2006-08-03 06:24:47 · 24 answers · asked by ALAN B 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
It's normally due to the time of day.
They run computer models to identify when the checkouts are most needed.
The last thing the supermarkets want is checkout staff sitting doing nothing.
2006-08-03 06:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by Boris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They open 5 when you're there? You're lucky, I only see 1 with 50 people waiting in line because all the other cashiers are ALWAYS on break.
2006-08-03 13:32:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think part of it is the longer you stare at the merchandise by the checkout stand, the greater the probability that you will buy it.
2006-08-03 13:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by eleesche 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This time of year it can be down to staff shortages, unfortunately we checkout operators also like to go on holiday.
2006-08-03 13:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by angelcake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is one of the worlds mysteries. And why is it a known checker during the time of business, keeps walking, instead of checking? I think this whole this is due to poor management.
2006-08-03 15:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by kwispe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its very bad in some Supermarkets.I find Waitrose to be quite good though.Every-time I read your questions I'm looking for the punch line but couldn't find it this time.
2006-08-03 13:31:58 · answer #6 · answered by Julie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Murphey's Law!
2006-08-03 13:30:59 · answer #7 · answered by Tortured Soul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they know it annoys customers, why do they put the slowest worker on the express checkout?
2006-08-03 13:29:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they have not learned, yet, that they are a service provider as well as a merchant with goods to sell.
Dan.
2006-08-03 13:29:11 · answer #9 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm one of lifes mysteries
2006-08-03 13:30:58 · answer #10 · answered by pikapoke_uk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