After E-day in the south, price tags may feature four figures – the pre-sale prices in pounds and euros as well as the new prices in both currencies.
Many consumers are expected to be " confused, annoyed, suspicious and impatient " during the changeover period, according to the retail training manual from Forfás. The general view is that queues are inevitable and extra patience will be required to avoid outbreaks of "till rage". Perhaps mood stabilisers should be available at all counters?
