@beecycling @Gustodon @libroraptor @anne_twain @georgepenney I suppose we should be glad at many stores there are still options.

In our family we're very happy to go through the checkout, we know several of the staff personally - it's a small town - and chat, but there are times when we just have a few items and the self-checkout can be quicker.

Of course whether you still end up having to interact with staff depends on whether the machines are behaving themselves (as per the OP!) or if you have a age restricted purchase. Needless to say one of our friends usually supervises the self-checkout.