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Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Fri April 19, 2019 5:46 pm
by tree_
At another gas station I sometimes stop at, every employee is either chronically obese or rail thin and look like they're meth addicts. They are terrible. Sometimes, when I'm trying to check-out, they will be deep in some really stupid conversation with each other and completely ignoring me as I'm trying to ask for a bag or whatever. They never apologize in any meaningful way. Some of them try to strike up a conversation with me or make a joke that isn't funny when I'm obviously in a hurry and not in the mood for bad jokes or conversations. I'm sorry you hate your job, leave me alone so I can get on with my day.
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Fri April 19, 2019 8:22 pm
by doug rr
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Fri April 19, 2019 10:33 pm
by washing machine
doug rr wrote:https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/qv7pww/actually-tiny-overpriced-grocery-stores-are-perfect-for-indecisive-people
The lighting is practically chiaroscuro in comparison to the blisteringly bright supermarkets, and the customers are peaceful yet purpose-driven, as if they have somewhere to be.
I can hear the heart of that line beating as one.
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sat April 20, 2019 12:31 am
by Norah
Bernie's.
Family owned, everyone knows everyone. Assorted groceries and sundries. You can get subs there too. They make a mean steak bomb and still have "freedom fries" on the menu board.
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sat April 20, 2019 12:36 am
by Bammer
tree_ wrote:At another gas station I sometimes stop at, every employee is either chronically obese or rail thin and look like they're meth addicts. They are terrible. Sometimes, when I'm trying to check-out, they will be deep in some really stupid conversation with each other and completely ignoring me as I'm trying to ask for a bag or whatever. They never apologize in any meaningful way. Some of them try to strike up a conversation with me or make a joke that isn't funny when I'm obviously in a hurry and not in the mood for bad jokes or conversations. I'm sorry you hate your job, leave me alone so I can get on with my day.
You should definitely keep stopping there
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sat April 20, 2019 12:39 am
by Bammer
doug rr wrote:tree_ wrote:We call them gas stations. I often stop at one on my way to work in the morning to pick up a breakfast burrito because they're OK. I don't like the employees. They yell 'good morning' like they don't give a shit in this loud obnoxious tone and they could care less if you reply, they dont' try to make eye contact or anything. They do it cause they're supposed to. Also, when you check out, they always say, in the same obnoxious, don't give a shit tone, 'GOT WHATCHOO NEED?!' ... I don't reply to this, either, sometimes. When I do I just kinda nod or say "yup" under my breath. It's so stupid. Then as you're leaving they say 'don't forget your points!'... I shake my head slowly as I sigh and am so relieved to be leaving every time.
missouri sounds horrible
Read a Gillian Flynn book to get the whole experience
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sat April 20, 2019 12:59 am
by E.H. Ruddock
cutuphalfdead wrote:Bernie's.
Family owned, everyone knows everyone. Assorted groceries and sundries. You can get subs there too. They make a mean steak bomb and still have "freedom fries" on the menu board.
Now that's a bodega. Not these gas stations and circle k's some people are talking about
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sat April 20, 2019 1:04 am
by Norah
E.H. Ruddock wrote:cutuphalfdead wrote:Bernie's.
Family owned, everyone knows everyone. Assorted groceries and sundries. You can get subs there too. They make a mean steak bomb and still have "freedom fries" on the menu board.
Now that's a bodega. Not these gas stations and circle k's some people are talking about
exactly this isn't a cumbies thread
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sat April 20, 2019 1:25 am
by washing machine
Here’s mine, run by “the lady.”
And the taco truck in the parking lot.
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sat April 20, 2019 1:27 am
by washing machine
That central pet market on the sign recently turned into a banh mi and smoothie shop.
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sat April 20, 2019 2:34 am
by spike
the closest thing to me like this is a goddamn 7-11
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sat April 20, 2019 4:54 am
by washing machine
spike wrote:the closest thing to me like this is a goddamn 7-11
I saw an off-brand 7-11 the other day while hunting for houses. The word “eleven” had been replaced with “seas.” I added that to the list of pros for living in that zip code.
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sat April 20, 2019 5:53 am
by Bammer
We have a good one nearby that fills growlers and has a Subway attached ... but I see these more as inconvenience stores honestly because:
1) The prices for similar items tend to be higher than grocery stores ... candy bar, bottled water, you name it
2) The selection is small and I am frustrated that I can’t get more of what is on my list
So I shop at the grocery store because it significantly more convenient.
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 11:13 pm
by washing machine
Not proud to say I just lost my temper at the local convenience store. I wanted to buy a $2 item, but the usual lady wasn’t there and her nephew was watching the store. They have a $5 minimum policy for cards, which she usually waived for regulars. This nephew was not budging, however, and I got annoyed. It wasn’t his fault. Now I feel a little sick. I wish I had been nicer to him.
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 11:21 pm
by LoathedVermin72
You were 100% in the wrong. Just buy one more item, cheapass.
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 11:28 pm
by lennytheweedwhacker
first joey...now reid
all of my heroes are frauds
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 11:36 pm
by washing machine
LoathedVermin72 wrote:You were 100% in the wrong. Just buy one more item, cheapass.
I know I was. Buying more items only led to me getting more upset. I thought I’d double up on the $2 item at first and $4 would be a good faith effort towards honoring the policy, but he wouldn’t budge, so I grabbed a piece of chocolate at the counter that only got me to $4.65, and he still said no. That’s when I got huffy.
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 11:37 pm
by LoathedVermin72
washing machine wrote:LoathedVermin72 wrote:You were 100% in the wrong. Just buy one more item, cheapass.
I know I was. Buying more items only led to me getting more upset. I thought I’d double up on the $2 item at first and $4 would be a good faith effort towards honoring the policy, but he wouldn’t budge, so I grabbed a piece of chocolate at the counter that only got me to $4.65, and he still said no. That’s when I got huffy.
Your entitlement here is astounding
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 11:38 pm
by washing machine
I ended up raking the car floor boards for a dollar in quarters and a Sacajawea coin. I was really going to lose it if he didn’t want to honor that coin.
Re: Tell me all about your bodega
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 11:40 pm
by LoathedVermin72
Unbelievable