Be good to TJs, and TJs will be good to you.
Trader Joe’s
You dont know what you dont know.
Sometimes we mean well and think were being helpful or funny, but we dont realize were being inconsiderate.
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But its the human condition that we all get on each others nerves sometimes.
Theyre on the job, but that doesnt mean they dont want their boundaries respected like everyone else.
The aisles are narrow, and some parts are straight up cramped.
So dont be that person that no one else can get around.
Lets keep it that way by putting items back where you found them.
You dont have to make them feel bad about it, because a rush is stressful as is.
Whatever the reason, we as consumers have got to be patient.
Trader Joes employees dont always know when (orif) something will be back in stock.
you could always ask, but just know you may not get the answer youd hoped for.
For one, there arent any conveyor belts at checkout.
Another employee may come up tobag your groceriesas theyre scanned.
If youve used your grocery bag to shop, it takes longer to re-bag your purchases.
However, with that much use, they have probably seen better days.
Think of the baggers who have to come in contact with your bags (and everyone elses).
The cashier may have some questions for youDid you find everything alright?
Do you want bags?and if youre distracted by your phone, you might not hear them.
keep your texts and calls for when youre out of the store.
Its also polite to the other customers to take private calls in, well, private.
However, on rare occasions, your requests to bring back an item may work.
Rather than use up the in-store employees precious time, fill out theonline product feedback formand cross your fingers.
Leave trash in your shopping cart
It should go without saying, but you shouldnt litter.
Its unsanitary and uncourteous.
Your trash, such as sample cups and receipts, doesnt magically disappear.
If you cant find something, ask one of the team members around the aisles for help.
There are usually a handful of Trader Joes employees restocking shelves and helping customers all throughout the store.
Why not wait and ask the cashier?
Its just more efficient to ask sooner rather than later.
