Aul wuns at the Checkout Till

JeffKenna · 03-09-2019 1:58pm

weldoninhio wrote: »

Any error on those machines is generally an ID.10.T user issue.

"User issue - Your fingers are too fat to use this machine"

Deebles McBeebles · 03-09-2019 2:01pm

weldoninhio wrote: »

Any error on those machines is generally an ID.10.T user issue.

Do you work in the manufacturing of these self-service tills, W? Or are you just a fan?

I only ask because you're defending them in 2 threads while implying anyone with an issue is an imbecile.

John DoeReMi · 03-09-2019 2:06pm

Gia Silly Skeleton wrote: »

I think you'll find it's people of all ages. I'm 75 and I doubt you'll be any quicker getting the week's groceries through the checkout than me. All on the conveyer before the previous customer is finished, club card, parking ticket etc all presented and bags packed as quickly as they are rung through. Payment is made in seconds, and off I go. I'm often delayed by people fussing over packing, looking for vouchers, rummaging for change etc and they're rarely of retirement age.

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Donnielighto · 03-09-2019 2:19pm

Gun_Slinger wrote: »

The auld wans at the till used to drive me cuckoo as well until one night I met me auld lady at the local supermarket in town (note I lived in town at the time and my mam lived 20 miles away and was doing her weekly shop).

I had bought a few bits at one till and was walking out. I noticed me mam at the last till in the line just as all her shopping finished being scanned. I stopped to say hello when she says to the girl on the till "Oh, I forgot my bags in the car, I'll be back in one minute". So she proceeds to walk out to the carpark and leave a big queue of people stranded behind her waiting to get through! :D Needless to say they were less than impressed and I had to wait for her to help fill the bags with a heap of eyes burning the back of me skull! I asked her would she not have just filled them back into the trolley and she replied "Ah sure, I'd just have to fill them twice so":D

So next time you are giving out about an auld wan at the till, remember they do not give 2 f*cks about your impatience Take a breath and relax, they are probably lovely auld ladys doing their chores like everyone else (at least that's what I say to myself now )

That aul one is a cnut. Aware that she is inconveniencing others doesn't give a toss.

mrslancaster · 03-09-2019 2:37pm

mfceiling wrote: »

I love when this happens...You gradually start moving backwards ever so slightly. Eventually they'll either have to move back or you stand on their toes. I'm a whore for this at the tills or post office or anywhere these gimps exist.

some people have zero idea about personal space. drives me mad

:D

I've never said anything when it happens and it happens a lot especially in banks and in checkout queues.

any suggestions of something to say when this happens?

weldoninhio · 03-09-2019 2:44pm

Deebles McBeebles wrote: »

Do you work in the manufacturing of these self-service tills, W? Or are you just a fan?

I only ask because you're defending them in 2 threads while implying anyone with an issue is an imbecile.

I don't, purely a fan. Only ever use then in the Supervalu across from work and my local Tesco. So thats at least 5 times a week every week. Never had an issue.

Deebles McBeebles · 03-09-2019 3:10pm

weldoninhio wrote: »

I don't, purely a fan. Only ever use then in the Supervalu across from work and my local Tesco. So thats at least 5 times a week every week. Never had an issue.

You have either been good or lucky then. Can't say I've had an issue with them myself but the majority of people do seem to have some sort of technical issue with the process. I'd hardly assume someone was stupid because of this.

anewme · 03-09-2019 3:29pm

Donnielighto wrote: »

That aul one is a cnut. Aware that she is inconveniencing others doesn't give a toss.

Have a bit of respect.

Calling a posters mother an aul cnut is low.

anewme · 03-09-2019 3:30pm

mrslancaster wrote: »

some people have zero idea about personal space. drives me mad :D

I've never said anything when it happens and it happens a lot especially in banks and in checkout queues.

any suggestions of something to say when this happens?

Yep, ask them if they are looking for a jockey back (piggy back) off you.

They have no idea what to say then.

anewme · 03-09-2019 3:31pm

weldoninhio wrote: »

If there are that many of them that they are blocking up shops around the country, why not join a club or start one up or something??

Yeah, why dont you.

