Trader Joe’s I absolutely love you but we need a self check out option for us introverts 😅

[@lisayoung4810]

When my mom passed, one of the workers saw that I was very sad. I shared with him what had happened and he was very sympathetic and compassionate towards me. Whenever he saw me, he always made it over to me and asked how was I doing and or holding up. It meant so much, and I will never forget him. Thanks sis for this video!

[@itspossible3381]

Blessings and peace. Thanks for the share… glad you experienced empathy and compassion.

[@apropst5867]

I'm not crying., you're crying. 😢 miss my mom too.

[@pysvtfa4]

My parents shopped at Trader Joe’s, among other places. When my dad died it was a TJ’s employee who noticed my mother shopping alone and asked after him. When my mom started crying they brought her flowers, helped her with her shopping and carried her groceries to her car. They did this for MONTHS. I’ll never criticize them for their friendliness.

[@itspossible3381]

@@pysvtfa4 so sweet

[@gracefortheteam7726]

@@pysvtfa4 end. And I am so sorry for your loss.💕🙏😔

[@nickfra]

A year ago I left my phone in an Uber after taking it to the other side of town and I walked for nearly 3 miles to different coffee shops and hotels trying to get someone to let me use their phone or internet to get in contact with Uber or my parents. Everyone said no. I walked into a Trader Joe’s and they were so wonderful lol. They bought me water and candy and when I couldn’t get in contact with my parents on their phone one of the girls sent me in an Uber home. Like I’ll never know who this person is but she’s an angel

[@trophyscene5015]

Will to be full fair, it is a well-known scam that people will ask you that and then run off with your phone, so it doesn't necessarily mean all those people are bad people. They just don't want to risk having their phone stolen because most of us aren't in shape enough to chase after someone like that.

[@Killerdolce1]

Is that their marketing strategy ? Are they like this at every locations or it's a single one ? Sorry, non american here asking. I find it wonderful that the comments all say the same thing about a kind experience

[@tavonadenise2985]

@killerdolche1 I don’t think it’s necessarily a marketing strategy. It might just be their policy or how they hire people or their company culture. It’s like that at every one I’ve ever been to.

[@jayciet.3240]

​@@tavonadenise2985I have a friend who works at TJ's and he said they hire people who are naturally friendly and compassionate. I think that's why this introvert didn't get hired there lol

[@jayciet.3240]

​@@Killerdolce1it's not marketing , they hire people who genuinely have that type of personality. Frankly to me it's a breath of fresh air

[@augustacorns]

I love the friendliness of the Trader Joe staff. I hope they never change.❤

[@91clarie]

As a European, this is mortifying

[@LjubaBubi]

​​@@91clarie Soooo many different countries are in Europe. There is no such term as "European". As an introvert, I would love to meet this kind of person in stores, instead of poker faced robots. Americans, you are lucky. We, as humans, need to have a conversation. Especially these days when many of us feel so lonely. ❤ P. S. I am a "European". 🤔

[@simonledoux8519]

@@91clarie Sorry but you have to deal with it just as I have to deal with aloofness and glum expressions a lot in many European countries. I don't take it personally and you should be annoyed by the over friendliness of Americans. BTW, Boston isn't like that so you might feel more at home. I am a New Englander so I can say that!

[@Dahmer_Jeff]

I think they're trained to be that annoyingly friendly. I think instead they should be taught to read the room. If I'm not making eye contact, not smiling, or even attempting to pretend to care, then they should ring the shit up as quickly as possible and not try to engage. Most people today are reclusive, and these extroverts need to conform to us now, since they're out numbered

[@leekifaucett]

You are spot on, I worked at TJ's for 13 yrs and it was my social outlet, the customers are just as genuine as the workers even the introverts. Wholesome

[@brandysax]

I swear ppl love talking to introverts all we do is smile and nodd😂😂

[@vivic4617]

That is so true 😂

[@melissatreadway4414]

I feel like a deer caught in the headlights, when this happens😂

[@Xoxotho]

Lol it’s so awkward I don’t know how they deal with it 😂😢

[@crystalsingleton8993]

I am a friendly person and have no problem speaking and holding a conversation with strangers. However, I pay attention to people’s reactions. If they don’t reciprocate, I keep it moving. No more talking to people with no personality. I can’t do it.

