Why do women always look surprised when they have to pay at a cash register?

[Don Draper]

At the LCBO today, a lady in front of me (mid 30's) looked totally flummoxed when her bill was rung up. It was only $35.00.

She looked around, at me, the teller and into space. Eventually, she opened her purse - she wasn't ready at all - and painstakingly paid. She looked agog during the whole process. Like someone else should be doing this rather than her.

I've noticed this as well at the pharmacy, grocery store, department store, coffee shop and other businesses.

Can anyone shed some light on this?

 

[mur11]

At the LCBO today, a lady in front of me (mid 30's) looked totally flummoxed when her bill was rung up. It was only $35.00.

She looked around, at me, the teller and into space. Eventually, she opened her purse - she wasn't ready at all - and painstakingly paid. She looked agog during the whole process. Like someone else should be doing this rather than her.

I've noticed this as well at the pharmacy, grocery store, department store, coffee shop and other businesses.

Can anyone shed some light on this?

Pretty sure it's just you.
I doubt the majority of women are surprised at having to pay for household goods. We are living in a capitalist society after all

 

[HOF]

Draper, you should have said, "It's one way to curb your drinking!"

 

[shack]

At the LCBO today, a lady in front of me (mid 30's) looked totally flummoxed when her bill was rung up. It was only $35.00.

She looked around, at me, the teller and into space. Eventually, she opened her purse - she wasn't ready at all - and painstakingly paid. She looked agog during the whole process. Like someone else should be doing this rather than her.

I've noticed this as well at the pharmacy, grocery store, department store, coffee shop and other businesses.

Can anyone shed some light on this?

I find, and quite regularly at that, that it's not so much they are surprised to pay but they are just not ready for when that moment comes.

The cashier spends minutes ringing the items up but the lady in line just stands there and never even pulls out her wallet (once she finds it in her mega purse) until the total is displayed. Then they spend an extra minute or two looking for the exact coins in their change purse, one by one by one.

Totally exasperating.

 

[Bubbles99]

At the LCBO today, a lady in front of me (mid 30's) looked totally flummoxed when her bill was rung up. It was only $35.00.

She looked around, at me, the teller and into space. Eventually, she opened her purse - she wasn't ready at all - and painstakingly paid. She looked agog during the whole process. Like someone else should be doing this rather than her.

I've noticed this as well at the pharmacy, grocery store, department store, coffee shop and other businesses.

Can anyone shed some light on this?

Was she hot?

 

[GPIDEAL]

That look of shock is probably more common when buying from our over-priced, government run liquor stores.

 

[MattRoxx]

Why do men always act like they're suddenly in a big hurry in the checkout line?
At the LCBO today, a man spent about an hour looking through all the various beers; going up and down the aisles checking all the brands, looking in the cooler at the domestics and imports as if he all the time in the world. He would pick up six pack, inspect it, put it back on the shelf and continue with this crucial process.

Finally after making what was apparently the most important decision of his life, he clasped the 12 precious bottles and made a beeline for the checkout counter. There was a woman ahead of him and he became agitated and started clicking his tongue and making "tsk" sounds, as if now he was now in big rush to get somewhere and how dare she slow him down for even a few seconds! She started to become flustered and looking around the establishment in confusion, not understanding why he was so impatient and rude.
Was the store on fire?

He has beer, he has money, and he needs to be out of there! ASAP woman, hurry up, there are caps to unscrew and wonderful golden liquid to be downed - do you not understand the urgency!?


ps why do some men use the bold tag for their posts, do they believe that makes them special or more significant?

 

[2012superdick]

Why do men always act like they're suddenly in a big hurry in the checkout line?
At the LCBO today, a man spent about an hour looking through all the various beers; going up and down the aisles checking all the brands, looking in the cooler at the domestics and imports as if he all the time in the world. He would pick up six pack, inspect it, put it back on the shelf and continue with this crucial process.

Finally after making what was apparently the most important decision of his life, he clasped the 12 precious bottles and made a beeline for the checkout counter. There was a woman ahead of him and he became agitated and started clicking his tongue and making "tsk" sounds, as if now he was now in big rush to get somewhere and how dare she slow him down for even a few seconds! She started to become flustered and looking around the establishment in confusion, not understanding why he was so impatient and rude.
Was the store on fire?

He has beer, he has money, and he needs to be out of there! ASAP woman, hurry up, there are caps to unscrew and wonderful golden liquid to be downed - do you not understand the urgency!?


ps why do some men use the bold tag for their posts, do they believe that makes them special or more significant?

:thumb:

 

[SillyGirl]

At the LCBO today, a lady in front of me (mid 30's) looked totally flummoxed when her bill was rung up. It was only $35.00.

She looked around, at me, the teller and into space. Eventually, she opened her purse - she wasn't ready at all - and painstakingly paid. She looked agog during the whole process. Like someone else should be doing this rather than her.

I've noticed this as well at the pharmacy, grocery store, department store, coffee shop and other businesses.

Can anyone shed some light on this?

ahahaha, this is something I once posted elsewhere...

Just a word about people in the checkout line who are unprepared. We've all been stuck behind them, they're the ones who seem surprised the cashier would like them to pay before they leave. WTF???? If you're still writing paper checks in this day and age, can't you at least be making the check out while your items are being scanned?

