Some folks think you should be arrested.
Some people think it’s tackyothers think it’s downright illegal.
Some think it’s fine; others claim it’s immoral.
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They weren’t shy about commentinghere’s a snapshot of their hot takes on the matter.
It’s StealingPeriod.
“If it has to be weighed at checkout, then do not eat.
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They got caught too.”
Next she went to the salad bar and filled a container eating as she went.
The produce manager and security were talking so I pointed her out."
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“I always eat 1 small grape to verify they are seedless if it doesnt say and sweet!
Never a problem.”
“I always taste the grapes.
Im not paying 6.00 for grapes and get home and they are sour.
They dont like it, tough.
I wont shop there.”
All agreed that you should keep the package and pay for it.
“When I was pregnant years ago I craved olives.
I would buy 2 jars.
One for home and one for grocery shopping.”
Shopping after work is extremely stressful."
“It’s unethical.
“Why do people feel it necessary to eat in a grocery store??
Do they not have kitchens??
If you are that hungry then maybe you should eat something before shopping.
“It’s as classless as wearing pajamas to the grocery store.”
“The sloppy way people eat today and make a mess… yes.
“Its tacky, and its gross.
Youre putting your hands on a grocery cart and then putting food in your mouth?
People put their dogs in the cart.
I’m more concerned about that.”
“I actually learned this apparently bad habit from my father.
“I see nothing wrong with a slice of roast beef open face with mashed and gravy .
You need energy to walk 5 miles in huge stores.”
What We Think
Naturally, we have an opinion, too!
As for the hygiene factor, that’s up to you!
Now, the big question: Is it tacky to eat groceries while you shop?
My personal opinion is yes, a little.
I rarely do it.
Nothing tastes better than a “stolen” chicken tender devoured on the pet food aisle.
Sometimes you just have to be an animal.
