RANT: Don't you hate when someone is walking in front of you

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brtspears2

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I just hate it how some people walk at a snails pace. I also hate it how people park their shopping carts in the middle of an asile. But then what can I do besides standing there and taking up the crapper.
 
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Originally posted by: brtspears2
I just hate it how some people walk at a snails pace. I also hate it how people park their shopping carts in the middle of an asile. But then what can I do besides standing there and taking up the crapper.

Okay, I admit it, in general I hate people.

:D
 

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Lifer
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What bothers me more is when you're walking behind someone in a crowded place and they just STOP right in front of you without moving over.
 

Wallydraigle

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I hate it when people get just inside the door of a building and decide to have a group huddle or family reunion right there in the middle of the entrance and then pretend not to notice the hundred people who can't get in and get their groceries.
 

CChaos

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I see this every day on the subway. I have to take the shuttle from GCT to Times Square and then switch to the downtown 1 9. People just cannot manage to walk straight.
 

Fausto

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Originally posted by: Nitemare
Originally posted by: Chronoshock
Fat people that take up the whole hallway and walk really slow are also annoying

Ever hear of a cattle prod?


:evil:
I just throw a cupcake off to one side of the hallway. That usually does the trick. :p
 

gururu

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these sorts of people annoy me to no end. People who stop in entrances or doorways and decide they need to have a look around piss me off more than most. It's always old ladies too. I'm a fast walker so people on the street don't really annoy me so much. I can usually slip through them with little effort. Otherwise you can take some heavy steps or cough or something and tey'll generally let you pass.
 

StinkyPinky

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Originally posted by: Dissipate
I hate it when like 10 people are all walking side by side down a sidewalk or street and you can't get around them.

I hate that. That's really bad here in Vegas for obvious reasons.
 

Amused

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Here is a new phrase to learn:

"Excuse me"

It has the best effect when said politely. It works wonders when trying to pass someone who is walking slow and in your way.

Try it some time.
 

Fausto

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Originally posted by: Amused
Here is a new phrase to learn:

"Excuse me"

It has the best effect when said politely. It works wonders when trying to pass someone who is walking slow and in your way.

Try it some time.
I use this for the slow-walkers, but the group-chatters still get the Bump N' Run. If you can see me coming, and can see that there's not room for me to get by, I shouldn't have to ask you to do the obvious and move, dammit. :p
 

StinkyPinky

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Originally posted by: Amused
Here is a new phrase to learn:

"Excuse me"

It has the best effect when said politely. It works wonders when trying to pass someone who is walking slow and in your way.

Try it some time.

I prefer a short sharp slap to the ass and a "giddyup" myself.
 

Amused

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Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: Amused
Here is a new phrase to learn:

"Excuse me"

It has the best effect when said politely. It works wonders when trying to pass someone who is walking slow and in your way.

Try it some time.
I use this for the slow-walkers, but the group-chatters still get the Bump N' Run. If you can see me coming, and can see that there's not room for me to get by, I shouldn't have to ask you to do the obvious and move, dammit. :p

If I'm coming at a group head on, they almost always part for me (benefits of being a big guy). But if I'm walking up behind a group, how do they know I want to get by unless I say "excuse me?"
 

Nitemare

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Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: Nitemare
Originally posted by: Chronoshock
Fat people that take up the whole hallway and walk really slow are also annoying

Ever hear of a cattle prod?


:evil:
I just throw a cupcake off to one side of the hallway. That usually does the trick. :p

But you aren't a mean SOB like me...

You can attract more flies with honey, but who really wants more flies?
 

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Lifer
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I hate it more when someone just stops in front of you and then reverses direction. Happens all the time at places like six flags.
 

Bryophyte

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When they zig to one side, I slip either my cart or myself right up beside them so they slam into me when they zag. They get really embarrassed. Works great for when someone decides to walk backwards too.

Edit: also, the people who block aisles get really uncomfortable if you stand next to them and tap your fingers on the cart and stare right at them. And almost everyone will get out of your way who is coming the other direction if you keep up the game of chicken.
 

virtueixi

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You need to out zig them and then go for the sag. If your with someone, you could always yell "I swear if these punks don't get OUT MY WAY IMA BUST IT OUT!"
 

Cobalt

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I hate it when I'm late to a class and these girls stop in the middle of an overcrowded hallway right infront of me and start opening their mouths, and don't close them. AHHh.. /endrant