Quote: Tim Azure @ August 4 2013, 9:21 AM BSTWhy do we accept these impersonal way to shop run by monopolies? They're even getting rid of cashiers now. And I bet even Waitrose goes the same way.
Here in Aus, alot of people don't have a choice but to shop at somewhere that has a monopoly. The two big supermarkets are owned by companies that also own a lot of bottle shop chains and other stores. (you can't buy alcohol in supermarkets here)
I like the self serve tills. I just despise the folk who decide that 5pm is the perfect time for them to learn how to use one.