Grocery shopping can take longer than expected, even when the store isn’t especially crowded. Sometimes the holdup isn’t a slow cashier or a complicated transaction. Small habits shoppers bring to the checkout counter can add minutes to the process, especially when several people in line do the same things. Most of these behaviors are unintentional, but a little preparation can help everyone get through the line faster. Here are nine common checkout habits that can slow things down and what shoppers can do differently.
