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It appears that I must be in the minority but I really like going for grocery shopping. I keep discovering new products and often get inspiration for dishes whe

by 2sk21 5y ago

It appears that I must be in the minority but I really like going for grocery shopping. I keep discovering new products and often get inspiration for dishes when I am walking through a supermarket.

chatoyance 5y ago
What I dislike about shopping is self checkout. It feels like scabbing and stealing jobs from workers while making customers do their work for free. It seems like customers will eventually have to stock the shelves should it become any more "self-service."
- HeyLaughingBoy 5y ago
  I'm exactly the opposite. I prefer self-checkout because it gives me something to do so I'm not just standing there. I also get to pack the bags exactly how I want them done. I don't see it as "stealing jobs" (what does that even mean, anyway?) anymore than pumping my own gas is.
marban 5y ago
Same; but exploration doesn't rule out greed and/or convenience.
janto 5y ago
Just wait until online grocery apps fully start maximizing user engagement ;) I think product discovery and suggesting dishes haven't reached it's peak yet in this market.
- klyrs 5y ago
  I'm like OC and that won't work. I scan the produce aisles for good veg -- the ripe, flavorful stuff that didn't get bashed in shipping. Sometimes, it's the meat aisle -- I might find a better than average cut. With a handful of excellent ingredients, I've got a basis for a meal. Apps can't touch that, because I don't get the fully informed selection that I get in the store.
qsort 5y ago
I like brick-and-mortar shops as well, especially bookstores. What I don't like is getting in the car and driving for however long it takes to get there only to learn they don't have that book and they need to order it on Amazon. Their two-seconds pitch could be "we'll do the driving for you".
beerandt 5y ago
Which is why I want room in my cart to get those new things. So you get all the regular staples and bulky items delivered ahead of time. Which also allows you to replace any missing out of stock items from the delivery. Makes the store a more pleasant experience.

by 2sk21 5y ago

It appears that I must be in the minority but I really like going for grocery shopping. I keep discovering new products and often get inspiration for dishes when I am walking through a supermarket.

chatoyance 5y ago

What I dislike about shopping is self checkout. It feels like scabbing and stealing jobs from workers while making customers do their work for free. It seems like customers will eventually have to stock the shelves should it become any more "self-service."

HeyLaughingBoy 5y ago
I'm exactly the opposite. I prefer self-checkout because it gives me something to do so I'm not just standing there. I also get to pack the bags exactly how I want them done. I don't see it as "stealing jobs" (what does that even mean, anyway?) anymore than pumping my own gas is.

marban 5y ago

Same; but exploration doesn't rule out greed and/or convenience.

janto 5y ago

Just wait until online grocery apps fully start maximizing user engagement ;) I think product discovery and suggesting dishes haven't reached it's peak yet in this market.

klyrs 5y ago
I'm like OC and that won't work. I scan the produce aisles for good veg -- the ripe, flavorful stuff that didn't get bashed in shipping. Sometimes, it's the meat aisle -- I might find a better than average cut. With a handful of excellent ingredients, I've got a basis for a meal. Apps can't touch that, because I don't get the fully informed selection that I get in the store.

qsort 5y ago

I like brick-and-mortar shops as well, especially bookstores. What I don't like is getting in the car and driving for however long it takes to get there only to learn they don't have that book and they need to order it on Amazon. Their two-seconds pitch could be "we'll do the driving for you".

beerandt 5y ago

Which is why I want room in my cart to get those new things. So you get all the regular staples and bulky items delivered ahead of time. Which also allows you to replace any missing out of stock items from the delivery. Makes the store a more pleasant experience.