Personally, I think anyone could benefit from some time spent working in retail.
Grocery retail is an especially strange realm all its own.
Everyone has to eat; therefore, everyone has to buy food somewhere.
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And assomeone who has worked for Trader Joe’s, I’ve observed so many (too many!)
different corners of human behavior from my time spent at the popular grocer.
But my co-workers and I often shuddered at a cart overflowing with reusable bags.
You’re helping them, right?
Sharing a cart with a friend?
Consider separating your cart before approaching checkout.
One or two items makes sense, but no more than that.
What grocery workers do is important, hard work that’s crucial to our communities.
To avoid being unintentionally disrespectful, avoid asking this question.
Most TJ’s employees prefer that much more.
It’s the product code we’re looking for.
It’s best to assume you might’t.
A polite “excuse me” before (not after or during!)
you reach and grab is much appreciated.
You know that oneTikTok trend and memeabout “never letting them know your next move”?
