This sounds lovely. I live near Boston, Massachusetts and have a distinctly different experience. > I don't mind waiting in line for 3 minutes. Or 5. It's neve

This sounds lovely. I live near Boston, Massachusetts and have a distinctly different experience. > I don't mind waiting in line for 3 minutes. Or 5. It's never longer than that, even if the cashier discusses the latest news with the old lady. If I go to the Stop & Shop, I spend about fifteen minutes in line on average, and the cashier is consistently rude. That being said, when I go to the more "local" stores, I have similar experiences to what you've described.