Meanwhile here in Central / Eastern Europe, self checkouts continue to be adopted and work just fine. They’re especially great for convenience stores where you

Meanwhile here in Central / Eastern Europe, self checkouts continue to be adopted and work just fine. They’re especially great for convenience stores where you can grab a quick snack, pay, and be out in a minute. The difference may be that there is zero expectation of theft here, with shoplifting also being punished as the crime it is.