The Cashier at Lowe's Hates Me

[Dr.Midnight]

I just stopped at Lowe's because I needed a new pair of pliers. I selected the ones I wanted and took them to the counter to pay for them. After paying, I asked the lady for a bag since one wasn't offered. She then proceeds to lick her fingers so she can seperate one bag from the bunch. With the same fingers she just licked, she grabs my pliers and throws them in the sack. Just to make things short, I ask for a new pair of pliers because I don't want ones with saliva on them. She seemed shocked, but that isn't my problem. Was I out of line here?

 

[lovemachine]

It depends. Was she hot?

 

[Expat]

Is this some parody of another post?

 

[Birds Away]

Really? Were you buying the pliers to assist you in "getting a grip"?

 

[JetGirl]

I just stopped at Lowe's because I needed a new pair of pliers. I selected the ones I wanted and took them to the counter to pay for them. After paying, I asked the lady for a bag since one wasn't offered. She then proceeds to lick her fingers so she can seperate one bag from the bunch. With the same fingers she just licked, she grabs my pliers and throws them in the sack. Just to make things short, I ask for a new pair of pliers because I don't want ones with saliva on them. She seemed shocked, but that isn't my problem. Was I out of line here?

So you're saying...throughout the length of time she was standing there cashiering, she likely was handling filthy money, other people's credit cards, dirty register keys, pens, whatever, ...and then licked her fingers? GROSS.
Someone needs to inform her about;

 

[CountryBoy19]

Out of line? Heck no... you were perfectly in line... trying to prove a point...

Realistically though, take them home and give a wipe-down or soak in alcohol if you're that gravely concerned...

I do think it quite tacky of her to do that

 

[Dr.Midnight]

No joke. This just happened to me. I was shocked at the complete lack of hygiene on display. I'm kind of a neat/clean freak to begin with, so this almost drove me nuts.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

I'm also sure the stock boy dropped the kids off at the pool right before putting those pliers on the shelf all without washing his hands, but at least I didn't witness it. I can at least pretend everything is fine.

 

[TopDog]

Just curious, did this happen at the Ghetto Lowe's on the west side of Indy.

 

[lovemachine]

Better hope she doesn't have ebola....

 

[Trigger Time]

I think it's being childish. You asked.

if she did it before handling your food I'd agree with you

 

[HoughMade]

Seems like making stuff up to worry about.

 

[findingZzero]

I'd be more upset if she were my server, cook, or surgeon. Besides, I thought I was the only one that licked my tools.
Yes, it's gross, but for someone with so little self awareness it might only serve to **** her off.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

I respect everyone's opinion. It doesn't bother me if you're fine with an associate picking their nose and handling your painting supplies. I'm sure those booger brushes will work wonderfully.

 

[223 Gunner]

I rarely ask for bags if I am buying just a few items.
Have you seen any videos of plastic bags in the ocean, killing off marine life? For that reason alone I avoid plastic bags. Yes my wife and I use cloth bags at the store and bag our own food and supplies.

But to get back on topic, if she were handling food, yes it would bother me. As far as your pliers go, just wash them off, and wash your hands (which I'm sure you do anyway).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pRy88R-4BI

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Exactly what kind of lies do you tell yourself to ever be able to eat at any fast food place or restaurant? Just curious.

My guess is that it's not as much the germ or cleanliness thing as it is that you saw an opportunity to exert rule over another person and gladly used it.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

Exactly what kind of lies do you tell yourself to ever be able to eat at any fast food place or restaurant? Just curious.

My guess is that it's not as much the germ or cleanliness thing as it is that you saw an opportunity to exert rule over another person and gladly used it.

You couldn't be more off if you tried. If you ever met me, you would find me to be one of the most easy going and non confrontational people you could meet. I simply saw something I didn't care for and and asked for a solution.

 

[downlinx]

You were not out of line. saliva is the biggest spread of disease's and germs. i would have done the same thing.

 

[Brandon]

Couldn't count how many times I was pulled inside from oslg when I worked there. Her licking her fingers is near bottom of the list of things you should be concerned about.

 

[flatlander]

The pussification of America continues. New pliers? Really? Why did you need a ****ing bag for a set of pliers to begin with? Yeah, I think you were out of line.

Bob