Totally fake and staged. The carts both need to be at a 45° angle to 100% block and not leave space to try to squeeze by.
Them: “Oh what a coincidence to meet you here!”
In my head: YOU’RE NEIGHBOURS, IT’S NOT SPECIAL THAT YOU MEET IN THE ONLY FUCKING SUPERMARKET AROUND HERE!
The drivers who will stop and talk to each other on a two lane road are even worse. They see they are blocking traffic in both directions but keep talking.
Gosh, I thought this was a thing only in my area.
I don’t even acknowledge people I know when I’m driving, let alone roll down the window and block traffic to talk to them
This literally happened to me a couple of weeks ago. I even honked the horn and they just ignored it and kept talking like they were the only ones on the road. Some people are just so oblivious.
Gods yes, fuck those people!! Jerks, the lot of 'em.
Pretty sure the people saying this behavior is okay are the same people who like to slam their seats into people’s knees on airplanes.
Ok I’ll bite. Fully reclining my seat shouldn’t be something that’s looked down on. The person slamming their knees into the back of my seat preventing me from fully reclining should be more looked down on. The reason is that reclining doesn’t intrinsically interfere with anyone else, but pushing your knees into someone else’s seat absolutely does.
All passengers have the same and equal freedom to recline their seat if they choose, except for the people in the emergency exit rows of course. It’s part of what you’re paying for when you buy the ticket. If that interferes with the knees of the person behind me that’s not my problem. The designers of the seats should ensure that fully reclining the seat doesn’t reduce knee room for the person behind me. The airline constructed this scenario all by themselves and if there’s a problem with it they should solve it themselves. I shouldn’t be asked to sacrifice my comfort on a flight I paid for (just like everyone else did) because they failed to do that.
If we’re really insistent that this is somehow not 100% the airline’s problem, I’d next argue that if you don’t have enough knee room in a regular seat with the person in front of you fully reclined, then you’re literally too big for that seat. You should buy a “comfort plus” ticket. The airline should force you to do so.
I’m 6’5". I’d love to hear your suggestions for what I should do with my legs when you recline your seat. Do you think I can just take them off? Am I supposed to sit sideways with my legs in the lap of the person next to me? Am I supposed to do Yoga for a year before I get on a plane, so I can spread my knees out 180 degrees from each other and you can lay your head on my dick?
I’m not “slamming my knees into the back of your seat”. They simply exist where you’re trying to be, and the fundamental properties of matter are causing them to collide. You can be as pissed about your comfort as you want to be, but it’s not going to change my knees into ethereal ghost knees so your seat can lean back.
Recline yourself. It’s literally the only solution. Once one person reclines, everyone has to.
Until it gets to the fat person at least
Why would a fat person be unable to recline?
People of all sizes are entitled to use the facilities they paid for equally. The airline should provide a solution for you, not the other passengers. You should patronize airlines that fulfill your needs and not patronize the ones that don’t. I actually like the ultra low cost carriers that have solved this by simply not allowing the seats to be reclined.
Probably best you instead get seats with more leg room rather than blaming it on people leaning their seats back. Just like larger people should be buying two seats per airline rules, it’s just easier to either get an exit row seat or pay extra for a row with more room.
Recline yourself. It’s literally the only solution. Once one person reclines, everyone has to.
“but what about MY comfort” says the insufferable assholes who make everyone less comfortable by reclining on a plane. Like they’re the only ones uncomfortable on a plane and they’re the only ones smart enough to figure it out.
No, you aren’t the smart one who figured it out and everyone else are NPCs, you aren’t the main character, you’re the asshole of the story.
So the seat is there and it can be reclined but I’m not allowed to recline it because… courtesy? What if there just happens to be nobody sitting behind me? Should I still not recline as a gesture of solidarity to the people who feel social pressure not to recline? The airline is at fault if we’re going through these mental calculations. Every passenger should feel free and unencumbered to use 100% of the facilities on the plane they paid for. The airline should ensure it. They’ve failed to keep their passengers comfortable if they don’t. The blame for that shouldn’t be passed to other passengers.
Yes, airlines literally have failed to keep customers comfortable, that’s the entire point. Zero people are comfortable on that flight, and everyone knows that when someone reclines back into them it becomes even less comfortable. You aren’t making your experience better, you’re making someone else’s worse. The airline failed by making seats uncomfortable, and you’re making a bad situation worse for the person behind you.
Just because you can do things does not mean that you aren’t an asshole for doing those things. You’re allowed to block aisles in a grocery store, to go slower than the speed limit, to buy the last two packages of cookies when you know the person next to you also wants one, you’re allowed to do lot’s of things in life. It doesn’t mean you’re not an asshole for doing it. (In fact the entitled attitude you have without a care for anyone else kinda really drives home that you are)
If no one is behind you then recline away.
