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About 5 decades ago when those produce plastic bags first came out I was in the grocery store trying to get some veggies. My fingers just weren’t getting the bag open. A young gal nearby saw me fumbling, never said a word, took the bag away from me, popped it open and gave it back. She left quicker than I could say “thank you.” That’s been my method ever since. Wait for a gal to get close and ask for help. My fingers still aren’t any good at bag opening.


3,047 posted on 08/22/2026 1:46:15 PM PDT by OldWarBaby
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To: OldWarBaby

Pro Tip: Most stores have an automatic sprayer that wets down the produce periodically. Just touch one of the wet veggies to get a little moisture on your fingers and voila! Bags open easily.

Alternate version: Look for asparagus sitting in water.

Desperate version: Go to the frozen food section and touch the condensed water on the inside of door - or almost anything in the case.

Of course, not as fun as the young gal!


3,049 posted on 08/22/2026 1:55:21 PM PDT by generally ( Don't be stupid. We have politicians for that.)
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To: OldWarBaby

About 5 decades ago when those produce plastic bags first came out I was in the grocery store trying to get some veggies. My fingers just weren’t getting the bag open.
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It’s because your fingers are too dry. Moisten them and, voilà, the bag will open.


3,103 posted on 08/23/2026 6:06:31 AM PDT by LittleLinda
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