Trader Joes for Queueing System, New York Friday August 8th 2014

Trader Joes for Queueing System,New York Friday August 8th 2014 

Today was one of those catch up days when travelling.  Domestics, washing and cleaning etc. It is so important to have one down day per week to recharge your batteries or you may encounter fatigue or domestic arguments with your partner.

We have learned the hard way to ensure one day per week fits this criteria.

So today was a day of relaxing and enjoying the short strolls around to accomplish small but necessary tasks when travelling.

We adore the Beacon Hotel and this is our fifth time here.  It is like home as the staff know us and it is like home but minus many chores.  The staff are so obliging and friendly.

After going into a great record shop the Westsider Records at 233 West 72nd St,  that sells LPS (Long Playing records for those who are too young to know about these black vinyl disks). We chatted with Eric Johnson who provided some incredible  hints.

Hints:

When travelling the MTA New York subway there is a general rule of thumb to distinguish between a LOCAL and an EXPRESS train.  (Australians would call a LOCAL a "Stopping All  Stations" train.)

LOCAL trains will be closer to the WALL or  OUTSIDE Tracks

EXPRESS trains will usually be the inner or middle tracks.

Thank you Erik from Westsider Records at 233 West 72nd St for this hint.

We then changed  Traveller's Cheques (we prefer this old nostalgic method of using international currency) at our local Chase Bank.  The staff always welcome us warmly.

Trader Joes Queueing System:

Costco and other supermarkets around the world take note of the leadership of Trader Joes in providing a fairer way for checking out of a supermarket.  The next in line is next in line.  There are two lines and they have a staff member who directs customers to the next available cashieer.  It is THE FAIREST SYSTEM I have ever seen. 

Trader Joes should make a video of this fairness and the staff  and customers seem happier.  

Costco Melbourne take note this "lining up" or "queueing"system reduces customer fatigue waiting in the wrong queue!

Australians take note that Aldi is Trader Joes  in the USA.