By us I mean those of us who are moving things, either carrying or wheeling things in and out of places. You know who you are, standing in the way, yakking to your friends oblivious to those of us trying to make a living, then have the gall to ask “Am I in the way”. No, I like the fact that I’m standing there with large items I’m trying to get to my destination. I have nothing better to do than listen to your nauseating conversation, while I have a schedule to meet. Or even better move an inch to the side thinking that will do the trick. Here’s some advice. GET THE FUCK OUT OF THE WAY. It’s called politeness and manners. Check the dictionary for their meanings.
—Can’t You See Can’t You See
This article appears in Feb 5-11, 2009.
“Excuse me” is just a polite way of saying “Get the fuck out of my way!”.
The only way that this is valid is if the OP isn’t a merchandiser at a Sobey’s. The reason I say that is because at the best of days they never do their job, and they deserve all of the ignorant behaviour they get. Trained monkeys could do a better job of stocking shelves than a Sobey’s employee. If not, just say excuse me as NW mentioned and all your worries fade away!
Sometimes it is hard for the average pedestrian to gage what direction you are going to be headed in, especially on a busy street or where it is not obvious what door you would be using. I usually stop when I see someone carrying a load but sometimes I will misjudge where they are going and end up in their path … or they will move for ME and either way we’re almost colliding. Patience please!
Move …or Bleed !
That always gets their attention, & usually gets them jumping out of the way as well.
Dude, you need some radioactive stickers and skull-and-crossbones wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
I’m pretty sure they’d get the hint.