sister_in_faith Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 It's the time of year for the supermarket to be packed full of shoppers who leave their carts in the middle of the isle so you can't get thru! So, what do YOU do when you encounter these shoppers? I usually wait patiently for them to notice they are in my way. My honey usually speaks up and asks them to move... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I don't mess around. I move their cart hoping they get the not so subtle hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annewandering Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Lol well I am such a lousy driver I just generally run over them and then they apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annewandering Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 can we answer all of the above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sister_in_faith Posted November 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Anne, just try and focus on not getting banned. Don't mess with the poll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahonri Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I turn around and go a different way. I probably need the exercise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisonchaplain Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Mahonri...same here, only there is no "probably" in my sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEthePrimate Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 It depends. If they've left their cart unattended, I'll move it myself. If they're with their cart and I'm in a good mood, I'll just say "Excuse me, please," and they usually move it. If I'm in a bad mood, I might go down another aisle to get around them. Otherwise they might get an "Excuse me" and a dirty look! (But we try to avoid that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennarator Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I move it. NIcly, but I do hope they notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 It all depends on the circumstances and of course my pain levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 It all depends on the circumstances and of course my pain levels. When her pain level is up..we all move out of her way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rameumptom Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm like Captain Nemo.... RAMMING SPEED!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnn727 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) It's the time of year for the supermarket to be packed full of shoppers who leave their carts in the middle of the isle so you can't get thru!So, what do YOU do when you encounter these shoppers?I usually wait patiently for them to notice they are in my way. My honey usually speaks up and asks them to move...That happens all year round -- I loudly say "excuse me!" or will move it myself (or both). I would NEVER EVER turn around and go another way - they don't own the store. Edited November 14, 2011 by mnn727 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 None of the above. I just think of all the people in the Philippines who are too poor to walk in the store let alone worry about having to wait 10 minutes behind somebody else's cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RescueMom Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I say excuse me and hope they move. Sometimes the don't, then I just wait....and hope I get in their way in the next isle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahone Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 That happens all year round -- I loudly say "excuse me!" or will move it myself (or both). I would NEVER EVER turn around and go another way - they don't own the store.Lol, with your luck, you'll get stuck behind the one person who actually does own the store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 The stores in my area are all remodeling- WalMart is expanding into a Super Mega WalMart and they are all trying to keep up- so - the aisles are narrow. Only one cart can fit. Before I even go down an aisle I make sure that a) no one is there; b) if someone is there they are going the same way as I want to go; c) if they are coming towards me I go to a different aisle. Once I am in the aisle and someone starts towards me- I tell them to go around, I am not backing up. Once WalMart finishes the expansion (middle of 2012) I will be so very, very happy) That will force Fred Meyer to lower their food prices, and I can save even more money!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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