self-serve
Do it yourself
Self-serve describes services or facilities where customers help themselves rather than being waited on by staff: self-serve gas stations, self-serve checkout lanes, self-serve frozen yogurt.
The arrangement typically reduces prices or wait times.
Also spelled self-service, which works better as a noun: The cafeteria operates on self-service.
Selling through machines
- ATMAutomated banking kiosk
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- checkoutPayment completion process
- ticketingIssuing entry passes
dispenser · scanner · barcode · machine · terminal · interface · pump · payment
Vehicle cleaning service
- laundromatSelf-service clothes-washing business
- lockerSecured storage compartment
- air-pumpDevice forcing gas movement
Self-service meal display
- cafeteriaSelf-service dining facility
- tongsHinged grasping utensil
- ladleDeep spoon for serving
- all-you-can-eatFixed-price unlimited dining
Independent decision-making capacity
- independenceFreedom from external control
- agencyPower to act
- controlAuthority to direct
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
proactivity · convenience · flexibility · privacy · anonymity
vending
Selling through machines
- ATMAutomated banking kiosk
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- checkoutPayment completion process
ticketing · dispenser · scanner · barcode · machine · terminal · interface · pump · payment · digital
carwash
Vehicle cleaning service
- laundromatSelf-service clothes-washing business
- lockerSecured storage compartment
- air-pumpDevice forcing gas movement
buffet
Self-service meal display
autonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
- independenceFreedom from external control
- agencyPower to act
- controlAuthority to direct
initiative · proactivity · convenience · flexibility · privacy · anonymity
supermarket
Self-service food retailer
- groceriesFood bought at stores
- cashierlessLacking payment staff
- basketWoven carrying vessel
cart · aisle · shelf · produce · shopper · store · selection · pricing · big-box · grab-and-go
- frozen yogurtstrawberry flavor, chocolate flavor, original flavor, tart flavor, mango flavor
- gas stationsgas pump, fuel pumps, fuel pump, petrol pumps, petrol pump
- family restaurantsIHOP, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, Golden Corral
- gas stationfuel pump, gas pump, fuel nozzle, fuel pumps, nozzle
- Quick Eatsfast food, drive-thru, food court, takeout, delivery
- fuel logisticsrefueling, fuel dock, fuel nozzle, tanker, gas station
self-servefull-service
Providing all amenities
full service · attended · staffed · table service · valet
self, serve, service, servant, served, server, selfless, serves, servile