tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328138894440374230.post7046334274318261926..comments2023-10-07T03:12:02.883-04:00Comments on Suburban Matron: We Encumber You With KindnessBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517252487552392654noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328138894440374230.post-62717097367847970472009-02-27T16:20:00.000-05:002009-02-27T16:20:00.000-05:00I remember them training us to do this at Winn-Dix...I remember them training us to do this at Winn-Dixie. Our manager made us do it no matter what the customer said for a while and the awkwardness made me physically sick. <BR/><BR/>The bottom line was the legal liability of having carts floating around in the parking lot, but everyone pretended that it was somehow an expected part of good customer service. Management would get on kicks of making us do it, but it would usually fade out in a week or two. <BR/><BR/>We also weren't allowed to take tips for doing it.melondonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818146576436658055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328138894440374230.post-3596904185766640572008-11-24T11:24:00.000-05:002008-11-24T11:24:00.000-05:00I always refuse at my Publix. you'd think they wo...I always refuse at my Publix. you'd think they would know me by now. It is extra stress to me to worry about where I parked my car, and what is in my trunk to have to walk out of the store with a bagger. I think they like to make sure people do not leave their carts in a wrong place. Sometimes I tell the bagger who almost has a death grip on my cart, "I can get it, thanks. Oh, I am parked right next to the buggy area, thanks".<BR/>--Michele in Duluth, GAMichele Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030846420862437581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328138894440374230.post-23645358129905666952008-11-22T04:35:00.000-05:002008-11-22T04:35:00.000-05:00Well, lemme tell you, they sure dont do that in th...Well, lemme tell you, they sure dont do that in this part of the world! Every woman for herself.<BR/><BR/>About the walking out thing, I always wondered if it was because they wanted to keep track of the carts? Like maybe too many go missing or end up scattered all over the parking lot otherwise.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969357513275063157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328138894440374230.post-6230734523124192512008-11-21T23:52:00.000-05:002008-11-21T23:52:00.000-05:00I had no idea people turned that down as a regular...I had no idea people turned that down as a regular thing. I NEVER say no to that! All I have to do is buckle my kid in the car, and by the time I'm done, the buggy guy is closing the trunk and taking my buggy back. Y'all actually really say no to that? Really?Brenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932160046847458948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328138894440374230.post-26798727013312020242008-11-21T23:32:00.000-05:002008-11-21T23:32:00.000-05:00Exactly, Carrie. I think having a kid to get out o...Exactly, Carrie. I think having a kid to get out of the cart and buckle into a car seat is a very good reason to take them up on their offer. When I'm by myself it just seems weird, but I think Bren might be right--they want to take a little walk outside.<BR/><BR/>And Casey, when you said that about not wanting strangers following you to the car, I thought with a chill about what if the Target people offered that service? No way--the kids at my Target are hoodlums! But the Publix people are somewhere between Chick-fil-a and Target on the saintliness-in-retail scale. If such a scale exists.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517252487552392654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328138894440374230.post-80193406273518384622008-11-21T22:50:00.000-05:002008-11-21T22:50:00.000-05:00I usually say no out of habit, but that is so stup...I usually say no out of habit, but that is so stupid of me! Must learn to say yes. Because, as you mentioned, not having to find a responsible place to put the cart afterwards while the kids sit alone in the car would be great! I do need help! I just also need help admitting it, I guess.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05178926995057789119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328138894440374230.post-77111724966262330662008-11-21T20:21:00.000-05:002008-11-21T20:21:00.000-05:00I always get weirded out when they even offer. I ...I always get weirded out when they even offer. I know it's their job an all but, dude - do I look like I'm 90? Back in the pre-baby days we used to go grocery shopping as a couple (hey, I never said we were hip) and they'd even offer then. Really? You want to tell this 6'4", 200lb guy with me he can't carry a few friggin groceries?Keelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323783519078200647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328138894440374230.post-79553447569728838892008-11-21T19:31:00.000-05:002008-11-21T19:31:00.000-05:00They do that at my Publix too. I think at my store...They do that at my Publix too. I think at my store, the teenagers want a break to go outside and get away from bagging for a minute. I've NEVER let anyone help me out, even with two kids and a car full of groceries. I don't like strangers following me to my car...Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477976300026766137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328138894440374230.post-50688755220937931092008-11-21T19:27:00.000-05:002008-11-21T19:27:00.000-05:00I hope Bren is right, otherwise I would have to wo...I hope Bren is right, otherwise I would have to worry that your stove maintenance woman might hear about your grocery manager. There could be trouble.Camp Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918758148818443535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6328138894440374230.post-27784821977849078772008-11-21T18:48:00.000-05:002008-11-21T18:48:00.000-05:00Could you imagine cashiering or bagging with all t...Could you imagine cashiering or bagging with all those neckties walking around? Of COURSE everyone wanted to get a legitimate walk outside! Besides, someone high up might have seen you solo, and thought you weren't OFFERED, and then someone inside have to be 're-educated'. <BR/><BR/>I'm having Disney flashbacks.Brenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932160046847458948noreply@blogger.com