On 4/6/2015 5:49 PM, bob_villa wrote:
On Monday, April 6, 2015 at 4:42:53 PM UTC-5, wrote:

I was really ****ed that she tossed those extra bags in the garbage, so
when I got home, I phoned the company and complained about their clerk
being wasteful. They said they require all the things she said, such as
the oil not being placed in a bag of food and cold cuts separated, etc.
I told them I DO NOT appreciate having to make 3 or more trips from my
car to my house, when I get home, particularly when it's winter (which
it was)......

In this instance you were the PITA, and the cause of being wasteful. There's no reason you can't have 3 plastic bags in each hand...did you get yourself some diapers?


They probably have a great big recycling bin for bags; at least, grocery
stores have them. If you bring your own bag, then YOU won't be wasting
bags and you have fewer to carry. I keep mine, with my umbrella, in a
door pocket so I can grab them on my way into the store.

It's been a long time since I had a gripe about any store clerk; local
businesses here, whether chain or not, seem to have customer service as
#1 priority...they offer to help as soon as yer in the door. Only
exceptions I've noticed are Sears and KMart, and they seem to be worried
about paying the light bill...rarely find a clerk free to assist,
although they are really nice when one is located. Their stores are
dark and depressing. Local Kroger is not one of the biggest, but sure
know how to manage...day before blizzard or on NY Eve, every cart was in
use, but the shelves were stocked and there were no long lines. I
mention to the clerks how much I like the store and appreciate their
help. I suspect that when it comes to bagging groceries, there are
plenty of griped...don't squash the bread, keep the pie right-side-up,
don't make that bag so heavy....