On Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:39:20 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>Dave Smith wrote:
>>
>> On 2016-01-05 7:51 AM, Gary wrote:
>> > wrote:
>> >> Actually I mostly shop very early like that and more often than not I
>> >> use the self checkout counter which I find great. No delays.
>> >
>> > The grocery store I shop at usually doesn't have one. oh well.
>> >
>>
>> I refuse to use them. I want to deal with people. I don't relish the
>> day we are all unemployed because we have all been replaced by machines
>
>Here's a funny about my one store that does have automatic checkout.
>Early in the morning when I go there, the only checkout line available
>is the auto one. But...they always have an employee standing there to
>help you if you need help.
>
>My thought is...why can't this employee just open a regular checkout
>line? wth?
At my store the clerk is standing there but often there are six of us
using the self checkout.