I absolutely hate it when people do that. I might not have used the same language you did, but i would have moved her cart aside as you did and gone on my way, probably with a scowling look.
I haven’t had this happen for years, but one thing that annoyed the crap out of me was when someone would get into the “cash only” line and whip out a checkbook. I suppose it doesn’t happen much anymore since most stores have debit /credit machines at all the registers. But back in the mid 90s when I worked in DC this happened a lot at the PX on Ft. Myer. So one day I’m shopping with my wife…we only needed a few things and we got in the* “cash only/10 items only/express”* line. The woman in front of us had about 15 items and then whips out her checkbook after the cashier had rang her up. Now there was this ***BIG ASS ***sign on top of the register saying CASH ONLY-10 ITEMS OR LESS, but the woman says sheepishly “Oh, I didn’t see that…heehee” in the way that means "Yeah, I saw the sign, but I don’t give a fuck, since you’ll take my check anyway with no argument."
Before I could edit myself I said out loud "Bullshit!". The people behind me in the line murmured in agreement. The woman turned beet red and stared at me. I scowled back. My wife nudged me and whispered “Don’t.” So I just pointed at the sign and said **“That big freaking sign?”. **the Cashier still took the check, but the woman was embarrassed and perhaps after that she wouldn’t be an inconsiderate douchebag.People only do things like that because other folks are too polite or wary of calling them on it. I don’t like every rule I have to obey in society, hell, i m,ight bend a few at times. but I try not to because consideration for others is one of the things that makes life bearable at times.
Sorry for the OT rant. Just don’t get me started on assholes who park in handicapped spots.
When you passed the two women, were you doing that thing where you were not pushing your cart, but walking alongside it, toward the front, and pulling it?
Because I ran into a whole brigade of cart pullers yesterday at Lowe’s. I don’ t understand why people think it is okay to take up twice as much room in the aisles as they would if they were actually behind the cart and pushing it.
Instead of saying anything, I just used two feet of 1.5" galvanized pipe to smash in their knees, all Jeff Gillooly-style. I’m polite that way.
Why do you care what these other people think? I would hardly give their responses to your behavior a seconds thought. Looey, you need to learn that the world is full of looneys…so let it go.
I don’t always return carts when I’ve got my kids with me. I don’t feel as if I can safely leave them in the car.
Start car so the A/C or heat is on.
Load kids into car seats, buckle up.
Unload cart
Place cart nearby in location that won’t obstruct spots, nor allow the cart to roam freely (i.e., pop 2 wheels onto the curb between spots).
If I’m parked reasonably close to a corral, I’ll return them; and if such a spot is available, I do try to park there. Yes, I shop places that are busy enough where this isn’t always possible.
I think #2 and #3 were the other people being cranky.
But #1, I don’t get people who don’t put their carts back. You will spend up to an hour walking around the grocery store but after you load up your car with the groceries you can’t take literally one minute to put the cart back?
RE: #2 and #3 - It’s possible that part of the reason they were slow is because they were wrapped up in their own thoughts, especially if they have trouble moving around they may be focussing on that rather than their environment, so you startled them when you moved around them.
I find it best to say “Excuse me” when I pass someone due to their slowness, even if they don’t have to move - it lets them know that someone is there, and also may help them realize that they’re possibly in peoples’ way, so they can move more to the side to avoid being an obstacle to anyone else.
In response to the title, I did something wrong driving my shopping cart this week - it went over, and I ended up sort of falling on it and bruising both my legs. It was one of those really short ones - they don’t go over curbs.
I think it was. Sometimes I don’t put a cart back, but I do make sure it isn’t blocking a parking space and won’t roll away.
And most of the time, on the way into the store, I also bring in a cart from the lot, which means I leave the lot as I found it.
For that small number of incidents in that length of time, I think it’s just coincidence. I suppose an “Excuse me” to people like 2 and 3 would avoid their rebukes, but it’s not really necessary.
On the other hand, I’m getting up there in years and I still get around just fine, but I’m more sensitive to even older people now. If they’re having trouble getting around, even a small courtesy can mean a lot to them.
It was one of those really short ones - they don’t go over curbs.