Couponing for Beginners-Volume Four (Picking a Cashier)

Depending on the store, different cashiers often handle coupons differently. Coming from someone who works in retail, I can understand why it is that way, but at the same time, as someone trying to use coupons, it can be frustrating.
You will find, based on experience, that some cashiers are less informed than others. Some cashiers do not even know their own coupon policy. This is why printing out and carrying coupon policies is so important. If you are well informed about their coupon policy, you can help make it easier for other couponers by helping the cashier to understand the policy. :)

I will tell you how I usually pick my cashiers, and hopefully it will help you.
Generally, younger male cashiers do not pick and choose as far as coupons go. They don't blindly accept them, but they also don't pore over them for ten minutes and try to find a reason that you cannot use it. You will find, as you experience things for yourself, that often you will have a favorite cashier and you will find yourself going to the store at a specific time a specific day just so you can go through their line. There are times that cashiers look at you like you are stealing from them, and other cashiers will congratulate you on your savings. It all depends on how comfortable they are with their policy. :) Usually when a cashier is super picky about coupons it is because they are afraid they are going to get in trouble for accepting a coupon for the wrong item or accepting a coupon for over the amount of an item. Cashiers are picky because they don't want to get in trouble and don't want to be fired. It's understandable, and I don't think anyone would disagree about that. I wouldn't want to lose my job because of a customer either. Try to be understanding when it comes to cashiers and coupons. Think of it as you helping introduce the cashier to using coupons.
I usually try to go through a younger, male cashier's line, because like I said, they usually don't pore over coupons and try to find a reason for you not to use them. If someone like that is not available, I usually pick a younger female or an older male. Younger females are usually the ones to comment on how much I saved. :) You will find as you go that you will be able to judge the cashiers pretty much based on how they ring people up as to how picky they will be about coupons.
You do have to be perceptive and choose your checkout line carefully to be able to successfully use coupons. It will become easier as you go, I promise. :)