Old Yobs

Sorry Mad but I think most people are honest regardless of age. I have asked butchers and greengrocers to remove excess I do not wish to pay a premium price for and have never yet been refused.

I think I would quietly and discreetly mention those sort of behaviours to the supermarket staff if I saw that happening while I was shopping.

Ooooo I wouldn't dare.

That is right Drc, because that isn't stealing and if those tradesmen agree then thats good. However whenever I have asked for 'excess' to be removed it is usually done after weighing it.
In the case of the mushrooms Kensington, I spoke to the woman herself, although the deed was done. Hopefully she thought about it next time.

Saga louts ! What a brilliant phrase - I've never heard that one before Mad. It's definitely going into my dictionary. I must say that supermarket shopping can certainly be an eyeopener, I personally hate it and always get there at 8am when the doors open. Then I get around and out as fast as possible and don't go near the place at the weekend. Mind you, I am turning into a Grumpy Old Man - it's a rite of passage isn't it ?.....lol ;-))

yes ive seen lots to and parents letting their kids eat sweets and cakes then disguarding wrappings, damn cheek, i wouldnt dare to do it, and people taking the free gifts out of packets and boxes to, i once saw a young lad only about 7 or 8 stuffing packs of meat under coat, so doesnt take much to guess who sent him to do that, i felt bad for him but did tell staff, how could parents get there children to do such things ;o((

I always used to get angry when I bought fish in S*******s and asked for it to be gutted and beheaded and it was always weighed up first then given to me minus the bits I'd paid for, then when I questioned it was told it was that old chestnut - 'company policy.' Now I buy wonderful fresh fish, I'm asked if I want it prepared - which is done with a smile - then I'm asked if I want the pieces. I usually do because they make good stock, but if I don't then the fish is weighed AFTER removing the unwanted pieces. Spain can do it - why can't Britain?

Mad, you are right...I am that younger generation...but I wouldn't dare to do such things...Never! There are many young and old people in the stores who daring to do...:(( Think, those yobs can be any age...