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“Ughhh stop walking around”

97 replies

Coronashe · 08/04/2020 19:31

Went to the supermarket today to pick up something click and collect. Went into the store and headed to the cashiers and saw there was a queue and walked past 2 people who were waiting to get to the back. Id probably been in the store all of 15seconds. As I passed one them loudly said ughhh stop walking around.

I can only assume she thought i should have not walked past them and gone all the way round another aisle to stand behind them. Fair enough, maybe, but I didn’t think and I probably walked past her in 0.5seconds, not closely and certainly didn’t linger.

I couldn’t be bothered saying anything but I did think what a prat especially since all she was buying was a bottle of wine (not essential) and then paid in cash (told to pay by card to minimise risk). I did think if you’re going to criticise people then at least make sure you’re adhering to the rules too.

Saying that she did thank the cashier for his job so probably not all bad. But I’ve got home and I feel really irritated by it now.

I usually avoid the shops so when I see these threads I normally think the people they’re complaining about are in the minority and a few bunch of idiots looking cause a fight when there really is none. But maybe it’s more widespread.

Or maybe I’m the unreasonable one and I should have apologised. AIBU?

OP posts:
Coronashe · 08/04/2020 22:49

I guarantee my click and collect was more important than her one bottle of wine. So on that basis I’m definitely NBU

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Allgirlmum · 08/04/2020 22:53

Keeping 2m is essential

Buying wine is obviously fine or they wouldn't be okay with it by selling it this virus is causing people alot of anixty myself included keep your distance

Coronashe · 08/04/2020 22:57

Going to the shops simply to buy wine is not an essential. Hmm if you’re so paranoid about people passing at less than 2m you can forsake the bottle of wine.

People are staying at home only to leave once a week to stock up on food supplies and medication and essential goods. Wine is not essential.

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CustardySergeant · 08/04/2020 23:01

I didn't know that you have to go into the store for Click and Collect. I thought there would be somewhere in the car park. This is worrying because with no home deliveries available I have a Tesco Click and Collect order on 20th April.

Coronashe · 08/04/2020 23:03

This was Sainsbury’s click and collect custardy so you might be ok. Hopefully it is the car park then you can avoid the moody twits moaning about walking around whilst out on a gander for their booze.

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Abracad · 08/04/2020 23:06

You don’t get to decide who you stay 2m away from and who you walk to close to based on your assessment of their shopping. Get over yourself.

avinitall · 08/04/2020 23:08

Went to shop tonight to buy bread (whole meal or sourdough), milk, eggs, frozen fish and veg.

Came out with large carton milk and 1 bottle of wine. There were none of the other things I went in for available.

I got tutted "towards" by another shopper and whilst I don't know for sure why, I can guess!

Coronashe · 08/04/2020 23:10

Actually I think you do. If you have to walk pass people at less than 2m than absolutely based on the limited knowledge I would choose the route past the fewest number of people. Is that too much for you to compute abracad?Confused

And yes don’t go to the shops for non essentials in a time of crisis. Seems pretty clear cut and obvious to me. In extreme times I think one can judge what people are doing out and about. Stay home. Protect lives.

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KaptenKrusty · 08/04/2020 23:24

Non issue ffs - what a waste of energy to be still thinking about it later in the day

cheesemongery · 08/04/2020 23:25

YABU and you're presenting like a dick.

Coronashe · 08/04/2020 23:27

Well you’re certainly entitled to that view cheese.

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Suchan1d10t · 08/04/2020 23:29

Apologies for the length...

the thing is, anyone on here justifying why it's ok to go the shortest route but closer to people than 2m, or why 2m is an overreaction, or why it doesn't matter if you are close as long as you walk past quick etc etc....
Is why going shopping is now incredibly stressful for me and why I daren't ask people to move , turn around or step away from me even when there is plenty of space to do so.

I am asthmatic, already at risk of chest infections, already only shopping for the bare essentials, as infrequently as I can, already covering my face whilst out, and my husband's carer so I have to food shop.

