Sqwertz wrote:

> I've devised a new tactic. When somebody in line in front of you
> has more than 10 items, I just cut in front of them, look back at
> them and point to the sign, and say, "This lane is for people with
> 10 items or less".

I like the sign in a store where I shop every couple of weeks.
It says About 10 items or fewer. Works for me. So long as
people follow the spirit of the rule. I can't get all aggravated
if someone's in line with 13 items.

> And since that worked so well, loookie he the next person in
> front of me has about 14 items, so lets do that again... Worked
> again [evil stare].

> And then the next person in front of me already had her stuff on the
> conveyer. She was apparently watching this, counts her stuff, then
> looks at me and asks if I'd like to go in front of her, too. I
> said, "Nah - I don't want to press my luck."
>
> I'm going to do that more often. Since the stores won't enforce
> these policies, then it's up to the customers.
>
> What's interesting to note is that both people I cut in front of
> went to other lines after being called on it.

I'm sure it's not because they wanted to get away from the
crazy unpredictable guy in aisle 1.

nancy