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.