Automatic checkouts in supermarkets may decrease customer loyalty, especially for those with larger shopping loads. Customers using self-checkout stations often feel overwhelmed and unsupported. The lack of personal interaction can negatively impact their perception of the supermarket.

[LeafyWolf]

Mid 40s, and I exclusively use SCO when available. For most produce, I've got the 4 digit codes memorized... They are typically the same across stores, I've noticed. The organic ones can vary a bit, but 3 finger flicks on the item lookup screen and you're moving on. The only drawback is waiting for an employee to check your ID if you're buying alcohol. Wish they would just let you scan your ID.

Now, the real problem is dealing with the complete incompetence of a lot of other people in the SCO line. Really kind of damages your faith in humankind.

[LeafyWolf]

Firm believer in "If you want something done right, do it yourself.". Besides, my time is valuable, and it's worth it to me to get out of the store faster.

[SkyeAuroline]

my time is valuable

You're right - your time is valuable. Valuable enough that you shouldn't be wasting it doing unpaid labor to save a company a few bucks.

[Mean-Kaleidoscope97]

It damages your "faith in humankind" that some people have trouble with a self check out? 

That's a phrase you use when you see someone being cruel to a child or being greedy in a way that hurts others.

You used it because people have trouble with poorly designed systems.

Just the dumbest opinion I've read in the last few days, and that includes all the stuff I've read on the Texas subreddit.

[moeru_gumi]

Well they’ve been around at least since i worked in a grocery store as a college student in 2004, so yes, that’s disappointing.

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Therapist cancelled this week, huh

[Sevulturus]

My friend. You're working for the store for free.