Can't remember whether they're set locally or centrally. Been a long time since I worked in local government, and it was a different department.
I know that Mate.There's bugger all shops in (un)Happy Valley
I can only speak about Italy, and only on a few occasions. I only saw one recognisable supermarket and that was a Spar. Do the Tallies keep the big boys out, limit where they go, or do they have others using local names? Mind you, most of our time was in rural areas, perhaps it's different in the big cities.
Perhaps there’s a cultural issue here too; the French and the Italian (and most of Europe) cook fresh meals every day and seek quality fresh produce. Family meals are still the norm.France seems to have the big out-of-town supermarket type places but I have never seen any in Italy, even on the edges of the larger cities. Certainly in towns/cities there were lots of small shops labelling themselves as "mini markets" as well as what we might term independents.
Perhaps we rely too much on what is thrust upon us in UK from the USA as being "what the public wants".
People always suggest to me that I should go to Tesco/ASDA (etc.) as it is "cheaper". But do we all want robotic, incompetent customer service? So many managers are absolutely terrible.
I never buy newspapers or magazines. Sometimes books, because I can't read from my Kindle all the time, sometimes it's nice to open up a fresh book and read.
Must say, Asda (especially) and Sainsbury checkout staff are in general, excellent--- both in Londonistan and Jockland.People always suggest to me that I should go to Tesco/ASDA (etc.) as it is "cheaper". But do we all want robotic, incompetent customer service? So many managers are absolutely terrible.
I never buy newspapers or magazines. Sometimes books, because I can't read from my Kindle all the time, sometimes it's nice to open up a fresh book and read.
Have to say our local Tesco staff are a real cut above as well. Always smile, always ask after SWMBO if she is not there and the other way around. Always up for a giggle. Mind you, we've known them all for 9 years since opening.Must say, Asda (especially) and Sainsbury checkout staff are in general, excellent--- both in Londonistan and Jockland.
I may be wrong but I seem to recall, as a kid in the sixties, checkout staff were/seemed pretty diffident and disinterested.Have to say our local Tesco staff are a real cut above as well. Always smile, always ask after SWMBO if she is not there and the other way around. Always up for a giggle. Mind you, we've known them all for 9 years since opening.
All in the face of some members of Joe Public who often times treat them like utter shit...somehow they keep smiling.
Not sure. A lot of the bus lanes in Edinburgh are open to cars outside of the morning and evening rush hours, but cars don't use them anyway. Apparently Edinburgh motorists can't read signs.A real boost to city centres would be to ease back on parking charges and allow motorists to use more bus lanes in non rush hour.
Prepared to be proved wrong, but my understanding from Tesco is it's not legally binding however, they reserve the right (and SWMBO & I have seen it done earlier this year) to "escort" troublesome non-compliants to the door unserved....unless they can prove Speshul Status eg bronchy-asthma etc.The overall shopping experience was pleasant, except for seeing some bast*rd customers in the aisles without masks - is that even legal?
Mccreature & Ecosse, interesting: 'my mileage has varied', with the three (big) Asdas having awful stores & staff, big & small Tesco, stores OK, staff poor.. I think it's as you say, because of the area & people they have to deal with.. It costs nothing to say hello & be polite to staff. I got to like Morrisons, but by god there were some thicko's there............
All in the face of some members of Joe Public who often times treat them like utter shit...somehow they keep smiling.
It is legally binding in Scotland, even Fa'kirk, to wear face coverings in shops. As you say, there is a list of exemptions.Prepared to be proved wrong, but my understanding from Tesco is it's not legally binding however, they reserve the right (and SWMBO & I have seen it done earlier this year) to "escort" troublesome non-compliants to the door unserved....unless they can prove Speshul Status eg bronchy-asthma etc.
We saw one guy, a massive fat gopper without a mask arrested by Police after ramming a Tesco girl with a trolley full of heavy 2 ltre water bottles..but that was pure assault. She took some hit.
Of late, I'd say Joe Public is a bit more compliant after months of "training" but I still see w*nkstains not giving a toss...but the staff are under instructions not to challenge, and so these wasters usually get away with it.
I can see post Yultide Level 4 lockdown in mid January/February in the FK post codes....just an instinct.
Or think it is a trap to ticket them.Not sure. A lot of the bus lanes in Edinburgh are open to cars outside of the morning and evening rush hours, but cars don't use them anyway. Apparently Edinburgh motorists can't read signs.
Can't exactly put a finger on it, but I don't use a local ( huge) Asda.What is it about Asda stores that seems so oppressive?
Inspectors here trying sneaky tricks to close pubs down. Lets hope when this is over, the snitches receive a lifetime ban from all licensed premises UK-wide. For their own good, as nobody will want to socialize with such back-stabbing rats, anyway. For any social interaction, their best bet is to join a strict religious order, where alcohol is taboo.