For your convenience...

What is it with these self check-outs at supermarkets?

Aren't they there for your convenience, so you can pay more quickly.

Not so!

I went to visit a friend this morning who hasn't been well for a few weeks, so hasn't been to the Army for a while, and I wanted to see her before we move.

I figured it would take about 45 minutes to get there, so I left at 9.15 to get there at 10. On the way, though, I decided I should get her some flowers, so I stopped off at a supermarket.

There were only 2 checkouts open, and both had long queues with full trolleys, so I thought I would try the self checkout. I scanned my flowers, and it says 'This item needs assistance. Please wait for a member of staff'. So I waited, and waited...there was no one around apart from the 2 girls on the checkout.

Nearly 10 minutes went by before someone came to help.

I think I'll just stand in the queue next time.