Yes, I've been known to use an occasional free sample at Costco as a way to tide over from brunch to dinner while out on weekend errands — but I try to be polite, at least feign interest in what's being served (and sometimes actually buy it), and I only take one.
I am, sadly, not surprised that some percentage of the folks who visit the sample tables at Costco (etc.) are jerks. It's not a job I'd want to take.
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I've seen some pretty boorish behavior by shoppers at the free sample stations and I'm amazed at the patience of the attendants on hand.
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Warehouse Store Sample Server: I’m Not Here To Give You A Free Lunch
(me and the sysop) Shoppers at Costco, Sam’s Club and other warehouse clubs are likely quite familiar with the many sample servers situated around the store, handing out freebies to eager customers. One such sample server has penned an open letter to warehouse club shoppers saying that he loves his job, but there are some things you all do that really get under his skin.
“[T]he people I come into contact with are (for the most part) friendly and …
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