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Is this school mum trying to intimidate me??

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WayUpHigh1 · 21/06/2024 00:03

This sounds really weird but I’ve had a few encounters with this school mum now and every time I’ve seen him it happens. Few times outside the school gates and one time in a shop near the school. She seems to be quite loud and ‘out there’. Anyway, she will just be walking normally and then when she sees me she will purposefully come towards me and into my path and block me walking and I have to go around and then she said ‘oh sorry’ with a laugh in her voice. First time it happened I just thought nothing of it but it keeps happening.

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WayUpHigh1 · 21/06/2024 11:03

Sorry, meant to say her. I’d think it was one of the other things but she’s walking fine just straight but as soon as she sees me coming she heads towards my path and she seems to find it funny when I have to move round her. I know it sounds strange but it really does seem like she does it on purpose

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Scousefab · 21/06/2024 10:44

She sounds like a tool I agree I would walk right into her and look at my phone! Sorry some weird people in this world. She sounds like she is trying to intimidate you - possibly jealousy or might want to make friends with you.

FlaubertSyndrome · 21/06/2024 10:40

Trying to intimidate you sounds less likely than poor vision, bad spatial awareness, or just one of those people who never gets the sidestep dance on the pavement right. I mean, why would she be trying to intimidate you? Have you ever had a conversation with her? Or do you live in a world where strangers randomly try to assert dominance over other parents on the school run by playing 'Who steps aside?' chicken?

OhHelloMiss · 21/06/2024 10:36

I'd just look at her and say 'oh look, here you are AGAIN! Are you ok??'

Just walk off

OriginalUsername2 · 21/06/2024 10:33

Sunglasses are a great idea actually

cuckyplunt · 21/06/2024 06:31

Who’s him?

MooonDreamer · 21/06/2024 06:25

She sounds ridiculous but obviously wants attention

ChockysChimichanga · 21/06/2024 06:12

Is she 12?

mightydolphin · 21/06/2024 06:11

Walk down the path with sunglasses on while looking at your phone. Prepare for a potential impact and say sorry with a snigger if it happens 😁. She'll likely move at the last minute. Don't be intimidated.

OhcantthInkofaname · 21/06/2024 00:49

Ask if she is having vision issues?

Username1010 · 21/06/2024 00:47

She sounds either unhinged or dog rough to be honest.

I've no idea what you can do in this situation. I'd be tempted to carry on walking and say loudly 'watch where you're going now or you'll walk into somebody' and then laugh in the hope she will be embarrassed and will leave you alone?

OriginalUsername2 · 21/06/2024 00:43

She’s playing Chicken and you’re losing. Stop moving to the side and try to look engaged with something else or look through her. Hold your ground.

It’s either some sort of intimidation or she’s socially inept. Either way, don’t engage. Blank stare, get on with your life. If it comes to it be ready to say a clearly-pissed-off “Can you leave me alone please?”