Do you have a nice day after the supermarket clerk tells you to?

On the contrary, it really annoys me when a shop assistant or person at the supermarket checkout says "Have a nice day". I live in the UK and this is an american phrase, so it has no reason to be used here. Do not misunderstand, I mean no disrespect for the United States and if I was ever fortunate enough to visit I would expect to hear the phrase, but as an englishman I expect my fellow countrymen to speak english.

Ahh, HA, HA, HA!!!! That one makes me laugh...cause no I don't!! I'm actually having a better day BEFORE I go to the store. Then with having the kids along and then all the boogers that are at the store, then traffic...should I go on? I would definitely say no I don't!!

I always take it as a 'wish' rather than as a 'command', but I hate it! I believe that McDonalds staff in the UK are now trained NOT to say it!It's usually delivered with an obvious air of 'I couldn't give a**** what kind of day you have, you sucker' and an over-bright smile. It usually makes me think I could have had a better one if I hadn't encountered that particular bimbo!

What a great question! No, it has never changed the way my day is or will be. I do believe though that it is a courtesy to tell someone to have a nice day, and in this day and age, when courtesy is not as common, I feel it is a nice touch to still have some, even if it is just from the grocery store clerk. LOL

Nope, probably not. But it's nice to hear once in a while.

not really usually if im goin to have a nice day it starts early if i dont then dont worry bout what anyone says

No, I usually don't but this discussion made me think of today. I was having lunch with my hubby and son and there was a mildly retarded man sitting behind us. This place is small and cramped. So I heard this man say to another " oh excuse me am I in your way" and the man responded in disgust " well you're not since you moved" My heart was breaking and I so wanted to slap that guy. I bit my tongue and when they left I discussed with my husband how mean and disrespectful that was. Alright the end of the story is, as I got up to leave that disabled gentleman looked up at me with the brightest smile I have ever seen and said " you have a nice day" and I almost cried. Sappy, I know but I did make it a point to have a nice day.

haha! no, i normally have a worse day when they tell me that.. lol

It might not affect me because it's so common now that it doesn't really mean anything. But if they told me to have a horrible day, it might affect me.

not realy

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I have never thought of that, but most of the time I actually do.

lol i wish it was that easy...

no. i think thats part of her duties. to be polite and friendly to the customers

I think it sets you up to, because it gives you a positive message...so I would say..that it can definitely help....

yes, if she is one beautiful clerks..

no

Supermarket clerks do tell me to have a nice day, and I say "you too." However, I don't believe that they really mean it, so I assume they don't believe I really mean it. Whether someone wishes me a good day or not has nothing to do with the day that I have. Now, if someone says somnething like "have a fantastic day" or "have an amazing day," then I might pay a bit more attention. It's all about the effort behind it.

LOL No! And here half the time, no one even bothers to say that. My friend makes sure to always tell THEM to have a nice day before they can say anything. It's funny to see their reactions.

to take care and have nice day