Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello,
I had a upsetting incident at the local supermarket last week and would like some advice. I was in the que and the store was busy so I had a lot to contend with when a lady brushed past with her trolley and patted me on the shoulder. I can not stand being touched by strangers and this made me shudder. I was unaware I was in her way and suggested that excuse me was a polite way of moving me to which her reply was quite abusive and I was accussed of being rude and nasty, both of which are simply not me. I wonder what else I could have done? I would prefer to get along with people but find it hard when confronted with such situations and not knowing how to react. I have had similar expereinces which involve strangers patting me. Does anyone else experience this?
Thank you.
Nick
Supermarkets have a social dynamics all of their own which I struggle to understand. And my behaviour causes problems.
A few months ago while shopping, I shut an open freezer and got a mouthful from the shopper who had left it open.
Recently I went into a supermarket when I got caught in an unexpected heavy rain shower, to shelter from the rain and kill time. I didn't buy anything, but I was also carrying bags from an other shop,
when leaving, I was stopped by a member of staff who demanded I show what was in my bags. I opened my bags and got out my receipt. He quickly changed his mind and allowed me to leave. What i don't understand is why he didn't check if the items in the bag matched my receipt???
so true
Robert124 said:when leaving
--- there could be a lot of shop lifting recently so they do random "have u got a receipt" check ---