To not think I should have to thank them

[Tellmelies65]

I went on a walk to the supermarket earlier and came Across a group of people talking on a pavement. They were outside a house clearly talking to the person who lived in the house. They moved as I approached them and then the woman shouted thank you at me.
I’m not a rude person but I don’t think you should have to thank someone when they are on a pavement.

It's nice to be nice, OP. Costs you nothing. Next time try it, and let this one go.

Merry Christmas!

@Tellmelies65

In my mind they shouldn’t have even been standing there talking. We are in tier four area.

So you don't need to use your manners because iyo they were breaking the rules? So you oy use your manners to the worthy??

@Tellmelies65

No I’m not rude I would thank someone if they moved to let me pass for example if they were walking slower than me.

Well, in this case, your behaviour was. You might want to think about changing it if you want not to be rude as a person.

Saying “Thanks” or acknowledging the fact they moved to give you space is just basic manners.
Same as with anyone who stops at a zebra crossing or junction .

It’s rude not to say thank you when someone moves for you.

It’s not rude to talk to someone on the pavement.

What would you have said if they haven't automatically moved op?

I do kinda see your point though OP. They shouldn’t be blocking the pavement to the point where others can’t even pass. So they shouldn’t expect a thank you really because they shouldn’t have been blocking the way to begin with. They could have said sorry though for blocking your way. Which is what I would have shouted back at the woman 😂

I normally just say “cheers” and swan off. I feel like it’s not as sincere as “thank you” and has a hint of sarcasm, so suits these situations

OP: I shouldn't have to thank people for moving out of my way, should I?
Most PPs: Umm...yes.
OP: No, because they shouldn't be in the way in the first place.
PPs:...?

@Tellmelies65

They could have gone for a walk rather than blocking access to a pavement.

They didn't block your access, they moved. You were very rude not to thank them.

They moved to let you go past. To thank them would have been basic good manners.

It’s rude not to say thank you when someone moves for you.

It’s also rude to not say sorry when you are blocking the way for someone.

Good manners are a set of behaviors which mark someone as a civilized and cultured member of a society

@Tellmelies65

As I said I would thank someone if they let me go first on a pavement or let me come out a shop before entering themselves but I think if you’re on a pavement talking you should move.

If it were me on the path I'd have apologised for being in your way, and then maybe you'd have said thank you - y'know? You're quite right.

I’d of said thank you. They moved out of your way without you having to ask them. Doesn’t take a lot of effort to say thank you. Manners don’t change based on what tier you are in

Going against the grain I don't think you need to say thank you. They shouldn't be stood on the pavement blocking your path. The pavements for walking not standing around.

I got told off once in Bridge of Allan for a piece of "aggressive undertaking".

Item: we were both pedestrians on the pavement.

On another occasion in Glasgow's West End, a vairy posh lady yelled at me for declining to walk in the road so that her long-leased Jack Russell had full run of the pavement.

The pavements are a jungle.

I probably would have said 'thank you', but probably not in my 'nicest' voice. They were loitering and causing an obstruction, therefore it was on them to move or be the impolite ones. I think they were ruder shouting back after you, in this instance you didn't 'owe' them a thank you. Why should we thank people for moving when they were blocking the way to start with?

A small part of me is wondering is this is a woman thing (assuming you are of course!). Would a man be expected to be polite in this situation? Would they have shouted sarcastically after him? Mmm, perhaps double standards are clouding some views.

@Tellmelies65

They wouldn’t have needed to move if they weren’t on a pavement. I think it’s rude to stand On a pavement talking.

Seriously?

If this was me I would have turned round and confronted her and said she shouldn't be blocking the pavement

@Billben

It’s rude not to say thank you when someone moves for you.

It’s also rude to not say sorry when you are blocking the way for someone.

Depends if op had to stop.

If they moved before she stopped, they didn't actually block her way.

Let’s get to the real issue, you’re annoyed they are breaking the rules so you didn’t feel the need to say thank you.

Where do you expect them to stand when they can't enter the house?. You were rude.

@CoronaIsWatching

Going against the grain I don't think you need to say thank you. They shouldn't be stood on the pavement blocking your path. The pavements for walking not standing around.

Please look up the correct meaning of going against the grain. They weren't blocking the OP's path, they moved. She was rude not to say thank you.

They weren't blocking the OP's path, they moved. She was rude not to say thank you

They needed to move though. They weren't doing the OP a favour, therefore no thank you needed