I beg to differ, she has all kinds of class, low class.

No he probably committed suicide years ago.

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

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.

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.

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.

Smart with their money. That’s why they can afford the house.

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.

Gotta feel sorry for someone like that with nothing more important in her life than promoting herself to “mask nazi” & grocery belt monitor!

Stress is getting to her. Ignore her to the best you can.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

you know what i would have told her but you guess

So sorry for the rudeness of others.

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".

Just be glad you're not her husband waiting at home for his "orders"

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.

Items on belt
 

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.

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.

Wash your glasses eoth shave cream, no more fog!

sorry didnt have my glasses on , it should read wash you glasses with shave cream������

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.

She obviously doesn’t need a mask ,she’d kill the Rona with her nasty disposition.

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.

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.

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
 

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!

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! :)

A simple answer!
 

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:

Which Aldi's are we speaking about?

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.

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.

Criticism
 

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.”

And she probably has a COEXIST sticker on her car

New posts
 

I am new to posting and new to the Villages. I find these threads entertaining especially since so many activities have been canceled.

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.

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.