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missypie
05-04-2020, 07:03 PM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
Bjeanj
05-04-2020, 08:23 PM
Wow. Sorry you went thru that. I want to think I would’ve laughed at her. She doesn’t make the rules.
Steven carrier
05-04-2020, 08:34 PM
I would have laughed and asked her. Who made you boss?
coffeebean
05-04-2020, 08:41 PM
I don't think the belts are being sanitized after every customer. Wondering why this woman thought the person behind her could not load their items while her items were still on the belt.
VApeople
05-04-2020, 08:52 PM
We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and she pointed her finger and said apparently you don't know how to listen.
Yeah, she was right. Obviously, you do not know how to listen. You should not have put your items on the belt before hers we off.
I don't know why she wanted your items off the belt, but if your items were getting her upset, it is best to just let her have her way and then let her leave the store. Some people are very uptight these days.
OrangeBlossomBaby
05-04-2020, 09:07 PM
At Aldis they took the order-separators away from the registers because they didn't want more than one order on the belt at a time. I don't know if they put them back or not. But if they're still gone, that's why. The cashier could have mentioned it to you if it was an issue - he did to me when I went to put my stuff there a week ago. I apologized and picked my stuff back up again, no big deal.
As for wearing your mask "wrong" well - wearing a mask isn't required at Aldi's, so it really doesn't matter if you were wearing it correctly or not, there.
missypie
05-04-2020, 09:23 PM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
Topspinmo
05-04-2020, 09:33 PM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
Get use to it around here. Luckily low percentage Of those types you run into everyday, but they are out there. She’ll push someone’s button one day and not be happy when another like her responds.
If you want see how bad it really is—-search ocalaonlinenews, read some of them article’s.
Kenswing
05-04-2020, 09:36 PM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
Did you forget?
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/social-distancing-306087/
Slapnut
05-05-2020, 04:45 AM
She would have been put in her place if it was me that she disrespected. Who does she think she is. If you don't have anything nice to say then please shut your trap
jim1941
05-05-2020, 04:49 AM
Sounds like "Cabin Fever" to me!
boobear51751
05-05-2020, 04:49 AM
Not a good answer to let people act like that. If everyone waited for the first person in line to complete their sales then there would be a backup in the line all the way down the aisle which is already getting to be a hard line to follow. Tell the old bitty "mind your own business." The cashier should have called the manager.
golfing eagles
05-05-2020, 04:54 AM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
I can't wait to run into someone like that. "Go ahead, make my day!"
golfing eagles
05-05-2020, 04:56 AM
Yeah, she was right. Obviously, you do not know how to listen. You should not have put your items on the belt before hers we off.
I don't know why she wanted your items off the belt, but if your items were getting her upset, it is best to just let her have her way and then let her leave the store. Some people are very uptight these days.
I don't think so. The day I cow-tow to someone like that is 5 minutes after I'm socially distanced by 6 feet under. And I'd give HER plenty to "listen to".
mstavola
05-05-2020, 05:03 AM
Yeah, she was right. Obviously, you do not know how to listen. You should not have put your items on the belt before hers we off.
I don't know why she wanted your items off the belt, but if your items were getting her upset, it is best to just let her have her way and then let her leave the store. Some people are very uptight these days.
Then she should stay home and order on line or by phone.
Tsego58
05-05-2020, 05:04 AM
If the policy of the store is not displayed it cannot be enforced by anyone. Were there signs?. If another customer tries to enforce them in a manner that is so rude they can be ask to leave and trespassed. In the future you might want to ask for a manager if you are treated poorly by anyone in the store.
Magajane
05-05-2020, 05:13 AM
Don’t let the actions of a few ruin your day.
She sounds like a very afraid lady and needed to vent. Unfortunately it was you.
I would have told her where she could go. I’m that kind of person.
People like her need to be told or they keep doing it to others.
johnbarnon
05-05-2020, 05:15 AM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
you can only expect a grunt from a pig.I think I would have had to respond in some way, I admire your self control.
MOMOH
05-05-2020, 05:22 AM
Yes, she was rude...but, remember: Walk a mile in her shoes....well...don't do that exactly. We don't need another cranky person out there.
noslices1
05-05-2020, 05:54 AM
You should have put your stuff back in your basket and then touched all of her stuff that was still on the belt.
bowlingal
05-05-2020, 05:54 AM
my experience at Aldi's ...I was told by the cashier NOT to put my
stuff on the belt until the previous order was checked out
DanBrew
05-05-2020, 05:55 AM
Your response was very admirable. Well done. Killing the crotchedy old bags with kindness is the best policy, although sometimes a snarky remark back is fun. Perhaps something like, "You will be ok maam. I don't think anyone wants to get close to you with that attitude."
llmcdaniel
05-05-2020, 05:55 AM
Remember the security guard shot to death yesterday for asking a person to put a mask on before entering the store. The customer’s family and friends felt she was disrespected and killed him. Never know what unhinged idiots might be carrying a gun nowadays. Sometimes better not to challenge someone unless it’s a life and death matter.
