Shopping trip too much

I understand your stress - but I also think you've grossly overstepped the mark by publicly shaming him just because of your state of mind.   You have no idea if the old man has MH or physical problems and you bumping into may have caused him some problems - and being rude is his venting.

I really think you should take the picture down.   You might end up causing extreme reactions from locals against this bloke from idiots being 'white knights' on your behalf.

All I see in the world is people stepping on each other for their own satisfaction and I really struggle to understand why

I totally agree with you - I am sickened by the general level of what in now 'normal' behaviour - but that same poor behaviour and lack of boundaries and common sense is the same mentality that causes vigilantes.

I go shopping either very early or very late to avoid crowds and other people in general.  

I like that 'supertanker amongst the rowing boats'

It's not scarier - it's about being confident and definite in your actions - letting others around you know your intentions early so they can work out a path around you without ending up crashing into each other.  Most people look at the ground so their reaction time is short - they need advanced notice of impending collisions so they can avoid it - be the supertanker among the rowing boats.

I always am the one to move out of the way of people walking.maybe I need to study body language or make myself look scarier lol.

I once was standing still and a cyclist hit me and swore at me I didnt even see them coming and I got hurt. 

I think I need to toughen up. I am too nice but it's not the world we live in. After today I want to lock myself indoors and watch 1940s films

You have much to learn, young Padawan  

Ah - I've tried that but not sure I made certain to not look forwards & display a "not paying attention" sign. Hmm..... :-)

It's all about posture and displayed intention - glance forwards, make the destination definite for any impinging paths and walk with head high and not looking forwards - be chatting so you're obviously not paying attention - you're too important for that - everyone else are inferior beings so they will ALWAYS chicken out - or at worst it will be a gentle glancing blow as they deviate from their path at the last second.   They will apologise.    Look like a victim, be a victim.

Got me mulling over now something that I've noticed - and I also study body language!

When walking through a crowded street side by side with family, and other similar families are coming towards us, it seems like it's *always* me who has to break the pattern and step behind our line to let the other family pass in formation. Occasionally I try to stand firm & stay in our line abreast formation - sometimes it works but sometimes I almost end up bumping in to people & have to give way at the last minute.

Got me mulling over now something that I've noticed - and I also study body language!

When walking through a crowded street side by side with family, and other similar families are coming towards us, it seems like it's *always* me who has to break the pattern and step behind our line to let the other family pass in formation. Occasionally I try to stand firm & stay in our line abreast formation - sometimes it works but sometimes I almost end up bumping in to people & have to give way at the last minute.

I like that 'supertanker amongst the rowing boats'

It's not scarier - it's about being confident and definite in your actions - letting others around you know your intentions early so they can work out a path around you without ending up crashing into each other.  Most people look at the ground so their reaction time is short - they need advanced notice of impending collisions so they can avoid it - be the supertanker among the rowing boats.

I always am the one to move out of the way of people walking.maybe I need to study body language or make myself look scarier lol.

I once was standing still and a cyclist hit me and swore at me I didnt even see them coming and I got hurt. 

I think I need to toughen up. I am too nice but it's not the world we live in. After today I want to lock myself indoors and watch 1940s films

You have much to learn, young Padawan  

Ah - I've tried that but not sure I made certain to not look forwards & display a "not paying attention" sign. Hmm..... :-)

It's all about posture and displayed intention - glance forwards, make the destination definite for any impinging paths and walk with head high and not looking forwards - be chatting so you're obviously not paying attention - you're too important for that - everyone else are inferior beings so they will ALWAYS chicken out - or at worst it will be a gentle glancing blow as they deviate from their path at the last second.   They will apologise.    Look like a victim, be a victim.