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I know I'm BU but I can't be the only one - queuing etiquette and personal space issues

133 replies

BeverlyGoldberg · 07/11/2015 17:54

Recently I've become quite annoyed when queuing, I move up, and the personal behind me moves up closely behind me so they are practically dry humping me.

This happened in Boots last week, the queue turned a corner and I was almost sat on the shelves by the time she'd finished rear ending me. It happened again today in Sainsbury's cafe queue, normally I'd expect dinner and a bottle of wine before such close proximity. I felt like asking her if she wanted a bite of my sandwich.

It must be me getting over annoyed by this. I have recently been more of a grumpy bastard than usual, I'm blaming the weather.

Am I alone in BU in not wanting to be dry humped from behind in queues?

OP posts:
redredblue · 08/11/2015 19:19

Twist slightly to the side and stick your elbows out with your hands on your hips, if that fails then step on their feet.

MillieMoodle · 08/11/2015 19:24

Senpai - am glad someone understands what I mean!

thegreysheep · 10/11/2015 15:12

On the flip side I also hate people who stand aimlessly in the middle of the shop, and when you go to stand after the person currently being served snap - there's a queue! Well, bloody form a recognisable queue then!!

Furiosa · 10/11/2015 15:47

You are all being very unreasonable.

Whats wrong with skin to skin queuing?

I know I'm BU but I can't be the only one - queuing etiquette and personal space issues
IKnowIAmButWhatAreYou · 10/11/2015 15:50

A couple of times I've said quite loudly to people on the train "if you want to sit on my lap, at least buy me a drink first" - seems to work.

In queues I treat it the same as if I'm being tailgated in a car - I slow down and increase the space in front of me then turn & glare at the bum bumper.....

AliceInUnderpants · 10/11/2015 15:54

I just end up telling people "You won't get served any faster because you are up my arse"

lotusisaddictive · 10/11/2015 16:06

I was thinking of this thread today, I went into Game to pick up something for DP and this man and woman were very close to me so I just slowed down in the queue and left about 3 ft between me and the person infrint, I could feel the rage from those two Grin

reni2 · 10/11/2015 16:56

Furiosa Grin Grin Grin !

You can almost smell the discomfort just looking at the picture!

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