a. The express counter (longer lines, but everyone has 12 items or less)
b. The regular counter (shorter lines, but everyone has a lot of stuff in their carts)
I'm always torn between the two, and I would like to know if anyone out here has experiences that can answer the question.
Ty
2007-03-11 16:29:29 · 11 answers · asked by economiss 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Size up the total amount of groceries in both lines.
The lesser amount will be fster usually but not always.
Some people move very slowly. Especially the elderly and often times extremely obese people.
Young men usually move more quickly and so do young women if they don't have children with them.
Look for those factors. It should help.
2007-03-11 16:36:21 · answer #1 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. If there are three or less carts in line, than the regular counter is shorter. If there are more, then the 12 items or less is shorter.
Because let's face it, not everyone has 12 items, or counts. Sometimes it's 13 or 15, and sometimes there's a cash vs card issue.
2007-03-11 16:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by aspartaimee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
express because you have less items to put in your cart after checkout, (less time to bag and ask if you would like your milk, coke, etc in a bag) and also less time to swipe, also shorter amount of items=more space on the conveyer belt , which means less time unloading baskets or carts. overall--express is faster, unless you have a very lethargic cashier.
this answer if very mumble jumbled. sorry.
2007-03-11 16:34:12 · answer #3 · answered by dancerchickchic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The express lane.. the normal line is jsut 1 person carrying al the stuff the 3 people in front of you at the express lane is carrying ..prob. even more.
2007-03-11 16:34:18 · answer #4 · answered by Ivet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
regular counter
they are use to handling large orders and getting people in and out...the express line..they always put the ditzy chick on the lane because they are just learning and need easier orders to practice on.
2007-03-11 16:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The line that your NOT in always goes faster.
2007-03-11 16:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by thinkinitout 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one that I am not in!
2007-03-11 16:33:51 · answer #7 · answered by JV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps decide that it doesn't matter and be happy you have money to spend at the store.
2007-03-11 16:34:23 · answer #8 · answered by rock d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the cashier.
2007-03-11 16:31:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the faster one is always the one you are NOT in!
2007-03-11 16:32:38 · answer #10 · answered by Katykins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