[@laughingcorrpseholly4136]

@@crystalsingleton8993well it doesn’t mean they don’t have a personality just because they are introverted or don’t feel like talking to a stranger… 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@workwithearl]

I work at another major grocery chain. I go to traders during lunch to get my spirits lifted.🤣 So true.

[@reaneeb9836]

😮😂🤣

[@shannondaffin3586]

😂

[@mjoselle4978]

Hope they’ll stay like that!!! Too many “blah” people in the world these days, no thanks to everything being so computerized

[@nikniknik_40]

Bruh 😐😂❤️

[@sentb5744]

Ha ha

[@codygingerr3505]

Accurate. Real people. Love them all! Tj the best!

[@sarahjean3670]

I swear this made me so anxious. And the worst part is, I’d absolutely engage in the conversation, be 5 min besties, then need a 2 hour nap.

[@elise8005]

😂yes I am the exact same way. Interacting to full capacity is sooo draining!

[@RoonMian]

I'm German, for me this is every store in the USA. Meanwhile Trader Joe's is owned by a German grocery store chain. 🎶🎵🎶It's like raaaiaaaaiiin on your weeeedding daaayyy.....🎶🎵🎶

[@kimburlyvirgo]

Hilariously ironic.

[@sian2337]

Yep, i would then replay my awkward chat over in my head for hours, then I’d start worrying that whilst running the words over in my head, was I subconsciously doing the same facial expressions in public. I will then feel embarrassed for something that probably didn’t even happen. It’s exhausting. Luckily I live in the UK, there are hardly any cashiers left and the self-checkout machines don’t talk. 😏 Edit: although some of them have mirrors above them, which is actually worse. I hate seeing myself in the mirror, especially when I’m not expecting it. I think I need some counselling.

[@OhNoSweetie...]

Omg yes! Exactly! Something switches on, then is in the shop for the rest of the day😂

[@NoCampDad]

And here I thought I just had a special connection with the cashier.

[@sweetfreeze5528]

​@@woodnymph3063As someone who is an introvert but worked a cashier job, i actually loved talking to customers 🥰 I felt a connection to them, if there wasn't a connection I'd find one. So the cashier who showed you their vacation pictures, probably actually cared about showing them to you to make both you and them happy ☺️

[@world__2264]

​@@woodnymph3063😂😂😂you sweet

[@zraquel89]

😂😂😂you probably did! 😅

[@Katief0811]

🤣

[@Gforu81]

😂😂

[@aprilrhoffmann]

As a Trader Joe's shopper in California, I will concur. It is EXACTLY like this 😂😅

[@kiss126]

I live in Utah and it is exactly the same! Is it a job requirement? 😂

[@aprilrhoffmann]

@@kiss126 I think so 🤭 They take customer service to a new degree of friendly and upbeat 😆

[@BriMi209]

😂yes downtown San Francisco made me love trader Joe's they are just like this but the lines stay movingy

[@aprilrhoffmann]

@@BriMi209 ngl it makes me wonder if they are all genuinely happy at their jobs and what Trader Joe's is doing right as an employer if that is the case 😂

[@kiss126]

We should apply for a job there and figure it out 😂

[@elizabethmaurer5134]

She's not wrong about that Green Goddess seasoning!!! To die for lol

[@HeyTidi]

This is too accurate! However, when I get that one cashier that doesn’t say anything, I’m like “what’s their problem?”, then I’ll initiate and force a conversation LOL.

[@Enzie740]

Once a TJ employee sincerely asked "Are you okay?" I started crying in line. Embarrassing, but I appreciated his kindness ❤

[@courtneyr214]

Aw don’t be embarrassed! We all need a good cry sometimes. I’m about due for one myself. ⏰ 😂

[@archimedes_espinosa]

I thought you meant “Tijuana” I was about to say, “Tijuana got the brown goddesses”

[@reaneeb9836]

❤❤❤

[@PattieCakeeee]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 .. I’m not laughing at you , I’m laughing because your are me ! (Tearing up writing this) I hate being so dang gon’ emotional sometimes ! My parents always say keep it in until you get home but I can’t sometimes when I force myself out during a severe depression episode . ❤❤❤

[@stefanie8499]

That's the worst! I've had it happen to me at different times, and even though i usually feel better after, it's awkward at the time.

[@Heartwing37]

The struggle for us introverts is real!!! 😂

[@LoShundaJ3254]

Real😅

[@c.s.7266]

So real!! 😅

[@cecesmith6229]

Seriously I just want to get checked out and go

[@trophyscene5015]

They probably force the Trader Joe's employees to be that way, and won't hire you if you are not an extrovert who loves to talk 😉

[@monharris28]

seriosuly!!!!

