Supermarket bag packing!
Mar 6th 2010, 10:49 am
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Mar 6th 2010, 10:49 am
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Re: Supermarket bag packing!
Perhaps she/he want to break eggs over YOUR head. I think I've just realised why I dont work in Customer Service.
Mar 6th 2010, 10:50 am
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Re: Supermarket bag packing!
It drove me batty until I devised my own system. I put a bag on the conveyor followed by the items I want in that bag. Then another bag followed by the items for that bag and so on. I just tell the girl/guy/prepubescant person on the till that's what I've done and if they put the wrong things in the bag I ask them to take them out 
Here in SA it is illegal for the shops to use plastic bags and everyone uses cloth bags. I imagine this will be adopted by other states.
Here in SA it is illegal for the shops to use plastic bags and everyone uses cloth bags. I imagine this will be adopted by other states.
Mar 6th 2010, 10:54 am
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Mar 6th 2010, 10:55 am
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Re: Supermarket bag packing!
Mar 6th 2010, 11:07 am
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Mar 6th 2010, 11:14 am
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Re: Supermarket bag packing!
If it saves me having to do it, I'm happy. I was born to be served.
Mar 6th 2010, 11:14 am
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Mar 6th 2010, 11:17 am
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Mar 6th 2010, 11:19 am
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Mar 6th 2010, 11:26 am
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Re: Supermarket bag packing!
I just realised that I can't move back to the UK ever, as I would have to pack my own supermarket bags LOL I do hate it when they put raw meat in with fruit and veggies though.
I do hate it when they put raw meat in with fruit and veggies though.
Mar 6th 2010, 11:31 am
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Re: Supermarket bag packing!
I dont think I have been to any other country that does this. My personal reasons is it just takes too long and they only put 2 items in each bag to me that is just a huge waste and it's not very "green". Which leads me to another whine, they try and make you buy those reusable bags that they sell for a profit. I think Coles and Wollies should lead the way and provide the customers with biodegradble bags.
Mar 6th 2010, 11:32 am
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Re: Supermarket bag packing!
It's odd what happens in other states. For the most part , in our local stores, they keep the eggs to put on top. Bread as well. They ask if you want the meat in a separate bag and they keep the cold stuff together. They are quite swift as well. You occasionally get one that uses too many bags. But if this is a real worry why not supply them with the reusable bags.