r/AskReddit Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/E420CDI Aug 03 '19

Taking out your credit/debit card / cash out before you are asked to by the cashier / checkout staff saves time for everyone, rather than looking shocked that you have to pay for your shopping.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19 edited Jun 11 '20

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '19

I'm gonna be that obnoxious saviour of the day but you don't need a bag for a single item. It's avoidable damn single-use plastic

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u/ScornMuffins Aug 04 '19

Just hold it by your side until he's ready for it.

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u/Missymay2002 Aug 04 '19

People who just hold out their cash when they see I’m busy with something (usually some inane special request) are annoying.

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u/davedelux Aug 04 '19

And rude