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I blocked someone in school run

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Anxious404 · 19/06/2024 09:01

I blocked a car in on the makeshift car park which I fully realise makes me the ass. First time I've ever done it.

When I'd got out and got the kids out and bags on, the man showed up. I had thought I wouldn't impact anyone as it's about 60 seconds total for me to run the kids to the gate and back. He had a toddler with him and started complaining, quite rightly, so I apologised and said I'm sorry, can I run these to the gate, I'll be about 60 seconds, while he gets his toddler in the car seat. He said yes OK but pulled a face.

When I got back he'd just finished getting the toddler in and I thanked him/apologised again before driving away but he just gave the world's dirtiest look. I realise I was in the wrong and being cheeky. But now feel very awkward especially as I'm a dinner lady to his son, I'm not sure he knows though.

Should I apologise again when I see him next or just leave it? Next time I will just find somewhere else to park, feel awful.

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MauveOrPossiblyTaupe · 23/06/2024 10:42

fruitbrewhaha · 19/06/2024 09:10

I wouldn’t lose any sleep over this. Presumably you blocked him in because there was no where else to park. It’s not like you just stopped where you wanted for the hell of it. Surely if the school parking situation is tricky there’s a bit of give and take between parents who may need to do this. He wasn’t actually inconvenienced. Perhaps he should be losing sleep over his dirty look?

Agree! Everyone knows that occasionally you have to block someone in for a few seconds and he wasn't actually inconvenienced at all.

Allshallbewell2021 · 23/06/2024 20:24

This thread has some staying power; 🫡 OP!

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