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Self-Checkout

In many local chain stores, The cashier is now passé. You check out by yourself whenever You’re prepared to pay. You scan each item one by one; The codes reveal the price And if you have a coupon, It’s accepted – very nice! If you need help, a store employee’s Waiting in the wings And when you’re done, some bags await For you to pack your things. At first I wasn’t thrilled about The whole self-checkout plan, But since it seems to speed things up, I’m now a loyal fan.

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Robert Johnson

Date: 2/27/2015 9:49:00 AM

Check yourself now has new meaning. It's not about being demeaning. But rather not being too proud. To do it yourself to beat the crowd. So glad to read your new insight. That your poetic words bring into light.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/26/2015 7:51:00 PM

I hate them Ilene - 'put your purchase on the packing area' - grrrr drives me mad - and think of the staff that will be ot of a job when the machines take over! Hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2015 8:16:00 PM

I try not to use them I hate to interact with a machine when there is a human nearby doing the same job:-) Hugs jan xx A machine cannot laugh at my keyring which is a little err - off the wall lol! Hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/26/2015 8:11:00 PM

i used to feel that way, jan, and i still use them only in the chain pharmacies but i do agree that they are taking jobs away from people, which is a shame. they do make the checkout much faster, though. thanks for reading...

Tim Smith

Date: 2/26/2015 6:16:00 PM

I like the convenience but hate that it is eliminating good jobs...hugs Tim

Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/26/2015 8:08:00 PM

you make a good point, tim, and that is a downside of this. thanks for reading...