Parker
05-05-2020, 05:59 AM
Adverse times bring out the best and the worst in people.
David Fletcher
05-05-2020, 06:01 AM
The real unhinged idiots allow guns in the first place.
Ndomines
05-05-2020, 06:06 AM
Probably from new york
so my daughter and i are in aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but i thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left i started to load on the belt and
she pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
Tim Ringler
05-05-2020, 06:08 AM
Folks are pretty up tight... and for a good reason. You should have just given her the finger.
camaguey48
05-05-2020, 06:09 AM
Avoiding people like that for your mental health is not weakness. It’s wisdom
rlcooper70
05-05-2020, 06:11 AM
Yes .. there are people who don't realize that the main purpose of the mask is to prevent a "sneeze cloud" from spreading and additionally as a reminder to keep one's hands off the face.
We should remember that a lot of people are under stress and may over-react. We need to have compassion for the crazy people out there. They are destroying their own immune system ... make sure we don't over-react to them and damage our own with worry.
Hayek1957
05-05-2020, 06:11 AM
Yeah, all the social distancing mandates have given the “Karens” and other hall monitors much ammunition to interfere into other’s lives.
riamd1954
05-05-2020, 06:12 AM
Don’t let a very ignorant lady get to you !! Apparently she’s not a very nice lady !!
rlcooper70
05-05-2020, 06:13 AM
New York? Seems to me that you are being judgmental and type-casting with this remark. Is it appropriate or are you putting yourself in the category of the woman doing the pointing and yelling?
If you are pointing fingers .... should you criticize those who are pointing fingers?
huange@verizon.net
05-05-2020, 06:19 AM
Must of been the same woman who scolded me for loading my groceries on the belt before she had completed her check out last year at Sam’s, way before the corona virus was heard of. People behind me in line were surprised as well.
GOLFER54
05-05-2020, 06:19 AM
I believe that’s Aldi’s policy is you cannot put your items on the belt till the other person is done, I presume the reason being so no one gets close to one another. Too bad this woman spoke so harshly towards you; some people have no class.
beckyallen
05-05-2020, 06:24 AM
In WalMart Grocery at Colony, the workers were courteously putting everyone in a long line (like a bank teller's) and then guiding the next person to the free cashier (with 4 lanes open) as soon as the previous customer was totally done with groceries on the conveyor belt. It moved fairly quickly and worked pretty well. Just took a bit longer since one couldn't be "getting ready" ahead of time....
Raton270
05-05-2020, 06:25 AM
Just thank your lucky stars you don’t have to live with her. Probably some poor guy does.
Debfrommaine
05-05-2020, 06:28 AM
Masks or no masks, good times or bad some people are just grouchy.
ts12755
05-05-2020, 06:30 AM
You will be seeing a lot more violence as time goes on. From mask wearers and those that do not wear masks. Remember outside the bubble lives are being destroyed. A security guard was shot dead yesterday over not wearing a mask.
banjobob
05-05-2020, 06:30 AM
Probably was from NYC ignore these loons
Bay Kid
05-05-2020, 06:32 AM
She needs to stay home if she is so fearful.
coffeebean
05-05-2020, 06:34 AM
At Aldis they took the order-separators away from the registers because they didn't want more than one order on the belt at a time. I don't know if they put them back or not. But if they're still gone, that's why. The cashier could have mentioned it to you if it was an issue - he did to me when I went to put my stuff there a week ago. I apologized and picked my stuff back up again, no big deal.
As for wearing your mask "wrong" well - wearing a mask isn't required at Aldi's, so it really doesn't matter if you were wearing it correctly or not, there.
I don't shop at Aldi's so I didn't know the order separators have been removed. Having said that, is the entire belt sanitized between every customer? If not, why bother taking away the separators. It only slows down the process of checking out which prolongs the time a customer is in the store.
Nevinmann
05-05-2020, 06:34 AM
Hey, think about this, at least you're not her. Can you imagine how awful her life must be!
Mrsmac4
05-05-2020, 06:35 AM
Another Covid Nazi - there are a few out there. That must have been upsetting to have been talked to in that way. Don't let that steel your joy - feel sorry for this lady because it must be awful for her on a daily basis. How unhappy she must be. Also - you never know what someone may be going through at that time.
Jcreason
05-05-2020, 06:36 AM
Can only feel bad for a hurt person
photo1902
05-05-2020, 06:39 AM
I don't shop at Aldi's so I didn't know the order separators have been removed. Having said that, is the entire belt sanitized between every customer? If not, why bother taking away the separators. It only slows down the process of checking out which prolongs the time a customer is in the store.
