and the person (man or woman) in front of you had a ton of groceries being checked out. Finally you hear the cashier give a grand total. When this person try’s to pay they come up short $30 or $40 maybe $60 dollars. By this time you see the look of embarrassment on this person’s face and you realize the situation. So my question is what would you do if you were put in a situation like this??
A. Turn your head and act like you don’t see what’s happening
B. Quickly get in another line
C. Let this person put some of their items back, so they could pay
D. Instantly grab your purse or wallet and offer to help pay for the items
2006-10-19 17:34:50 · 16 answers · asked by AAP0305 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Honestly I would help this person out with out question and I'm farrrr from rich. But if we were both short that day, I would be nice and make small talk while helping them put some of their items back. This would keep us both from feeling embarrased.
Me!!
2006-10-19 17:51:16 · update #1
Jst help them out if you can!For goodness sake,it should not take a second thought to help someone out!I do it whenever I can.Dont make light of the situation,and tell them to have a Great day!It isnt hard to help,and think.........someday it may be you in that sitiation!
2006-10-19 17:41:14 · answer #1 · answered by gibbyguys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A - if I have plenty of time to waste
B - most likely in my case
C - is pretty much equal to A
no, not D. I don't have this type of extra money lying around for those who don't even keep track of how many items do they put in the shopping cart. Don't people pay any attention to how much do they expect to spend anymore?
2006-10-19 17:38:00 · answer #2 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C., sweetie, all day! I could see if they were maybe a dollar short. Then I would offer assistance. But come on, do we not guesstimate or be sure to bring more than enough when doing some real grocery shopping?
2006-10-19 17:41:08 · answer #3 · answered by shellese2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
E. I probably would be too deep in my thoughts to notice what was going on: ) This isn't always the case, but a long grocery line is a good chance to think.
This question is in the wrong category, btw: )
2006-10-19 17:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by musiclover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say c and just make a compliment like grocieries (or whatever) cost so much these days. or i know the feeling. ive been on both sides in this. as a other of 5 kids i usually end up with more in my cart than i intended on buying.
2006-10-19 17:40:12 · answer #5 · answered by evilella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
E. Point and laugh at the person and draw as much attention as possible to her/him.
And,
F. Pull out my wallet and start lookin through all the money I have and then walk away.
2006-10-19 18:26:50 · answer #6 · answered by N/a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C. Let this person put some of their items back, so they could pay
2006-10-19 17:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by Steve B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Act like you did not hear...so it will not embarrass them..it's never happend to me while standing in line..but I'd feel really bad for that person though.
2006-10-19 17:37:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
iam not sure about helping out if they were that short but if they had kids specifically a baby as in they needed it for formula or diapers or something id be more than happy to help with as much as i could.
2006-10-19 18:58:00 · answer #9 · answered by thinkofmealwayslver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL this happens all the time. I work in a grocery store
2006-10-19 17:37:07 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