I had posted the incident here because I was truly hoping the offender would read it and realize he should not mistake my kindness for weakness. Just because I didn’t make a federal case out of it doesn’t mean I didn’t realize what was happening.
The reason I didn’t say anything more than “excuse me” was because I didn’t know if I was dealing with someone drunk. It’s 10pm and the only items in his cart were 2 12packs of beer and 2 bottles of wine.
I must say I’m a bit surprised at some of the postings. Alzheimers? His conversation with the lady seemed very lucid. Mental illness? Only God knows, but once again he seemed to have all his mental faculties. Others have said since I get to cut the line when I have only one item… What does that have to do with anything? He didn’t have one item and each of the people behind me would have to give the ok to cut before it gets to me. I often, if not always, allow the person behind me with one or two items to jump ahead. Does that give me the right to cut the line whenever I feel like it? When we do the right thing we do it because it’s the right thing not because we get to punch more holes in our “it’s ok to be rude” punch card.
He cut in line, not just me but several behind me too, because he is rude and that’s the way he was raised. I’m 55 and I pray everyday that I will not become one of those that feel entitled to anything. The only thing you get when you’re 100 is a discount at the movie theater and you’re further up the line to see St. Peter. Just treat others as you want them to treat you and we’ll all live happier.
BTW, if he asked to cut, of course I would have said yes. I would have assumed he might have some physical issues making prolonged standing difficult. If you need to cut, just ask, I can’t imagine anyone saying no.
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