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You know how you enter the store to get some milk, only to see the shelf full of pinot grigio right in the way, staring at you with no place to hide? This moment of pure impromptu is basically the essence of the “decisions were made here” meme that shows the lonely product (one intended to buy) standing in the midst of the indulgence section, whether it’s beer or ice cream.

But no matter how funny it may be in the joke format, the reality is a tiny bit different. It turns out, it’s one of the most annoying things customers do while shopping, according to supermarket employees—not even mentioning taking a thing out of its package and leaving it lying out somewhere.

Below is the list of seriously annoying stuff we should all quit immediately if we ever want good shopping karma.

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Accurate

Accurate

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#2

When People Stop In The Middle Of An Aisle And Act Like They're The Only Ones In The Store

When People Stop In The Middle Of An Aisle And Act Like They're The Only Ones In The Store

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#3

"If You Let Your Kids Do This, [screw] You."

"If You Let Your Kids Do This, [screw] You."

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Back in the 1950s and '60s, the vibe at supermarkets was totally different. According to author Blake Morgan, “brands treated customers like they didn’t have brain cells and used loud and obnoxious voices and obviously exaggerated print.”

It all changed with Ogilvy, the father of advertising who said that you gotta treat customers like you treat your family members. Because, essentially, they’re potential clients.

Then, the now-famous phrase “the customer is always right” was pioneered by successful retailers named Harry Gordon Selfridge, John Wanamaker, and Marshall Field. This approach stuck with us for many years to come, and it’s still in use today. But critics claim it doesn’t work in the current times.

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If You Really Love Your Heros, Consider This

If You Really Love Your Heros, Consider This

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#5

"Retail Workers Know What I Mean"

"Retail Workers Know What I Mean"

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#6

Getting Told The Same Joke

Getting Told The Same Joke

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In the times of consumerism, customers are no longer the perfect beings worthy of praise. According to the author Alexander Kjerulf, sticking to the “customer is always right” mantra has multiple adverse effects.

It makes employees unhappy, it gives abrasive customers an unfair advantage, it results in worse customer service, and it ignores the fact that some customers are just plain wrong.

Even if being customer-centric is part of the customer experience, that doesn’t mean brands and companies have to follow it blindly. They should rather seek a smart balance in making both customers and their workers equally happy.

#7

"Working In Retail Is A Special Type Of Hell"

"Working In Retail Is A Special Type Of Hell"

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#8

This Is Accurate

This Is Accurate

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#9

Customers Who Don't Say Hi

Customers Who Don't Say Hi

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#10

When They Act Like Masks Don't Apply To Them

When They Act Like Masks Don't Apply To Them

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#11

Sounds About Right

Sounds About Right

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#12

All The Employees Have To Do Is Put Stuff Away...right?

All The Employees Have To Do Is Put Stuff Away...right?

"If you do this, f**k you."

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#13

When Customers Leave Stuff From Other Aisles In Places They Shouldn't Be

When Customers Leave Stuff From Other Aisles In Places They Shouldn't Be

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#14

"I Think We All Can Relate. Am I Right?"

"I Think We All Can Relate. Am I Right?"

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#15

When They Tell Employees Their Whole Life Story

When They Tell Employees Their Whole Life Story

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#16

"Any Season"

"Any Season"

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#17

When Guests Forget The Entire Reason Employees Are In The Store

When Guests Forget The Entire Reason Employees Are In The Store

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#18

When They Walk In Just Before Closing

When They Walk In Just Before Closing

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#19

When Customers Forget How A Store Works

When Customers Forget How A Store Works

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#20

When They Come .5 Seconds Before Closing Time

When They Come .5 Seconds Before Closing Time

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#21

"Black Friday As A Wal-Mart Employee."

"Black Friday As A Wal-Mart Employee."

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#22

When Customers Leave Their Dirty Trash In The Carts

When Customers Leave Their Dirty Trash In The Carts

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#23

Customers Are Relentless

Customers Are Relentless

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#24

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#25

Even Though Zebra Says 1 But Not Binned In Anywhere

Even Though Zebra Says 1 But Not Binned In Anywhere

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#26

Things-Supermarket-Employees-Hate

Things-Supermarket-Employees-Hate

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#27

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#28

"Why I Hate Working In Retail."

"Why I Hate Working In Retail."

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#29

When Customers Disappear After Employees Go Into The Back To Get Something For Them

When Customers Disappear After Employees Go Into The Back To Get Something For Them

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#30

Cough Cough

Cough Cough

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#31

Those Coupons Though

Those Coupons Though

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#32

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#33

When People Leave Food In A Cart

When People Leave Food In A Cart

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#34

When People Take Something Out Of Its Package And Just Leave It There

When People Take Something Out Of Its Package And Just Leave It There

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#35

When They Beckon An Employee Over Like They're A Trained Animal

When They Beckon An Employee Over Like They're A Trained Animal

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#36

Things Supermarket Employees Hate

Things Supermarket Employees Hate

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#37

Who Just Decided "No" On The TV?

Who Just Decided "No" On The TV?

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#38

When They Don't Recognize The Difference Between In-Store And Online

When They Don't Recognize The Difference Between In-Store And Online

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#39

"98% Of Customers Are Illiterate"

"98% Of Customers Are Illiterate"

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#40

People Who Shop At The Absolute Last Minute

People Who Shop At The Absolute Last Minute

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#41

Being Understaffed

Being Understaffed

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#42

When Customers Mess Up The Displays

When Customers Mess Up The Displays

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#44

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#45

Customers Who Are Chasing You

Customers Who Are Chasing You

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#46

New Infant Salad

New Infant Salad

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#47

"Dear Ladies And Gentlemen I Am Going To Thank This Fellow Customer For This Nice Display"

"Dear Ladies And Gentlemen I Am Going To Thank This Fellow Customer For This Nice Display"

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#48

"This Happens Way Too Often In Electronics..."

"This Happens Way Too Often In Electronics..."

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#49

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#50

When Customers Demand To Be Let In Before Opening

When Customers Demand To Be Let In Before Opening

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#51

When Customers Still Act Uncertain If Employees Work There Even Though They Might As Well Have A Target Painted On Their Face

When Customers Still Act Uncertain If Employees Work There Even Though They Might As Well Have A Target Painted On Their Face

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#52

It’s Called Etiquette

It’s Called Etiquette

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#53

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