Supermarket Altercation/Trolley rage

Maphisto · 11-05-2014 08:29PM

Hi OP. My €0.02

. It sounds like this woman is just a row waiting to happen. I don't see you did anything wrong or could do anything different (other than with hindsight).

I would not be at all surprised though if the woman has mental health issues.

ardle1 · 11-05-2014 08:30PM

doolox wrote: »

I come across this all the time. Mostly old women who think that time is not important, engaging in "small talk" with cash operators, looking for "last minute" extras that cost the other queuers time and being a nuisance to other shoppers. They are worse on the road travelling very slowly and slow off at the lights delaying other road users who have to put up with them.

Modern self service supermarkets should have information commercials outlining the obligation to decide and have all your purchases before approaching the checkout, pack your trolley in a timely manner and have your cash or card ready, also in a timely manner.

Having seen the checkout operators working so hard I suspect that there is a high element of electronic and visual monitoring going on and probably comparisons being made between operators, shifts and stores etc urging people to increase productivity. That beast of a woman probably had the operator very worried about her loss of productivity during the incident and has probably caused an inquiry with consequent delays and waste of time, probably her own time, after working hours engaged with senior management trying to save her job.......

The beast of a woman is also wasting the time of other customers, management and other workers having to fill in for the hapless operator while she recovers from her terrible ordeal.

Such nutjobs shouldn't be allowed in minimal service supermarkets.

Perfect summary off the way checkouts should be approached!! How come 90% off us normal humans know that already, and the other 10% off psycho nut-jobs are oblivious!! I think they are self centred 'me' inspired freaks off nature..... Bless them.

thecatspjs · 11-05-2014 08:31PM

suicide_circus wrote: »

People who abuse low paid retail/hospitality/service workers like that are scum.

People who abuse anybody like that are scum.

Kiwi in IE · 11-05-2014 08:36PM

The first time she returned after the checkout operator had to go and fetch her, her main complaint about the 'dreadful service' was 'being rushed'. :P

bootybouncer · 11-05-2014 08:36PM

your husband sounds like a right bully too........................opening a car door, if I was related to the old dear (or bint as you put it) Id be promptly on the garda with your reg, no right to open a car door like that

endacl · 11-05-2014 08:38PM

bootybouncer wrote: »

your husband sounds like a right bully too........................opening a car door, if I was related to the old dear (or bint as you put it) Id be promptly on the garda with your reg, no right to open a car door like that

You don't by any chance frequent LIDL in Enniscorthy....?

11-05-2014 08:39PM

Lenin Skynard wrote: »

Bint? What does bint mean? Isn't it a fancy brand of chocolate?

I thought it was funny anyway.

Glad you stuck up for the checkout person OP, a small triumph of good over evil there

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deseil · 11-05-2014 08:40PM

If someone did a comedy sketch of that it'd be hilarious, im invisaging the aul one sitting in front of her range stewing and thinking how she can exact her revenge....lets just hope her sons aren't the Wexford mafia!!

Amirani · 11-05-2014 08:41PM

bootybouncer wrote: »

your husband sounds like a right bully too........................opening a car door, if I was related to the old dear (or bint as you put it) Id be promptly on the garda with your reg, no right to open a car door like that

Is it illegal to open a car door? I think the Guards would have a good laugh at you.

11-05-2014 08:44PM

deseil wrote: »

If someone did a comedy sketch of that it'd be hilarious, im invisaging the aul one sitting in front of her range stewing and thinking how she can exact her revenge....lets just hope her sons aren't the Wexford mafia!!

I'd love there to be a Wexford Mafia. I'd.....I'd just love it. And a Kerry Krew. And a Cavan Coven - though there probably is one of those, like the Portlaoise Posse.

happyoutscan · 11-05-2014 08:45PM

bootybouncer wrote: »

your husband sounds like a right bully too........................opening a car door, if I was related to the old dear (or bint as you put it) Id be promptly on the garda with your reg, no right to open a car door like that

Ah ffs will you ever go away with this nonsense. 'No right to open a car door like that', even when the dear old bint is being a danger in her own car around children?

