People who cut in line

[Anonymous]

I know this is disgusting but in the OP's situation I lean in close to the line cutter in front of me and burp loud in their ear

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, it’s cultural. Some people just don’t stand in lines. It’s a foreign concept. They don’t know they are being rude.

What culture doesn’t stand in line?

asians

Middle Easterners too.
They fill-in any open space or gap (ie personal space) - they do this when driving, standing in line, in an elevator, etc.
Personal space means nothing to them.

I believe the official unofficial term for this is gap-and-go. See a gap and you go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do you respond to people who cut in line? I was at a coffee shop today and a woman stepped in front of me saying she wanted to peak at their dessert selection. After seeing what they had, she proceeded to keep standing in front of me and ordered first.

I’m curious how others respond in situations like this?

I generally don't stand in lines. But if something like that happened, you have to consider if it's worth escalating the situation because you got disrespected.

Sometimes you can bluff your way and win. "Naw naw, get yo butt back at the end of the line!"
Other times you will get called on the bluff and have to get physical. At my age, I wouldn't want to get in a fight so it would be either all or nothing and getting into a shooting match over cutting in line, probably just isn't worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Funny, this does not happen to me much. But I also don't waste money at places like Starbucks.

You prefer to waste time making useless comments.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do you respond to people who cut in line? I was at a coffee shop today and a woman stepped in front of me saying she wanted to peak at their dessert selection. After seeing what they had, she proceeded to keep standing in front of me and ordered first.

I’m curious how others respond in situations like this?

What did you do or say?

[Anonymous]

“The line starts back there.”

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I was accidentally a line cutter. There was a big gap between the line and I just stood behind the last person. The next person in line became visibly upset and said the line was behind him. I immediately apologized and moved behind him. No big deal, but also no reason to be so angry. Since you don’t know whether this person did it by accident or on purpose, just politely point to the end of the line, with a smile. Both you and the line cutter can continue on with your day with no hard feelings.

Or you could have situational awareness and ask where the end of the line is, like normal people. Also, no one needs to smile like a moron all the time. A simple "the end of the line is back there" is perfectly fine.

In Europe we can always spot the Americans because they smile all the time. Insane.

It's our social custom. Get used to it or stay home. Or be branded a jerk when you can't move a few muscles in your face.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pardon me, miss…but the end of the line is over there.

^^^
That’s what I typically say.

+1

[Anonymous]

I w unsuccessfully tried to keep someone from cutting in front of me for a Disney World ride. She ended up being really nice and explained that she had a son with special needs And this was her time to go on rides. I saw her later with her son who had pretty significant mobility issues and I was so glad that she had cut in front of me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, it’s cultural. Some people just don’t stand in lines. It’s a foreign concept. They don’t know they are being rude.

What culture doesn’t stand in line?

asians

Middle Easterners too.
They fill-in any open space or gap (ie personal space) - they do this when driving, standing in line, in an elevator, etc.
Personal space means nothing to them.

butts to nuts

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“The line starts back there.”

Never got why some people call the end of the line "the start" of the line.

[Anonymous]

I shimmy in front of them and order if feeling punchy. Not saying a word unless they dispute it. If in a better mood and with more time I let it pass, and do the check in with barista.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:“The line starts back there.”

Never got why some people call the end of the line "the start" of the line.

The back of the line starts at the end of the line.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pardon me, miss…but the end of the line is over there.

^^^
That’s what I typically say.

Same. As an impatient person, I don’t let stuff like that slide.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I shimmy in front of them and order if feeling punchy. Not saying a word unless they dispute it. If in a better mood and with more time I let it pass, and do the check in with barista.

+1 this happens to me all the time at Costco and I absolutely passive aggressively move in front of people trying to cut the line