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A drawing of a Trader Joe’s paper bag full of fluffy white flowers, with the words “you made the right choice!” on it.

February 20, 2025 11:40 pmFebruary 21, 2025 12:29 am

Freshman Files: Reassurance in my Trader Joe’s shopping cart

By Anna Ripper Naigeborin 3069 Views abroad, Advice, Brazil, Death, family, freshman, Grief, internationa, Mortality, Trader Joe's

Why do we feel happy when a Trader Joe’s cashier compliments our grocery, even after we know they’re trained to do so? Anna Ripper Naigeborin PO ’28 reflects on her silent quest for reassurance.

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