[@Celeste8333PHX]

I just love this lady! She always just nails it, and she makes me laugh every time. Watching her dance always cheers me up.

[@sandrahernandez1238]

Super friendly. Honestly, there should be more people like that.

[@meshameemee]

As a fellow introvert, those trader Joe's cashier's remind me I'm still human and am still capable of carrying on a conversation lol. I actually enjoy talking to them. They're always so kind and it feels like they're not faking their kindness so they're easy for me to talk to.

[@cass_sorrel]

same.

[@lunarae8037]

Haha yes 😂

[@darthlaurel]

Yes. Thanks for saying that. I absolutely hate being asked what I'm doing today but I never mind it at trader Joe's. Everyone is always very gracious.

[@mary-janereallynotsarah684]

They're happy because Walmart no longer employs humans... so they have fled to Trader Joe's.

[@alstroemeria227again4]

I’m in NYC and everyone is mean around here but not at Trader Joe’s! I wonder where they get those people from! 😆

[@angelaabrusci716]

Yeah, but... one day the chatty guy asked how my day was and it wasn't so great, so he excused himself for a minute and went and got me a bouquet of flowers and put them in my bag to cheer me up. So there's that.

[@viciousLUA]

Awwwww what!!!! That’s beautiful ❤️

[@kyliCatherine1]

Aww that is so sweet 🥹

[@luvthesun100]

Such a lovely, compassionate and thoughtful gesture.♥️❤️♥️

[@irony11]

Love the human connection! You can't get that with a machine.

[@pysvtfa4]

Yep, that’s a thing. They are allotted product to comp if they see somebody having a crappy day.

[@JM-vj7we]

Merrick, Long Island TJ’s has some of the loveliest people I’ve ever met. ❤

[@Subjugatedhappywife]

The music and the vibe. You captured it all.

[@JessicaMargaretDean]

A few years back I was taking care of my mom and I was having a really hard day. I guess the cashier really saw it on my face and asked me about and I told him I was taking care of my mom and just having a rough day and he followed me out and gave me a bouquet of their flowers. It put the brightest smile on my face for the rest of my day and every time I thought about that afterwards I smiled inside. That was one of the sweetest things that’s ever happened to me. I’ll never forget him. I love my mom very much and miss her every day.

[@floodlime8620]

You seem like a sweetheart and I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@CourtneyDeez]

That's a very sweet & nice story. It def gave my heart the warm fuzzies. And I'm sorry you lost your mom. I hope that you're doing well now. Sending you love & peace ❤❤❤

[@jessied3696]

This reminded me of a Craigslist experience I had years ago. I was selling whatever to stay afloat. At a public meeting to sell some earphones the man simply said "are you okay?". It has sat with me forever. It's been 15 years and I grew to being super emoporthetic. It's not that I wasn't nice before but it shaped my being. One statement. From someone I didn't even know. It changed me forever.

[@stitches318]

I was in an abusive relationship and just had a baby, so I was an emotional wreck. The worker who gave me flowers made me burst into tears. It was one of the only kindnesses I'd been shown in a while

[@42eight]

Acting skills are impeccable. Every video is on point.

[@jamescarp]

I appreciate friendly and outgoing people!

[@alethealenning3809]

I remember the first time I went to Trader Joe’s their polite and friendly manner completely caught me off guard. I took it as a challenge and started dressing in different ways, ie. Goth, head banger, homeless, to see the reaction I would get. Surprisingly the only negativity I received was from other customers. Lol

[@Tyleya]

They are exactly like this. As an introvert, I like it because they are nice but don’t expect anything from you but to pay for the groceries.

[@trophyscene5015]

You're totally right, I forgot that almost all grocery stores used to have Baggers too. I wonder why they did away with that position at all the other grocery stores..?? Now they just leave it up to one person so it takes longer.

[@lupediaz1666]

​@@trophyscene5015so they won't have to pay that person. In other words greediness, saving a few dollars.

[@jenniferfisher530]

​@@trophyscene5015I bag for them

[@CourtneyDeez]

The HEB grocery stores here in Texas still have baggers. I can't think of any other store here that still does.

[@graciekattan6618]

I’m an introvert too and I also like it. It’s nice and refreshing actually. It’s getting depressing these days meeting ppl like robots just going through the motions.

