This is a random picture to have up, but I was reminded again today of what has turned out to be a surprisingly frequent occurrence in my life here: The torn (or missing) barcode! You wouldn't think this would be such a big deal. In North America if a barcode's missing the cashier either manually enters the price or calls back to the relevant department for the barcode. Not here in Harbin though! Here you either abandon the item, wait for someone from the front of the store to wander back and find an item with the barcode still attached, or go back for the missing barcode yourself (generally while the cashier makes everyone in line behind you wait, 'cause that just makes you feel even more awesome about the whole situation!). So, learn from my failings and when you're in the supermarket check every item for a barcode! You won't regret it!
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