Cashier: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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A cashier often says hello and smiles at every single person in line, so each shopper feels welcome.
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, shopkeepers added up every price in their heads or on paper. Today, cash registers help cashiers count quickly and carefully.
Tools of the trade
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Barcode scanner
This little beeper reads the stripes on a package. It tells the register the item's name and price.
A day in the job
- Opening timeThe cashier turns on the register, counts the money in the drawer, and says good morning to the first customer of the day.
Words to know
- Receipt
- A receipt is a paper or message that lists everything you bought and how much you paid. Keep it as your proof of purchase.
Quiz time
A cashier checks each price carefully so everyone pays the right amount.
A cashier should always put the bread at the very bottom of the bag.