I hate it when people who are in front of me in line and only have a bag or two that they can carry out without a cart decide to leave their cart in front of me for me to deal with along with my own cart and groceries.
My sister's financial situation forced her years ago to become a MAJOR coupon shopper and she always has a huge stack of them to hand to the cashier. Well, one night there was only one line open--not my sister's fault--and this super-crabby ole' bitty was standing behind my sister very loudly huffing and puffing because of the amount of stuff my sister was buying. When my sister handed over the stack of coupons the lady let out an especially exasperated huff. Well, unbeknownst to the old battleaxe, my sister had a bad case of gas that night. I mean, really nasty, nostril-curling bad. So, my sister decided to fix her good. Certain that she could pull off a silent-but-deadly one, she let it go just as she zipped up her purse and pushed her cart away. The old hag was left standing there to realize that her attitude wasn't the only thing that stunk. And the cashier probably assumed that the old lady did it!
Now that is called justice! :lol: My ds said the preacher's wife was doing that nasty heavy disapproval breathing when he was paying for his 2 items and she was also doing the crossed arm huffy breathing. She is damn lucky I didn't see her treating my son that way! I would have ripped that ugly-hateful witch a new one!
Can I tell my 'ignorant person' story? It's a little personal.. People like to tell me how heavy I am. Once, I was gardening out front. Traffic was all backed up, and stupid here was on her knees, butt facing outward as I pulled weeds. Some young clod says to his buddy- not realizing how loud he was speaking- 'Now THAT'S a big ass.' Another time I was out with Sparky. More young clods drive by, and one leans out the car window and yells 'Hey- fat ass!!' I'm 43, ladies. You'd think I'd earn some respect. What made the second time more humiliating was that Sparky wanted to go after their car. Husband was right there and heard the whole thing- and didn't even comment. No wonder I miss that dog so much.
Oh, and here's a classic. I used to work with this lady who had a big, fresh mouth. One day she says to me, 'Becky, for a big girl(I was then a 14!) you have some small titties!' I said 'Really? Tell me this -why are you looking at them??' That and a stare shut her up quick!
LOL Becky, people are something. I still think we need to get some of us and our big ass out there and show them who's boss, People are something. Thats why I tell DH lets build in the moutain away from these people.
Something similar happened to me when I was in college helping a friend with yard work. After that, I tried to think of some sort of response. I came up with "I'd rather have a big ass than be one."
I know what you mean.... Ya know, I have tried to offer people my cart when they pass me, right as I am done with it, and you would think I was handing them a used Kleenex or something! I have also tried to claim someones cart, from them when our timing works out that I walk past them as they are done with it and you would have thought I have picked up a used cigarette and took a drag... I mean, do people think their germs die in the time it takes for the basket to sit in the parking lot, get corralled into a line, get rolled back to the store? Oh! That's right! The germs get vanquished by the same fairy that picks up my son's dirty underwear from the bathroom after I have asked him for the 893749283th time, eh? DUh! hahahahahaha! I would take your cart, dear..
I am not gonna read all the posts but I can guess with bags. I use 3 large bags that hold 3 gallons of milk. I have 3 mini bags for veggies/fruit and I have a dozen regular size bags for my regular groceries. I also have a box that is just right to hold my eggs. I still seem to get a few plastic bags in there. We use them for the kitty. I got my at an LL Beans outlet store and I had Bean Bucks from Christmas shopping. I got them really cheap. Hubby calls me the bag lady and stays clear when it's shopping time. The cashiers don't like packing my groceries. You did better than me. I would have said something to her. Carts are hubby's pet peeve. We park way out there just to stay away from carts. He always gets on me to put them in the cart things. Half the time I just stick them in the grass/curb area so they don't roll away.
I haven't purchased any of those bags they have available at the store (with thier logo, of course) for $1 to reuse. They (the $1 ones) are actually made of spunbond (which is a plasitic product.) They eventually will break down and tear especailly if you store them in a hot car - it may take a long time, but it will happen. I have a huge assortment of cloth bags that I've gotten for free from different business giveaways and as gifts. I never knew what to do with all the totes, until this bring your own bag movement started. They do hold more than those little plastic sacks, I don't worry about them breaking. and I feel more "green".
Jen I have offered my cart to someone and the lady looked at the cart then looked at me and she must have been thinking. "Hmmmmmm, she offered me her cart, what's wrong with it". I think that is a good example that manners aren't important anymore and people are suspicious when you want to me nice.
That is just ugly! :shock: That just goes to show the stupidity, ignorance and vulgarity of some. Sorry that happened to you Becky. Shake your boote' girl, be proud!
Katie, my theory has long been 'If you don't like how I look, don't look at me!' I am bothered that grown men made these comments. Although.. 20-something guys are basically 15 years old mentally, aren't they??
Becky, I always tell everyone if they don't like what they look at don't look, or if you want give me the money to fix it.
Well thank you for pointing out my rudeness. As far as the plastic bags, I am sure that you are familiar with the fact taht they are made partially from corn a renewable resource. I do have one question for you, why are you buying you renewable energy source of choice in a form that is not appropriate to put in the gas tank.
