In recent days, immigrants from around the globe have been flooding the country; consequently, a handful of our American customs are at risk - could very well fall by-the-wayside - if the citizenry does not stand up and take action to preserve the status quo.
For example, when a U.S. resident strolls up to the cashier at a business establishment, they have a reasonable expectation that their groceries (and other precious goods) will be carefully packed into an appropriate bag so they may be toted all-the-way home without difficulty.
Now-a-days, when a shopper pays the bill - instead of grabbing for a bag - the counter-person is more inclined to linger for a moment or simply look away before awkwardly cutting to the chase.
"Do you want a bag," they finally snipe at the customer, as they wrinkle up their nose in distaste.
At this juncture, I am inclined to respond with a knee-jerk reaction, for starters.
"If you can afford one, please!"
Gosh, I sure hope that was a slap in the face.
In some primitive cultures, the natives simply balance the fruits and vegetables on their heads - or in the alternative - tuck 'em in the hem of their skirt (I guess!).
But, in America, we tend to be a tad more sophisticated than that!
There is a pratical reason for providing a bag, too.
If a customer waltzes out the door with purchase in hand, some overzealous security guard with shit for brains may mistakenly surmise that the individual is guilty of a five-finger discount!
Go figure!
Bottom line?
If these grocers can't afford to provide a bag up-front (without questions asked) they shouldn't be in the business of providing goods and services.
You know what they say.
Penny wise. Pound foolish.
No bag?
Then, I'll pass on patronizing your store, too.
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Walgreens & 99 cent store worst offenders!
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