Sounds like another arbitrary rule...like the one way aisles. :popcorn:
cwhitecat
05-05-2020, 06:45 AM
I don't think the belts are being sanitized after every customer. Wondering why this woman thought the person behind her could not load their items while her items were still on the belt.
Aldis has tape at the register line. You are not supposed to put your things on the belt until the person in front of you has paid. I was politely told this by the Aldi employee running the register.
jammendolia
05-05-2020, 06:45 AM
A grouchy attitude is the first sign of dementia. Feel sorry for her.
Bill1701
05-05-2020, 06:49 AM
Let me guess. Was she old and white? Pay her no attention. She complains about everything.
coffeebean
05-05-2020, 06:49 AM
Aldis has tape at the register line. You are not supposed to put your things on the belt until the person in front of you has paid. I was politely told this by the Aldi employee running the register.
A nice big sign at every register may convey the message better if Aldi wants the checkout process to be done that way.
Dawnsville
05-05-2020, 06:50 AM
New York? Seems to me that you are being judgmental and type-casting with this remark. Is it appropriate or are you putting yourself in the category of the woman doing the pointing and yelling?
If you are pointing fingers .... should you criticize those who are pointing fingers?
I think that depends on what the pointing is for and about.
jeffy
05-05-2020, 06:51 AM
It’s stressful time for everyone out there. Should she have been less rude??? yes. However you never know the things that someone else is going thru. Maybe she just loss her father to the virus, and is beside herself with grief. 😓
KathyK
05-05-2020, 06:52 AM
No, the proper way is to maintain distance. Place the separator bar on the belt, then start to unload your groceries. We all want to be in and out as quickly as possible.
greenflash245
05-05-2020, 06:56 AM
she has problems which are not being attended to. needs professional help
rmagee
05-05-2020, 06:56 AM
That would have prompted a coughing fit for me.......
davem4616
05-05-2020, 06:57 AM
sounds like you ran into another reason that there are more horses asses than there are horses
kudos to you for your behavior...I would have had a difficult time keeping my mouth shut
DavidCorrea
05-05-2020, 06:58 AM
You can not fix stupid and yes, she was very rude. I pray I do not run into someone like her anywhere. Thanks for sharing.
Agentjanhusak@gmail.com
05-05-2020, 07:04 AM
Some people are just rude and living in fear and apparently she falls into that category! Enjoy shopping with your daughter.
wheelstore2
05-05-2020, 07:11 AM
OMG! If people get that upset about getting out and grocery shopping maybe they should stay home!!!! I have never seen so many rude people who think they can tell everyone else what to do and how to shop. Apparently they don’t know they virus can live on plastic surfaces fir at least 4 hours. When she gets home she opens that plastic container does she wash her hands before touching her food? Probably not. Wearing gloves continuously cross contaminating everything for herself and everyone else. Do they rude people think of that no! Just themselves. The ones wearing the mask driving a car. The accident waiting to happen. Oh, don’t forget the millions of people driving around with the handicap tag dangling from the rearview mirror that clearly says. Important: remove before driving vehicle. Those are the one in the grocery trying to tell u to follow the rules and going to kill someone or ur family member not following the rules of the road. Which is more dangerous than putting you food on a grocery belt.
wmcgowan
05-05-2020, 07:12 AM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
Try to ensure you cover your nose with the mask if you wear one. I see people wearing masks just below the nose - this is counter productive to what the mask/face covering is supposed to do.Yea - I know - it fogs up my glasses too!
theruizs
05-05-2020, 07:16 AM
Putting someone in their place (as someone suggested) does not promote peace or kindness. Don’t let someone else’s rudeness rob you of your peace or cause you to become unkind. In this situation you did the right thing by trying to accommodate and/or avoid. Anything else is just giving up your own peace and will do little to change the culprit anyway. Sounds like you were a good example for your daughter.
RDhot
05-05-2020, 07:17 AM
If you are putting your items on the belt before the person in front of you has completed their purchases, you are way less than 6 feet apart. I don’t blame her. You were standing way too close
Debbraham
05-05-2020, 07:25 AM
Interesting...how were you wearing your mask that she thought was inappropriate. Since masks are required and they should be covering your nose and mouth. Maybe she was trying to help protect you as well as others. Also I think there are signs at Aldis to only have one persons things on the conveybelt at a time...some people follow their items along as they move on the belt and if the person in front has not finished then you end up standing right behind them. Not really sure why anyone to begin with, feels the need to even post about the incident...life’s short...just follow the rules for safety and move on. Hope everyone has a safe and good day!
Sheldon5663
05-05-2020, 07:32 AM
I’m sorry for the woman who experienced the “RUDE” woman at ALDI.
Especially when you’re following ALL the rules!!