Don't get me started about the selfish people who remember what they forgot when the cashier is halfway through their order, and who leave the register to go get the item. Screw you, pay for your #### and get back in line. Your lack of memory does not entitle you to make everyone else wait.


I hate to admit it, but it's always a woman. I don't know why.

 

[dirkd101]

It's not just women, but because their wallet is buried somewhere in their oversized purse, it does seem to take them a little longer. Why can't they be ready before the cashier is done ringing in the order, the total is always on screen so you can be more than ready with the right amount before they are done.
I also love the people who have to use debit, on orders under twenty bucks, and they have to find their card after they are told the amount. :frusty:

 

[babemagnet]

It's not just women

Had a drinking "pal" years ago who went through the same kind of performance every time it was his round. Sat there looking bemused and hurt.Had to be snapped out of his trance while the waitress sagged under her tray of drinks. Spent the usual three minutes reluctantly trying to dig his wallet out of his back pocked and muddle through receipts, scraps of paper and wallet junk before looking up like a sad bloodhound and proffering money. Always too slow to actually catch her in time to tip her.
Kind of an Alan Harper performance. Those were the days.

 

[onthebottom]

I find, and quite regularly at that, that it's not so much they are surprised to pay but they are just not ready for when that moment comes.

The cashier spends minutes ringing the items up but the lady in line just stands there and never even pulls out her wallet (once she finds it in her mega purse) until the total is displayed. Then they spend an extra minute or two looking for the exact coins in their change purse, one by one by one.

Totally exasperating.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^

This

OTB

 

[Don Draper]

ps why do some men use the bold tag for their posts, do they believe that makes them special or more significant?

Safe guess to say that you are referring to my posts.

There is nothing special about the bold font. It's easier to read, it stands out better and I like the way it looks.

That's all.

 

[krayjee]

Chris Rock joked about women having to pay for things. Plain and simple. They don't like doing it, especially if they are use to having a male SO pay for everything.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=JeHf9KLX2Kg#t=149s

That's exactly what I was thinking. My new SO is loaded and yet expects me to pay for everything. She's also very good at booking dinners at fine dining places with my expense. Need I say more...I let her go.

 

[simon482]

maybe she was drunk

 

[simon482]

That's exactly what I was thinking. My new SO is loaded and yet expects me to pay for everything. She's also very good at booking dinners at fine dining places with my expense. Need I say more...I let her go.

well that and the silent treatment. you should have given her some revenge. fuck her hard doggy style then right when you are about to dump your coin purse, "accidentally" poke into her asshole on the push in and fill her ass up. then be like "oh.....ah.....sorry, i am so embarrassed i can never see you again" then never call her back.

 

[Narg]

Why do men always act like they're suddenly in a big hurry in the checkout line?
At the LCBO today, a man spent about an hour looking through all the various beers; going up and down the aisles checking all the brands, looking in the cooler at the domestics and imports as if he all the time in the world. He would pick up six pack, inspect it, put it back on the shelf and continue with this crucial process.

Finally after making what was apparently the most important decision of his life, he clasped the 12 precious bottles and made a beeline for the checkout counter. There was a woman ahead of him and he became agitated and started clicking his tongue and making "tsk" sounds, as if now he was now in big rush to get somewhere and how dare she slow him down for even a few seconds! She started to become flustered and looking around the establishment in confusion, not understanding why he was so impatient and rude.
Was the store on fire?

He has beer, he has money, and he needs to be out of there! ASAP woman, hurry up, there are caps to unscrew and wonderful golden liquid to be downed - do you not understand the urgency!?


ps why do some men use the bold tag for their posts, do they believe that makes them special or more significant?

+1

Thank you, thank you. I've been thinking of mocking Don for some time now, but never really mustered up the enthusiasm for the minimal time commitment. Now I can just add +1 to your post without having to exercise my brain.

 

[Don Draper]

+1

Thank you, thank you. I've been thinking of mocking Don for some time now, but never really mustered up the enthusiasm for the minimal time commitment. Now I can just add +1 to your post without having to exercise my brain.

I don't drink beer.

I don't see how it applies.

If it amuses you without injuring your brain, enjoy!

 

[Safdar]

I don't drink beer.

I don't see how it applies.

If it amuses you without injuring your brain, enjoy!

Everyone knows Don's drink of choice is Canadian Club.

 

[Ms.FemmeFatale]

Why do men always act like they're suddenly in a big hurry in the checkout line?
At the LCBO today, a man spent about an hour looking through all the various beers; going up and down the aisles checking all the brands, looking in the cooler at the domestics and imports as if he all the time in the world. He would pick up six pack, inspect it, put it back on the shelf and continue with this crucial process.

Finally after making what was apparently the most important decision of his life, he clasped the 12 precious bottles and made a beeline for the checkout counter. There was a woman ahead of him and he became agitated and started clicking his tongue and making "tsk" sounds, as if now he was now in big rush to get somewhere and how dare she slow him down for even a few seconds! She started to become flustered and looking around the establishment in confusion, not understanding why he was so impatient and rude.
Was the store on fire?

He has beer, he has money, and he needs to be out of there! ASAP woman, hurry up, there are caps to unscrew and wonderful golden liquid to be downed - do you not understand the urgency!?


ps why do some men use the bold tag for their posts, do they believe that makes them special or more significant?

You saw my ex at the LBCO???? Doesn't surprise me.