Friends Cutting in Line - Rude or Acceptable?

[Anonymous]

At events, if one of us is there on time, and others are running late, my friends will cut in line. It bothers me, especially when they cut in line in front of children. Rude or acceptable?

[Anonymous]

- If there's a chance people further back will not be able to get into the event = rude

- if the group is more that 4 people = rude

- if no request/acknowledgement is made to the people immediately behind you = rude

[Anonymous]

Cutting in line and/or holding place for someone is always rude.

[Anonymous]

I think one person would be fine but a group? Nah.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think one person would be fine but a group? Nah.

This is how I feel, and it's what I will do, but honestly I feel badly holding a spot for even one person.

OP can you wait to get in line until after your friends arrive?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:- If there's a chance people further back will not be able to get into the event = rude

- if the group is more that 4 people = rude

- if no request/acknowledgement is made to the people immediately behind you = rude

+1. Otherwise OK.

[Anonymous]

always rude.

I was recently waiting to go through immigration and the man in front of me "saved a spot" for his whole family and another family. I was so pissed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:always rude.

I was recently waiting to go through immigration and the man in front of me "saved a spot" for his whole family and another family. I was so pissed.

That's different (and has happened to me too) - it means a big addition to your wait time. Grrr. But if I'm waiting to get into a concert and two friends join their other friend in line, I don't care. BTDT myself.

[Anonymous]

Maybe a little rude, but really not a big deal.

[Anonymous]

I think cutting in line is ALWAYS rude.

However once in a blue moon, you may find that one stranger who may offer a little goodwill and give you a free pass and not blink an eye.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:- If there's a chance people further back will not be able to get into the event = rude

- if the group is more that 4 people = rude

- if no request/acknowledgement is made to the people immediately behind you = rude

+1. Otherwise OK.

+2. The degree of rudeness is proportionate to the degree of effect on the people further back.

I don't ordinarily consider having one person waiting in line 'cutting in'; I think of cutting in as meaning just showing up with nobody waiting in line. But yes, having one person hold for a huge group which either leaves the rest waiting substantially longer or unable to get in, that's rude. The "request/acknowledgement" bit is just asking forgiveness....it doesn't change the rude much.

[Anonymous]

I have one child who has emotional difficulties waiting in lines. While I wait in line my DH will wait with him elsewhere. Our other kids may be with him or with me - their choice. My MIL has physical difficulty standing/walking any length of time. She, too, will wait where she can sit while we're in lines. I'm sorry if it upsets you.

[Anonymous]

Rude but it ain't the end of the world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:always rude.

I was recently waiting to go through immigration and the man in front of me "saved a spot" for his whole family and another family. I was so pissed.

If it's immigration and it was his family, then they didnt cut because usually families are processed together. The other family did cut, but if they were traveling together, then I don't think this is a big deal.

[Anonymous]

I think it's always rude, and very juvenile. Grownups don't save seats or spots for other grownups.

Your party isn't ready? You can't be seated. Wait until everyone has their shit together.