EVERYONE, myself included, needs to be patient and KIND in dealing with this UNNECESSARY social distancing NONSENSE!!!!🧐🧐🧐
Shawn70
05-05-2020, 07:42 AM
Sounds like she has a real problem. I would have looked at her like she was crazy (which she probably is) then pretended as though she weren't there. People like that don't deserved my attention
PugMom
05-05-2020, 07:43 AM
You should have put your stuff back in your basket and then touched all of her stuff that was still on the belt.[/QUOTE]
:1rotfl::clap2:
graciegirl
05-05-2020, 07:49 AM
I’m sorry for the woman who experienced the “RUDE” woman at ALDI.
Especially when you’re following ALL the rules!!
EVERYONE, myself included, needs to be patient and KIND in dealing with this UNNECESSARY social distancing NONSENSE!!!!🧐🧐🧐
I always wonder why good people come to such different conclusions. It is obvious to me you are kind and fair, Sheldon.
I have tried to keep up with VALID information about the communicability of this virus that until this siege has not been encountered by anyone on this earth. I have tried to read only information from trusted sources and not political hacks or religion based sources. (Yes I am religious) Everything I have read from sources I can trust say that older people who get the disease are a much more at risk than the general population. In fact all figures show that 80% of all deaths are from the elderly.
I am not a fan of big government. I think when we get the government involved in almost anything we see things mishandled and money strewn about and wasted and sometimes see good intentions swallowed up by foolishness and poor handling and abuse of power. However this is a rare and unusual occurrence and I hope to God it is temporary. I am not frightened of the "rules" that most states have laid down to keep us safe during this unusual time.
PugMom
05-05-2020, 07:50 AM
Try to ensure you cover your nose with the mask if you wear one. I see people wearing masks just below the nose - this is counter productive to what the mask/face covering is supposed to do.Yea - I know - it fogs up my glasses too!i've noticed masks hamper the communication process. i cant really hear people with them on. (esp. low-speaking males) they will pull it down so they can talk to me, but i don't mind 'cause we're still doing the 6 foot separation thing.
Barefoot
05-05-2020, 07:51 AM
[QUOTE=Sheldon5663;1759121
... snipped.... Everyone, myself included, need to be patient and KIND when dealing with this UNNECESSARY social distancing NONSENSE!!!![/QUOTE]
I don't think social distancing is nonsense. It keeps us safe in the days of COVID-19. :pray:
PugMom
05-05-2020, 07:52 AM
I always wonder why good people come to such different conclusions. It is obvious to me you are kind and fair, Sheldon.
I have tried to keep up with VALID information about the communicability of this virus that until this siege has not been encountered by anyone on this earth. I have tried to read only information from trusted sources and not political hacks or religion based sources. (Yes I am religious) Everything I have read from sources I can trust say that older people who get the disease are a much more at risk than the general population. In fact all figures show that 80% of all deaths are from the elderly.
I am not a fan of big government. I think when we get the government involved in almost anything we see things mishandled and money strewn about and wasted and sometimes see good intentions swallowed up by foolishness and poor handling and abuse of power. However this is a rare and unusual occurrence and I hope to God it is temporary. I am not frightened of the "rules" that most states have laid down to keep us safe during this unusual time.
you are very sensible. thanks for your wise comments. :coolsmiley:
Stu from NYC
05-05-2020, 07:59 AM
The mask comment perhaps she was right. The rest of it would have had some comments for her.
pattytracey
05-05-2020, 08:10 AM
Fear that some have is horrible..
Lharaty@jonsdivetravel.co
05-05-2020, 08:11 AM
That happened to me screamed at for putting my things on the belt when the women in front of me was paying then the ****** yelled at me and said “Do you want Corona “. I am a Nurse ������*⚕️
wiltma
05-05-2020, 08:12 AM
The cashier told me in no uncertain terms that I should not have put my stuff on the belt. “One person at a time “. Didn’t know, no signs. I was way back. Learned my lesson.
Singerlady
05-05-2020, 08:17 AM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
1. She shouldn’t have done what she did. She’s not the boss.
2. This situation brings out the good and bad in people.
3. She’s scared. She’s uptight normally.
4. She’s got cabin fever.
5. She shouldn’t be out shopping. Online would be better for her.
6. Her ‘conversation’ to you could’ve/should’ve been nicer.
7. I feel a little sorry for her..a little.....
8. I definitely would’ve said something to her..not rudely, but something to let her know that she was not the boss.
9. Don’t let one bad apple spoil your enjoyment of shopping.
DonnaNi4os
05-05-2020, 08:25 AM
The stress of the situation we are facing has gotten to many people. Try not to take it personally. I’m sure that you felt embarrassed but those who witnessed her actions likely thought that she was being rude (a jerk). Don’t let it wreck your day.
joseppe
05-05-2020, 08:26 AM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
She could have been nicer about it, but in this environment our 'personal space' is precious to us and obviously you violated her's. Many people are paranoid due to the current situation and they will react harshly. I would say you can expect more of that as this continues.
