That's OK, I don't need a bag...

Post by **Wes** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:32 pm

We try to use the cloth ones when we can, but the plastic ones make nice trashbags as well. Reduce, *reuse*, and recycle...

Post by **bcombs** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:40 pm

Empty the trash out of the bag into the can and reuse the bag. Unless it gets stinky.. who wants a stinky bag in their kitchen.

Post by **woodchuck008** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:47 pm

Carry my Trader Joe's bags into about any store now these days. Some give me a shitty look, others just don't care and proceed as the automatons they are.

Post by **Yasmeen** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:03 pm

chester wrote:I once told the cashier that I didn't need a bag as he was putting my pack of gum in it. He handed me the pack of gum and then proceeded to wad the bag up and throw it in the garbage.

I've had the same experience, chester. It's a little heartbreaking. Now, when I'm in that situation (where they bag something before I can tell them not to), I ask, "If I don't take that bag, are you going to throw it away or use it for the next customer?" It prolongs the interaction with the cashier, which usually confuses and annoys them a little, but alas.

We always take our own bags to the grocery store - I'm glad the revolution is catching on.

Post by **L Day** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:12 pm

Our cashiers are so cool here in MT. Really, nobody will ever try to force you to take a plastic bag. Just don't move out here for the cheery help. It gets real cold in the wintertime. Tell 'em DMW.

Post by **ynot** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:22 pm

I use the plastic bags from stores to wrap wet paint brushes to keep them from drying out. I do get funny looks at the drive through when I hand them back the paper bag my breakfast sandwich came in.

Post by **meetVA** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:22 am

woodchuck008 wrote:Carry my Trader Joe's bags into about any store now these days. Some give me a shitty look, others just don't care and proceed as the automatons they are.

Wow woodchuck, the poor employeed people are damned if they do and damned if they don't.

They should quit and get on the government's paycheck.

Post by **ScrmnPeeler** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:41 am

When i go into a store i try to use my pockets as much as possible. Saves money and bags.

Post by **Brentucky** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:00 am

this thread makes me happy, unlike a couple times i walked out of a grocery store literally pissed and cursing under my breath after a bagger-lady didn't do what i asked. i usually am laughing at my anger by the time i am at my truck though. sometimes i feel like a stranger in a strange land.

Post by **anticlmber** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:27 am

you ever try to get a dolphin to eat one of those reusable bags?? they dont go for it as well.