[@alleykatt6110]

I’ll take this over the nasty “don’t want to be here” attitudes any day!

[@trophyscene5015]

It's a known fact that those major big-box retailers and Grocers treat their employees like crap, so I understand why they feel that way. But if it was me, I just wouldn't put myself in that position - and never have worked in retail like that either 🤷‍♂️

[@graciekattan6618]

@@trophyscene5015but take it on with the ppl treating you like that. Not the ppl who didn’t do anything to you. That’s what I think anyway 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@graciekattan6618]

Me too! I meet too many ppl like that nowadays

[@dheard1014]

True. So true.

[@KaiOpaka]

​@graciekattan6618 hilarious that you think customers aren't also making the lives of retail workers miserable. They can be real charmers when told they have to have ID to get alcohol at that particular store. Stellar attitudes when told honoring a price on the shelf doesn't include where a rando sits something down or they misread the label.

[@TampaTec]

Cashier like that needs a raise. Positive vibes is what the world is lacking.

[@khileajessup3648]

Aww, I remember this back in the day (pre-pandemic). I'm an introvert, but I love positive energy, so I liked the friendliness back then. These days, it's different. They're not like that anymore... or maybe I just get the ones who try hard to pretend they don't see me. Either way, I think it's nice to have friendly small talk with strangers while running errands😊

[@mr_m4613]

As a Gen X guy I actually miss cashiers that interact like that.

[@Boycott-Ai-NOW]

I miss it only wen i'm not in a hurry...😂 Had 1ata Wally'z after midnite b4 Covid... She was the only cashier cuz dey count money and had folx in line PISSED!!!😅

[@AngelStormee]

As a Gen X gal, I totally don't! I love self-checkout.

[@Mindyobusiness89]

@@AngelStormeeit’s putting people out of jobs unfortunately

[@pysvtfa4]

@@Mindyobusiness89. So true. I never use self checkout. If they want me to be my own cashier, they can pay me for it.

[@Mindyobusiness89]

@@pysvtfa4 that’s what I say too, why am I being made to scan my own items when I don’t work there? At least give us a discount 😂

[@nicolegreene2208]

The fact that she can spot on play and extrovert AND an introvert in the same skit is priceless 😂😂😂

[@HeartFeelings.Sharing]

Exactly! 😂😂😂

[@LucaAnamaria]

Must be an ambivert. 😁

[@christinacody8653]

AMbivert? I've never heard of that one before@@LucaAnamaria

[@LucaAnamaria]

@@christinacody8653 Yup. It means being roughly equally introverted and extroverted.

[@sunsplash919]

I can attest to being what I call an extroverted introvert, so at work in my bubble of comfort, doing what I love…I am totally the Trader Joe’s chick for 6-8 hours out of the day, but as soon as I am done with work I become customer 😂 Then I go home and don’t want to talk to anybody until I gotta go do it again. Like an EV car with a basic plug, it takes a while to charge back up for tomorrow 🫠

[@CCAkuna]

It’s actually nice-even when I’m in a shit mood-it’s great to have someone flash a smile your way.

[@corny387]

I feel this so much... I'm a shy extrovert - comfortable in my element, but only after I've warmed up to it - and there's something intimate about grocery shopping where I'm really not inclined to invite total strangers into seeing what kind of life choices I'm making. I love TJ's and admire their authenticity, but hoo, lemme tell ya, self-checkout has been the single greatest innovation in grocery shopping since rural electrification and refrigeration.

[@mollymcsunshine]

I'm an introvert too and may not say much, however I do appreciate their customer service. 😁💖

[@buddhagoddess1]

Going to TJs is the best social hour of the week lol.

[@KISSmartie]

😂😂😂

[@DrMattHH]

And for severe introverts or people with social sensory issues, it's miserable. I understand most people like it, but for a lot of us, being forced to deal with this level of "upbeat social interaction" is physically painful.

[@AngelStormee]

You are a normal introvert. The people that like the chit-chat are extroverts and don't know the difference or what it means. If other people energize you then you are an extrovert. If other people drain you then you are an introvert. @@DrMattHH

[@trophyscene5015]

@@DrMattHH well I wouldn't say it's a painful because it definitely doesn't physically hurt your body. But it is tiring, as it requires a lot of mental energy. Too much of that and I will need a nap later.

[@erickakjones]

Listen!

