Supermarket workers reveal one of the 'worst' habits customers do! Are you guilty?
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In the bustling aisles of our local supermarkets, it's essential to have common courtesy and respect.
The 'Shopping Trolley Theory' that swept social media back in 2020 suggested that returning a shopping trolley to its rightful bay was the ultimate test of one's character.
Fast forward to today, and there's a new, related behaviour that had supermarket staff shake their heads in dismay.
The current issue is about shoppers abandoning items in the wrong places.
A recent social media post sparked a heated discussion when a photo showed a packet of steak left atop some furniture in the store's middle aisle.
'How lazy can you get? There are usually only four aisles with a halfway crossover!' the shopper wrote in a post.
Other shoppers and even ALDI employees shared their frustration about the sight.
'It only takes a minute to put back where they got it from. It's called respect,' one person noted.
'Wasting food like this is the worst,' another wrote.
'I don't know how often I've found perishable food left in random places, people forgetting how quickly it will spoil if not kept cold or frozen,' a third commented.
However, this is not an isolated incident at ALDI.
'I see this all the time, sadly,' a shopper lamented.
Various shoppers also shared their stories about items left in different places: frozen dinners left to thaw in the pet aisle, laundry detergent abandoned among snacks, and even a pack of rotisserie chicken accompanying bottles of body wash.
These misplaced items not only create extra work for staff but also contribute to significant food waste.
About 1.3 billion tonnes of edible food are wasted annually across the globe, with 931 million tonnes attributed to retail and consumer waste.
In Australia, the food waste percentage is at a staggering 40 per cent.
With alarming statistics, it's clear that every small action counts.
So why do some shoppers leave items wherever they please?
Is it a lack of awareness, or perhaps a misguided belief that someone else will clean up after them?
Whatever the reason, the impact is undeniable.
Supermarket workers often throw items left out of refrigeration for too long, contributing to the already massive food waste problem.
If shoppers change their mind about an item, specifically perishable goods, take a moment to return it to its rightful aisle.
However, for shoppers who are in a rush, hand it to the checkout staff for assistance.
Some shoppers even suggested placing perishable items in the drinks area to keep it cold.
It is about taking responsibility for our actions and considering the broader implications of seemingly impulsive choices.
Are you guilty of this trait as well? Share your thoughts about this conundrum in the comments below.
The 'Shopping Trolley Theory' that swept social media back in 2020 suggested that returning a shopping trolley to its rightful bay was the ultimate test of one's character.
Fast forward to today, and there's a new, related behaviour that had supermarket staff shake their heads in dismay.
The current issue is about shoppers abandoning items in the wrong places.
A recent social media post sparked a heated discussion when a photo showed a packet of steak left atop some furniture in the store's middle aisle.
'How lazy can you get? There are usually only four aisles with a halfway crossover!' the shopper wrote in a post.
The packed steak was left on the supermarket's furniture area. Image Credit: Facebook/ALDI Fans Australia
Other shoppers and even ALDI employees shared their frustration about the sight.
'It only takes a minute to put back where they got it from. It's called respect,' one person noted.
'Wasting food like this is the worst,' another wrote.
'I don't know how often I've found perishable food left in random places, people forgetting how quickly it will spoil if not kept cold or frozen,' a third commented.
However, this is not an isolated incident at ALDI.
'I see this all the time, sadly,' a shopper lamented.
Various shoppers also shared their stories about items left in different places: frozen dinners left to thaw in the pet aisle, laundry detergent abandoned among snacks, and even a pack of rotisserie chicken accompanying bottles of body wash.
These misplaced items not only create extra work for staff but also contribute to significant food waste.
About 1.3 billion tonnes of edible food are wasted annually across the globe, with 931 million tonnes attributed to retail and consumer waste.
In Australia, the food waste percentage is at a staggering 40 per cent.
With alarming statistics, it's clear that every small action counts.
So why do some shoppers leave items wherever they please?
Is it a lack of awareness, or perhaps a misguided belief that someone else will clean up after them?
Whatever the reason, the impact is undeniable.
Supermarket workers often throw items left out of refrigeration for too long, contributing to the already massive food waste problem.
If shoppers change their mind about an item, specifically perishable goods, take a moment to return it to its rightful aisle.
However, for shoppers who are in a rush, hand it to the checkout staff for assistance.
Some shoppers even suggested placing perishable items in the drinks area to keep it cold.
It is about taking responsibility for our actions and considering the broader implications of seemingly impulsive choices.
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