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To think they could have sat somewhere else

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doris9034 · 22/02/2019 13:05

So I've had some shit work related news this morning, and have taken myself to the pub for lunch for a bit of headspace. Pub is fairly empty - most eating tables are free, so I've sat in a quiet corner to have my sandwich and chill. Now a couple have come in and sat right next to me - literally the man's chair is about 20cm from mine Angry
There are at least 15 other tables - why the fuck do you have to sit on top of me arrrrrgggghhhhh!

OP posts:
dottypotter · 22/02/2019 15:33

it felt very awkward, they then tried to make conversation with us which felt even more awkward.

wow humans tried to talk to other humans on this planet .

Nat6999 · 22/02/2019 15:33

I wish that there was a sign that you could put on your table that said "fuck off, I want to be alone in peace" politely. I hate it when you go somewhere, there is acres of space around you but someone insists on sitting almost on top of you.

dottypotter · 22/02/2019 15:34

I wish i turned and said "Are you paying for my shopping then?"

i wish you had turned and smiled or said hello instead. So confrontational.

dottypotter · 22/02/2019 15:35

fuck off, I want to be alone in peace"

delightful.

JacquesHammer · 22/02/2019 15:35

Sorry about your news OP. That's such a shame.

Sadly so few people have the concept of personal space.

There's clearly one on this thread.

JacquesHammer · 22/02/2019 15:38

your not a friendly human being

I have to say Dotty that despite what you seem to think your (sic) not a friendly human being either.

It is really the done thing in polite society to commiserate when someone has received bad news.

Lovemusic33 · 22/02/2019 15:39

dotty you are right, I think if I was out to lunch with my partner/husband it wouldn’t have felt so awkward but I was on a date with someone I don’t know that well trying to get to know them so it did feel awkward. I like talking to people, I’m usually quite sociable but sometimes we also like a bit of space because of the way we are feeling or the situation we are in (in my case). I guess if people want space they should go somewhere where other people are not likely to be.

FamilyOfAliens · 22/02/2019 15:39

OP, are you sat next to @dottypotter do you think? Grin

ImTakingTheEssence · 22/02/2019 15:42

Why would i say hello? It's normal to leave space at the checkout with someone whos in front on you. Instead of trying to get me out of the way before i've even packed or paid for it!

Tucobenedicto · 22/02/2019 15:43

You shouldn't be eating your own sandwich in a pub anyway.. did you actually buy anything?

longtimelurkerhelen · 22/02/2019 15:44

@Lovemusic33 They were probably looking for some swinging action and saw 2 victims people who fit the bill. Shock

PrivacyPolicyYeahRight · 22/02/2019 15:44

Dotty is on a crusade to make the world a friendlier place...by being very hostile Hmm

Alsohuman · 22/02/2019 15:45

Where does she say she didn’t buy the sandwich in the pub?

rubyroot · 22/02/2019 15:46

You shouldn't be eating your own sandwich in a pub anyway.. did you actually buy anything?

Wtf? It could be a sandwich she's bought from the pub?!

I hate it when people insist on being right near you when there's loads of space, we seem to have this problem on campsites, go to a nice quiet area on our own and then the family from hell turns up next to us with the noisiest, feral children.

RomanyQueen1 · 22/02/2019 15:46

What's a human bean?

rubyroot · 22/02/2019 15:49

They were probably looking for some swinging action and saw 2 victims people who fit the bill

I did wonder whether this may be the case in this scenario. Op, why don't you lick your lips and stare at them alluringly with your best come to bed eyes?

May at least make them move

dottypotter · 22/02/2019 15:53

It is really the done thing in polite society to commiserate when someone has received bad news.

Its not that its all the people who are so rude and hostile and would rather glare than smile, swear about people. Its disgusting as i said no wonder the world is in such a state. People can also actually sit where they want if you dont like it stay indoors.

dottypotter · 22/02/2019 15:54

Dotty is on a crusade to make the world a friendlier place...by being very hostile

No I am responding to comments about other people in public places.

dottypotter · 22/02/2019 15:55

Sadly so few people have the concept of personal space.

of course i do. I am saying just because someone sits near you dont be horrible try being nice you might just enjoy it.

BWcastle2000 · 22/02/2019 15:58

Sorry about you job OP. Take some time to think things through. Then get your CV done and get back out there.

IvanaPee · 22/02/2019 15:59

fgs why not smile or talk to them

Oh god you’re one of those, aren’t you?

Listen; I have friends and family. I don’t need some saddo striking up shitty conversations because “it’s friendly” or “it’s nice to be nice”.

OP, I’m so sorry about your job. People are weird. I wish I knew why some do this!

FamilyOfAliens · 22/02/2019 15:59

dotty

You know you can bold other people’s posts so they don’t look like yours, don’t you?

Gth1234 · 22/02/2019 16:01

I expect they parked next to you in the car park as well.

Purplecatshopaholic · 22/02/2019 16:08

Sorry to hear your news OP, thats shit. Jazz up your CV quick time and contact agencies in your field of work. Take whatever money they are offering. Make sure you get a good reference. A lot of us of us have been there. Good luck x

dottypotter · 22/02/2019 16:14

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