Nick B
05-05-2020, 08:27 AM
Always makes me laugh villagers brag about be paying ,$400,000 for a house and shop at discount store.
Astoeckle
05-05-2020, 08:29 AM
Snitches and self empowered, self righteous bullies should not be “the new normal,” especially in the service industry. That would be Bernie’s version of America where the few define what civil liberties mean for the many.
dewilson58
05-05-2020, 08:34 AM
and there we go, political
sloanst
05-05-2020, 08:38 AM
Some people think they are the center of the Universe.
Number 10 GI
05-05-2020, 08:40 AM
I believe that’s Aldi’s policy is you cannot put your items on the belt till the other person is done, I presume the reason being so no one gets close to one another. Too bad this woman spoke so harshly towards you; some people have no class.
I beg to differ, she has all kinds of class, low class.
Number 10 GI
05-05-2020, 08:41 AM
Just thank your lucky stars you don’t have to live with her. Probably some poor guy does.
No he probably committed suicide years ago.
danders3
05-05-2020, 08:45 AM
She/he doesn’t know what I am going through either BUT I make it a point to always be nice to others. No excuse for that behavior
kendi
05-05-2020, 08:51 AM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
So what. Be a good role model for your daughter and move on and forget about it. What happened is nobody’s business but yours and hers. Talking about her on social media is not any better than what you claim she did.
Number 10 GI
05-05-2020, 08:54 AM
It’s stressful time for everyone out there. Should she have been less rude??? yes. However you never know the things that someone else is going thru. Maybe she just loss her father to the virus, and is beside herself with grief. 😓
And maybe the people she yells at have the same things you are saying she is possibly coping with. Rude, crude and bullying actions are not to be tolerated, period. The reason they act like jerks is because people let them get away with it. They need to learn that stupid actions have consequences.
kendi
05-05-2020, 08:58 AM
Sad that so many jump on the bandwagon to criticize this woman. How do you know the OP was being the angel she claims to be? Was the other woman really as rude as the OP says? What else was the other woman dealing with in her life that we don’t know about? We don’t know the answers to any of these questions. There are always 2 sides to every story and we weren’t there so we really don’t know either.
kendi
05-05-2020, 08:59 AM
Always makes me laugh villagers brag about be paying ,$400,000 for a house and shop at discount store.
Smart with their money. That’s why they can afford the house.
Number 10 GI
05-05-2020, 09:00 AM
If you are putting your items on the belt before the person in front of you has completed their purchases, you are way less than 6 feet apart. I don’t blame her. You were standing way too close
So this justifies an arrogant and ignorant rant by a demented person? How close was she to the cahier? Less than 4 feet in most grocery stores, kinda violates the 6 foot guideline doesn't it. Maybe she should have yelled at the cashier also.
Lady Catherine
05-05-2020, 09:01 AM
Gotta feel sorry for someone like that with nothing more important in her life than promoting herself to “mask nazi” & grocery belt monitor!
Cheeks
05-05-2020, 09:03 AM
Stress is getting to her. Ignore her to the best you can.
Darield
05-05-2020, 09:03 AM
I'm sorry for all of us who have to put up with rude, judgemental people. I was called out in Publix last week. I agree shopping isn't enjoyable these days.
I try to remember to be kind and helpful and lately have been really trying to make an extra effort. Life is hard enough without people who make it more difficult.
Number 10 GI
05-05-2020, 09:09 AM
The cashier told me in no uncertain terms that I should not have put my stuff on the belt. “One person at a time “. Didn’t know, no signs. I was way back. Learned my lesson.
If I was in the same situation I would have loudly asked for a manager and then tore into him/her. If you want people to abide by your rules then the rules need to be posted in plain view for all to see. I don't need to be "told in no uncertain terms" that I was violating a rule that is not posted and I would demand an apology from the cashier for using that kind of attitude with me. I used to be very calm and forgiving when dealing with jerks but gave up that Pollyanna nonsense a long time ago. Treat me nicely and you will get the same in return.
graciegirl
05-05-2020, 09:11 AM
Smart with their money. That’s why they can afford the house.
I agree. I posted to him too, but it's gone.
We have a lot of new faces on the forum again. Really unusual during the time of year that we usually have fewer new faces. But it does add interest and keeps the post numbers up.
Don't anyone let this white hair fool ya.
Dianalea
05-05-2020, 09:18 AM
It's so easy to be a Monday morning quarterback and say you would have said this or that, but rudeness takes us aback because it's so unexpected. Even though I don't understand rudeness and I definitely don't condone her behavior, I think you did the right thing by not being nasty in return 👍 Even though it's sometimes hard to remember, I try to say a small prayer for anyone I run across who's like this because that must be a miserable way to live.
coffeebean
05-05-2020, 09:24 AM
If you are putting your items on the belt before the person in front of you has completed their purchases, you are way less than 6 feet apart. I don’t blame her. You were standing way too close
I don't know Aldi's set up but in Publix and Winn Dixie it is easily 6 feet from the cashier to the end of the belt. If the customer is standing by the cashier, I begin to unload my groceries at the end of the belt and maintain proper social distancing.
