>>1835834I feel like if a place has a bike rack you're compelled to use it.
I avoid this type though. Fuck this type of bike rack. All it takes is someone to knock your bike and the rim gets bent. I'm locking to a lamppost or some other random furniture if this is the bike rack.
What you could do if you always shop at the same place is leave a u-lock there. They're pretty heavy. Keep a cable lock on you for shorter varied lock ups.