Is Squeezing Blueberries Acceptable Grocery Store Behavior?

What is the definition of "etiquette"? According to Dictionary.com "Conventional requirements as to social behavior; proprieties of conduct as established in any class or community or for any occasion." Additionally, "A prescribed or accepted code of usage in matters of ceremony, as at a court or in official or other formal observances."

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Is Squeezing Blueberries Acceptable Grocery Store Behavior?

So what about etiquette when it comes to fruit picking? We asked you the question "Is Squeezing Blueberries Acceptable Grocery Store Behavior?" We received a lot of feedback from you on how you feel about "blueberry squeezing". To be honest I have never squeezed blueberries lol I do look at color and the deeper the blue the better and the size. So no green tiny berries for me, that's as simple as I can explain how I look for ripe berries. What did YOU have to say, is it ok to squeeze your berries? lol

Arlene: Ewwwww.  I cringe every time I see people picking up anything then putting down an picking another one up.  Soooo gross

Bob: That’s like squeezing someone’s head and asking if their ripe lol

Paul: The produce department is not a sampling department. Bring them home and return them if you don’t like them. And stop eating grapes out of the bag.

Yosi: I believe “squeezing others berries” is illegal

Bob: Fruit abuse is considered a felony in some states.

Kevin: No

Debbie: No No No

Nikki: Gonna say no to that

Evelyn: No. Others have to eat and bake with it

Give Us Your 2 Cents!

How do you feel about berry squeezing? Is this bad grocery store etiquette? Post your thoughts below in the comments section. Enjoy your blueberries this season :)