[@user-oq9ir2mq5b]

The trainer for the hiring staff really did a good job at knowing how to pick pretty good employees

[@kiki962000]

Usually I don't like people talking to me, so I avoid stores that have friendly people (bath and bodyworks). But today I went to the dentist and the receptionist had me laughing so hard. Lol

[@ConservativeHippie001]

As a California girl who loves TJ’s, this is 100% accurate with no exaggeration. 😂😂😂❤❤

[@reeree285]

So true ! One time I was struggling with hip and back pain and the cashier left asked one of the workers to help me get my groceries into my car! Love them!!

[@TBerryhillOK]

I’m from a small Oklahoma town and I thought I was home when I went to TJ’s!! I sure missed that store until they opened one in Tulsa. Worth the 1 1/2 hour drive!! ❤

[@ConservativeHippie001]

@@TBerryhillOK ❤️💞 Oklahoma sounds lovely from the sounds of that.

[@VioletJoy]

Except they don't comment on every single item. Lol

[@ConservativeHippie001]

@@VioletJoy Yeah, only certain ones. Haha.

[@jenniferleaumont1560]

This is true but I just love how nice they are. This is actually one of the reasons why TJ is one of my fav stores

[@TheAlex1169]

Im a cashier, not for TJ but for another store and sometimes I myself am having a bad day and habing a nice convo with customers makes me feel so happy inside. I am glad we dont have a self checkout option because I can talk to soooo many people in one day. Its awesome

[@lorettacali10370]

Just like Lisa, I shopped trader Joe's after my dad passed since it was smaller and I didn't have memories of him there. Unfortunately, I would bawl in the parking lot. Someone saw me and gave me a hug. Great place!

[@mousehouse8119]

😂😂😂 they really need self checkout for the introverts

[@mslpfanatik]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Prettygurl420]

No fr…😬😬😬😬😭😭

[@alexakearney]

I’d be first in line! The small talk gets me so scared 😂

[@amymora9349]

😂😂😂

[@Mindyobusiness89]

Tell them not to talk to you

[@ZoliRza]

As an ambivert I actually enjoy these conversations after being in introvert mode alone for hours 😂

[@pamcamcris]

This! I'm an ambivert too so I'm not shy nor do I avoid conversations, for the most part. Depends on what time of the day it is--like if I've just coming from work where I'm literally on all day long having to talk to people for a living 😂, I'm not good with conversing. I just want to go home, crawl under my rock to recharge. But if it's a weekend in the daytime and I'm out and about, you can get me going on any conversations, especially about my love for the TJ's mandarin chicken! 😆

[@eternalabundance39]

I'm one too totally get that!

[@zephead4835]

Introvert, extrovert... What's an ambivert?

[@juliethomas3523]

​@@zephead4835Ambivert is a person who is in the middle of the two, not on one extreme of the spectrum or the other. Definitely needs to recharge alone at times but can also be social in situations like this. I am ambivert too.

[@PeachyAuric]

Ambivert?? I feel seen 😂😂😂❤

[@bobasquid3339]

When getting my supply of eggs for 2 weeks. "Wow!! You making a giant cake?! " 🤷🏻‍♂️ Gotta love TJs🤦🏻‍♂️😅

[@Lana-dy7hq]

Friendly employees AND they don't make you ring up your own items. Luv TJ!

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

😭😭😭 This is so accurate!My tire went flat in the parking lot of Trader Joe’s & the employees came out & brought me flowers & a chocolate bar since my lugs were stripped & they couldn’t change the tire.

[@Krissycatt]

As an introvert I could never work the cashier at TJs. I would be like: “Hi☺️” And that would be it. 🤣😂🤣

[@crnkmnky]

Hey, if you smile like that it'll say a thousand words! 😸

[@ReinDeMaMonde]

😂🤣😆 Why can I relate so much to this? I paste a smile on my face and nod praying that I can get checked out quickly so i can leave.🤦 I have to admit though, once i leave my heart warms because I think how nice it is to have someone who actually takes the time to see you, acknowledge you and talk to you. ❤

[@nicholasharvey8946]

I’m from England so I have no idea what it’s like to shop at Trader Joe’s but I still laughed my head off. Beautiful smile by the way x

[@gregorywilliams5606]

Will someone pleeeeease give this woman her own show or something. So talented!!!!