Alun · 03-09-2019 3:42pm

mrslancaster wrote: »

some people have zero idea about personal space. drives me mad :D

Me too, but the opposite is just as bad, i.e. people who stand in front of you miles away from the till watching the stuff on the belt go past them, leaving you no room to get your stuff on. Even when you end up having to reach around their backs to put stuff on the belt they still don't budge.

Or when they announce a new till is opening and the first person there plonks their stuff right at the very beginning of the belt stopping everyone else putting their stuff on.

Or even weirder, I'm the first one there, put my stuff on right at the top of the belt by the till, put one of those little separator thingies on, and the next person puts their stuff on about 2 m behind me leaving a huge gap.

Seriously, what goes through these people's heads when they do this???

NeinNeinNein · 03-09-2019 3:43pm

anewme wrote: »

Yep, ask them if they are looking for a jockey back (piggy back) off you.

They have no idea what to say then.

Have you ever been taken up on your offer of providing a piggy back? Would be useful for picking things off the top shelves.

facehugger99 · 03-09-2019 3:43pm

anewme wrote: »

When someone stands on top of me like that I ask them are they looking for a jockey back.

When someone stands on top of me, I'll take a half step backward into them. Then I'll turn around and look bemused that there is someone standing so close behind me.

I'll repeat this maneuver if necessary - I've never had to do it more than twice before they got the message to leave an appropriate gap.

I've definitely noticed it's more common with some foreign nationals where the concept of 'personal space' and 'queuing' can be quite different, but as far as I'm concerned, if you're living in Ireland you're playing by our rules so get with the program and leave a gap.

JeffKenna · 03-09-2019 3:48pm

facehugger99 wrote: »

anewme wrote: »

When someone stands on top of me like that I ask them are they looking for a jockey back.

When someone stands on top of me, I'll take a half step backward into them. Then I'll turn around and look bemused that there is someone standing so close behind me.

I'll repeat this maneuver if necessary - I've never had to do it more than twice before they got the message to leave an appropriate gap.

I've definitely noticed it's more common with some foreign nationals where the concept of 'personal space' and 'queuing' can be quite different, but as far as I'm concerned, if you're living in Ireland you're playing by our rules so get with the program and leave a gap.

I'd be wondering why this person is backing into me.

NeinNeinNein · 03-09-2019 3:50pm

JeffKenna wrote: »

I'd be wondering why this person is backing into me.

They thought you said 'yes' when they offered you a jockey back?

JeffKenna · 03-09-2019 3:58pm

NeinNeinNein wrote: »

They thought you said 'yes' when they offered you a jockey back?

Nein Nein Nein Nein

weldoninhio · 03-09-2019 4:29pm

anewme wrote: »

Yeah, why dont you.

Because i generally couldn't give a shiny shite about the dinosaurs from Geriatric Park.

FishOnABike · 03-09-2019 4:31pm

mrslancaster wrote: »

some people have zero idea about personal space. drives me mad :D

I've never said anything when it happens and it happens a lot especially in banks and in checkout queues.

any suggestions of something to say when this happens?

If you were standing any closer to me you'd be in front of me.

Gun_Slinger · 03-09-2019 5:03pm

Donnielighto wrote: »

That aul one is a cnut. Aware that she is inconveniencing others doesn't give a toss.

A here now ffs, youre some pot of boiling piss. Calling an auld wan a cnut cause she held up someone in a f*ckin supermarket

She wasn't aware that she was inconveniencing anyone, she was born in a time when everyone didnt have a stick up their hole racing around and with the first sign of inconvenience blows a fcuking head gasket. She was just an "auld wan" doing her weekly shopping. I shared the story to show I would have been mad in the same situation but it was my lovely old mother so realised not to take it personally. When I see the same thing happening today I always think of it and dont get mad at all.

As for someones point that I should have packed the stuff away, I fully agree! I think most had gone to another till but was certainly a brainfart on my part.

anewme · 03-09-2019 5:05pm

weldoninhio wrote: »

Because i generally couldn't give a shiny shite about the dinosaurs from Geriatric Park.

tell us how the weather is in Tir na nOg ?

