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Have you ever gone to the check-out stand and wonder what the cashier would say or think about your purchase?

My local Raley’s store is filled with wonderful and kind workers. I’m always greeted when I enter and be reminded to have a great day when I leave. I’m always  offered help with my one bag of a few ounces, and I’m constantly asked if I need help while shopping throughout the store. It’s a great feeling and I appreciate their hospitality. 

However, the hospitality extends all the way to the check-out process and they feel like they need to make conversation on my purchase. For the most part, I don’t care and I like the small talk. Yes, my purchase of canned tomatoes, spaghetti, ground beef, and mushrooms would indicate that I’m making spaghetti and meatballs for dinner and I don’t mind confirming that. And yes, my poppy seed  salad dressing will not go well with the s’mores that I’m purchasing. Haha. You are one funny cashier.

But what if their comments cross the line? What if they start asking you questions that are none of their business or making comments that are a bit rude? Do you shrug it off and back away or do you take them by the collar, violently shake them around and belligerently shout in their face to mind their own business?

I wonder what they would say if you bought ropes, rat poison, baby food, and duct tape.

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