Do you want a bag for that?

[Blondie]

Is this a new trend?

Whether it's Wawa or CVS, I'm asked if I want a bag for the 5 or 6 items that I just bought.

I appreciate the need to save on the environment with less plastic bags floating around, but come on.

I'm talking about several items that I will no doubt drop on the way from the store door to my parked car if not placed in a bag of some sort.

Yes, I do want a bag for that! Thank you.

 

[mickeyboat]

I had someone at the grocery store ask me the other day - paper or plastic? When I said plastic, she said "as you wish." Now, unless you're a genie, my choice of bags is not a wish, it's my choice based on what your store offers.

Denae

 

[Blondie]

A grocery store Genie, I could use one of them!

 

[ADisneygirl]

Yeah, I don't mind not having a bag for things like gallons of water that have a handle to carry, but for most everything else I want a bag. I almost feel like I am stealing it if I don't carry it out in a bag!

Also, why do they insist on putting my 8 pack of Gatorades on the side edge of the shopping basket??? For those they never even ask me if I want them in the bag. They just hook them on the side of the cart and then I have trouble getting them back off again out at the car.

 

[mickeyfan2]

I tell them no I don't need a bag but you might since you are carrying it out to the car for me.

 

[shirleyb]

I hate that. My neighborhood convenience store does that too. If I have 1 item, that's one thing, but if I have 5 or 6 things, come on! I feel guilty for some reason when I say yes.

 

[mrsltg]

Funny you should bring this up, Blondie. I went into CVS this morning to buy a chapstick. No bag was offered. I was handed the chapstick with the receipt wrapped around it. I was so befuddled by it that I just left. The problem is, I need a bag for a chapstick as I was carrying my work catch-all bag (read - abyss) and there is no way I could put the chapstick in there and ever expect to find it again. To solve the dilemma I put it in my pocket (another bad idea) and immediately removed it and placed it on my computer at work. It will live here for all eternity and I will purchase another chapstick for my bag.

Maybe they're trying to save some $$$$?

 

[DeterminedOne]

Good thread! I never get offered a bag when I buy toilet paper and 1/2 gallon sized milk jugs. I always have to ask for a bag for the TP because they keep those behind the register. The other bags are within grabbing distance so I take a few. I guess they treat 1/2 gallon jugs same as gallon jugs, but I hate having to carry individual items, or having to put them in my car that way.

I always have to ask for a bag at Blockbuster, too.

Also, I hate it when I go to the drive-thru by myself and they hand me two or more drinks to carry. Uh ... I'll be needing my hands to drive ... can I get a drink carrier, please?

Rant over.

 

[lesroi]

You all need to come on down to the Wal-Mart by my house. I swear they give you one bag PER ITEM!!! I come home with about 20 bags per trip!

Tracy

 

[Pigeon]

I'm always glad when they ask as I prefer not to have a bag if it can be helped.

 

[luvflorida]

This reminds me of a local comedian who does a bit about cashiers asking if he needs a bag. His answer: "No, I'm good, I just juggle stuff."

 

[JunieJay]

I had someone at the grocery store ask me the other day - paper or plastic? When I said plastic, she said "as you wish." Now, unless you're a genie, my choice of bags is not a wish, it's my choice based on what your store offers.

Denae

LOL!

 

[CourtasanSatine]

If it's one or two things(last store outing was for a fashion magazine and a bottle of pepsi) no bag needed and sometimes I have to tell the bagger thanks but no thanks

 

[Tigger&Belle]

This reminds me of a local comedian who does a bit about cashiers asking if he needs a bag. His answer: "No, I'm good, I just juggle stuff."

I'll have to remember that one! I haven't had this happen often unless I only have one or two items, but I rarely go to CVS or other stores like that. I'll have to go soon so I can use that line!

 

[Fire14]

Also, I hate it when I go to the drive-thru by myself and they hand me two or more drinks to carry. Uh ... I'll be needing my hands to drive ... can I get a drink carrier, please?

Rant over.

Now I hate drink carriers while in my car as drinks I order never fit in freaken drink carrier right anyway and I have to take them out of carrier to put them in cup holder anyway.

 

[missj1975]

I laughed when I read the drink carrier comment. Everytime I go to the Mcdonalds drive-thru to get lunch for three of my co-workers (four drinks all together), the worker starts handing me the cups individually and everytime I ask for a drink carrier, the worker just stares at me for a couple of seconds with a dumbfounded look on her face. I laugh but I am easily amused

 

[salmoneous]

I like the fact that they are asking rather than just giving you a bag you may or may not need. If you want a bag, say yes; if not, say no. Doesn't seem complicated. Not sure why somebody would be bothered being asked a simple question.

 

[Micca]

I tell them no I don't need a bag but you might since you are carrying it out to the car for me.

If it's more than a couple of bags, I always have them carry it out. The cost of the service is built in, so I use it.

 

[Blondie]

I like the fact that they are asking rather than just giving you a bag you may or may not need. If you want a bag, say yes; if not, say no. Doesn't seem complicated. Not sure why somebody would be bothered being asked a simple question.

It's not complicated. I don't think I should have to ask for a bag when I just purchased a bottle of shampoo, a bottle of hair conditioner, a large bag of M&M's, & a pkg. of 4 rolls of toilet paper. Seems simple that I would need something to carry them out of the store in, no? Maybe next time I'll just pile them up on my head!

 

[Tigger&Belle]

It's not complicated. I don't think I should have to ask for a bag when I just purchased a bottle of shampoo, a bottle of hair conditioner, a large bag of M&M's, & a pkg. of 4 rolls of toilet paper. Seems simple that I would need something to carry them out of the store in, no? Maybe next time I'll just pile them up on my head!

Go for it!

I'd rather have the bagger start to put them in a bag and then if I don't need and want the bag, I can decline.