Maphisto · 11-05-2014 08:45PM

bootybouncer wrote: »

your husband sounds like a right bully too........................opening a car door, if I was related to the old dear (or bint as you put it) Id be promptly on the garda with your reg, no right to open a car door like that

Please let me know where you shop, I want to avoid that place.

HeidiHeidi · 11-05-2014 08:48PM

This incident would have driven me into orbit!

But never forget that she may have been old/confused/flustered/dithery (I accept that it sounds like she was none of the above, bar old). I learned my lesson to hold fire when stuck a few cars behind a car that was dithering all over the place on some backroads in Dublin - was only short of leaning on the horn and/or getting out to abuse the doddery driver - when I eventually got within proper sight of the car realised it was my own father :eek: who has never been know for his speedy manoeuvres while driving.

Having said that, if I ever found him abusing staff like you describe, I'd kill him!

ollaetta · 11-05-2014 08:51PM

Lenin Skynard wrote: »

Bint? What does bint mean? Isn't it a fancy brand of chocolate?

Yes, I think it's Lidl's version of Lindt.

Dubl07 · 11-05-2014 08:54PM

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

This incident would have driven me into orbit!

But never forget that she may have been old/confused/flustered/dithery (I accept that it sounds like she was none of the above, bar old). I learned my lesson to hold fire when stuck a few cars behind a car that was dithering all over the place on some backroads in Dublin - was only short of leaning on the horn and/or getting out to abuse the doddery driver - when I eventually got within proper sight of the car realised it was my own father :eek: who has never been know for his speedy manoeuvres while driving.

Having said that, if I ever found him abusing staff like you describe, I'd kill him!

If your dad's still around and driving like that, perhaps it's time to get him some sight tests, refresher lesson and/or taxi vouchers, Heidi.

suicide_circus · 11-05-2014 08:55PM

bootybouncer wrote: »

your husband sounds like a right bully too........................opening a car door, if I was related to the old dear (or bint as you put it) Id be promptly on the garda with your reg, no right to open a car door like that

Horseshiite

Greenmachine · 11-05-2014 08:56PM

What a silly cow that woman was. A few week ago when I was checking out in lidl with the OH. The checkout operator pointed that the meat package was torn. I went back and changed it while the rest of my groceries were being scanned. Wouldn't dream of making people wait. Clearly there are people out there who really are in their own little world.

astrofool · 11-05-2014 08:59PM

I'd have put all her stuff back on the trolley, and moved the trolley out of the queue, 2 mins waiting would be about the maximum, especially if she hadn't given any notice for when she'd be back.

I worked behind the till during my secondary school/college years, if people left the queue, I'd suspend their sale, move their stuff to one side, and continue with the rest of the queue, never had anyone complain about it.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 11-05-2014 08:59PM

Lenin Skynard wrote: »

Bint? What does bint mean? Isn't it a fancy brand of chocolate?

Obviously nobody here is a fan of Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

HeidiHeidi · 11-05-2014 08:59PM

Dubl07 wrote: »

If your dad's still around and driving like that, perhaps it's time to get him some sight tests, refresher lesson and/or taxi vouchers, Heidi.

That incident was at least half down to my impatience on the road! He was never likely to be involved in a high-speed crash, in fairness, far more likely to induce road rage in others (eg me

).

He's very rarely behind the wheel, if ever, these days - has taken to a bicycle to wobble around the place - not sure if that worries me more or less :eek:

But any time I find myself beating the steering wheel in frustration, or doing a jig behind someone dithering at the till, or frantically trying to pass someone weaving slowly around the pavement when i'm in a hurry - I remind myself that they're someone's Mum or Dad and take a deep breath.

