I was at the local Mega - Shop - And - Save last week when I realized I 'd been asked to whitewash the fence ... metaphorically speaking . Actually I was at the cheerfully - named ( but badly spelled ) " U Check " stand scanning and bagging my own purchases . If I wanted lighthearted small talk while I checked out , I 'd have to supply that myself as well .
What may have been the reason for the poster 's sarcasm ?
- The poster was written up for doing a poor job of cashiering .
 - The poster did n't think it was fair to have to whitewash the fence .
 - None of the above choices .
 - She went into a store and was expected to be her own cashier .


She went into a store and was expected to be her own cashier .