I'm sure they feel the same about you and your porn hub.

anewme · 03-09-2019 5:07pm

NeinNeinNein wrote: »

Have you ever been taken up on your offer of providing a piggy back? Would be useful for picking things off the top shelves.

Well theyve already taken you up on your offer by the time you ask them.

Most realise they have overstepped the mark and step back.

Next comment is more direct, would you ever back the f off and give me a bit of space.

weldoninhio · 03-09-2019 9:38pm

anewme wrote: »

tell us how the weather is in Tir na nOg ?

I'm sure they feel the same about you and your porn hub.

Are you posting in the style of a cryptic crossword clue?? What does the above waffle mean??

Feisar · 03-09-2019 9:44pm

weldoninhio wrote: »

Are you posting in the style of a cryptic crossword clue?? What does the above waffle mean??

Tir na nOg, the land of eternal youth you simple simon mother ****er.

anewme · 03-09-2019 9:49pm

Feisar wrote: »

weldoninhio wrote: »

Are you posting in the style of a cryptic crossword clue?? What does the above waffle mean??

Tir na nOg, the land of eternal youth you simple simon mother ****er.

above response just made me burst out laughing.

The term 2 (very short)) planks spring to mind.

Deebles McBeebles · 03-09-2019 9:51pm

weldoninhio wrote: »

Are you posting in the style of a cryptic crossword clue?? What does the above waffle mean??

The pornhub bit is a reference to an earlier post in the thread.

weldoninhio · 03-09-2019 10:24pm

Feisar wrote: »

Tir na nOg, the land of eternal youth you simple simon mother ****er.

I’m aware of Tir Na Nog. I’m less aware of where Pornhub has come into the argument from.

fryup · 03-09-2019 10:40pm

anewme wrote: »

I love when I get a narky impatient ****e behind me. I'm not slow, but some people are just impatient tools, huffing and puffing as if they are heading to a G7 Conference or something.

:pac: this thread is full of great one liners

Deebles McBeebles · 03-09-2019 10:42pm

weldoninhio wrote: »

I’m aware of Tir Na Nog. I’m less aware of where Pornhub has come into the argument from.

An aul wan of course. Sorry, verging on aul wan. Pure dirt they are, ruining queues and watching Pornhub is essentially all they do.

anewme · 03-09-2019 11:10pm

Deebles McBeebles wrote: »

weldoninhio wrote: »

I’m aware of Tir Na Nog. I’m less aware of where Pornhub has come into the argument from.

An aul wan of course. Sorry, verging on aul wan. Pure dirt they are, ruining queues and watching Pornhub is essentially all they do.

No, the crime us holding very important people up when they are in a very important rush home to watch Pornhub.

The aul wans would prefer an aul chat and a lsugh at the cash register. More social.

NeinNeinNein · 04-09-2019 1:13am

anewme wrote: »

No, the crime us holding very important people up when they are in a very important rush home to watch Pornhub.

The aul wans would prefer an aul chat and a lsugh at the cash register. More social.

There are plenty of Aul Wan videos on Pornhub or so a young person tells me.

Baggly · 04-09-2019 8:40am

weldoninhio wrote: »

Are you posting in the style of a cryptic crossword clue?? What does the above waffle mean??

Feisar wrote: »

Tir na nOg, the land of eternal youth you simple simon mother ****er.

Mod

Calm yourselves lads. Thread bans and/or card will follow if ye cant remain civil.

Feisar · 04-09-2019 9:09am

Baggly wrote: »

Mod

Calm yourselves lads. Thread bans and/or card will follow if ye cant remain civil.

Apologies.

weldoninhio · 04-09-2019 9:23am

Baggly wrote: »

Mod

Calm yourselves lads. Thread bans and/or card will follow if ye cant remain civil.

I'd like to apologise...

to absolutely no one!! But I will calm down and remain civil. Thanks.

Infernal Racket · 05-09-2019 1:25am

weldoninhio wrote: »

I'd like to apologise...

You had me going there horse

to absolutely no one!! But I will calm down and remain civil. Thanks.

You had me going there

Aul wuns at the Checkout Till

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