Navigating a busy shopping centre
12-May-2008
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Navigating a busy shopping centre

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One thing that really annoys me is people who block your path when you are trying to get somewhere or do something.  They don’t do it deliberately I’m sure and this might come across as me being a bit petulant, but its one of those things that I find so frustrating.  The shopping centre can be a stressfull place at the best of times.

In particular, why is it that some people stand right in the middle of busy shopping centre talking to other people and so blocking the path of other shoppers.  There are cafes around that they can go and sit in or benches to sit on but no they insist on blocking everyone else’s way.

How irritating.  My husband and I were recently shopping in Asda and two women who work there were standing blocking the aisle with two huge crates full of groceries and so my husband rightly had a bit of a go at them.  It is just sooooooo annoying!

 People who drive too slow on the road are dangerous too.

Similarly, people that put their shopping trolleys in stupid places.  They’re busy trying to decide whether or not to by the low fat cheese, but they’ve stuck their trolley right in front of them along the counter blocking you from getting at the produce.

You basically have to stand around waiting until they mosey off somewhere else before you can have a look at the shelves.

It’s not a big thing to complain about, but I wish some folk would have more consideration for others when they are out in the supermarket etc.  It’s nice to be able to go around in your own little world, but you get in my way when you do!


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That's the problem these days and its not just confined to shopping centre's. People are in their own little world with their iPod's, mobile phones and sat nav. They just don't give a damn about the people around them anymore.
*Voodoo  19-Oct-2007 17:09

 
I see the older people are getting the blame here again! Personally I am sick of being attacked by wayward kids racing around the supermarket with the trolleys, screaming spoilt kids, and their parents who feel they must push across in front of me to reach something instead of politely going the other side of me! If we should not block the aisles or put trolleys in front of the shelves...where should we put them?? Actually this does not apply to me as I use a basket.
*Young pensioner.  05-Sep-2006 07:18

 
Can't the fools that run the trolley into my ankles more than once and look at me like it's my fault.
*Holsten500  25-Jul-2006 17:14

 
What really annoys me, is when people just leave their trolleys and wander off to look at something further down the shelves not thinking that someone may want to get at the shelf they are blocking (or past if they are "parked in the middle of an isle"). Its not exactly difficult to spare a thought for other shoppers is it ???
*Kiwi girl  03-Feb-2006 12:53

 
I work in tesco and as its open 24 hours a day I have no other choice but to bring out the crates of food to fill the shelves when people are doing their shopping. I understand that it might be inconvenient to you but surely you see that if it doesn't get put on the shelves, you can't buy it! I get shouted at constantly by grumpy shoppers and I think its unneccesary and cruel.
*Nikki  12-Jan-2006 17:42

 
I totally agree with this article. I mean what is going on with these supermarkets. was in tesco the other day and I was ran over, went flying and everything by a disabled person in a wheelchair trying to get passed me. she just ploughed on throw.
*the ghost  19-Dec-2005 08:55

 
I agree with this lady. The supermarket problem of inappropriately place trolleys is indeed infuriating. It's a nasty combination of total lack of spacial-awareness and lack of general consideration and manners. I always place my trolley to one side to allow access for others. The main trolley culprits are in their 50s-60s. You just get a dirty look when you politely ask them to allow access. No manners. No consideration. Does that sound familiar? How can you expect kids to display decent manners if their elders don't!
*Stu-B  20-Oct-2005 05:18

 
I'll bet you talk with "Plums" in yer Gob, and yer nose is stuck in the air to.
*pensioner  29-Sep-2005 06:34


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