Reclining certainly does make my experience better.
I refuse to accept responsibility for the consequences of a scenario that I didn’t create.
Ideally the airline should simply make it so that the seats can’t recline.
Enjoy getting kicked repeatedly then. If you don’t like it it’s not the person kicking you who is responsible you can talk to the airline if you don’t like it.
Actually you’re right, it’s that person’s prerogative to try to make themselves as comfortable as possible with the resources they’ve been given. They shouldn’t care about my comfort just as I do not care about theirs.
Depending on how tired I am I might just recline and let you be mad while I get a nice couple hours sleep in
Seems like you know what you are then and how your actions are seen by so there’s no point in continuing here.
there is a difference between something being the airlines responsibility, and you still having some form of etiquette and thought for others when said airline wont fix the issue.
just because it shouldn’t be your problem doesn’t mean it isn’t. absolute individualism is a curse
If we acquiesce and make up for the airline’s failures by taking matters into our own hands, that just enables the airline to continue to not fix the issue. It’s the same thing as tipping at restaurants. We have to tip because the staff don’t get paid enough otherwise. The restaurant is passing off their shortcomings to the customers. The system only works because we agree to participate in it.
Unless it’s 9pm on an overnight flight you shouldn’t be reclining you seat.
Anyone reclining their seat to take a nap on a 2-3 hour flight is a dick, because the nap is not necessary. It’s just preventing the person behind from being able to use the table tray or read or watch their movie or work on their project in their laptop because their already limited space becomes unusable.
It also does absolutely jack shit in terms of comfort or sleep. People are obsessed with their half centimeter of recline for the same reason they are obsessed with cutting through side streets to avoid a single stoplight - because it is a petulant display of pointless sovereignty for miserable henpecked assholes.
You clearly don’t have many health problems. Not reclining the seat makes my arthritis flare up so bad I can barely walk, due to many airlines making their seats pretty much vertical. And if it didn’t make things more comfortable then why in the world would people even bother leaning their seats back at all? Have you ever considered maybe you’re the outlier here?
Just try to communicate with the person behind you if they’re okay with you reclining… Usually it’s no big deal on long flights .
I’ll go one step further.
it’s nice to talk to your friends when you see them out and about
even if you have children
I am ready for my downvotes now
That’s fine just have some sense of spatial awareness and move to one side of the fucking aisle
Counterpoint: the constant risk of seeing people I know every time I leave the house is why I developed an anxiety disorder living in a small town.
Move aside
But how will we stay outraged if people are allowed to talk?
It’s not the talking that’s the problem, it’s the flagrant disregard for being in other peoples’ way. Move to the side of the damn aisle.
Unfortunate to see the entitled assholes made the trip over from Reddit. I paid for the amount of space I have.
Ok I’ll bite. Blocking the whole aisle at the grocery store shouldn’t be something that’s looked down on. The person rudely interrupting my conversation should be more looked down on. The reason is that having a conversation doesn’t intrinsically interfere with anyone else, but interrupting us and walking in front of us absolutely does.
All shoppers have the same and equal freedom to have a conversation if they choose, except for the people without friends of course. If that interferes with the shopping of the person trying to get by me that’s not my problem. The designers of the grocery stores should ensure that the aisles are wider so they can get by me. The grocery store constructed this scenario all by themselves and if there’s a problem with it they should solve it themselves. I shouldn’t be asked to sacrifice my conversation when I’m buying groceries (just like everyone else) because they failed to do that.
If we’re really insistent that this is somehow not 100% the grocery store’s problem, I’d next argue that if you don’t have enough room to get by in a regular row, then you’re literally too big for that store. You should go fuck yourself. The grocery should force you to do so.
I 100% agree with you.
have you tried saying excuse me and not being a whiny little shit
Have you tried getting out in the world and not trying to compensate for a micropenis by looking tough on Lemmy?
I’m not being tough… it’s literally just “excuse me” come the fuck on
You all ever tried saying ‘excuse me’?
Adding this to the long list of things women aren’t allowed to enjoy while hurting absolutely no one (uggs, Starbucks, rose, candles, just anything branded feminine)
Edit: for the tone deaf people in the back who say this isn’t about women, look again. The whole package of ‘OMG’, exclamation marks, ‘annoying kids’, two moms, some annoying trait, is all dog-whistle for people who like to trivialize things women do. This isn’t a unique phenomenon in memes. See how men elevate, and women ruin the foods they love.
Before you comment, think about the relevance of your own experiences. Lemmy’s userbase is 77% men and sometimes it shows.
Harmless meme: *exists*
People like you: THIS IS MISOGINY
wtf
Yep, I don’t understand where all of these comments keep coming from
No no, this is truly an attack on the female sex don’t you see? No funny relatable memes allowed in this regard.
