[Blindtlk] shopping assistance

[Cindy Ray]

They are paying your son to work in the store if he assists you or if he assists me. He knows your preferences and so he whizzes through the store with you, gathering your list, and prepares you to be able to leave with all the stuff. Since he knows, he won't make any mistakes. Since he's fast, he can move on to his other chores quickly. Someone else is getting paid, too, but if they take twice as long, then that's time they aren't spending on their other work. Therefore, I think it is more efficient use of your time, their time, and their money to have your son do it for you.
Cindy Lou Ray


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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J. via blindtlk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 11:29 AM
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Cc: Julie J. <julielj at neb.rr.com>
Subject: [Blindtlk] shopping assistance

Hello all!

I’ve been pondering a personal ethical dilemma and thought I’d ask here for some perspectives.

When I go to the grocery store I request an employee shopper assistant.   That’s fine, I have no issue with that part and neither does the store.

Here’s my dilemma.  My son works at the grocery store.  I used to just go when he wasn’t working because I feel awkward having him read for me while he’s on the clock.  I am fine with him reading for me when he’s not working though.  

Now he’s working  so many hours, I suggested he should take a sleeping bag.  It’s not going to be possible for me to go shopping when he’s not there.  I would like to request his specific assistance when I’m there, but I am feeling a bit awkward about this. He’s an excellent reader, knows what brands I buy and he knows the store very well.  I can get my shopping done much faster with him as my reader.  However he’s my son and it feels wrong somehow to specifically request him to be my reader.

So am I making something out of nothing here?  should I just request assistance and deal with who ever I get, even if it doubles my shopping time?    All thoughts are welcome!

Julie
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