Fred2016
05-05-2020, 09:45 AM
you know what i would have told her but you guess
Bridget Staunton
05-05-2020, 09:47 AM
So sorry for the rudeness of others.
big guy
05-05-2020, 10:00 AM
I bet this is the same woman who tried to push me, in a golf cart, out of line at McDonalds with her van because she thought I had jumped the line. And then she yelled all the way to the cashier. I don't know what gets into people. I don't think they want to be rude, they just have a very rigid idea of the "rules".
lndcieri
05-05-2020, 10:03 AM
Just be glad you're not her husband waiting at home for his "orders"
vermonster
05-05-2020, 10:12 AM
You must be a genius. Let's see: old, white, and female; lives in The Villages? Not too many of them. Lesson to be learned: avoid surmising without the facts; that may lead to incorrect conclusions. Same thing goes for those who surmise she must come from New York. Plenty of rude people come from elsewhere.
RonI46
05-05-2020, 10:20 AM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
The clerk told just to wait toll the belt stopped which would be when the last of the items ahead were to her. She was not upset.
crydzanich
05-05-2020, 10:24 AM
The last time I was in Aldis, the cashier told me nicely not to put my items on the belt until the previous customers items were off. She then proceeded to spray and wipe down the belt. She then politely said that I could go ahead. I appreciated her effort to help keep the belts clean.
robinrodriguez
05-05-2020, 10:43 AM
Wash your glasses eoth shave cream, no more fog!
robinrodriguez
05-05-2020, 10:44 AM
sorry didnt have my glasses on , it should read wash you glasses with shave cream������
KyWoman
05-05-2020, 10:51 AM
Tell her if she is worried, to wash her own darn hands and keep them away from her face. Problem solved. Don't let the grouches get you down.
Kwenner
05-05-2020, 10:52 AM
She obviously doesn’t need a mask ,she’d kill the Rona with her nasty disposition.
coffeebean
05-05-2020, 11:11 AM
Wash your glasses eoth shave cream, no more fog!
I heard that washing the lenses with any soap and water will prevent fogging. I use lens wipes that have some alcohol in them and I've never had a problem with fogging. The packaging of the lens wipes claims they can be used on lenses that are anti glare.
I make sure my mask is pinched at the bridge of my nose for a proper fit so air does not escape onto my glasses. So.....between the lens wipes and the proper fit of the mask on the bridge of my nose, I have no fogging at all of my glasses.
cookies
05-05-2020, 11:17 AM
ALDI clearly has signs up at registers stating that customers are to stay behind the blue line at entrance to checkout aisle until previous customer leaves register. There is also a sign saying only one customer order on the belt at all times. I was there today and it is a great shopping experience when everyone follows the rules, it’s not that difficult.
mrf6969
05-05-2020, 11:18 AM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
Wife and I shopping at Aldi's (441) and we started to put items on the belt too soon and the cashier yelled back to us to wait till he had checked out the shopper in front of us. We did not know that rule but we do now. Aldi's is doing a nice job with the baskets and traffic flow in the stores. Felt very comfortable there.
OhioBuckeye
05-05-2020, 11:21 AM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
Yes I agree, no need to get nasty. Don't think this person learned here manners in school do you? So there's only one place left, huh!
Nucky
05-05-2020, 11:29 AM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
So everybody is on Pins & Needles nowadays. Extraordinary times we are trying to get through together. The lady had no jurisdiction to direct you in any way. That's why they have a Store Manager. If it is a Store Directive why wasn't there a SIGN clearly stating the policy?
Getting out of the house for a bit to food shop is a treat to some and to others it is terrifying. Different people make determinations on how they perceive the rules. I would think that it wasn't missypie's groceries on the belt that freaked the other shopper out it was the proximity to the other people at the checkout. She just lashed out. I don't think somebody else's groceries on the belt can transfer much of anything in terms of germs.
The remarks in the previous posts about New Yorkers are cute. There is an excellent way to tell nobody involved in this stir up was from dear old N.Y. :boxing2: Don't criticize any New Yorker unless you have walked in their shoes! :)
DeafDeaf
05-05-2020, 11:42 AM
I just told the cashier about one behind me. She took care of alerting her to move back and to wait for her turn. :bigbow:
Also, some shoppers were in a hurry! I just ignored them and also pointed my hand pointing back when they saw me.:a040:
At the bottom line, let the employees handle the disrespectful consumers!:MOJE_whot:
Nucky
05-05-2020, 11:45 AM
Which Aldi's are we speaking about?
