For some reason when I am on a check lane the pains associated with SCO that should be the same or worse stuck on a register are never really noticeable.
I don't mind SCO as long as I don't get our store's busy side, where the computers are also complete trash. I like our softlines side SCO... usually works and usually not insanely busy. I just wish our SCOs were wider... good luck getting in if two soccermoms wheel in a cart to check out at the entrance of SCO and don't take the time to look to see if they're blocking anyone lol. But, then again, people shouldn't be chicken and say "excuse me" and barge through. The people that do that earn the pleasure to converse with me... if they're in the mood. It's nice to test the waters with a nice "Hi how you doin today?" and see where it goes. Not saying I don't converse with everyone... I feel more obliged to if they don't let no one get in their way of checking out.
I've considered asking for a chair at SCO... but I feel the answer is "no you need to get up and interact with each and every guest and talk about the redcard"