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To expect people to move too

16 replies

AnnieMay100 · 02/04/2019 10:45

Petty problem in the scheme of things but does anyone else get annoyed when on a narrow path and stopping to let people past they never say thank you or stop to let you past occasionally?
Every morning we pass the same sets of families on the same path that only allows one at a time. We usually stop and let them through as they have buggies/dogs/bikes rarely get a thank you and never stop to let us go first some mornings. Then further up a woman who insists on holding her two children’s hands so on the wide path we have to stop until they’ve gone past. I would move aside and walk ‘single file’ to let another family past rather than make them stop and wait for me taking up the whole width of the path?
Sounds a silly thing to get annoyed about but I teach my children to be polite and take turns just to be rudely nudged or walked into by other people not willing to be considerate.

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HolesinTheSoles · 02/04/2019 10:47

I know what you mean and yes it is rude. I think it's just what some people are like - like the drivers who don't acknowledge you when you give way.

mbosnz · 02/04/2019 10:51

Yes, me too! It is so rude and entitled! I was taught by my parents to 'watch out for other people', and that's what I've taught my children. (Sometimes I think, to their detriment). On the other hand, my husband's parent, thinks everyone should get out of the way of the dear wee children. Not in this manor, squire.

Oh, and I flat out refuse to get out of the way of people with their eyes and nose glued to their cell phone.

ScreamScreamIceCream · 02/04/2019 10:52

Generally if I'm with a baby or children who can't move out of the way I don't move out of other people's way as it takes a long time. If they stop then they can wait while I move them and if they are rude due to the speed I don't hesitate to tell them so, which always shocks them.

If I'm own my own, with a dog or with older/able children I move out of their way as it is quicker.

I don't care how often I see them.

ShambolicUsername · 02/04/2019 11:02

Have you tried tutting disapprovingly? Alternatively, push one of the kids over. That'll teach them.

AnnieMay100 · 02/04/2019 11:08

Glad it’s not just me then!
Grin at push them over - very tempting I must admit! They get my evil death stare and a very loud ‘you’re welcome’ for now

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idoliketobebesidethesea · 02/04/2019 11:18

Yanbu! My pet hate is seeing my children hold doors open for people and them (mostly older people) sweep past without thanking them. Really annoys me. I try hard to instil manners into the children and it would be so helpful to have that positively reinforced with a thank you!! 😡

WizzyBee · 02/04/2019 11:24

I just say 'That's no problem' or 'No, thank YOI' in a loud and sarcastic way as they go past.

Not saying thanks when you hold a door open is just rude.

icelolly99 · 02/04/2019 11:27

It is rude, keep walking from now on and when they are forced to stop or move over for you say a very loud and sincere "thank you"

LittleChristmasMouse · 02/04/2019 11:29

Oh I had this yesterday. At the hospital, wearing a huge splint on my leg plus unwell with "invisible" problems but splint is very visible. One woman texting and walking barged straight into me (I'd already moved right against the wall because I saw her coming and had nowhere else to go) and then on the train a lady sitting in seat for those less able to stand, doing her make up with a huge bag occupying the seat next to her. No effort to move and threw daggers when I had the cheek to ask if I could sit on her bag's seat.

Why are people just so thoughtless?

DarkElf · 02/04/2019 11:48

Yanbu! My pet hate is seeing my children hold doors open for people and them (mostly older people) sweep past without thanking them. Really annoys me. I try hard to instil manners into the children and it would be so helpful to have that positively reinforced with a thank you!!

This. I actually ripped someone apart for this once I was so fed up of it.
They were terrified Smile

PawPawNoodle · 02/04/2019 13:08

Without exception, to any person that ignores me when I'm going out of my way to convenience them, I loudly make a comment about it. Usually 'no that's ok I just love standing around holding doors for rude people' which illicits some response, usually the thanks I'm after! Cant stand entitled, ignorant people.

AnnieMay100 · 03/04/2019 10:06

Agree about people not thanking children when they open doors it’s awful to not even acknowledge them
Anyway the families must have read the thread, they all moved for us today Grin very shocked

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GarthFunkel · 03/04/2019 10:14

Agree about people not thanking children when they open doors it’s awful to not even acknowledge them My DC did this at the weekend. I barked "say thank you" at them and the person holding the door meeking said "thank you" which wasn't the point at all Grin

PositivelyPeach · 03/04/2019 12:04

I hate this. It's so unbelievably rude not to thank people, it winds me up to boiling point.

DieCryHate · 03/04/2019 12:33

This annoys me too. There's a couple who pick up their great grandson from nursery the same time as I pick up my son. They double park outside, never say thank you when I hold the door for them, if they get there first they don't walk in, just block the only doorway into the room and talk to their GGS over the stair gate so I can't get in while my small son is hopping around excitedly because he's clocked me. They never hold the door open for me when I've got my hands full and they're just stood there and it really irritates me! They seem oblivious.

MaroonFlame · 03/04/2019 12:45

This happens to me constantly, I often end up in the road when there’s enough space for 4 people! Not heard a thank you from a stranger in a very long time. I’ve decided I’m not going to move for people if they don’t move either and it’s going to hurt when I’ve finished bodybuilding!

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