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Trader Joe's Etiquette And Rules Every Shopper Should Know By Chris Corlew Oct. 24, 2025 6:19 pm EST

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Trader Joe's isn't like other grocery stores. Sure, a pessimist might say that's because the parking lots and aisles are small. An optimist, though, would point to Trader Joe's generous return policy or free sample policy as positive examples of TJ's setting itself apart. The point is, there are different rules here than there were at your great-grandpappy's Piggly Wiggly, and maybe that can make things confusing. In general, most people want to get their grocery shopping done as quickly as possible, and most grocery store employees want to get through their shifts as quickly as possible. Trader Joe's, however, endeavors to be a more pleasant

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