as door greeters. Not that I want to be greeted, but it's the lack of common sense used in chosing those people that annoys me.

The greeters aren't there to make you feel all warm and fuzzy, they're there b/c the studies have shown it cuts down on shoplifting.

So you mean when they started this the old guy wearing a name tag that read "Turnip Joe" wasn't there for public relations? (I'm not making that up).

[TheoSqua]

Is it coincidence that the most lethargic checkers are always placed here?

No. When I worked at wal-mart they'd always put the old people on the express lanes. For several reasons:

1.)Less items per customer, so it increases their total number of customers checked out, which helps counter their low scan speed.

2.) The old ladies complain the most about moving and walking and stuff. So they're normally put in a spot where they don't have to move.

3.) A lot of cashiers that have been at stores for 20-30 years make over $25 an hour. Since they're making so much money management insists that they be put in important spots.

[Jocephus]

Our local Wal-Mart seems to do this, along with placing the grumpiest employees they have as door greeters. Not that I want to be greeted, but it's the lack of common sense used in chosing those people that annoys me.

The greeters aren't there to make you feel all warm and fuzzy, they're there b/c the studies have shown it cuts down on shoplifting.

whatever reason, i do not care for them. at the grocery store i go to they always half-ass the hellos and goodbyes. they dont want to be there, i dont want them to be there...its uncomfortable. i almost always will go out of my way to find an exit that doesn't have someone there....but thats usually 'cause im stealing.

[Jocephus]

although not related to the checkout cashier, apu from the simpsons had a good line. always look for the line with single men. exact change and no chit chat.