[Swoop]

Think of the hypocrisy, the isle is one way, but when you reach the end of the isle you can turn left or right. There are no “arrows” in front of the meat or dairy. This is nothing more than the store’s attempt to pander to the fear mongers. If you’re afraid to be out - stay in.

[NavyVet]

All everyone sees, hears and reads about is the pandemic, etc. One would have to be living under a rock for the past 2 months + to be that clueless that things are different. It's impossible that so many people are that oblivious to signs and rules. Seriously, it's NOT rocket science, people. TRY to just be AWARE of your surroundings and behaviors in public for the safety and sake of ALL Humans. It's really not that hard to do - things are just different now. Pay attention and deal with it.
Also, really sick of those rude, insensitive, thoughtless ones who call cautious, immuno-compromised people "maskies." Just because you are in perfect health and/or don't care if you get the virus, doesn't make it okay for you endanger the rest of us who have to risk going out for necessary essentials.
Everything is a matter of perspective. The NEEDS of people who are sick and dying, have other health issues, have loved ones dying in locked down facilities, have lost jobs or businesses, are struggling to get by to put food on the table, are putting themselves at risk for essential jobs taking care of everyone else, etc. certainly TRUMPS the WANTS of the entitled, retired Villagers who are boohooing about pickleball, pools, softball, rec centers, golf, entertainment, yada, yada, yada. Sure makes you sound narcissistic.
Why can't you be grateful that you have a safe comfortable roof over your head and amuse yourself at home? The sooner everyone cooperates and does their part, the sooner the temporary inconvenience ends. Things may never return to the way they were before coronavirus, but we can adjust to the new normal. This pandemic should be a wake up call to us all.

[cj740@comcast.net]

Originally Posted by tsmall22204

Have you ever considered that shoppers are focused on getting their list and getting out of the store that they could have missed the arrows? Why do people jump to the conclusion that the shoppers dont care? Stop living your life with a half empty glass.

I truly believe that most shoppers just don't see the arrows. I am an abide-by-the-rules person and I didn't see them at all when Publix started this. You are right - people are - understandably - focused on their lists or the shelves. Patience.

[yankygrl]

Originally Posted by sam&rog

Went to Publix at Mulberry Grove this morning. They have new signs in the aisles saying one way or do not enter along with arrows on the floor. Also red do not enter signs or green enter signage at the end of each aisle. Also 6 ft social distancing.

No surprise that half the shoppers were ignoring the signs and pushing their way around
and going the wrong way. Are they ignorant, illiterate , or just plain all about me?

Kudos to Publix for trying to meet requirements and keep shoppers safe.

Shame on the wrong way shoppers. I hope they don't drive with the same disregard
to signs.

All publix have done that. I was at Colony the other day late afternoon and they actually made an announcement. People were still not social distancing or going the correct way. They are either deaf or just don't care. Question is what came be done? Can you ask them to leave immediately?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by ChicagoNative

One way aisles are a great idea, and I’d like to see it stay in place after we all go back to “normal” life. Much better flow and efficiency, imo.

I don’t understand why the stores don’t broadcast this over their loudspeakers every few minutes as a reminder, because the floor markings are very easy to miss.

No, one way aisles are an idiotic idea. I can't see how they enhance social distancing, you will come just as close to someone stopped in the aisle regardless of which way you are going. And don't EVEN THINK of suggesting that you wait for the person ahead to move along. NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN. I'm never going to stand behind Ma and Pa Kettle who are busy reading the soup label to compare milligrams of sodium and cholesterol in competing brands of chicken noodle.

Originally Posted by Swoop

One way isles are an absolutely ridiculous idea. People still pass one another. It does nothing to improve safety. It only slows you down, which means more time in an enclosed space. Like wearing gloves, it gives some people a feeling of safety, without actually delivering!

Absolutely agree!

Originally Posted by shortstack

I do not see what difference it makes on which direction you are going as long as you are respectful to the other shoppers and do reasonable social distancing.

Bingo!!!

[big guy]

Originally Posted by billethkid

They simply do not care about anybody else.
They do it because there is no risk/threat to them doing so.

Yes they are the same inconsiderate drivers on the road(s).

Hold on there! You have no idea what people are thinking.

I am one that went the wrong way for a couple of aisles the first time I went to Publix after they started that program until a shopper coming towards me leaned over and said, "You are going the wrong way". She said that she had done the same thing the first time she went to the store after they implemented the one-way traffic rule and she was very nice about it.

I don't look at the floor when I grocery shop. I am looking for specific items on the shelves. I am a compliant person usually and if I am inconsiderate, it is not intentional.

Pushing a buggy in the grocery store has nothing to do with how I drive.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Simple solution. Get in, get your stuff, and get out.

Why you feel the need to correct someone is beyond me.

Do you also chastise people not wearing masks?

