The Weekly Gripe

Personal space - don't stand so close to me in the queue

Neurotically manic queuing

Personal space been invaded?

I always leave space in front of me in queues, it's more comfortable for everyone that way, yet still clear that I'm queueing. I've never had anyone attempt to take my place in a queue, just because I've left space in front.



What really annoys me is when you have to stand in a queue, say at the bank or corner shop, wherever, and the person standing directly behind you doesn't appear to understand the concept of personal space.

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14-6-2007Hi Yoyo - Don't let them win... if anyone is ignorant enough to do that, you need to educate them. Why not tap them on the shoulder and politely say "Excuse me, do you think I'm just standing here for the good of my health?" and see how they respond. Cause a scene, ask them how t...moreJ.J.
11-6-2007Well, perhaps such people should be given on the spot fines and subject to an Anti-Social Behaviour Order notice. Such is the nature of our society today. 100 hours Community Service for pushing to the front of the queue. 500 hours Community Service for mishandling one's change or credit c...moreCriminologist
11-6-2007I found the best way to keep a good space around you is, either to eat onions and, or garlic, and keep belching or farting. Who would want to stand next to me then. PS, I don't really do this, well not always LOLGra
09-6-2007Thing is, on occaision when I've been quietly queing in line, leaving a polite space between me and the person infront, someone HAS decided that I'm just randomly standing there and walk infront of me to queue! Perhaps you're the type of person who people wouldnt do that to, but I'...moreyoyo

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