Shopper goes bananas over queue jumpers

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Monday, May 07, 2012
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7DAYS

Every weekend I dread facing the queue to get my fruit and vegetables weighed at the supermarket.

I try and get there as close to 9am as possible so that it isn’t a rugby scrum but in the face of deliberate jumping of the queue I get upset and end up gritting my teeth in frustration. So yesterday, I actually drummed up the courage to say politely to the European lady who came in from the side and put her basket on the counter that there was a queue. She looked outraged that I had dared to address her and she chose to ignore me.

When it came my turn, very sarcastically she said, “There you are”. I am ashamed to say I responded in equally sarcastic voice that I knew it was a very British thing to queue but it does work when everyone follows the simple rule. I constantly see people of all nationalities push in front when it is time to get the fruit and veg weighed and I get upset when labourers are treated as if they simply aren’t there because they may have just one item rather than a trolley full.

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Supermarkets should have a better system but come on people, first come first served and we will all benefit, especially my blood pressure!

Pam, Dubai

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  • Profile image for WheelieBinDxb

    by WheelieBinDxb

    Thursday, May 24 2012, 8:36AM

    “I would never let anyone, adult or child, cut in front of me unless they asked politely or I invited them to. Children need to learn basic manners as well.”

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    by Caroline

    Wednesday, May 23 2012, 11:27PM

    “Dumb enough and just plain dumb is what lets so many people get away with cart rage and queue jumping. They seem to think only they got to be someplace else soon - we have news for you since we also need to be that elsewhere - so quit playing dumb. I agree the dumber servers at the weigh in counter don't seem to care who was first , just brightens up their day to see people jostle and argue over something so trivial.

    Someone mentioned the behind issues - yeah and then they say sorry like they are ! A good opportunity , in fact too good to be true. ”

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    by dxbgal

    Tuesday, May 22 2012, 3:09AM

    “I have had both males and females cut in front of me with one or two items at the supermarket counter, and I have had to say 'there is a queue and actually, if you look over there, there are 3 counters for less than 10 items so you could go there' . Then they glare at me and walk away. I don't mind allowing a child to cut in line, but an adult, no, Im in a hurry to get home and its bad enough having to wait in line and then some inconsiderate moron wants to cut in line? I hate drivers who do that too. I don't put up with anyone's nonsense when they try to cut in, I speak in a firm voice and tell them off and no I don't have a rough voice or accent!”

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    by adnan1986

    Saturday, May 19 2012, 11:08AM

    “well thats nothing compared who stand right behind you and rub up on your back !!! I understand cultural differences but in what environment is it for a man waiting in que to be right in someone else's behind!”

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    by CSSSC

    Wednesday, May 09 2012, 4:28PM

    “Eat bananas if you want a strong accent like the Scots.”

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    by AAAli1

    Wednesday, May 09 2012, 10:32AM

    “Agree with you all - and no I dont have a Scottish accent - you ken - but I am vocal with queue jumper and those who wait for their things to be packed by someone else even if not there. My other gripe is people eating and drinking stuff in supermarkets before paying for them and I don't understand why they allow them out here. And by the way Scots - must admit you guys have a strong accent and at times we gotta listen carefully to understand what your saying.”

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    by desertdaisy

    Wednesday, May 09 2012, 8:48AM

    “I say something too and while I don't have a Scottish accent (English) I think my no-nonsense attitude gets the point across. Why should I have to queue if they don't have to? I also ask shoppers if their arms are broken if there is no bag packer and they just stand watching the items build up.

    Somepeople need a wake up call to reality.”

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    by NewCrunch

    Tuesday, May 08 2012, 4:51PM

    “Thanks for the hint guys. I will try to use a gruff scottish accent. maybe I will get noticed more !!!”

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    by FatBhoyTim

    Tuesday, May 08 2012, 12:24PM

    “I seem to be agreeing with Gavtek a lot, but similarly when I turn on my (not-so-gruff Highland) Scottish accent, I don't get so much as a flicker of disagreement. Perhaps it's the glare?”

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    by Gavtek

    Tuesday, May 08 2012, 11:08AM

    “The thing I can't understand the most is the amount of people who will say nothing when someone tries to skip the queue. Maybe it's just my gruff Scottish accent, but I've never had anyone argue when I loudly point out that there is a queue.”

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