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To expect people to say 'excuse me'?

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MrsMerryHenry · 09/03/2009 00:20

You know when you're innocently walking down the street and then all of a sudden you become aware of some idiot virtually stepping on your heels because they want to get past you, or they virtually flatten themselves against the wall, trying to squeeze past you because you're in their way? Why the hell don't they just say 'excuse me'? It drives me nuts. Today I had some idiot actually hit my leg (not hard, but they did it several times so I know it was deliberate) because it was in their way as they were trying to get off the bus. I turned around but they'd already got off the bus.

I'd had my back to the door and obviously had no idea that my leg had been in the way; did they assume I was doing it deliberately? If so, why not just ask me to move? Are all these people incapable of speech? Is this just a London thing, or are these idiots travelling up and down the country?

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FAQinglovely · 12/03/2009 07:36

"FAQ, if people don't hear you, why don't you just gently touch them on the shoulder and say 'excuse me'? "

Because by the time I've manoeuvred the pushchair around to be able to reach to tap them on the shoulder they've realised I'm try to get past and moved.

chequersmate · 12/03/2009 09:40

Actually, I was in Boots recently and a lady was blocking the aisle with her pushchair.

I['m om mat leave atm and really wasn't in any kind of a hurry so waited patiently til she had moved - standing there browsing the shelves, not huffing or giving her looks.

When she eventually moved she sarcastically went 'excuse me' right in my face as if that was what I should have said. I didn't want her to move, I was quite happy waiting!

So I think you'll find it works both ways.

friday32 · 14/03/2009 12:55

Ialso say a loud YOURE WELCOME when holding doors open or stepping out of the way for someone,i feel invisible at times when someone is on thier phone and walking straight at me.It must be an age thing it didnt always bother me

Melscorp · 14/03/2009 13:20

MrsMerryHenry, I totally agree with you. Before it use to bug me, but I would just bottle it up inside, now, I say "Excuse me please would be nice!!!". London is a horrible place. It use to be so different. I always say, "Excuse me please.", "Thank you! I really appreciate it!" or "You're welcome!" etc so I don't see why other people can't.

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