As shopping alone isn't anywhere near as fun as shopping with a close friend, many people turn to their phone to keep them entertained throughout their trip. However, this can cause problems to cashiers and other shoppers, as we have a tendency to prioritise the person on the phone rather than the person standing right in front of us.
It has prompted one cashier to call out shoppers who insist on calling up their friend when entering the shop - and continuing with their call when they reach the check out. The cashier said on Reddit: "Hang up your goddamn phone - It's rude! Most of the time, you're one of those people that cannot multi-task so you end up holding everyone up. Oh, you need to write a check while staying on the phone?
