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To be disgusted of drivers' reactions to I wasn't leaving

41 replies

rhomb · 16/09/2025 13:03

Today I visited a retail park where I bought something bulky and heavy. I returned to the car to put the items into the car. At least a couple of people asking me was I leaving, I said no - I wanted to visit at least another shop, they reacted in a pissed off mood. There were other spaces available - one was 4 bays from mine.

Why the reaction?

OP posts:
VimesandhisCardboardBoots · 16/09/2025 13:51

What does "reacting in a pissed off mood" actually involve?

Kreepture · 16/09/2025 13:45

it was obviously a busy car park if 4 people managed to stop and ask you in the time it takes to chuck some bags in the boot and walk away again.

CalmHiker · 16/09/2025 13:45

If there were a lot of free space aroud, yes they are idiot.

If there's no space, they reacted in a pissed off mood how do you want them to react? They 're not pissed off AT YOU specifically, they're frustrated and bothered by the whole situation.

Come on, if you drive you must know what a packed car park when you are in a rush feels like?

HelpMeGetThrough · 16/09/2025 13:43

Disgusted? Bloody hell.

If they acted pissed off, the most I would think at that moment is “sucks to be you” and then forget about it.

stayathomer · 16/09/2025 13:20

People are in such a hurry now. When you return to the car to put your ticket up and they see you’re not driving off the faces on people!!!

Platypusdiver · 16/09/2025 13:18

I understand. Rudeness is not necessary and I'd be pissed off at it.

People are just so het up and easily annoyed these days. Especially when it comes to anything car related.

Lollytea655 · 16/09/2025 13:14

You’re disgusted by that? Genuinely?

rwalker · 16/09/2025 13:13

Not getting the drama I presume they wanted the space if your were leaving they would of waited

not something I could get worked up about

PinkyFlamingo · 16/09/2025 13:13

Laziness probably.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 16/09/2025 13:12

Such a minor none event to be ‘disgusted’ by.

Iimetree · 16/09/2025 13:12

Were you in a p&c space because they’re closer to the shops?

CasualDayHasGoneTooFar · 16/09/2025 13:11

depends where you were parked, was it a bigger space, was it a p&c space, was it closer to a covered area

god alone knows why with no detail

watchingplanesicantafford · 16/09/2025 13:10

"Disgusted by"? That's a bit extreme so I've voted YABU. A bit weird for for them to ask if you were leaving if there were already empty spaces, but don't give it a second thought. You weren't leaving so they can think what they like.

Whokilledrogerrabit · 16/09/2025 13:09

I wouldn't take it personally. It really sounds like a non-issue to me! 🤷🏻‍♀️

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 16/09/2025 13:08

Because people are twats

Shortdaysalready · 16/09/2025 13:07

Sorry but how are we supposed to know?
Were you parked in a disabled space or a parent and child space that you shouldn't have been in?

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