Do You Brehs Pass the Shopping Cart Test?

[Doobie Doo]

The "shopping cart test," a popular internet meme, suggests that returning a shopping cart to its designated area after use is a simple, convenient act that reveals a person's moral character and capacity for self-governance.

Here's a breakdown of the concept:

• The Premise:
  The theory posits that returning a shopping cart is a universally recognized "right" thing to do, and failing to do so indicates a lack of self-discipline or consideration for others.
  
  
• The "Test":
  The shopping cart test is a lighthearted, informal way to assess someone's moral compass, with the idea that returning a cart requires minimal effort and demonstrates a willingness to act responsibly.
  
  
• • Debate and Nuance:
    While the theory is often presented as a simple "good vs. bad" test, there's also debate about whether it's a valid measure of morality, with some arguing that there might be valid reasons why someone might not return a cart, such as being in a rush or having difficulty maneuvering a cart.
    
  • Social Norms:
    Scientific American reported that people return carts according to social norms, which fall into two general categories.

 

[Elle Seven]

I thought this would've been more related to what is actually inside the cart itself.

I remember this same premise being around leaning open from the passenger seat to open the door for a man from the inside.

 

[Orbital-Fetus]

I bring my cart back to the front of the store if it's not too far. Otherwise I put it in the designated area in the parking lot.

 

[Doobie Doo]

I bring my cart back to the front of the store if it's not too far. Otherwise I put it in the designated area in the parking lot.

I always return it to the bay in the parking lot. I never once thought about just leaving it there where it could roll into somebody's car

 

[RamsayBolton]

not only do i not return my shopping cart, but on the way back to my vehicle i like to scatter the other shopping carts out of the return bay randomly around

 

[Luke Cage]

The shopping cart test is really about the design and layout of the shopping cart return gates. than anything.

The more of these you have. the more people will return

The lazier you are with the placement of these, the lazier people will be with the returns.
I've been to grocery stores where you basically had to bring the cart all the way back inside the store in order to return it. Fukk that
I would just do my best to ensure its not going to roll into somebody elses car. like propping it up on the curb in that case

My responsible is to the other customers to not damage their cars.
Not to the stores employees to make sure they are organized. They get paid for that themselves

 

[Luke Cage]

Keep it mind traditionally grocers used to carry out your stuff to your vehicle for you back in the 1950s. Same way gas stations used to pump your gas for you.
It was a service that they stopped offering. This self service shyt they try to do for everything only puts people out of work.
Realistically you are keeping people employed by not having everybody returning the carts. If we did it too much, they would hire people to collect them.

 

[TAYLONDO SAMSWORTHY]

I bring my cart back to the front of the store if it's not too far. Otherwise I put it in the designated area in the parking lot.

Same.

Hold this rep


Edit: gotta rep u later 🫡

 

[Doobie Doo]

The shopping cart test is really about the design and layout of the shopping cart return gates. than anything.

The more of these you have. the more people will return



The lazier you are with the placement of these, the lazier people will be with the returns.
I've been to grocery stores where you basically had to bring the cart all the way back inside the store in order to return it. Fukk that
I would just do my best to ensure its not going to roll into somebody elses car. like propping it up on the curb in that case


My responsible is to the other customers to not damage their cars.
Not to the stores employees to make sure they are organized. They get paid for that themselves

But That's the point of the test. It's not about Convenience it's about morality.
Will you do the right thing whether it's inconvenient or not?

Personally, I always return the cart no matter what store it's at or how inconvenient it is. I would physically have to be in pain to not do it and I doubt I would ever be in a rush where a few seconds returning a cart makes a different. I don't want MY cart denting somebody's car or worse.

 

[Rekkapryde]

Might be on to something

 

[TAYLONDO SAMSWORTHY]

My nikka Cart Narc be havin mfs heated

 

[Capitol]

Yall scoffed and knocked down the homeless man asking for change but act like you got morals because you returned a cart

 

[Luke Cage]

But That's the point of the test. It's not about Convenience it's about morality.
Will you do the right thing whether it's inconvenient or not?

Personally, I always return the cart no matter what store it's at or how inconvenient it is. I would physically have to be in pain to not do it and I doubt I would ever be in a rush where a few seconds returning a cart makes a different. I don't want MY cart denting somebody's car or worse.

Morally speaking you would have to address my second post then.

Providing a service to a business for free, Means that the business won't have pay for the service themselves. Which means less jobs.

Its actually more morally correct to force them to pay their employees again. Like i mentioned before back in the 1950s nobody carried out their groceries themselves. People were paid to carry them out for you. and they earned enough doing this to support a family.

Saving a business time and money is not a morally correct choice. They owe that to us, not the other way around.

Morally my only responsibility is to ensure i don't damage other customers cars with my cart. Not to return it to store for no pay.

 

[thelonious21]

The "shopping cart test," a popular internet meme, suggests that returning a shopping cart to its designated area after use is a simple, convenient act that reveals a person's moral character and capacity for self-governance.

Here's a breakdown of the concept:

• The Premise:
  The theory posits that returning a shopping cart is a universally recognized "right" thing to do, and failing to do so indicates a lack of self-discipline or consideration for others.
  
  
• The "Test":
  The shopping cart test is a lighthearted, informal way to assess someone's moral compass, with the idea that returning a cart requires minimal effort and demonstrates a willingness to act responsibly.
  
  
• • Debate and Nuance:
    While the theory is often presented as a simple "good vs. bad" test, there's also debate about whether it's a valid measure of morality, with some arguing that there might be valid reasons why someone might not return a cart, such as being in a rush or having difficulty maneuvering a cart.
  • Social Norms:
    Scientific American reported that people return carts according to social norms, which fall into two general categories.

I dont get it..


I understand the premise of right or wrong..

And just being a good person..

How does this corelate to women?

 

[Charlie Hustle]

I never return my shopping cart. As a matter of fact, I stack a few and give them a slight push and let gravity do the rest.