And, even if you’re usually someone who loves browsing the aisles and checking out new products, there are days when you just want to get in and out as quickly as possible. However, it’s important to remember that the cashiers ringing up your groceries are humans too, and they deserve your courtesy and respect.

Unfortunately, some customers can be inconsiderate — and others can be downright rude. It’s not easy working in retail, so it’s important to listen to grocery store employees about what behaviors are rude and annoying.

That way, you can be a better customer and end up as the favorite of all the cashiers and other workers at your local grocery store.

We’ve got the inside intel on all the rude things you’re doing at the grocery store checkout, according to employees, and it’s time to stop doing them.

Anyone who’s ever worked with the general public knows that the old adage “the customer is always right” is far from true. So, it’s worth examining your behavior to make sure you aren’t part of the problem. Let’s take a look at some of the things you might be doing at the grocery store checkout that employees find particularly bothersome.

Bringing items to the checkout that you’ve already eaten or opened

Revealing TV spoilers or sports scores

Blaming cashiers for expired coupons

Not removing items from your basket

Making inappropriate conversation

Sorting out the contents of your wallet while there’s a line behind you

Talking on your phone while you’re at the checkout

Placing heavy items on the conveyor belt

Blaming employees if an item doesn’t ring up the same price as the sale sign

Putting your cash on the counter when the cashier is holding their hand

Joking that items that don’t ring up must be free

Mixing different types of produce in a single bag

Showing up at the express lane with way too many items

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