Yet when I am in my local supermarket (where there is plenty of space to stay 2m apart if you stick to one side of the aisle) the amount of people who walk right past me, lean over me to get shopping, despite constant reminders over the tannoy to keep your distance.

Even the shop assistant who walked right past me, despite me leaving 2m between me and the customer ahead of me in the queue (who were appropriately distanced) to open a new till, when she could have at least walked halfway between us to minimise the closeness to anyone, or,walked along the 'exit' end of the tills where there was absolutely no customers.

I know it sounds extreme, but it's an extreme situation we are all in, and I just ask that even if you are not worried for yourselves, think about those who are. I have been hospitalised with 'regular' asthma illnesses before and honestly dread to think how covid 19 might affect me Blush

JohnFinlaysNewTeeth · 08/04/2020 23:34

@CustardySergeant groceries are usually collected outside, electronics and clothing inside.

She sounds like an idiot but you sound like an arsehole tbh. Is it really worth your time to get this worked up over a fleeting moment? She’s probably sipping her wine without a passing thought and here you are frothing over it several hours later.

WotchaTalkinBoutWillis · 08/04/2020 23:34

Nope I didn’t. I just walked past. But neither was she keeping 2m from the person behind her.
You're the one being a knob then.
I had to go to the shops today. Had some woman up my bum all the way round the shop.
Don't think she meant anything by it, but still wanted to shout "back off or I'll brek your legs" Max and Paddy style Grin

Coronashe · 09/04/2020 00:02

Well I do agree with you there John. I am an idiot to be frothing over it several hours later! My DP would fully concur with you on that too. All this quarantining and I’ve turned into one of those people that stews over other people’s idiocy. Right that marks my departure to try and regain something of a grip.

Suchan - Im genuinely sorry you’re having to go through that. You don’t sound like a knob and it’s highly stressful especially if there is space for people to pass by without coming into your radius and you’re needing to do your shopping. I hope things ease up a bit.

To love hearts and the rest adiós! You have at least caused me some amusement tonight.

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WaterOffADucksCrack · 09/04/2020 09:36

2 wrongs don't make a right. You should have stayed 2 metres away, end of Exactly.

If it's affecting you to this extent you may need a hobby Wink

clareOclareO · 09/04/2020 09:51

Like the OP says it's impossible to remain 2m apart from people at all times, especially in a supermarket. What do you do if you're in the middle of the aisle and people are moving towards you from each end?

Everyone is equally responsible for keeping the 2m distance. If someone encroaches on my space, I have the opportunity to either yield some space or stand my ground.

What I wouldn't do is have a go at someone who was unintentionally - and briefly - breaching the distance. And if they did it to me, a polite "fuck off you dumb b!tch" would suffice!

Wannabangbang · 09/04/2020 09:57

You should have kept your distance. No need to be near people, they are at risk from you and you are at risk from them. They have every right to moan. Follow the rules, it isn't hard and it saves lifes. So what if she was only buying wine, the world as we know it has ended! Have a bit of compassion for your fellow citizens

Abracad · 09/04/2020 21:16

No OP. Just No. If you cannot stay 2m away from someone you WAIT. Hopeully THAT’S not too hard for you to compute.

And to repeat my original point which you failed to understand - you are not the arbiter of shopping. No one gives a shit whether you find someone else shopping more or less important than yours. So get over yourself and observe social distancing and stop being such an idiot.

GrowThroughWhatYouGoThrough · 09/04/2020 21:31

The wine last night was essential to me Im not an alcoholic I had been FaceTiming patients relatives so they could see them quite possibly for the last time! Also I want you as far away from me as possible to keep you safe as I've been dealing with covid patients.
It's an uncertain time for everyone at the moment apologising and moving on would have been the best option

Milesaremymeditation · 22/04/2020 22:06

Public Health England defines having close contact with a virus carrier as being within two metres of the person for 15 minutes
I'm fed of of all this ducking and diving and stepping out in to the road to pass people on the pavement when I'm out walking.

mrsBtheparker · 22/04/2020 22:09

What is more essential than wine?

At the moment I would settle for the strongest weed killer to tackle the Triffid-like nettles and stuff in my garden.

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