Why not? I think of it as not a correction but to inform someone who may be oblivious to the signage. We are all trying to do our part to get through this pandemic.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

It's called risk reduction and best practices. You can't eliminate all risk. But you absolutely can reduce it. This is one method of reducing risk.

I think it's stupid to have to completely stop at a red light even though it's obvious no one is approaching from any other direction at the intersection. And yet - I come to a complete stop. Even if I have the "right on red." The traffic light exists to protect me, and every other driver, and pedestrian, on the road. At 2 in the morning when there's no one else around for a mile, it seems stupid to have it. But there it is. And I'll abide by it, however frustrating it might be.

Up north (NY/NJ) many of the lights would be flashing red in the middle of the night. I don't see that so much here in Florida though; maybe because I'm not usually driving around in the middle of the night as I get older.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by photo1902

So the better choice would’ve been to follow the train of others in front of me? I guess the air they exhaled would magically dissipate while I followed them up and down each aisle?

No thanks. Get your stuff, minimize the amount of time inside the store, then get out.

That is not how I read what OBB said. OBB said that being able to pass people in the one way aisle is the safer way to go than having two way aisles. With a two way aisle, passing anyone will bring you closer to a shopper who is coming in the opposite direction that you are traveling. It really does make sense to have one way aisles to prevent folks from getting too close when passing a shopper who is reading labels or just pondering their purchase.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

That is not how I read what OBB said. OBB said that being able to pass people in the one way aisle is the safer way to go than having two way aisles. With a two way aisle, passing anyone will bring you closer to a shopper who is coming in the opposite direction that you are traveling. It really does make sense to have one way aisles to prevent folks from getting too close when passing a shopper who is reading labels or just pondering their purchase.

Completely absurd, imho.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Completely absurd, imho.

add my opinion as well

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Jazzman

Maybe if they hung the signs from the ceiling more shoppers would see the signs. How many shoppers pushing a shopping cart look at the floor while shopping and those signs on the floor at their widest point look about 9 inches in width. Just saying.

They should be hanging at eye level from the shelves! That's where you're looking, not the floor. Especially now, when so many items are missing.

We went to Publix Lake Deaton three weeks ago. I never even saw the floor signs. I went down the wrong way and a lady pointed it out to me. We turned right around. Then we encountered people ourselves going the wrong way. One guy looked at me, looked at the floor, immediately turned around.

I said to my husband that they should remind people on the loud speaker since it was something new for that store. A few minutes later they did.


That arrogant lady aside, I don't think most people are selfish. It's hard to change your habits, and the signs should not be on the floor.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I will abide by the one way aisles as long as it is necessary to mitigate this virus but I most certainly do not want this to be a new normal.

As for the floor markings being easy to miss......I don't think so. Publix has replaced the thin blue painter's tape with big circles that catch the eye very easily, IMHO. Seems other stores are on board with the big bold signs also.

I totally disagree. Nobody's looking at the floor, they're looking at the shelves. They are also looking straight ahead when they enter an aisle, or up at the sign hanging from the ceiling telling what the categories in that aisle are. Give people a break. Also, at Lake Deaton Publix the produce aisle had no signs directing traffic at all. So you go from that area to the next, and unless you didn't already know it, chances are you were unaware they had started the one-way deal.

A big sign at the carts would be helpful. Then announcements. Those TWO people who were arrogant will probably be doing it correctly next time. They needed to save face from some hall monitor telling them of their infraction.

[CarolSells]

Originally Posted by Swoop

Think of the hypocrisy, the aisle is one way, but when you reach the end of the aisle you can turn left or right. There are no “arrows” in front of the meat or dairy. This is nothing more than the store’s attempt to pander to the fear mongers. If you’re afraid to be out - stay in.

The other day I was at Walmart on 441. Not that many people but it was chaotic because people were trying to follow the arrows but the isles were jammed with stockers and their large carts/shelves on wheels. If you tried to walk down that isle they almost acted like you were invisible and walked almost into you!
“Pickers” who were filling orders invaded my 6’ on a number of occasions. One young woman monopolized the milk and creamer dairy case for about 5 minutes because she looked at her phone with the list and back at the shelves again and again as if she had never shopped before. ������

People had to pause at the ends of isles (causing traffic jams) to decide if the isle had what they wanted and which approach to take to secure said item.

The stores are worried about the almighty $!

Yes, aisles.

[PugMom]

like many of you, i abide by rules set. yes, i have the mistake of going down the wrong aisle. yes, i've passed by someone in a mask @ a distance of 4 feet. no, i don't wear a mask but i give people LOTS of space, & may even let them go 1st out of respect to a kind face. i want my freedom back, but i don't want to kill anyone as a result, lol. i go out often with the dogs & am just 'aware' of others, but it's time to relax. so many getting so upset over such little things, it's time to use personal judgement. if you're scared or @ high risk, you obviously want to stay in.