Tips for Customers

As I am currently working in retail (ugh) the more I am interacting with customers (naturally). Some days are better than others when dealing with the public, but for the good of all, I would like to offer some tips to consumers for everyday shopping (which would make both your and mine, the sales associate, life so much nicer).

1. READ THE FINE PRINT IN COUPONS. I have been guilty of this myself as a shopper, so please read the entire coupon before bringing it up to the register with your product, that includes all the legalize. Make sure your item is covered in the coupon, that you have the right size, the correct brand, color, type, etc. AND if you do not read your coupon, DO NOT yell at me if I can't accept it; not my policy, store policy.
2. For the love of God, if you have one item, or something small, why do you need a bag?? Stop wasting and try to be green! Be honest with yourself if you do need a bag, its because you are lazy or vain and want people to see you were shopping, or forgetful and must have this huge bag to remind you that you bought something.
3. If you pick up an item and decide you don't want it, put it back where you found it. I'm not your mother or servant, I shouldn't have to clean up after you!!
4. Is it too hard to be polite and say thank you?? I know I am paid by the store to help you and just a measly retail store worker, but I am still a human being, it makes me more willing to assist if you are nice and not a complete jerk.
5. If you are watching your pennies, than watch the screen when I ring you up! After the transaction is complete, it is MUCH harder to remedy price problems. Don't yell at me because you are too stupid to pay attention.
6. Watch your kids, the store is not a daycare or babysitting service. Also it is not cute when they mess up the store, no matter what you think.
7. Be honest when you want one of the store's fancy paper handle bags instead of the plain old plastic bags, don't try to cloak it in some necessity or righteousness about your purchase, I'll respect you more (and be more willing to give you other free swag, i.e. tissue paper with the store name on it) if you are honest.
8. Finally, if there is a line when you go to check out and the line is not moving, blame it on the customer in front, because 99.9% of the time, it is that front line customer's fault, they are fussing or have some problem, picked up an item without a price tag, returning something etc. Again, don't take it out on us store employees, get mad at your fellow customer.