Tip: Earn PC Optimum points when you pay for gas or goods at this store.
Last night, I was at an Esso station filling up my car with gas. This Circle K is the convenience store that's a part of this gas station. This store has a built-in Tim Hortons.
The winds were rather gusty at around 8 pm. I was wearing a hoodie and put the hood over my head to keep me warm as I was fuelling my car. After I was done, I needed to warm up. I could have simply got into my car. However, walking over to this store and checking it out would also warm me up.
I opted to check out this convenience store.
I don't know if this area had super friendly customers last night or if I contributed to how friendly folks react here. A man with a case of beer held the door open. I thanked him and wished him a good evening. He reciprocated. Nice!
I walked inside this store. Its setup felt familiar. There were frozen desserts, such as popsicles and Drumsticks, in the freezer by the door to my right.
I tend to be a beverage person. I liked that there were two varieties of Electrolit (berry blast and lemon breeze) that had no sugar. Sadly, they were not on sale.
However, Bai drinks that were below them were 2 for $5. I like Bai. I got the coconut and watermelon varieties.
This store has a Tim Hortons. I saw the display of donuts.
This store has a strong chocolate bar section. I was impressed seeing practically two rows full of Dairy Milk. I learned that Reese's makes bars.
This store also has a decent selection of wine. I have yet to buy a bottle, but if I do need to cook with some to deglaze my pan and the local LCBO isn't open, I know where I'll be getting a bottle.
The man at the checkout was nice. It was my first time not redeeming a coupon in a while, which felt weird.
He scanned both items. I then had my PC Optimum barcode on my phone scanned. I tapped with a credit card to pay for my items. Done!
I wished him a good night. He did the same in return.
I then walked out and held the door for a man walking into the store. It was as if I were paying things forward. He thanked me. I wished him a good evening. He reciprocated.
It's probably the most polite sets of exchanges that I have had in a long time with folks at a convenience store. It was refreshing, as were my Bai drinks.
I'll be back when I'm in this area.
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