Yes it is technically stealing, but grapes can be sour, so I do taste ONE, but not anything else. Pesticides are a concern, but only one sample. I have opted to not purchase grapes several times because they were tasteless. At present the grapes have been ok.
Terry Hiatt - 4 days ago
Imagine if you owned a business and customers came through and just took pieces of your inventory without paying. What if you owned a card shop and people came and just took one to see how it felt?
One blueberry or two? Now multiply that by the thousand customers that come through in a week. It can be a real drain on the cost of produce and has to be passed on to the rest of the buying public. I think the abundance of the food displayed gives people the idea that since there is so much, it’s okay to take some,
Fruits and vegetables can be checked for quality in ways that don’t harm the produce or consume them. Take the time to ask your produce person to show you how if you don’t know. It’s stealing. Sorry.
Sheryl holt - 1 week ago
It’s fine to taste a small amount of something in produce as long as you respect the item and its packaging. So much is eventually thrown out. A grape or loose item. Or smell the freshness of tomatoes or greens. So many of the items in Publix are literally old and tasting them or touching them will save you money and frustration. It’s not stealing, unless you think you’re going to have a meal there! Also, ask one of the stockers.
Yes it is technically stealing, but grapes can be sour, so I do taste ONE, but not anything else. Pesticides are a concern, but only one sample. I have opted to not purchase grapes several times because they were tasteless. At present the grapes have been ok.
Imagine if you owned a business and customers came through and just took pieces of your inventory without paying. What if you owned a card shop and people came and just took one to see how it felt?
One blueberry or two? Now multiply that by the thousand customers that come through in a week. It can be a real drain on the cost of produce and has to be passed on to the rest of the buying public. I think the abundance of the food displayed gives people the idea that since there is so much, it’s okay to take some,
Fruits and vegetables can be checked for quality in ways that don’t harm the produce or consume them. Take the time to ask your produce person to show you how if you don’t know. It’s stealing. Sorry.
It’s fine to taste a small amount of something in produce as long as you respect the item and its packaging. So much is eventually thrown out. A grape or loose item. Or smell the freshness of tomatoes or greens. So many of the items in Publix are literally old and tasting them or touching them will save you money and frustration. It’s not stealing, unless you think you’re going to have a meal there! Also, ask one of the stockers.