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People who can't multitask.

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Xerobull, Feb 26, 2010.

  1. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    Seriously. Three minutes standing there while a checker answers a question on the phone. She hangs up, and PRESSES A BUTTON. Transaction complete. Flabbergasted.
     
  2. Rip Van Rocket

    Rip Van Rocket Contributing Member

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    That's why she is a checker.
     
  3. YaosDirtyStache

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    I was breast feeding my baby but had to stop to read this and now I feel insulted and less than human now.
     
  4. SwoLy-D

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    I'm busy. But I'm busy READING ClutchFans.net, sir. :eek:

    Seriously speaking, was your transaction waiting on that phone call? Meaning, did something on your transaction depend on what the person on the other end of the phone said? ;)
     
  5. No Worries

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    I bet these same people like to run around Rice's track.
     
  6. Cannonball

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    You didn't multitask to well. lol

    I agree, USA did their part.
     
  8. Depressio

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    This.

    (you cannot hide from the quote!)
     
  9. Cannonball

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    I was multitasking but failed.
     
  10. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    No. Completely unrelated. Phone rang while I was checking out.
     
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  11. DudeWah

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    you really have a problem with grocery stores don't you....
     
  12. BrieflySpeaking

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    I feel you man, sadly, there are people in this world who cant walk and chew gum at the same time. :rolleyes:
     
  13. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    Nope. This was at Academy.
     
  14. BrooksBall

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    People who have no patience.

    Seriously. Three minutes standing behind this guy in line while a checker answers a question on the phone and the entire time you can visibly see his mounting frustration. She hangs up, and completes the transaction. He STORMS OFF. Flabbergasted.


    I kid. I know what you mean. It's annoying.
     
  15. Mr. Brightside

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    Do you guys still have to use the word checker? In the year 2010? Its now called a transaction agent. Please be sensitive to those who work in this rigorous, under appreciated discipline.
     
  16. RocketRaccoon

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    This happens all the time anywhere south of the Rio or the Keys...nobody is in a hurry, and you can still hear kids playing and laughing in the streets.
     
  17. dandorotik

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    I agree- anyone who is a cashier has no business answering the phone while customers are on line- Michael's does this, too.

    Here's one I'd like to get your opinion on- this McDonald's close to my house- the last 2 times I went there, I ordered something for breakfast that they should keep stocked regularly- an Egg McMuffin once and a Bacon Egg Cheese Biscuit another time. Both times, they asked me to pull forward, and at least 8-9 cars got their food before me- these, of course, were people who arrived after me. So, a 3rd incident happens the next week, they asked me to pull forward, and I said, "No. I'm not pulling forward and watching people get their food first who came after me. I didn't order anything special- I ordered an Egg McMuffin which you all should have ready. I'll wait here in this spot until it's ready." Was I a d**k for doing that? Why should I get put "behind the line" when it's their fault?
     
  18. bnb

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    NEVER piss off a minimum wage worker who prepares your food.

    Waiting at a fast food joint usually means your food is fresh(er). This is good.
     
  19. D-Lite

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    When I talk on the phone, I do everything else a lot slower
     

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