Target chit chat

I would almost rather have them check out my coupons than just sit around and be suspicious of me. I had the CS person come and check me out a few months ago. I argued my point on a couple coupons - and they scanned - and she took them. I am so glad I did that - otherwise she would always think I tried to use invalid coupons.

So many times they read what they think the coupon should say, instead of what it actually says.

Morning

It is a wonderful morning here Drinking my second cup of coffee and sitting on my deck enjoying a slight breeze..
Graduation is over, gotta plan next weeks party, and then vacation starts the week after. The beach is calling my name!

Enjoying a few minutes to relax before the craziness starts.. 4 graduation parties this weekend.. Looks like I am gonna drop quite a few $$..

I think the most annoying thing I found was she checked them twice which made it take twice as long. Funny thing is now the girl is so nice to me and I go to her for help on things. I guess in the long run it benefited me.

I agree with you on the checking then them always being suspicious of me.

I was listening to some talk show folks on the radio talking about "Remember when people dressed up when they went out to eat?"

I am old enough that I remember

You didn't have to dress expensive - but everyone wore their "nice clothes."


Bummer. What horrid customer service. I haven't had to deal with DeCA lately - for quite some time, actually. But their fast and supportive responses in the past helped me get past the coupon bullying in their store.

They are all pretty good about coupons now (until we get a new bunch in customer service). But the CS manager (or whatever they call her) told the CS employees that I know my coupons - and not to give me a hard time. In fact, a couple times a cashier told me they would have to have someone come out and check my printables - and then told me that the CS manager popped her head out, saw it was me, and told them to go ahead. That is a good feeling to know that even if I have a bunch of pdf printables - the CS manager just says "Oh... it is her - her coupons are good."

They really must be getting a lot of fake coupons now though. Several CS people have remarked that they have. But I agree with you, if they haven't found the person in a couple months.... there is no reason to make everyone feel like a criminal.

My gosh! I was at the commissary several months ago and handed the cashier the wrong stack of coupons. I had stacks on 20 of this and 20 of that, that I had taken coupons out as I bought the items - and I handed the cashier the stack of coupons of things I hadn't bought, instead of the stack of coupons for the stuff I purchased.

When I saw that my total was already negative, with lots of coupons left to scan I thought I noticed she was scanning a whole stack of coupons for items I hadn't purchased and pushing them through. She had pushed through 63 coupons!!!!

When I told her what happened - she just kept saying "You are good with your coupons, so I just thought you had bought all these items." (Such a refreshing change from having to dig through 15 bags to prove you bought a candy bar).

I tried to get her to void the whole order and start over. For some reason her and the CS person just wanted to void the coupons one by one. I don't think we ever got the order all the way straight.

Every once in awhile I still run across a cashier that wants to look at all my coupons and all my items and then still needs to dig through the bags at the end. But generally, I don't have many coupon problems there. (at least not at the moment).

Anyone else remember the picture of a womens volleyball team having dinner at the White House? Casual sundresses and flip flops on all of them.

Friday, dh went to the commissary to use up a bunch of Jello ip (90c and 1.10 off any). Cashier argued and argued with him about how he didn't have "enough" pudding packs to use 20 coupons. He stood his ground though and she grumbled under her breath for the rest of the transaction.

Flip flops!

I actually went to the White House Conference on Youth, Drugs, and Violence back when Clinton was President. The first night of the conference they had a reception at the White House. I stressed about what to wear, because they didn't really give us any guidance. I guess they think you already know. Anyway, I finally decided on a black dressy pant suit - hoping that would work either way, so I wouldn't be over-dressed or under-dressed. Everyone seemed to think I was White House staff. People kept asking me where the bathrooms were.

One girl there was wearing a mini-skirt and gold glitter combat boots. I bet she wasn't mistaken for a White House employee....

Good for your husband for standing his ground on the jello pudding. Actually, the commissary isn't supposed to discriminate based on method of payment (i.e. coupons) But I know your commissary has been particularly aggravating about such things. Maybe you should print out the part of the policy that states that coupons are a substitute for legal tender and become part of the overall cash flow.

Really, if anyone bothered reading DeCA emails anymore, I would be tempted to write a complaint that the commissary didn't want to sell me 20 packs of pudding though there was plenty on the shelves...

Facebook maybe?

Anyone else remember the picture of a womens volleyball team having dinner at the White House? Casual sundresses and flip flops on all of them.

Friday, dh went to the commissary to use up a bunch of Jello ip (90c and 1.10 off any). Cashier argued and argued with him about how he didn't have "enough" pudding packs to use 20 coupons. He stood his ground though and she grumbled under her breath for the rest of the transaction.

Yep, I remember that White House visit. What is worse are the things kids wear to CHURCH these days. My daughter has always dressed modestly and not terribly trendy...I'd say more like a Gap style, but there are times that she comes out of her room in shorts & a tshirt for church...sigh as if she doesn't have a single nice thing to wear thanks to Target...dresses, skirts, blouses, etc. I ask her if she would wear that if she was going to the White House?!?! Then remind her that she is going to visit God in HIS house, which is a much bigger occasion than the White House.

I find it hard to believe that a single adult didn't suggest dressing more formally for the occasion. Not cocktail dresses but geez, flip flops? The dresses were ok but shoes were definitely inappropriate imo.

ITA! But when I think about it these girls probably only own tennis shoes & flip flops.

I'm teaching my children...well mini thrift, because I obviously dress my 2 & 1 yo boys that it is always better to be over dressed than under dressed for any event. She also knows to ask me or my mom (next door) if what she is wearing is ok.

Invest in some staples (stay away from trendy stuff) for clothes and you'll be fine for most occasions/events.

Anyone else remember the picture of a womens volleyball team having dinner at the White House? Casual sundresses and flip flops on all of them.

Friday, dh went to the commissary to use up a bunch of Jello ip (90c and 1.10 off any). Cashier argued and argued with him about how he didn't have "enough" pudding packs to use 20 coupons. He stood his ground though and she grumbled under her breath for the rest of the transaction.

ITA! But when I think about it these girls probably only own tennis shoes & flip flops.

I remember that only because I was so shocked at the flip flops , new low for fashion, taste, and approriate dress, and respect for the office
I have a young twentys niece who says sneakers should only be allowed in gyms , hows that for a refreshing change

you would think that for a once in a lifetime event they could spend a little money and dress up as if they were going to a wedding or some other formal event. i'm sure they regret it now.

i don't know why people think they can wear flip flops absolutely everywhere, including shoveling snow. and wearing flip flops all the time is bad for your feet. they don't provide any support. there is going to be a whole generation needing orthotics and going to the podiatrist. might be a good field to get in to. i see $$$ in the future.