To think they were rude & we were singled out ?

[jemi01]

Today I went to a supermarket with partner.

As we approached the entrance , a security guard and member of staff raised their voice and stated " we can only let one of you in"

So one of us went in..

We then saw other couples entering together and not a thing was said !

Wtf

Very stern and shouted at us . It was not pleasant at all. Why didn't they say the same to others who were in twos ? Plenty of couples entering .

@Pillowcase123 who shat in your cornflakes 🤦‍♀️😳

We shop as a couple as we shop for 2 sometimes 3 households so I think makes it easier if we both go.

FFS

Last few times we've shopped as a couple at Tesco (we're also late twenties/early thirties) we haven't been stopped but my friend and her child have 🤷🏼‍♀️ I think it depends who you get and how busy they are but we always go late, DP is wfh so only leaves the house for dog walks and that's it.. if I don't make him come shopping he'll end up agoraphobic 🤦🏼‍♀️

OP you both got caught out. It doesn’t matter what others were doing, it doesn’t take away from the fact that you still fucked up and were rightfully reprimanded for it.

I doubt you were even shouted at either. It’s the go-to complaint from customers against retail staff! If you were shouted out to the hyperbolic extent that you insinuate, the couple after you wouldn’t have bothered entering as a couple as surely they would be scared shitless

People just don't like being told.

Whether you are going to get "told off" or not isn't the point. Just stick to the rules, it won't be forever.

If your partner has full capacity, I'm sure he doesn't need help shopping for his gran. You could have entered separately and gone to the pharmacy if you needed to.

Your thread basically reads like this " Not fair! Boo hoo Other people are breaking the rules so I want to as well" in a slightly whiny voice.

Don't make a complaint about this non event.

I do not understand why tf people shop as a couple and declare it a right. Why can't you shop alone? I don't understand how people can't just enjoy some time alone to shop and help the shop workers feel safer at work by reducing the body count.

OP, you were in the wrong and you were reprimanded. Dont worry about other people, just be accountable for your own actions.

I always shop alone but I have seen it happen several times, different supermarkets during the past year.

I really feel the staff at these shops who try to police this policy and get shouted at by inflated and entitled customers. No wonder they don't question every one, it must be so tiring watching people trudge in. I've spoken to a few staff at the till and all have mentioned this.

This happened to me yesterday. I met a local friend for a walk (all above board) and then we both needed to get a couple of things for dinner so walked into the supermarket at the same time. We were told that one had to wait outside until the other came out. At first I thought they were doing the 'one in one out' thing so I waited, until I saw a steady stream of people going in at which point I challenged the guard and told him that we weren't actually shopping together, we just happened to know each other and enter the shop at the same time. He tried to dig his heels in for a bit and then let me go in. I think people have become so blinkered by rules that all common sense has gone on holiday.

This happens to me on the bus well not this but similar, I’m exempt so don’t wear a mask, I sometimes get asked by the driver, then a few stops later someone else will get on and the driver doesn’t ask

Jeez people it's not against the law to shop as a couple. I see whole families in the supermarket. MN is another world honestly. Yes OP it's stupid to shout at you and not bring it up with every couple going in. Of course it is. Have a policy or don't but don't single people out.

Half the people on MN think you are allowed out only on the full moon for 37 minutes as long as more than 100m away from anyone else and have been in their living rooms since March, presumably pissing in a bucket in case they run into anyone on their way to the loo.

@Hallomi

I really feel the staff at these shops who try to police this policy and get shouted at by inflated and entitled customers. No wonder they don't question every one, it must be so tiring watching people trudge in. I've spoken to a few staff at the till and all have mentioned this.

@Hallomi you shouldn't be chatting to till staff. Talking let's out way more aerosols that can get through normal masks than being quiet. You'd be better walking around the supermarket with your whole family, but silently. You're putting people more at risk (if we're going to go down the MN attack route...)

I admit to being fed up at couples shopping together. One is shopping and the other is loitering in the way, either in the aisle or alongside the very product I want.

I know that some people do have reasons to shop as a couple but an outing shouldn't be the reason and that is quite often the case.

We get told to follow the rules and it's annoying when they're flouted for no reason; it's the quickest way to ensure that most then don't follow them. I don't know what the answer is OP but if you think you were shouted at then put your case to the shop.

Were you in same one as me and my friend?

5 couples walked in with a trolley.

We walked in on way back from walk and shared a basket (for 2 items each!) and I was pulled up and told to SD.

When I just smiled and clarified we were 1 household I was told "new rules - still have to SD"

When I asked if all the other couples in the same aisle were going to be told the same it was no.

Then told they only want one adult per household and I explain confusion is we are 2 households but 1 as support bubble and ask again if he's going to tell the other couples in the aisle to SD or send 1 out.

Told no.

Then ask if he's going to tell the 2 men who just went weed to SD.

Again no.

Asked customer services if it's only 2 woman who have to SD in the shop then? They couldn't answer.

So if anyone knows the email address for Tesco's please type it as I feel I should point out you cannot discriminate and treat 2 woman differently than 2 males or mixed sex groups.

2 weeks ago when we popped in and were stopped at door and we asked what were the rules as it's actually not clear in government guidance we were told as shopping for 2 separate households we could both go in

Life isn't fair - just get over it!

Don't be silly Jenala

There are some valid exceptions but most people don't have to take their partner to Tescos like it's a bloody excursion. It's not illegal but most people will employ some social responsibility.

Apply some common sense of you are having to both go in and take a trolley each.

Simple thing to do is walk in separately

As we are meant to be limiting outings why are folk popping to get a couple of things for dinner?

Exactly the same thing happened to us op. We walked into Asda, and were stopped and told only one person allowed in. My DH stayed outside, but I noticed lots of couples inside. When I left I approached the security guard and asked why we were stopped when clearly others were allowed in. He said it was due to some having carers, so they were allowed in. I disagreed with him as whilst my DH had been stood outside, he was clearly letting some through without question and others he was stopping. I’ve sent an email to Asda customer services. I actually agree with the rule, but it needs to be consistent or what’s the point?

Just to add we called in whilst on a long walk to pick up a couple bottles of water.

Next time take a trolley each and enter separately. Enough with the removal of fucking liberties. My weekly shop is the only outing I get and if I want to do it with my partner then I will.

Me and my partner sometimes go shopping together and share a trolley but we live apart so get our separate bits (not that they know that). Never once been questioned. Managed to get a delivery slot last 2 shops I've needed luckily so haven't been in awhile though.

Jenaka Half the people on MN think you are allowed out only on the full moon for 37 minutes as long as more than 100m away from anyone else and have been in their living rooms since March, presumably pissing in a bucket in case they run into anyone on their way to the loo.

Haha this made me laugh.

@Chimeraforce

Next time take a trolley each and enter separately. Enough with the removal of fucking liberties. My weekly shop is the only outing I get and if I want to do it with my partner then I will.

For fucks sake. Shopping for essential groceries is not an outing.