Pet Peeve #1

It's hard to believe that some people still live in the dark ages. I was in line at the grocery store today and got behind a freakin CHECK WRITER!!!! Reminds me of that commercial on TV where the line is running along smoothly where everyone uses their debit/credit cards and then some schmoe uses cash and the whole line comes to a complete stop. Actually, cash isn't all that bad....they really should have the schmoe write a check....would make more sense.

Anyways.....this is what peeves me the most. The cashier is ringing up everything and Miss checkwriter stands there. Then cashier gives the total, and only then does Miss checkwriter proceed with the steps needed to pay with a check. First she has to find her freaking checkbook in her purse, dig it out...then spends another minute trying to find a pen (eventually asking cashier if she could use her pen), then proceeds to fill out the check. THEN she has to locate her wallet to find her license...etc, etc, blah, blah, blah.

My God, is it so difficult to at least be prepared in advance when knowing you are going to write a check??? Have the check filled out except for the amount while the cashier is ringing up the order at least....sheeesh....how difficult can it be???

GET A DEBIT CARD....