Grocery Store Checkout

Friday, July 9th 2010

As I was checking out at the grocery store, buying things like sparkling wine, olives, cheese and peanut butter, I noticed they were accepting donations to support the Boys & Girls Club. They had a very smooth way of advertising it too. Instead of having the clerk ask you out loud "Would you like to donate a dollar today to support..." and then you feel guilty saying "no" in front of everyone in line behind you. Or you might not feel guilty, but you probably don't want to have someone ask you the same question everytime you go to the store, whether you donate or not.

So, the way this store does it is they have 3 laminated coupons next to the register. A $1, $5 and $10 card that you pick up and hand to the cashier, they swipe it and it adds that amount to the bill. No talking necessary. And no need to say "no" out loud if you don't want to give. I'm sure the cashier's don't mind not asking that question to each customer that comes in too.

So I only did the $1, but it was fun and maybe I'll pick up the $5 card next time.

Peace :)