Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Why are Cash Register lines so long?

Does it seem that every time you get into a checkout line, the other lines beside you are moving faster?

Why does that happen?

Are the other lines always really moving faster?

Is there a better way to go through a check out line?  And, if so, why don't the stores do it the 'better way'?

Juggling (aha, now you know the reason for today's picture) to decide which line to be in doesn't have to happen IF the stores would just 'do it right'.

Actually one book store I often go to does it the 'better way' and it really works.  I wonder if they have watched this video?

Anyway, for an interesting explanation of why it seems you have always ended up in the wrong check out line, HERE'S THE LINK