The Weekly Gripe

The problems with shopping centres

Navigating a busy shopping centre

Shopping centres = hell on earth

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!



One thing that really annoys me is people who block your path when you are trying to get somewhere or do something.

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19-10-2007That'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
05-9-2006I 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 oth...moreYoung pensioner.
25-7-2006Can't the fools that run the trolley into my ankles more than once and look at me like it's my fault.Holsten500
03-2-2006What 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 ...moreKiwi girl
12-1-2006I 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 i...moreNikki
19-12-2005I 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
20-10-2005I 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 c...moreStu-B
29-9-2005I'll bet you talk with "Plums" in yer Gob, and yer nose is stuck in the air to.pensioner



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