| Note:
The first half of this blog might seem repetitive and annoying,
but I encourage you to read it all.
“Hi there, how are you today?” I ask as I reach for the first item to scan.
“I’m pretty good. How about you?” she asks as she piles her items onto the belt.
“I’m pretty good, too,” I reply as I continue scanning and bagging her groceries. I look at the size of the order and the lack of line behind her, and decide I have a moment to really connect with her. “Did you get to enjoy the sunshine today?” I probe.
“Oh yes, we just finished a walk and now we are rewarding ourselves with this.” She smiles widely as she puts the ice cream and brownie on the belt.
“OMGoodness. Good things are happening in your home today!” I smile back and then finish the order.
“I’d say, ‘Have a nice evening, but it looks like that’s a given,’” I tease as she grabs her last bag off the counter.
“Thanks, Amanda,” she replies and walks out.
Next customer. Eggs. Bacon. Coffee. Ice cream.
“Only the important stuff tonight, eh?” I tease the young man in front of me.
“Oh yeah. I don’t like to live without my ice cream or my coffee.”
“Yeah, me neither. It’s important to start and end the day well, don’t you think?”
“Absolutely. Thanks, Amanda,” he says as he pays, grabs his items, and walks out.
Man, I love this job when I get to really connect with people — even if it is over weather and dessert. The good vibes flow back and forth, and I feel like we all leave this experience a little better and brighter because of it.
Suddenly, a line of five people have formed, and I have to move a little more quickly because I know it’s dinner time and the rush is coming.
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