How do I overcome the fear of cashiers?

You don't even have to talk to the cashier! Just hand them your items or place them on the conveyor belt, and wait until they tell you how much you owe. Hand them the money (don't worry if you don't count it correctly! They won't mind, I assure you. They'll either give you back the extra money, or tell you the remaining amount you owe), and out you go! While you're waiting, play a game on your phone or do something to distract yourself. :)

1. Play cashier games. 2. Watch videos about cashiers. 3. Train on relaxation techniques. 4. Encounter cashiers with an accompanying person. 5. Practice relaxation techniques when approching a cashier. 6. Keep a log. 7. Assign a self-reward for each encounter.

By first recognizing that fear is a future event. We only fear things we believe WILL happen. There hasn't been a fear of something that IS happening. When you realize this, you will see that the cashier is only taking and returning your money in that given moment. It will no longer matter what you fear will happen in the future - - in the moment, you just proved that you would be safe. :)

Try picking out a very warm and friendly one in a store. Watch for a few minutes to identify one like this and start by purchasing one simple item. Build upon this positive experience.

Start by going up to them with a friend or family member for a little while and then slowly start to go up alone to them. Progress very slowly so it is not one big dramatic change. Like when you start going alone have a family member or friend close by so you feel supported. As you progress have that family member or friend be farther and farther from you until you eventually are comfortable going up alone.

I think one way to look at this fear is to remind yourself that they talk to so many people throughout the day. They're taking notice and being attentive of you, but they aren't paying attention as much as you think. Heck, I'm a cashier and I still get nervous of customers. Especially moms and dads with kids, because that's a whole lotta eyes on me. Just take your fear in strides and remember that no one is paying attention as much as you think.

From hearing others talk about their troubles talking or interacting with cashiers, all I can suggest is to force yourself to communicate with them. They are usually very nice people and if you slip up they won't mind. That's just one of those things you have to make yourself get used to.

I usually let my parents pay for me, or I'll have my money ready before I get up there. But yeah, my parents do the paying because I'm too shy.

Sounds like you have some anxiety. Feel free to share more about it. What is making you fear cashiers?

Consider this; I’m a cashier. Please, don’t be scared of us! We deal with hundreds of customers a day, we’re used to all kinds of people. Personally, I will always try my best with customers, especially those I feel may be shy or anxious. I promise you, we’re not judgemental unless you’re rude to us. We’re just normal human beings like you, doing our job.