Re: Who does that?

threecees · ‎09-22-2017

@chrystaltree wrote:
Do you really think they would care what you think? Like it or not, we do not live in a perfect world with perfect people.

@chrystaltree People don't have to be perfect to be decent and good-hearted, do

the right thing.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@chrystaltree wrote:
Do you really think they would care what you think? Like it or not, we do not live in a perfect world with perfect people.

@chrystaltree Of course these people do not care what we think....they DO NOT CARE PERIOD about anything except for themselves....

but, we can bring awareness to the subject....and that might just open the eyes to one person....that in its is a positive thing....one more positive thing....positives add up over time....can not hurt.

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
@SeaMaiden

Yes, if we all acted like that, what a mess the stores would be! And this kind of thing just increases prices even more! And -- regarding the carts, I have had dings in my car because of people leaving carts all over and then one comes flying by and bam! Also, people who take the carts and never return them. Those carts are very expensive! I was at a store not long ago and there were no baskets. I asked several employees about it and they said - believe it or not people keep stealing them!

A local grocery chain became the target. Men would come in and put expensive cuts of meat and seafood in carts. And then leave the carts just sitting in various aisles.

The same grocery store had video. A guy pulled up in his truck, while the store was closed. And started loading as many grocery carts that he could fit into his truck.

And another store, completely remodeled their store two years ago. They got all new carts. They had 85 smaller two level carts. Now they have none.

Rose429 · ‎08-26-2012

@ThinkingOutLoud @I have seen this a lot at my store. U have an emergency, give the basket to a clerk to put back on ur way out. I watched a guy open donuts and a quart of milk, eat and drink and throw the rest on a shelf on the way out.

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

@GloriBee wrote:
@Johnnyeager wrote:
Having worked plenty of summers in retail, including grocery, I still find myself rehanging and refolding mistreated merchandise.

In a grocery store I straighten up cans and boxes that are in disarray.

What people do to things they don't own is incredible.....
@Johnnyeager I just replied similarly. If everyone had a chance to work in retail, even only a short time, they would be more mindful of leaving things in disarray.

I worked in retail too. I am always straightening up in stores. I know what it is like to have to straighten up the mess that the store becomes.

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

Interesting topic. I think we have all seen poor behavior here and there. The trash on the sides of the roads really bothers me. I have also seen frozen items left out in the market. At times I will put it back in the refrigerater but I also had an episode once where I suddenly got a migraine and could barely stand, I left my cart behind and had to get to my vehicle asap. I had to call my DH to come and get me so I do understand that you can have an issue and you simply can't take the time to tell someone about your cart.

Not making excuses for poor behavior but in all reality, we don't know what's going on with other people. I just do the best I can everyday.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

@Rose429 wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud @I have seen this a lot at my store. U have an emergency, give the basket to a clerk to put back on ur way out. I watched a guy open donuts and a quart of milk, eat and drink and throw the rest on a shelf on the way out.

Because that happens in grocery stores and the cost of wastage and theft is factored into to the prices we pay. The employees who clean the store and put items on shelves see this stuff and dispose of it. I don't why a customer would feel the need to get involved. The people go through life acting in an uncivilized manner won't change because they can't change. At their core, that is who they are. I'm 62 so I just cant pretend that these things we notice in grocery stores and even department stores are new. It's always happened and always will. The ONLY time I get involved is if there is broken glass or some type of liquid on the floor. Then I let the manager know because I don't someone to fall on it. Everything else is the responsibility of the people who work in the store.

Bookplate · ‎08-19-2011

@781Florist wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud I appreciate that you are probably a kind and considerate person, but the type of "let it slide because we don't know what is going on with them" excuse making is what has led to the downward spiral in society today. People have had emergencies, financial difficulties, personal problems and all sort of issues since the beginning of time. Until recently there was an expected standard of decent behavior that was taught to children by their parents and passed down from generation to generation.

Now nobody is responsible for anything and nothing is anyone's fault. There are no standards of proper behavior to be held to anymore. Ill mannered, slovenly, rude adults
raise their children the same way. After a short time, we are surrounded by filth, violence and anarchy. Take a look at NYC and LA where shoplifting is no longer a crime. We are
on the elevator heading for the basement.

Like most generalizations, the statement that shoplifting in NYC is no longer a crime is simply not true. As I was entering a supernmarket earlier this week, store staff stopped a shoplifter and police were called. Obviously I don't know what ultimately happened, but the behavior was correctly addressed.

Johnnyeager · ‎09-05-2014

The Rite Aid chain recently reported a $5 million year over year income decline which it attributed almost exclusively to brazen shoplifting and organized boosting in its NYC stores.

Sure it's a crime, but I applaud any amateur store security guard who would intervene.

Rite Aid reports that the most frequently stolen items are now locked down.

Personally, I don't buy anything under lock and key and just go elsewhere, where I am not presumed to be a thief.

Petty larceny in NYC, as reported by the NYPD is up 42% year over year.

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

@catter70 wrote:
I see it all the time in Walmart. Also, clothes left on the floor when they fall off the hangers. At least that can't spoil, but I will rehang them if I notice it.

Pre-pandemic I was in one of my local Kohl's store and had picked up a few things and put them back on the hanger or shelf. A male associate (I think he was the manager) saw me and said "Do you want a job?" He was serious!

I declined, but he said it was nice to see someone do that. I always have; force of habit, I guess.

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