Comments on: Daisy needs her space

By: writer chick

writer chick — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:25:29 +0000

I probably would have said something sarcastic like, “i’m not in your way, am I?” Unfortunately, there is nothing you can really do in a situation like that without looking like a total ass – especially if it’s a granny or a mom – they are a protected species I think.

One trick that sometimes works for me is using the cart to put space between me and the offender. I just step in front of it, rather than behind it. Or you could switch grocery stores?
Annie

Ha ha. I wish I had a grocery cart.. but unfortunately, I didn’t. Unless I keep running into her or others like her, I doubt I’d switch grocery stores.. perhaps I’ll just grin and bear it, with the full intention of dropping my groceries on her toes if she or another comes along again. – Daisy

By: Gerry

Gerry — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:13:29 +0000

I find it helps to wear my “everyone has a mental illness” glasses. Helps me keep it all in perspective.

Yes, she’s nutty. Not me. It’s not me. It’s not me. If you hear something in the news about someone threatening a little granny with a carrot, that’d be me. – Daisy

By: Little old me

Little old me — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:40:50 +0000

I smile sweetly and say ‘are you in a hurry? I will be as quick as I can.’ Then move some of her shopping back and spread mine out.

Stop touching me!!! Oh, sorry. I guess I’m not over this yet and may need therapy for this one. – Daisy

By: jono

jono — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:25:21 +0000

I understand what you’re saying about her being a sweet old lady but sometimes I find that older people are just plain ruder than the rest of us. Perhaps they feel they have somehow earned the right. I’m sure I’ll feel the same when I reach that age.

In the meantime do what I do. Be sickly polite whilst imagining that you’re bludgeoning them to death with their own groceries.

Hmm, something to look forward to when we get to the ‘grand’ stage. I like the bludgeoning imagery. Perhaps I will get over my fear and simply drop my groceries on her toes afterall. – Daisy