[@gleniedmelodies1]

EXACTLY! PLEASE! She is so accurate and FUNNY!!!! 😂

[@ampgbvm8627]

I love those cashiers. They are better then the rude ones that throw your food

[@chrystallee5528]

😂😂

[@Joirychelle]

Yo! The Trader Joe’s cashiers make the world a BETTER place, for REAL! Lol😂🤣😅 Skit is Epic and so on point!!!

[@lisapierce7605]

I just got to say I just love your videos. You remind me of myself with the music and always make me me smile. Thank you

[@maliabafa4201]

I was in Trader Joe’s one day and the cashier asked me if I was OK. I started having teary eyes because I had heard that a friend of mine had a stroke. The cashier left for few seconds and came back with flowers. Thats the nicest a stranger has ever been with me.

[@diveoshin1863]

Friendly acts 😢makes me want to cry. I love doing good deeds. This is a sign 🪧

[@emsa5034]

I came in a Trader Joe’s next to my work crying, to buy a large bottle of liquor and one of the cashiers gave me a bouquet of flowers 🥹 I was literally so suicidal because of chronic pain, I’d literally be daydreaming about crashing my car into something cause I couldn’t stand the pain anymore, you never know if a kind gesture could be saving someone’s life. Thank god all that pain has gone away or I truly don’t think I would be here and god bless that cashier for her kindness

[@foreverNwonder]

This comment came below another comment where the OP said the same thing happened to them… what is going on with TJ employees??? Do they get a coupon for one free bouquet of flowers for a sad customer per day??? 💐

[@foreverNwonder]

@@emsa5034omg a THIRD?!?! This is the 3rd person to say they were gifted flowers by a TJ employee. Wild 😜

[@lynnecarnivale6414]

Hello. God bless you and your friend. Any updates how your friend is doing? I just said a prayer for both of you. May GOD BLESS you both and your families too. Peace and Joy, Lynne🍃💜✝️💜🍃

[@nothinglikeburntvag]

Right after college, I began working at Trader Joe’s. They did expect us to be very friendly, but from a place of authenticity. It was pretty easy to do so based on the way Trader Joe’s functioned. Employees were empowered to test any foods they were curious about and encouraged customers to do the same (seriously- if there is a product you’re curious about and want to try, bring it to the sample station and you will likely be able to taste it). We were allowed to gift flowers, as long as we got permission from a leader. Our “stations“ changed every hour or two so that we didn’t get burnt out of any one position. Trader Joe’s also paid us a living wage. Quite frankly, because we were treated well, and were actively enabled to treat customers well, most of our friendliness was real . We were able to see customers as human and treated them accordingly. I still love that job to this day, even after getting the money-making “big girl” job.

[@leticiadiaz7805]

I can tell the employees are authentic for the most part. Love TJs

[@NaturallyGifted77]

Sometimes they will give it to you for free

[@relaxcalmly1742]

I’m still making below or just at living rage as a ‘big girl’ lol

[@Haboobie888]

Yes I worked for TJ’s for about 3 years! Loooooved working there and can attest to your statement!

[@bran9730]

I asked to try something and the employee chastised me loudly 😅 for being wasteful. He told me now he opened it for me to sample it, it had to be thrown away. I've never asked for a sample again. In that part of Jersey they're a Jimmy Buffet wanna be gang that are only authentically nice to their own and customers that match their cool test.

[@jonsmith3140]

You are spot on!!😅 I'm not an introvert… But I don't like people commenting on everything I buy. I can't wait till someone starts talking about my toilet paper choices.

[@jolien8195]

Trader Joe’s employees are the absolute best ❤

[@dianaprobst3157]

The Catch-22 of customer service...if you're chatty, people will be mad. If you're not chatty, you're "unfriendly", and people will be mad. If you don't smile in just the right way, if your body language sets them off for whatever reason, if your "thank you" isn't groveling enough...they'll be mad. You just gotta take your best stab at it & hope for the best.

[@kyliCatherine1]

True. Any job working with the public is difficult

[@crazyratlady3438]

yup, you'll never please all the people all the time.

[@ritaray5562]

Introvert here. Went in once on a busy afternoon, really anxious about being in there when it was so busy; one of the store associates walked past me and complimented my curly hair. I blushed and thanked her, telling her it hadn't been cooperating lately & I was struggling with my recent haircut. We had a whole conversation (at least 10 minutes lol) and she was so sweet. Then when I was in line, she ran up to me just as we finished up and gave me a bouquet of flowers! (for free lol) All the TJ's associates are so nice!!

