"Am I disgusting?": Trader Joe’s cashier quietly shamed customer into washing h…
Wash your reusable bags—your grocery cashier will thank you.
A recent interaction at a Trader Joe's checkout has ignited a widespread discussion on social media regarding the cleanliness of reusable grocery bags. Kaylen, a TikTok user, shared her confusion after a cashier praised her reusable bags, remarking, "they wash so well too." This comment prompted Kaylen to question whether she was alone in never having washed her grocery bags. "Am I disgusting? It's never once crossed my mind to wash a grocery bag," she stated in her video, directly addressing her audience with, "Are you guys washing them? Is everybody washing them except for me?" The video, which quickly garnered significant attention, highlights a seemingly mundane yet surprisingly divisive aspect of daily life, prompting many to consider their own practices regarding reusable bag maintenance. The incident underscores the varying personal habits and unspoken social norms surrounding environmental consciousness and hygiene.
Wash your reusable bags—your grocery cashier will thank you.

