@the_30_rule: Restaurant customer service isn’t about finding friendlier employees. It’s about building systems that make genuine human connection repeatable. Trader Joe’s proves that.
What Trader Joe failed to realize is that some us would prefer to never be spoken to with small talk in public. Ever.
2026-07-02 20:19:08
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I love winters :
I'm so hurt.💔 I really thought they wanted to know what I was really doing for the rest of my day.
2026-07-02 22:28:45
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PirilloTextile :
To be honest These are the most annoying things I find about going into a Trader Joe’s.
2026-07-05 15:19:57
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Jmar775 :
They should have chatty cashier lines and silent lines
2026-07-02 20:48:51
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Zona :
Literally NOT how it works. I have worked for TJ’s for 10 years/multiple locations. We simply hire very nice people, who enjoy helping others. We are encouraged to talk to customers at check out. It isn’t scripted or forced. We can absolutely not ask questions if that is the customer’s vibe. We recommend and complement the purchases because we also love the products. We taste most of the products ourselves so we can make recommendations. Most of us are foodies. We offer actual service. If you hate talking to people and don’t enjoy being around crew having fun, then shop elsewhere, or wear headphones in. I never force or fake a conversation.
2026-07-02 21:57:09
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Krista 🫧 🎧 :
This is in introverts worst nightmare.
2026-07-02 22:02:22
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Terry :
My least favorite part of going to Trader Joe’s
2026-07-02 22:00:05
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Mom’s Lifesavers :
I love when I get a quiet cashier!
2026-07-02 20:40:17
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Mudcat :
If you don’t like the conversation, consider it your opportunity to practice grey rocking 🤷♀️
2026-07-02 20:57:06
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J Ha 📚🧶🎮 :
Companies need to stop doing this.
2026-07-05 14:08:58
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Monika :
Fake engagement is gross. Don’t ask about what I’m doing. I want snacks, not an interrogation. If I’m a regular, match my communication level over time.
2026-07-02 20:01:15
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Treehugger🍎 :
But they are never rude. I appreciate that.
2026-07-02 20:34:44
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user2278831717031 :
Humans need, crave and love connection with other humans.
2026-07-05 15:15:42
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Kenyra Jo Dehning :
Omg!!! I go there all the time and didn’t even realize it was a tactic! Amazing!! Great job love me some Trader Joe’s!!
2026-07-05 14:06:00
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gigi :
Those are the two things I hate most about TJs. I’m tired and just want to get my shopping done. Please ring up my items and leave me alone!
2026-07-02 20:04:42
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Kermit :
TJ employees are always polite.
2026-07-02 18:48:00
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Celery Dore :
i work at tj’s and beleive me they don’t train us to do this. we are free to talk or not talk and a lot of us will let the customer decide to start the engagement or politely stay silent
2026-07-05 16:04:49
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Vlogging With Tim :
Exactly why I do not show up at Trader Joe’s. I don’t wanna deal with all the extra talk. How are you? Fine that’s fine pleasantry I don’t wanna have a conversation. Just check my groceries out and I wanna leave the store.
2026-07-05 15:53:24
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Pandoranora :
its annoying. I dont care to have a coversation with a stranger. Polite yes, conversation no.
2026-07-02 17:56:47
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Raynee Aitken Tovar :
Wow! People in the comments are so mean!!! I appreciate good customer service!!! Keep up the good work Trader Joe’s!!!
2026-07-02 22:25:02
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Ren Wills2 :
I’m not an introvert but I don’t want to “engage” with the cashier, I just want to pay for my groceries and leave.🙄
2026-07-02 22:48:19
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Cynthia :
I’ve been bamboozled! I thought they liked me.
2026-07-03 01:14:50
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L.A.M. :
as an employee of T,J's, I never ask what they are doing the rest of the day. before I started working there I use to hate when they asked me that. I will have my own engagement and it's different for every customer. it might be what they are wearing, or their nails, or what the are cooking with a particular item, or the weather or even current events.
2026-07-03 00:19:07
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amandabusby7 :
Thanks for reminding me why I don't go to Trader Joe's
2026-07-03 01:27:47
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ChalinePappas&Chicle :
here I thought I was special
2026-07-02 21:27:42
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