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Banned from my local supermarket after an argument with a member of staff- my language was bad though.

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Alderedge1 · 24/08/2026 13:55

So today I’ve been banned from my local supermarket, I’m not proud of what happened but I think that the member of staff was also in the wrong.

i was in the fruit and veg aisle looking to get some pre- chopped melon. The ones that come in sealed plastic pots. They were stacked quite tightly and some of the dates were quite soon, so I decided to go towards the back, in doing this I accidentally knocked 5 or 6 pots off the shelf. Immediately a female member of staff was on me- telling me “ you’re supposed to take the ones from the front”. I apologised for knocking some of them from the shelf but explained that it was my choice to choose the date that I wanted. By this point I had reassembled the display, so no harm done. She carried on chuntering so I said something like “ it’s really not a big deal, let’s move on”. As I went to walk away she said, “ it’s just not on”. I’m afraid this is where I let myself down. She was a small pointy woman of about 60 with short dyed red hair. I asked her what her problem was and she said “ customers like you thinking they own the place” to which I replied ( I know this is bad) “fuck off and shut your cunt up you fucking crackhead Anne Robinson lookalike”. It’s not often I take such a low blow but I had a rough upbringing and when I’m really pushed it emerges. The lady stormed off.

as I was leaving a manager asked me if I could step into an office for a chat, I said no thank you. She then said well I’m afraid that you won’t be able to shop here moving forwards.

so that’s that. Not proud of my mouth but she was a fucking horrible twat.

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CmNO · 26/08/2026 13:49

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Calliopespa · 26/08/2026 13:50

Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 05:15

I mean, I was just taking some melon, but ok

The melon-selecting was fine.

The date selecting was sensible.

The knocking over suggests you were going at it in quite an energetic way.

The back-chat to the assistant was also understandable, given she kept rabbiting on.

But why the storm of offensive language and name-calling? You even had to repeat yourself, just to keep up the sweary momentum. Just find a normal way to say you are annoyed. Most of us would have permitted you one swear word, though perhaps not that particular one.

Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 13:51

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Well don’t all grannies do that? My granny (fat Pat) used to fight bare knuckle around the back of Yates. God bless her soul

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Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 13:51

Calliopespa · 26/08/2026 13:50

The melon-selecting was fine.

The date selecting was sensible.

The knocking over suggests you were going at it in quite an energetic way.

The back-chat to the assistant was also understandable, given she kept rabbiting on.

But why the storm of offensive language and name-calling? You even had to repeat yourself, just to keep up the sweary momentum. Just find a normal way to say you are annoyed. Most of us would have permitted you one swear word, though perhaps not that particular one.

I know, I was over the top. I shouldn’t have bitten

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Calliopespa · 26/08/2026 13:53

Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 13:51

I know, I was over the top. I shouldn’t have bitten

Ok, fair enough!🤗

KaleidoscopeSmile · 26/08/2026 14:12

It's clear from your responses that you really, really just like the attention and I don't believe for one second that you said what you claim to have said to the "small pointy woman of about 60"

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Wow.. I’m pleased you are banned what a horrible person you are!

CillianMurphyhasbeautifuleyes · 26/08/2026 14:33

Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 13:16

I think that cilianmurphyhasbeautifuleyes is very jealous of me. It’s understandable. Bless her x

Why would I be jealous of someone who can’t conduct themselves in a civil manner in a shop, and yet is very proud of it?
Really, why?

Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 14:36

KaleidoscopeSmile · 26/08/2026 14:12

It's clear from your responses that you really, really just like the attention and I don't believe for one second that you said what you claim to have said to the "small pointy woman of about 60"

Well that’s your choice sweetheart. Have a lovely afternoon xx

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Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 14:36

Mammyloveswine · 26/08/2026 14:28

Wow.. I’m pleased you are banned what a horrible person you are!

Thank you xx

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CillianMurphyhasbeautifuleyes · 26/08/2026 14:36

AMurderofMurderingCrows · 26/08/2026 13:17

And yet here you are, all over the thread, looking for attention from OP... 🤔

🤣🤦‍♀️
I am in no way looking for attention from the OP. Just very surprised at the level of commitment she has to her actions and her patronising replies to people.

Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 14:37

CillianMurphyhasbeautifuleyes · 26/08/2026 14:33

Why would I be jealous of someone who can’t conduct themselves in a civil manner in a shop, and yet is very proud of it?
Really, why?

I’m not sure either but you do appear to be somewhat obsessed with me,so I assumed jealousy x

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CillianMurphyhasbeautifuleyes · 26/08/2026 14:42

Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 13:25

Ok sweetheart. Perhaps it’s time for your nap now?

There should be a comma after ok.
“Ok, sweetheart.”

Yes, I am actually going for a little nap.
It’s part of the joys of being retired and since I spent several hours yesterday doing housework then some shopping at 11.30pm (I didn’t abuse the staff because their scan and go wasn’t in operation, although I was a bit irked), I feel I owe it to myself to live a little.

CillianMurphyhasbeautifuleyes · 26/08/2026 14:44

Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 14:37

I’m not sure either but you do appear to be somewhat obsessed with me,so I assumed jealousy x

The only person here who is obsessed is you.
With yourself.
And your vile behaviour which you seem inordinately proud of.

Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 14:52

CillianMurphyhasbeautifuleyes · 26/08/2026 14:42

There should be a comma after ok.
“Ok, sweetheart.”

Yes, I am actually going for a little nap.
It’s part of the joys of being retired and since I spent several hours yesterday doing housework then some shopping at 11.30pm (I didn’t abuse the staff because their scan and go wasn’t in operation, although I was a bit irked), I feel I owe it to myself to live a little.

Oh dear, the grammar and punctuation police are here now. Enjoy your nap granny xx

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CillianMurphyhasbeautifuleyes · 26/08/2026 14:59

Again, there is a lack of commas.

I’m neither a granny nor a grandma.
Just someone who was able to take early retirement at 56 and now living the life of Reilly.
Without feeling the need to give abuse to staff.

Theendoftheroll · 26/08/2026 15:05

How old are you out of interest @Alderedge1 ?

EmailsaysOOO · 26/08/2026 15:10

Who have you sworn at today, OP ?

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Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 15:13

Theendoftheroll · 26/08/2026 15:05

How old are you out of interest @Alderedge1 ?

51 x

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Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 15:14

EmailsaysOOO · 26/08/2026 15:10

Who have you sworn at today, OP ?

Only myself today. I stubbed my toe getting out of the shower and shouted “fuck my granny”. Nothing other than that though

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CillianMurphyhasbeautifuleyes · 26/08/2026 15:20

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Why are you calling me granny? I’m not related to you and I’m only 5 years older. I also don’t have grandchildren.
I don’t do crosswords either.

Bibs23456 · 26/08/2026 15:20

You replying to these all these comments just proves you are in fact a nasty piece of work. Absolutely pathetic.

Alderedge1 · 26/08/2026 15:22

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