SmartServe Ontario Practice Exam

Grocery store sampling policies permit customers to consume samples outside of designated areas. True or false?

1. True

2. False

3. Only for special events

4. Only for VIP customers

The correct answer is: False

In grocery store sampling policies, the general rule is that customers are required to consume samples within designated areas. This is primarily to ensure health and safety, to reduce mess and potential hazards in the store, and to maintain order and a positive shopping experience for all customers. Allowing consumption of samples outside of these designated areas could lead to issues such as spills, attracting pests, and disrupting the flow of the store. Therefore, it is correct that customers are not permitted to consume samples outside the designated areas, making the statement false.