It’s “relatable” that you’re bothered by people you don’t know talking in public? Back to moms basement with you.
Oh no the basement card I’m done for.
funny relatable memes
I’ll let you know when I see one!
Misogyny: exists
People like you: THIS IS A HARMLESS MEME
Leave it to Lemmy’s 77% male userbase to decide what is and isn’t misogyny.
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Can you explain why pointing out misogyny is somehow about hating men? I’m struggling with your mental gymnastics here.
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At no point did I say anything about ‘men’. I said Lemmy’s 77% male userbase is prejudiced towards women.
That is neither hateful or bigoted. It’s a fact that misogynist like you are blind to.
‘Logic’ my ass. Nothing about what you say is rational. You’re simply triggered for being called out on your poor behavior.
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Ironic that he’s pulling the misogyny card when it’s sexist itself to assume that the meme was referring to woman
The meme is literally two women.
It’s a stock photo
It’s literally a picture of two women, the comments are all about women here, the tone is clearly meant to describe a stereotype. Are you joking?
What has this to do with women? Men aren’t better in this situation
I am sure, the same meme but with two men in the photo wouldn’t get so many upvotes. Many people still love sexist clichés.
RedditorsLemmies are incapable of communicating with feeemales in a normal social context that doesn’t involve violence or harassmentWhat makes you assume this has anything to do with genders?
Yeah, your right, its also quite ridiculous that being social when meeting old friends isn’t a thing that men do, apperantly
Men do this too just so you know should I add this to the long list of things men aren’t allowed to do while hurting absolutely no on one uggs football jerseys rose candles just anything branded masculine
Surely rolling my eyes and sighing is a better option.
Are you literally incapable of saying “excuse me” OP? Are you a shut-in who has no friends to share conversation with?
More than one thing can be true at once. Sure, saying “excuse me” is perfectly reasonable, but it’s also true that a lot of people are obnoxiously oblivious of their surroundings in public.
Such as a group of four people who stop in the middle of the sidewalk to chat and don’t notice / make room when someone is trying to walk by. I shouldn’t have to ask you to make room. I will, but you should be self-aware enough to allow others to pass.
For example, people who only turn on their left turn signal when a light turns green. Asshole, if you’d had that on before, I would have changed lanes when approaching a red light. Now I’m stuck because the other lane is full of moving cars and I’m waiting for you to turn. Does it ruin my day? No. But it’s still inconsiderate.
People don’t think of others nearly enough. It’s truly one of my greatest irritations.
I have started employing a practice I learned in the Post Office. When approaching I say in a very loud and cheery voice, “Mind your backs, please, mind your backs [ladies and gentlemen*]” repeat until they move and then say, 'Thank you very much, [Ladies and Gents**]."
It pretty much always works to move them out of your way if you say it loud enough and usually the cheeriness means they don’t feel awkward. The trick to it all is to keep walking once they’ve noticed you.
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Shouldn’t be necessary. People need spacial awareness.
And courtesy.
GET OUT OF THE FUCKING DOORWAY
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Well when you approach the situation like that.
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I have no problems saying excuse me in a loud clear voice and blasting right through the center of those conversations. Being a performer at the local Renaissance festival for 30 years teaches you how to blow right through crowds with people in the way.
Weird that so many people are being so downvoted for saying that conversation is a healthy thing and “excuse me” is an option.
I think it’s because people see it as implying that the fact that one can say “excuse me” implies that it’s therefore OK to be obnoxiously oblivious in public. I could be wrong, but I think that’s what is going on.
exactly, it shouldn’t have to require asking for you to be courteous. You should just be courteous, unprompted. If you want to have a conversation that’s great, just kindly move off to the side
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I meant in comparison to those complaining that people chatting in a grocery store aisle have 0 empathy.
It’s been so long…
since i asked them quitely if i could get past them please
Praise Satan for grocery delivery and pickup. No more memorizing a store or searching for an hour for that one little thing. No more women getting creeped out for no other reason than you’re a man in a grocery store. As if, beach - no one wants to fuck you.
I feel like theres more to the story when you say ‘women getting creeped out’
No kidding. If you think you’re creeping out women by being “a man in a grocery store” there’s something off about either your behaviour or your perception of the world.
Nah man, not in my parts. Women shop, men hunt. I don’t play that way.
Store associates (and their little stock search devices) exist so you don’t have to memorize the store or search for an hour. Just ask them a question, that’s literally
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this is secretly a meme about how mothers are slowly isolated from their friends by a society that expects them to be full-time caretakers and nothing but—to the point that they apparently need an excuse to spend an hour chatting about their life with their peers
Interesting take. I didn’t even consider that perspective.
Now I feel bad for being mad at them for taking time off my life to deal with their inconsiderate behavior.
