I far prefer self-checkout. You can take coins, notes, and receipt separately (note have them all forced into your hand, to be awkwardly separated later). Pay

I far prefer self-checkout. You can take coins, notes, and receipt separately (note have them all forced into your hand, to be awkwardly separated later). Paying by card would avoid this, but prefer to stay in touch with my expenditures. I also find it kind of satisfying, like increasing skill at a game. The only downside is that if you pause a moment, an over-eager attendant will push in front of you and start doing it for you - like you're an incompetent idiot and should be grateful for their "helpful" interference. I'm truly astounded at this rudeness, but it's becoming less common. It doesn't happen because they're busy and need you to hurry - it only happens when they've got nothing to do. BTW: not all self-checkouts are equal. My local (Australia) Woolworths machines are frustrating, forcing you to click unnecessarily. The local Coles are much better - if you mute the annoying voice instructions. I expect there are still other versions elsewhere. Also, article is correct that human checkout is faster - partly due to faster machine calibration. For a big shop, it's probably preferable.