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ooli@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

'It hasn't delivered': The spectacular failure of self-checkout technology

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'It hasn't delivered': The spectacular failure of self-checkout technology

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ooli@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago
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Unstaffed tills were supposed to revolutionise shopping. Now, both retailers and customers are bagging many self-checkout kiosks.
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    When interacting with the bus driver, make sure to say only “Hallo” when you step in. Technically, this is even optional and only 33% do that.

    When leaving the bus, don’t say anything. It’d be weird.

    And under no circumstances, talk to them between entering and leaving.

    The only legitimate way to talk to them is when the bus stopped, you and the driver are both outside and he or she approaches you first.

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      Whoa there, overachiever. Saying “hello”? A curt smile, a slight nod and a passing glance. All things in moderation, after all.

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        We don’t smile here, unless there is a good reason.

        You need to learn a lot before moving here!!!11

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          I don’t smile so if fit right in

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            Sehr gut.

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      Literally the opposite of Scotland. Must say thanks or cheers when leaving bus. Weird not to

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        This is like applauding the pilot after they do the absolute minimum of their job (landing the plane)…

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          Just common decently. Thanking a cashier. For doing their job. A sales person. A doctor/ nurse.

          A cleaner. Just polite

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