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tree_ · **Posted:** Fri April 19, 2019 5:46 pm

At another gas station I sometimes stop at, every employee is either chronically obese or rail thin and look like they're meth addicts. They are terrible. Sometimes, when I'm trying to check-out, they will be deep in some really stupid conversation with each other and completely ignoring me as I'm trying to ask for a bag or whatever. They never apologize in any meaningful way. Some of them try to strike up a conversation with me or make a joke that isn't funny when I'm obviously in a hurry and not in the mood for bad jokes or conversations. I'm sorry you hate your job, leave me alone so I can get on with my day.

doug rr · **Posted:** Fri April 19, 2019 8:22 pm

https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article ... ive-people

washing machine · **Posted:** Fri April 19, 2019 10:33 pm

doug rr wrote:

https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/qv7pww/actually-tiny-overpriced-grocery-stores-are-perfect-for-indecisive-people

The lighting is practically chiaroscuro in comparison to the blisteringly bright supermarkets, and the customers are peaceful yet purpose-driven, as if they have somewhere to be.

I can hear the heart of that line beating as one.

Norris · **Posted:** Sat April 20, 2019 12:31 am

Bernie's.

Family owned, everyone knows everyone. Assorted groceries and sundries. You can get subs there too. They make a mean steak bomb and still have "freedom fries" on the menu board.

Bammer · **Posted:** Sat April 20, 2019 12:36 am

tree_ wrote:

At another gas station I sometimes stop at, every employee is either chronically obese or rail thin and look like they're meth addicts. They are terrible. Sometimes, when I'm trying to check-out, they will be deep in some really stupid conversation with each other and completely ignoring me as I'm trying to ask for a bag or whatever. They never apologize in any meaningful way. Some of them try to strike up a conversation with me or make a joke that isn't funny when I'm obviously in a hurry and not in the mood for bad jokes or conversations. I'm sorry you hate your job, leave me alone so I can get on with my day.

You should definitely keep stopping there

Bammer · **Posted:** Sat April 20, 2019 12:39 am

doug rr wrote:

tree_ wrote:

We call them gas stations. I often stop at one on my way to work in the morning to pick up a breakfast burrito because they're OK. I don't like the employees. They yell 'good morning' like they don't give a shit in this loud obnoxious tone and they could care less if you reply, they dont' try to make eye contact or anything. They do it cause they're supposed to. Also, when you check out, they always say, in the same obnoxious, don't give a shit tone, 'GOT WHATCHOO NEED?!' ... I don't reply to this, either, sometimes. When I do I just kinda nod or say "yup" under my breath. It's so stupid. Then as you're leaving they say 'don't forget your points!'... I shake my head slowly as I sigh and am so relieved to be leaving every time.

missouri sounds horrible

Read a Gillian Flynn book to get the whole experience

E.H. Ruddock · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 2:48 pm **Posts:** 47358

cutuphalfdead wrote:

Bernie's.

Family owned, everyone knows everyone. Assorted groceries and sundries. You can get subs there too. They make a mean steak bomb and still have "freedom fries" on the menu board.

Now that's a bodega. Not these gas stations and circle k's some people are talking about

Norris · **Posted:** Sat April 20, 2019 1:04 am

E.H. Ruddock wrote:

cutuphalfdead wrote:

Bernie's.

Family owned, everyone knows everyone. Assorted groceries and sundries. You can get subs there too. They make a mean steak bomb and still have "freedom fries" on the menu board.

Now that's a bodega. Not these gas stations and circle k's some people are talking about

exactly this isn't a cumbies thread

washing machine · **Posted:** Sat April 20, 2019 1:25 am

Here’s mine, run by “the lady.”

And the taco truck in the parking lot.

washing machine · **Posted:** Sat April 20, 2019 1:27 am

That central pet market on the sign recently turned into a banh mi and smoothie shop.

spike · **Joined:** Wed January 02, 2013 4:18 am **Posts:** 28187

the closest thing to me like this is a goddamn 7-11

washing machine · **Posted:** Sat April 20, 2019 4:54 am

spike wrote:

the closest thing to me like this is a goddamn 7-11

I saw an off-brand 7-11 the other day while hunting for houses. The word “eleven” had been replaced with “seas.” I added that to the list of pros for living in that zip code.

Bammer · **Posted:** Sat April 20, 2019 5:53 am

We have a good one nearby that fills growlers and has a Subway attached ... but I see these more as inconvenience stores honestly because:

1) The prices for similar items tend to be higher than grocery stores ... candy bar, bottled water, you name it
2) The selection is small and I am frustrated that I can’t get more of what is on my list

So I shop at the grocery store because it significantly more convenient.

washing machine · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2019 11:13 pm

Not proud to say I just lost my temper at the local convenience store. I wanted to buy a $2 item, but the usual lady wasn’t there and her nephew was watching the store. They have a $5 minimum policy for cards, which she usually waived for regulars. This nephew was not budging, however, and I got annoyed. It wasn’t his fault. Now I feel a little sick. I wish I had been nicer to him.

LoathedVermin72 · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2019 11:21 pm

You were 100% in the wrong. Just buy one more item, cheapass.

lennytheweedwhacker · **Joined:** Wed January 02, 2013 3:21 pm **Posts:** 42259

first joey...now reid

all of my heroes are frauds

washing machine · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2019 11:36 pm

LoathedVermin72 wrote:

You were 100% in the wrong. Just buy one more item, cheapass.

I know I was. Buying more items only led to me getting more upset. I thought I’d double up on the $2 item at first and $4 would be a good faith effort towards honoring the policy, but he wouldn’t budge, so I grabbed a piece of chocolate at the counter that only got me to $4.65, and he still said no. That’s when I got huffy.

LoathedVermin72 · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2019 11:37 pm

washing machine wrote:

LoathedVermin72 wrote:

You were 100% in the wrong. Just buy one more item, cheapass.

I know I was. Buying more items only led to me getting more upset. I thought I’d double up on the $2 item at first and $4 would be a good faith effort towards honoring the policy, but he wouldn’t budge, so I grabbed a piece of chocolate at the counter that only got me to $4.65, and he still said no. That’s when I got huffy.

Your entitlement here is astounding

washing machine · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2019 11:38 pm

I ended up raking the car floor boards for a dollar in quarters and a Sacajawea coin. I was really going to lose it if he didn’t want to honor that coin.

LoathedVermin72 · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2019 11:40 pm

Unbelievable

Tell me all about your bodega

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