Reducing the chance of conversation with the cashier at the checkout of the supermarket can be achieved in the following ways. These methods not only respect each other's work, but also improve efficiency while avoiding embarrassment： --- ### **1. Choose a self-checkout channel** - Many supermarkets provide ** Self-checkout machines**, which can completely avoid interaction with cashiers. - Use ** scan code to purchase** or supermarket APPS (such as Box Horse, Yonghui, etc.) to scan the goods in advance and make self-payment. --- ### **2. Prepare payment method in advance** -**Electronic payment**: Open the mobile phone payment code (WeChat/Alipay) in advance and scan the code directly. -**Cash payment**: Prepare change in advance to avoid additional dialogue due to change. --- ### **3. Replace dialogue with nonverbal communication** -**Smile and nod**: Maintain friendly but brief eye contact during checkout, and nod your head to indicate. -**Gestures**: Point your finger at the product or shopping bag to indicate whether it needs to be bagged (such as shaking your head to refuse or nodding to accept). --- ### **4. Reduce the links that may trigger dialogue** -**Organize the goods in advance**: Place the barcode of the goods face up to reduce the time for the cashier to rummage through. -**Bring your own shopping bag**: Directly display your own bag to avoid being asked if you need to buy a shopping bag. -**Avoid purchasing goods that require manual operation**: If you weigh fruits and vegetables, you can complete it at the self-service weighing station in advance, or choose pre-packaged goods. --- ### **5. Choose an efficient checkout time** -**Avoid peak hours**: When there are few people, cashiers may focus more on the process than small talk. -**Observe the status of the cashier**: Select the cashier who is busy operating the machine or sorting out the goods to reduce the probability of being accosted. --- ### **6. Deal with possible problems in advance** -**Check the price of the product**: Confirm that the product has been price-labeled to avoid the need to communicate due to price disputes. -**Membership card/points card**: Present or inform “No membership card required” in advance to avoid being asked. --- ###**Precautions** -Maintain basic courtesy and avoid making the other party feel deliberately ignored. A short response such as “thank you” and “No need” can be used. -If you encounter a cashier who takes the initiative to ask (such as a promotion), you can wave your hand and refuse with a smile without too much explanation. --- Through the above methods, not only can the checkout be completed efficiently, but also the communication pressure caused by differences in language or educational background can be avoided.