08-09-2015, 09:19 PM
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Re: queue jumping
Some miserable old sod tried this last week. Three or four of us were queueing up politely and this bloke just waltzed to the middle of the bar. We politely told him there was a queue and brazenly he said "I don't believe in queues - all that means is you got here before me. I'm entitled to get my round in, just the same as you." Normally i wouldn't have done anything but I just shrugged my shoulders, stared at him and said "Oh well, let's all push in, eh?"I walked up right beside him, blocking him from the barmaid's view, gave him the eye and he instantly backed down. The pompous old sod was holding a tenner and his hands were shaking like a leaf. All bark, no bite and it was obvious he'd never been taken to task for his appalling bad manners. I got served before him, gave him a filthy look and swanned off with my drinks.
08-09-2015, 10:21 PM
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Re: queue jumping
It must be a British trait instilled into us mustn't it. We were after all brought up being taught good manners and told we must never push in front of other people in queues.I have never forgotten about 10 years ago staying in a very nice hotel in Cala D'or. It was mainly German tourists staying there. One day we returned from a day trip and after a nice shower we strolled down to the dining room about 5 minutes before the doors opened. We found we were the first there and rather self consciously waited at the head of the queue with others queuing behind us in the corridor. the doors were opened and I swear to you, we were almost knocked over in the rush to pass us. We couldn't believe what was happening! we ended up about 25th in the queue to be shown to a table !!! I've never forgotten it and ensured we were never first in the queue there again because if it had been repeated, knowing me I wouldn't have been able to hold my tongue and would probably have caused a row because I detest rude pushy people regardless of their nationality !!
08-09-2015, 10:52 PM
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Re: queue jumping
Maybe at one time i wouldn't have said anything, but now the gloves are on and i tell the barman/woman that i'm next, and also say how long i have been waiting to the person who believes they were at the bar before me. I just hate it also when local people think they should get served before anyone else too, what makes them so special?The thing is there is never enough staff on the bar to cover the customers. So you landlords out there set more on!!
08-09-2015, 11:08 PM
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Re: queue jumping
Originally Posted by Tachyon
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Some miserable old sod tried this last week. Three or four of us were queueing up politely and this bloke just waltzed to the middle of the bar. We politely told him there was a queue and brazenly he said "I don't believe in queues - all that means is you got here before me. I'm entitled to get my round in, just the same as you." Normally i wouldn't have done anything but I just shrugged my shoulders, stared at him and said "Oh well, let's all push in, eh?"I walked up right beside him, blocking him from the barmaid's view, gave him the eye and he instantly backed down. The pompous old sod was holding a tenner and his hands were shaking like a leaf. All bark, no bite and it was obvious he'd never been taken to task for his appalling bad manners. I got served before him, gave him a filthy look and swanned off with my drinks.
08-09-2015, 11:15 PM
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Re: queue jumping
I would have said something *excuse me I am next* and most people would say oh I am sorry. It was obvious your lady was intent on queue jumping and couldn't care a fig. Being rude was unexpected but seems compatible with the sort of person who will push in as she had done.08-09-2015, 11:54 PM
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Re: queue jumping
Originally Posted by dukeofearl
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Perhaps the miserable old sod was in a great deal of pain trying to stand even for a couple of minutes, making queuing a complete nightmare as it does me. Perhaps the miserable old sod thought that some of the selfish younger generation more fit would have given him some consideration, no chance in today's society. Then why is it always me that lets people out on the roads.
No, the cocky old scrote finally had his comeuppance. Probably long overdue, too.
09-09-2015, 09:26 AM
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Re: queue jumping
Originally Posted by Tachyon
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Nah, the guy was the same age as everyone else in the queue - give or take 5 years - so "younger generation" doesn't come into the equation. Plus you weren't there to see the look on his face or the sneering tone of his voice. The other three people in the queue were equally pissed off with him.No, the cocky old scrote finally had his comeuppance. Probably long overdue, too.
09-09-2015, 08:18 PM
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Re: queue jumping
Originally Posted by shropshiregirl
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It must be a British trait instilled into us mustn't it. We were after all brought up being taught good manners and told we must never push in front of other people in queues. I have never forgotten about 10 years ago staying in a very nice hotel in Cala D'or. It was mainly German tourists staying there. One day we returned from a day trip and after a nice shower we strolled down to the dining room about 5 minutes before the doors opened. We found we were the first there and rather self consciously waited at the head of the queue with others queuing behind us in the corridor. the doors were opened and I swear to you, we were almost knocked over in the rush to pass us. We couldn't believe what was happening! we ended up about 25th in the queue to be shown to a table !!! I've never forgotten it and ensured we were never first in the queue there again because if it had been repeated, knowing me I wouldn't have been able to hold my tongue and would probably have caused a row because I detest rude pushy people regardless of their nationality !!
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