I noticed this happening at several grocery stores and some big box stores. With the grocery stores, 4 out of 5 times, the clerk will say something along the l

I noticed this happening at several grocery stores and some big box stores. With the grocery stores, 4 out of 5 times, the clerk will say something along the lines of "Oh I was looking for something like this" or "Oh that looks good, what are you using it for?" One check out person, who seemed fairly new, ask me where I found a cleaning sponge... this was just a regular green sponge with blue on the other side for pots and pans. Ever since that time, their chit chat often seems forced.