Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 1411044)

I can't believe so many people are saying call the police. This wasn't an assault. Why tie up police resources for small petty confrontations. I suspect the OP wasn't shoved into another spot but rather rudely guided by the Alpha Female.

The issue here is why the OP didn't firmly stand her ground. I suspect she is posting here because when she left she was ashamed of not sticking up for herself.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1411051)

This is very much a social-geographic thing. Some areas of the country talk back in public and some do not.

Each looks down on the other.

Originally Posted by marianne237 (Post 1408978)

Sadly, you find this at so many things happening in the Villages. I used to exercise at the pool, but was told more than once that I had to move because that space was saved "for my friend". And, you will also find this at Operation Shoebox, or any other of the charities. It's just rude and thoughtless people.... Consider the source and let it go. After 2 bouts of cancer, I've learned to "just let it go" and walk away.

Originally Posted by Bonny (Post 1409217)

I'm reading all of these posts and I'm just feeling many people's blood pressure rising as I read, call the police, have her arrested, scream at her, take me with you, I'll take care of her, take her picture. This all sounds way over the top. So many here are getting so worked up. There really are better ways to handle things.
I have never liked bullies, but we are all adults here. Sometimes we just have to stand up for ourselves.
She could have just told her, don't ever put your hands on me!! If I need anyone's assistance, I will ask for it.
If there were anything else said about it, I would have gone to the instructor. I may also have talked to the instructor after the class.
Hope everyone has an awesome day!!! ;)