Curtisbwp
05-05-2020, 11:52 AM
I agree with your assessment of the RUDE lady. But PLEASE tell me just where you hail from. You have never been talked to in that manner ? You come from a disney world.
mcwood4d
05-05-2020, 12:01 PM
Masks can hide non-verbal communication cues. I admire your kindness. I would have likely clarified my feelings for her feedback with a clear hand signal... Best choice, not something I'm often accused of.
Be well and continue being kind, we all need people that are tolerant in our lives.
Marty94
05-05-2020, 12:32 PM
Criticism can be constructive (that which is to help us improve ourselves or keep us safe) or destructive (often unsolicited and hurtful). I think it’s important to take the time in these circumstances to differentiate the two. Was the woman trying to be helpful, just nasty or a little of both? Sometimes we are quick to judge without understanding the context in which the criticism is made and perhaps not everyone can provide constructive criticism with diplomacy and grace. It happens. What is most important though is how we perceive criticism, filter out that which is destructive from constructive and move on.
I like this quote from Psychology Today: “We are all on separate journeys. We just need to stay in our own lanes. Trust in yourself, trust that you are doing the best you can, and never let another’s lack of security steal your own.”
Alto2548
05-05-2020, 12:34 PM
And she probably has a COEXIST sticker on her car
Marty94
05-05-2020, 12:36 PM
I agree. I posted to him too, but it's gone.
We have a lot of new faces on the forum again. Really unusual during the time of year that we usually have fewer new faces. But it does add interest and keeps the post numbers up.
Don't anyone let this white hair fool ya.
I am new to posting and new to the Villages. I find these threads entertaining especially since so many activities have been canceled.
donassaid
05-05-2020, 01:17 PM
No excuse. Should have told her to mind her own business. I guess she would want the whole store empty while she shops. Nothing but unhinged fear and paranoia.
coffeebean
05-05-2020, 01:21 PM
ALDI clearly has signs up at registers stating that customers are to stay behind the blue line at entrance to checkout aisle until previous customer leaves register. There is also a sign saying only one customer order on the belt at all times. I was there today and it is a great shopping experience when everyone follows the rules, it’s not that difficult.
Well, there you go. The OP was in err for loading her groceries on the belt before the previous customer's order was completed. Many posters before this post have claimed there are no signs. Wonder why that is.
jimjamuser
05-05-2020, 01:50 PM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
Yes, it is a whole upside world now. Everyone is stressed and worried about the future.
jimjamuser
05-05-2020, 01:53 PM
At Aldis they took the order-separators away from the registers because they didn't want more than one order on the belt at a time. I don't know if they put them back or not. But if they're still gone, that's why. The cashier could have mentioned it to you if it was an issue - he did to me when I went to put my stuff there a week ago. I apologized and picked my stuff back up again, no big deal.
As for wearing your mask "wrong" well - wearing a mask isn't required at Aldi's, so it really doesn't matter if you were wearing it correctly or not, there.
Ali needs to communicate that belt thing with a prominent sign there.
golfing eagles
05-05-2020, 02:36 PM
Well, there you go. The OP was in err for loading her groceries on the belt before the previous customer's order was completed. Many posters before this post have claimed there are no signs. Wonder why that is.
If she was in error, then it is up to the management to inform her. I couldn't care less what some old hag on line had to say.
mollyb
05-05-2020, 03:18 PM
So my daughter and I are in Aldi's today. Going up and down the isles in the correct direction. A woman staunchly told me my mask was not on properly. I thought it was but I thanked her. We went to put the groceries on the belt and she yelled that her things need to be off the belt before ours go on. When she had 3 items left I started to load on the belt and
She pointed her finger and said apparently you dont know how to listen. Wow, how rude. We are so concise of all things. I ha e never been spoken to that way. So, please be nice to one another. Shopping used to be a joy for me, but not so much now
I agree...kindness is so critical. I’m afraid we’re seeing & will continue to see more unkind behavior for the time being. People react quite differently to to fear & stress...often negatively. I’m pretty sure that’s what you experienced ...took the the form of bullying. This is not your fault. You are a kind person. This will eventually go away. Remain kind... we all need it.
Marathon Man
05-05-2020, 03:51 PM
Since none of us were there, we can't be sure of what actually happened. Maybe that lady was actually being pleasant, but the OP simply did not like what she had to say. I bring this up after looking at the post history of the OP. Seems to run into a lot of rude people.
patfla06
05-05-2020, 04:17 PM
As my dear Mom used to say
WHO DIED AND MADE YOU BOSS??? :ohdear:
Boy that felt good.
