The executives also tried to dispel a rumor that Trader Joe's trains employees to flirt with customers.
But Trader Joe's is avoiding the option, one of its top executives said in an episode of the company's podcast.
Basalone and Palbaum also tried to debunk another rumor: That Trader Joe's employees are trained to flirt with customers.
Instagram and TikTok are filled with posts about Trader Joe's flirty cashiers.
It might not be flirting, but Trader Joe's cashiers are certainly famous for asking customers about their day, their favorite foods, and other small-talk topics.
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