We need to cripple the housing market and all move in together. 'Member the big buildings in Dredd? That’d be cool, except no to all the drugs and pollution.
Yes to making housing more affordable but also, for your consideration: have more orgies. You’ll feel a lot closer to your fellow community members
Boom boom motherfucker.
Plus an added bit of children-hating, which is just weird.
When you have kids, you’ll get it.
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Lol. Oh, your kids are perfect little angels that are never annoying I assume. Congrats.
Hell no but there’s a lot in between you’re pretending doesn’t exist. Children aren’t either satan or Jesus dude.
Jesus was a child at one point. Checkmate theists.
Jesus wasn’t a 100% easy to manage child. Remember that time he stayed behind when Mary and Joseph were heading home from a festival, and they searched for him for several days? (Luke 2:41-49)
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Whatever man. Y’all have blown this way out of proportion. This thread is utterly bizarre to me. I’m done lol
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Oh no! People socializing in public, better grab a gun.
Is it really so bad? Are you really that bitter and fed up? Don’t you want somebody to love, you better find somebody to love.
Yes it is. Get the fuck out of the isle and talk. I shouldn’t be held up because you Wana tell someone else about your boring ass kids.
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a handful of times at most
You must have Shaq’s hands, because I’ve experienced this literally every time I’ve gone to a grocery store throughout my entire adult life.
Get the fuck out of the way or someone less hinged than I am is going to move you.
This happens every single time I go to my local Walmart.
every one I’ve been to has like 10ft wide aisles lol
“Excuse me I just need to get by” has worked for me every time and also usually makes them realize they can move to one side and keep chatting.
Or people could not be unaware jackasses and not stand in the fucking isle blocking other people. You think that would be a pretty simple concept but you people sure don’t seem to understand it
Walk around if you’re to shy to speak up, you socially handicapped looser. How can you live a single happy day if that’s already enough to ruin one for you?
It’s fine to meet people and talk in stores. I do get OP’s annoyance in some people’s lack of spatial awareness though, that they might be blocking access to something people wanna buy or even blocking the entire fucking aisle. Usually a polite ‘excuse me’ does the trick but some people actively pick a fight upon hearing that phrase.
Usually a polite ‘excuse me’ does the trick but some people actively pick a fight upon hearing that phrase.
Win-win situation. Either they step aside and apologize (only ever had this one happen), or they get rude and I get to unload all my pent up rage on some unsuspecting civilian without feeling bad about it. Like free therapy
Yeah, except real life isn’t r/iamverybadass. There is ALWAYS a consequence to doing damage to someone.
It was a joke dude
That much wasn’t as obvious as you thought it was. Poe’s law is very much a thing.
Who the fuck is talking about guns? This is just about people who can’t be bother to step to the side while having a discussion with their friends. I don’t care if you want to have a 20 minute chat in the isle at the super market, but be aware of your surroundings, don’t block the traffic and move to the side if you’re in front of something that another shopper needs.
They absolutely can, you just have to say something like “sorry” or similar.
It’s blessed to see people having a nice chat in public.
ikr it’s a grocery store, not an Amazon warehouse.
Quickest way to get them to love is to join their conversation.
“Oh my god Stacy, haven’t seen you in ages! How are the kids?”
ME: “Hi Stacy, wow I thought you only used that name on OnlyFans”
Bonus points if they stand in front of the door when you’re trying to leave the store.
I told the 2 ladies “please move away, I need to leave” and they said “do you mind, we’re talking 🤨”… to which I just pulled out my phone, dialed 911 and started explaining how 2 women aren’t letting me leave the market… they got pissed as hell and other people shoved them over to the side, said not to make a fuss. I left and told the operator that the problem has been resolved, to not send units over.
I really have no idea what’s wrong with some people…
That’s a bit much
Fake stories usually are
Oh rereading this I see now this was a joke lol
It’s totally fine to talk in the store… Also why do you care about their kids. Just ask them to step aside if they’re in your way. They’re rude if they don’t accommodate you then, but otherwise this seems fine??
Nobody’s point is that the store should be a place of ecclesiastical silence. They’re saying it’s annoying when people block the aisle to have a conversation that benefits no one but them.
It’s cool that you ran into your friend at the store! While you and your friend talk in a place that doesn’t inconvenience everyone else, no one cares, and no memes get made about it.
Nobody’s point is that the store should be a place of ecclesiastical silence.
I’ve seen some unhinged responses here that make me wonder how correct you are here.
The point is they should get out of their way on their own instead of taking up the whole aisle.
It’s the same as when you’re walking in a busy city, don’t stop to talk/figure out where you are/take photos right where you are, kindly move to the side of the sidewalk to allow others to pass. Being aware means you shouldn’t need people to tell you when you’re in the way, you should make the effort of taking two steps to get out of people’s way before it’s ever an issue.