EdFNJ
05-05-2020, 04:29 PM
LOL. I'm actually starting to miss the Costco & dog poop threads. SO MANY angry people these days.
perrjojo
05-05-2020, 04:43 PM
I was at Publix and the man in front of me and I were wanting in the same area. I was patiently waiting for him to move. Another woman came up behind us and wanted to pass. I move my basket up so she could pass and walked about 6ft back to get the items I wanted. She sternly scolded me that I was going the wrong way. I explained that I was moving a few feet back so as to not inconvenience her. She then continued to reprimand me that the aisle were clearly marked and I was not complying. Again I said it was for her convenience and she again told me it did not matter because I was going the wrong way even if my basket was going the correct way, I was walking wrong. Oh well!
golfing eagles
05-05-2020, 04:50 PM
I was at Publix and the man in front of me and I were wanting in the same area. I was patiently waiting for him to move. Another woman came up behind us and wanted to pass. I move my basket up so she could pass and walked about 6ft back to get the items I wanted. She sternly scolded me that I was going the wrong way. I explained that I was moving a few feet back so as to not inconvenience her. She then continued to reprimand me that the aisle were clearly marked and I was not complying. Again I said it was for her convenience and she again told me it did not matter because I was going the wrong way even if my basket was going the wrong way, I was walking wrong. Oh well!
Did you stuff her in the freezer so she could chill out???? Under the circumstances I would consider it an acceptable option:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
CFrance
05-05-2020, 04:57 PM
I was at Publix and the man in front of me and I were wanting in the same area. I was patiently waiting for him to move. Another woman came up behind us and wanted to pass. I move my basket up so she could pass and walked about 6ft back to get the items I wanted. She sternly scolded me that I was going the wrong way. I explained that I was moving a few feet back so as to not inconvenience her. She then continued to reprimand me that the aisle were clearly marked and I was not complying. Again I said it was for her convenience and she again told me it did not matter because I was going the wrong way even if my basket was going the wrong way, I was walking wrong. Oh well!
There are helpful foreign language replies for the next time that happens.
perrjojo
05-05-2020, 05:06 PM
Did you stuff her in the freezer so she could chill out???? Under the circumstances I would consider it an acceptable option:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
I would have but then I remember assaulting a person over 65 can cause some serious jail time. LOL
Topspinmo
05-05-2020, 05:09 PM
I would have but then I remember assaulting a person over 65 can cause some serious jail time. LOL
The dreaded probation in Sumter county. :icon_wink:
golfing eagles
05-05-2020, 05:13 PM
I would have but then I remember assaulting a person over 65 can cause some serious jail time. LOL
Option 2: Don't listen to her, don't even acknowledge that she exists. Just completely ignore her and do what you were doing. If she persists, a simple "I don't respond to morons" should shut her up.
But I'll keep your experience in mind the next time I pass the item I want and back up 2 feet
cmflpn@gmail.com
05-05-2020, 06:16 PM
Some times geezers have a stick up you know where.
Act like your deaf and Smile while you do As you were.
coffeebean
05-05-2020, 06:24 PM
Did you stuff her in the freezer so she could chill out???? Under the circumstances I would consider it an acceptable option:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
Good one. Thank you for that laugh!
OrangeBlossomBaby
05-05-2020, 06:44 PM
I let one adorable couple know they were heading the wrong way last week. They were near the end of the aisle so I told them I'd give them a "free pass" this time around, and teasingly told them not to let me catch them again or I'd call the aisle police. I met up with them again in the next aisle and the gentleman teased me right back and said he had to fetch something from the shelf he just passed, and he's going to walk backward so the aisle police don't have a case against him!
Sometimes - we find humor and compassion in the midst of difficult times in our lives.
Mumbles
05-05-2020, 07:42 PM
As for wearing your mask "wrong" well - wearing a mask isn't required at Aldi's, so it really doesn't matter if you were wearing it correctly or not, there.
You would have looked silly, though, if you had put your mask--the ones with elastic ear holders--by trying to put the elastic band OVER your head and letting the other one dangle beneath your chin, as our beloved governor did a couple weeks ago.:1rotfl:
WendyS
05-05-2020, 07:51 PM
Worried about the conveyor belt? Virus doesn't jump
coffeebean
05-05-2020, 08:32 PM
You would have looked silly, though, if you had put your mask--the ones with elastic ear holders--by trying to put the elastic band OVER your head and letting the other one dangle beneath your chin, as our beloved governor did a couple weeks ago.:1rotfl:
I just looked at photos of DeSantis wearing a mask with the elastic dangling below his chin. The elastic bands are not the type that go behind the ears. The elastic is worn over the top of the head and at the lower part of the head which sometimes winds up at the neck. The elastic is much too large to be worn as ear bands.
Topspinmo
05-05-2020, 08:53 PM
Since none of us were there, we can't be sure of what actually happened. Maybe that lady was actually being pleasant, but the OP simply did not like what she had to say. I bring this up after looking at the post history of the OP. Seems to run into a lot of rude people.
Well, it is Florida
MollyJo
05-05-2020, 10:57 PM
Don’t let a very ignorant lady get to you !! Apparently she’s not a very nice lady !!
Sounds like she has control issues & is used to interjecting herself into others business. I would have told her “ the only person you can control is yourself, take a day off sister...”
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