[@gabriellec5962]

Honestly, as an introvert I adore the friendliness and kindness I experience with TJ staff. Even if I’m not feeling super talkative that day, it’s nice to feel so welcomed ❤ Your video is funny tho :)

[@MyUsernameIsElla]

This comment section is like a really positive Yelp review of Trader Joe’s. They better start sponsoring you! 😂

[@jendykovin]

Even as an introvert, I love the effort they put in to make you feel welcome. I would rather have that than shop in a place where I feel like I don't fit in.

[@lucythecat12]

The song playing on the overhead "Red Red Wine" totally accurate for Trader Joe's 😅

[@wendymichiko]

So on point! I appreciate their friendliness. 🥰

[@mizz333]

I swear every time I buy the hasbrowns the cashier makes a comment about how they sell out so quickly lmao

[@vividlyvalerie9265]

Lol they sell out every single day in our store. 😄. Very popular item.

[@thelovelydrkeyx3250]

This is so accurate 😂. As an introvert... it's still my favorite grocery store ever.

[@Onlymelan8e]

Being shy playing an extrovert I totally relate but so love my conversations with trader Joe people. They have all been so kind just like chick Fila peeps

[@mialyons8698]

As much as I like to stay to myself, I like the fact that the cashier is actually courteous, attentive, and talking about Trader Joe's products and not about some idle gossip. Great Customer Service is worth the chit chat(at least for me, it is).

[@pritiboyd2718]

I was a cashier for 8 years and it can be very exhausting being talkative with ALL customers.. but it's so worth it when I see that I made someones day simply by treating them in a way that makes them feel seen like this :)

[@brianhardy612]

Thats why self checkout was invented. So you dont have to be bothered cashiers.

[@iriedance70]

I can 100% relate🤗👍. So wonderfully exhausting🫨/😁

[@160Days2Lose2]

This is so true, but I love their employees. They are THEE best!!! ❤️😂

[@onewapani]

So on point. Lol The first time I went to Trader Joe's, I thought the guy checking me out was literally checking me out! "Bruh? Too many questions. We've been checking out for 10 minutes!" 😆

[@nicolewilliams7508]

so true. For me it's the uber drivers. I just want to stare out the window and daydream.

[@zephead4835]

Staring out the windows and daydreaming is exactly why we hire people to drive for us. But the Uber driver says, "Nah, we gonna have ourselves a pointless, meaningless conversation because that's my job. "

[@plumbus8315]

I'm like you with short responses, my life is boring and I'm socially awkward. But I really appreciate people like this. They understand customer service!!!

[@lissajedi]

How is being annoyingly chatty an example of customer service? As a retail worker, I can say you need to learn to read people and interact accordingly. If I have a quiet customer, I respect that and keep my end quiet as well, speaking only when needed. If a customer is cordial, I'll be the same. I don't engage in constant chit chat, as the point is to ring the customer up so they can go on with their day. That being said, I'm an introvert and having a cashier be so annoying like this would make me stop shopping there.

[@p_roduct9211]

​@@lissajedilove what you just put into words what I never could but felt! People feel like being a "people person" is critical to making an impact on the job. Hell no, be polite and courteous but annoyingly chatty folks drive me up the wall. I'm in a meeting, let's spend 3-5 minutes with the casual chatter but no more than that. I don't need to know the details of a coworker planning her brother's 50th birthday, like just ugh. A competent person is efficient and gracious, and that means also respecting my time and privacy. Unless I'm on familiar terms with you, please don't overshare. I feel like the Scandis/Germans get this but fake friendly Americans/Canadians don't.

[@monikel]

​@@lissajediwell done you, this is common sense: to adapt to each customer's needs and to play within their boundaries

[@c.t.4837]

Ahhahahaha you just said “are you having a party?” RIGHT as I thought it. 😂

[@JeffScalzo]

Talking to the check out people at Trader Joe’s makes me realize how boring my life is 😂 I’m like I just want to go home with my snacks and watch movies lol

[@NoxCattus]

As an introvert that was once a cashier, I would do the small talk thing just to break up the monotony lol. It was always a nice way to break from my self designed usual script for customers.....

[@ritaray5562]

I think about this video at least once a week. 😂😂😂 It is so spot on!!!

[@Butterfly_Forever]

Trader Joe's is a blessing, where people still greet each other and demonstrate kindeness and authenticity. Thank you, Trader Joes.

