i genuinely think people should take as many free samples as they want from costco. like costco isn't giving free samples out of the goodness of their heart. it's better someone take them whether they are going to share them with other family members, are just hungry, or whatever reason. for costco there will always be more samples.

[–] WizardOfLoneliness@hexbear.net 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I agree but not if someone else wants them too or if it's an undue burden on the worker providing them, i support reasonable portion sizing 😤 yall would understand if you spent 4 hours making Very Good Food but woops it wasn't enough because one person took twenty servings (and probably threw most away 🙄) so now you have to make more quickly and it won't be nearly as good 😢

nobody needs to tell me the costco food handler isn't making the food im just saying my crank opinions come from somewhere

[–] whatnots@hexbear.net 5 points 6 days ago

i'm sorry for the extra work on you, and i understand your situation is a bit different. maybe they just really liked the food you made and you fed them well and i'm sure your work is really appreciated ❤️🙏

[–] Guamer@hexbear.net 4 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Fuck Costco and the guy in the OP, but it prob is annoying for the sample worker especially if said sample was prepared in a way were they may not be able to immediately replenish them. I say take 2 max at a time (Or 1 for each person if in a group), make a round, then come back if u want more. More polite imo.

[–] whatnots@hexbear.net 5 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

idk i'd give samples at a grocery store i used to work at forever ago and it was really no big deal for me at least. sometimes people are likely grabbing extra for their family who may be at the other end of the store but i really don't mind whatever reason someone may be taking extra. honestly with how much good food i would see thrown out at the store i worked at i'm much more happy seeing people enjoying and getting fed for free no matter what. it may be different for other workers but i really don't like assuming negatively of anyone taking advantage of free food, especially not knowing their situation.

[–] Guamer@hexbear.net 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

I've had a friend or 2 in the past who were specifically Costco sample people, and my comment is essentially what they told me. They said there was alot of spoken and unspoken pressure from management and customers to always have samples out, and when there were none, crowds and lines would form adding to that pressure. Anything heated or cooked was especially difficult to keep up with due to their popularity and longer preparation time compared to something like chips.