(and then go mad!)

bumper234 · 11-05-2014 09:03PM

bootybouncer wrote: »

your husband sounds like a right bully too........................opening a car door, if I was related to the old dear (or bint as you put it) Id be promptly on the garda with your reg, no right to open a car door like that

Always one :rolleyes:

Dubl07 · 11-05-2014 09:07PM

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

That incident was at least half down to my impatience on the road! He was never likely to be involved in a high-speed crash, in fairness, far more likely to induce road rage in others (eg me ).

He's very rarely behind the wheel, if ever, these days - has taken to a bicycle to wobble around the place - not sure if that worries me more or less :eek:

But any time I find myself beating the steering wheel in frustration, or doing a jig behind someone dithering at the till, or frantically trying to pass someone weaving slowly around the pavement when i'm in a hurry - I remind myself that they're someone's Mum or Dad and take a deep breath.

(and then go mad!)

Low speed crashes can be fairly drastic too. Even in a carpark. I'm speaking from experience with my own elderly relative. If you get him to consider the upkeep, insurance, depreciation, tax etc of the car it might be better to have an account with a local taxi firm.

The Diabolical Monocle · 11-05-2014 09:12PM

THERE IS NO GOING BACK.

HeidiHeidi · 11-05-2014 09:13PM

Dubl07 wrote: »

Low speed crashes can be fairly drastic too. Even in a carpark. I'm speaking from experience with my own elderly relative. If you get him to consider the upkeep, insurance, depreciation, tax etc of the car it might be better to have an account with a local taxi firm.

My mother needs the car, and does all the (little) driving as far as I know these days.

But anyway, that's off the original topic - just wanted to say that, irritating and annoying and downright bonkers as she undoubtedly was - she's someone's mother/sister/aunt - just bear that in mind.... could be yours some day!

Rubberchikken · 11-05-2014 09:16PM

She's the exception rather than the rule in rudeness.
Have to admit i've never come upon anyone as bad as she seems.

You did well to stand up for the operator.
That customer was totally out of order.
People know what lidls etc are like, she probably wore out her welcome in the other supermarkets;)

Calibos · 11-05-2014 09:25PM

AH. You surprise me. Normally you're contrary fcukers where half the posters will say the OP was the villain no matter what the subject matter or cut and dry where any blame should be.

Ihatecuddles · 11-05-2014 09:28PM

If there's one thing I can't stand its oul wans in the supermarket getting their Tena ladies in a twist.

She sounds like a nightmare. I hope she cops on when she has a think about it later.

Strumms · 11-05-2014 09:35PM

lollsangel wrote: »

Id have took her reg and reported her fir being threatening with her car to the garda

Yeah, **** that I would imagine that the supermarket might have even cooperated and gave the Gardai the CCTV footage.

I seem to bump into the same types of selfish ****wits more and more these days, of various ages and backgrounds who seem to believe the world and it's populace should be dancing a merry dance around them to suit them and their needs. Well done to you and your husband for standing up to her, people like that need to be snapped out of it and given an education on the spot.

11-05-2014 09:36PM

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

This incident would have driven me into orbit!

But never forget that she may have been old/confused/flustered/dithery (I accept that it sounds like she was none of the above, bar old). I learned my lesson to hold fire when stuck a few cars behind a car that was dithering all over the place on some backroads in Dublin - was only short of leaning on the horn and/or getting out to abuse the doddery driver - when I eventually got within proper sight of the car realised it was my own father :eek: who has never been know for his speedy manoeuvres while driving.

I was the same and finding out it was my mother! She drives like an old lady though, nothing wrong with her. I gave out to her after

Strumms · 11-05-2014 09:46PM

bootybouncer wrote: »

your husband sounds like a right bully too........................opening a car door, if I was related to the old dear (or bint as you put it) Id be promptly on the garda with your reg, no right to open a car door like that

Every right if it prevented her driving her car in a dangerous and aggressive manner it could and would be argued as self defense. You have a problem with him opening the car door and not someone driving a motor vehicle in a state of aggression towards a family of pedestrians in a supermarket car park ? Cop yourself on. Call the cops by all means and with the evidence provided by the car park CCTV see who would get done. If it had been me I'd have taken the keys off her too the. Called the cops myself.

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