[@lynettenasseri753]

So right! Trader Joes is great for anyone who wants a chat (and groceries) with someone during their day!

[@tamelaharkins7997]

Spot on!! This woman’s gotta have her own Netflix special. Comic genius!!!🤣😂😅🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@HERegan]

Nothing has ever been more accurate 😂🤣

[@dyan785]

lol @ the mandarin chicken 😂😂😂 this is wildly accurate and also an introvert and feel all bunched up inside when this happens but somehow just reassures me ppl are out there who care.

[@heidifunk9480]

This is why I love going to Trader Joe’s whether I’m a good mood or bad mood. I leave happy and inspired. People are great and consistently great and I’m an introvert.!

[@panchito1609sj]

I ❤Trader Joe’s! Every interaction is fun and nice. And they are genuinely like that. It does not feel forced.

[@SLPERRYMAN1]

This is so accurate 😂😂😂😂.... I know they mean well ❤❤❤ great customer service

[@talethaqueen2042]

Introverts at TJs with the polite smile and nod

[@matty4natty]

An introverts nightmare…I still go though, it’s a delightful place

[@msmariapaula23]

This 💯

[@lizaespinosa1281]

I’m just saying we need more people like this in the world. Just happy and pleasant to be around like a cashier that genuinely is a customer service person.!

[@zipporah8875]

I be wanting waitress like her sometimes. then some days I just don't feel like talking. so I tried staying silent until everything was rung up.

[@aliciamarie9704]

Just go on vacation in the South. Like Savannah, GA. Gulf Shores, AL. Folks are nice in the south. Not always in the bigger cities, but def in the smaller cities

[@brileigh_24]

Why is this so accurate, I’ve only been to Trader Joe’s a couple times and this was my experience each time lol 😂

[@loveinspired7]

That's why I do all of my shopping online, and have everything delivered to my doorstep. Truth be told, I haven't actually left my home ever since the pandemic began. When the whole country was put on lock down, I swear it did not negatively impact me in ANY way.

[@darrene.vonbraun4421]

They fr are so kind there. Sometimes i go whe i dont even need any food but i just want someone to talk to me like a friend.

[@nicoledoubleyou]

I'm sorry. Not being sarcastic or anything I genuinely am sorry you're missing that feeling from people in your every day life, we should all have people that talk to us like this. If you don't have a friend like this maybe you could become this friend if you just push yourself a little and commit to it. I'm gonna try to become this friend, cuz your comment made me sad for all the people who don't have someone like this. I don't have anyone like this either but your comment made me want to be this kind of friends for the people in my life in case they have similar unfulfilled feelings, since this is how I feel on the inside I just wish I were confident enough to talk to people in the way that I feel inside, positive and upbeat

[@GoodStuffForeverMore]

Damn, girl!! You got the TJ's checkout down🙌😁😍

[@AngieUploaded]

I am the non introvert that talks to the sulky cashiers (and Everyone else I see😂). My hubby says… do you have to talk to everyone?!? Yes.. yes I do 😂😂

[@Lucid_Dreamer420]

"You won't miss 'emmmmmm" 😂

[@maggpiprime954]

"Got any fun plans?" "Uh yep..." "Oooh! Whatcha doon?" "Er, this. Just this."

[@HereComesKarma]

😂😂😂😂😂 luv it!! It’s enough! 😂

[@andycristiana1043]

The, "you've got to, you've got to" 😂😂 that's the best one for me haha

[@Macsinvideo]

Somebody discover this girl and give her very own Sitcom… very talented. I always enjoy her skits.

[@KaraKahn]

As a cashier at a grocery store who mostly works in self-checkout, you just put me on blast 🙈🙈🙈😅 But in my/our defense, I/We are just trying to be friendly and kind in an increasingly self-centered and difficult word 🥺🫶 But you're right, I should try to keep it to a minimum more often for my self-checkout customers. I usually try to pay attention to body language and social cues, but there have been times when I've realized I was being too much and had to pull myself back.

[@23kppadilla]

I like listening to the employees faves. That is how I get to try some of the products. I don’t mind happy people.

[@kristenhaynes4343]

I was just at Trader Joe’s today and I swear this was almost the exact exchange 🤣🤣

[@marcchatow9516]

And, that's why I like self check-out! 😊

[@Lookdownhereiam]

Right 😂 people complain and I’m like no problem. 🎉