Costco employees share 21 things they'd love to tell shoppers, but can't

"Sample cups all over the floor? Don't be rude. Clean after yourself." — A Costco employee from Arizona

"Please put back that item that you just threw there. It doesn’t belong there." — A Costco worker from California

"Some sales aren't sales!" — A Costco employee in Illinois

"I'm an executive member, too. It doesn't make you more special than me." — A Costco employee from Ohio

"Being a 'member' does not make you special and I don't care if you never come back." — A Costco worker based in Nebraska

"Yes, you pay for a membership, but it doesn't mean you are entitled to anything or that you are always right." — A Costco employee from Arizona

"What you're complaining about is likely above the pay grade of everyone in this building." — A Costco worker in California

"Please be patient, especially on the weekends! We can only move so fast. And there are far more members than employees." — A Costco employee in Illinois

"As soon as you're an a------ to me, I don't care about actually helping you." — A Costco employee in Canada

"The people in line behind you are as important as you are." — A Costco employee from Hawaii

"Act like adults and not spoiled children. Be considerate of fellow members and the employees." — A Costco employee from Washington

"Pay attention to the coupon book dates." — An employee who said they'd been working at Costco for "too long"

"You cannot lend your membership card to other people." — A Costco employee from Kentucky

"No, this isn't a family card. There is no such thing as a family card." — A Costco employee in Florida

"Please, for the love of God, tell your kid to stop screaming." — A Costco worker in Washington

"Quit letting your kids jump around in the basket. It's dangerous." — A Costco employee in Iowa

"Get off your phone and communicate while checking out. Have your card ready! Members b---- about lines but do nothing to speed up the process." — A Costco employees who's worked in stores in a number of states

"Please help us help you! Please get off your phone and help unload the cart onto the belt." — A Costco worker based in Illinois

"Just because I’m helping you unload your cart... doesn't mean you can stop helping me." — A Costco employee in Oregon

"Please bring help with you if you are buying huge items and know that you're physically limited. I've had members arrive with a U-Haul and purchase multiple pieces of furniture that they cannot help load. We are more than happy to help, but prefer you help, too, and not assume we are going to do the moving for you." — A Costco worker in Florida

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