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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!
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 this person decides to mosey off somewhere else before you can have a look at the shelves. It's almost as if they're completely unaware of people around them.
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 when you're out doing your shopping, but you get in my way when you do!
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I say "excuse me please" firmly when an obstruction is caused by another shopper or staff member.
Hide abandoned, obstructive trolleys or be mean and fill the other trolley with loads of items from that immediate area so that they have to start again or empty out the unwanted items themselves to continue.
If your ankles are hit, simply drop to the floor like a footballer holding your ankle. You would be surprised how many peole will say sorry and help you up to avoid charges of ABH. Things like that make people more careful and if you are struck by a impatient electric mobility scooter user, report them to the store manager as there are rules that mobility users must obey when in public!
Screaming kid syndrome has only two options.
1. Put your fingers in your ears as you pass by (Pushing your trolley with your stomach).. it reduces the noise. We were all noisy and unaware of it when we were kids, deny that and you may as well do online shopping, which is option 2.
Shelf stacker blockages can be resolved by speaking to an assistant about the blockage, who will then warn the operator of etiquette when the store is open. I do not blame shelf stackers for doing the job in hand, but if they do not see the problem being caused, they need to learn that the shoppers trolley must pass through at all times. Additionally if you are near your closest fire exit with said blockage, the 2 meter rule applies to allow disabled access. A rule the store manager will quickly put right.
As stated before, if you are that vexed with the sheer lack of consideration...online shopping is the best way to avoid all the problems, especially if you see red. Do not die early with stress just because someone had poor parenting or they are oblivious to the rest of the human race.
How many of the gripes on this site would be solved if consideration for others was adopted by all.
It's a selfish society that we live in now.
I find this sludge at the door and being emotionally blackmailed by a young man with probably more money than me really stressful, so how much more stressful for a woman with small kids being harangued for money and cursed at as she struggles to get through her shopping. They only pick on the vulnerable, they seem to leave mesdames precious alone.
I feel angry at the supermarkets for allowing these. There must be ways to bite back at them, pesky little rules in the local authorities elf 'n' safety about people being able to get in and out....
Cheese