Today I cut in front of these two women at a fast food place inside Walmart. They were standing away from the cash register looking at the menu and they kept on talking to one another about what they were going to get. I was thirsty and all I wanted was a soft drink cup (the soda fountain is self-serve) so I go ahead to the register and pay for the cup. Meanwhile these two women start making comments about me, about how rude I am. This angered me so I snapped back and said "you two are the rude ones taking your sweet time when all i want is a cup . . . do you think you are princesses or something you slow bitches." I regret saying the last part, but I couldn't help myself. Anyway, I thought all was over but then they follow me and throw their drinks onto my car yelling stuff. I just drove away. So much for a drink These were two native-american looking Mexicans. Were they extra pissed because a white guy cut in front of them. Who is right? Should I have just waited?
2006-09-09 18:02:08 · 34 answers · asked by Josh 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
NEVER!!!!!!!
2006-09-09 18:03:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They were obviously inconsiderate to start, but two wrongs don't make a right.
You should have smiled and said excuse me, and when you had their attention ask if you could quickly order a soda while they discussed the menu, it would be fast. Make some comment about the confusing & wide selection on the menu. Laugh a little. Say thank you, and again upon leaving. They could have saved face then.
Yes they were inconsiderate. But now look at it from their perspective. They hadn't even noticed you before you aggressively cut in, and they probably thought all you had to have done was ask. Of course, they should have noticed you, but that's a different issue. Once you lost your temper, you lost all your control of the situations. Of course, they showed bad manners to follow you out, that's seriously trashy.
Some situations, like rattlesnakes on the hiking path,are best unprovoked. A smooth operator eases by these situations without provoking an altercation.
2006-09-09 20:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by knewknickname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask if they are in line, and ask if I could go ahead and tell them I was very thirsty and would only order a drink.
The line is the line, but on the other hand your supposed to know what you want by the time you get to the counter. They were being rude by holding the line up at a fast food place, but that doesn't justify your actions, as I see you realize.
A little patience and a little courtesy go a long way. Next just ask the doorstops if you can order a drink real fast while they decide what they want.
2006-09-09 18:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it was a rude thing to do. Always treat people how you would like to be treated. You could have easily asked them if they minded if you went ahead since you only wanted a soft drink and they were still deciding.
Also, in this day and age, there are many wackos out there. The name calling could have gotten you hurt (if they had others with them).
Try a little patience next time. Neither of you were right. They acted like morons and you were immature for the remarks that you made.
2006-09-09 18:06:58 · answer #4 · answered by bonjovigroupie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 07:51:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,if they were standing away from the register,they had made no firm commitment and could have changed their minds at anytime,wasting YOUR time as well as the counter person's. Your mistake was in giving them the satisfaction of an angry retort. Some people( regardless of their ethnicity ) just seem to feel that their time is more valuable than yours and don't care how inconsiderate they are. I understand why you posted this question because you felt bad about what you said which shows that you have more class than the 2 vandals. Don't beat yourself up over it, you just had a lapse in judgement.Next time you will know to ignore rude self-centered people and their ill thought out comments.
2006-09-09 18:19:33 · answer #6 · answered by jidwg 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How is it relevant that they're Mexicans? I was on your side until then. If someone's just standing there not ordering I would say "excuse me are you ordering?". Most people would realise then that they're holding up the line and let you go ahead. I agree that it's okay to go in front but you were totally rude in what you said. You responded to rudeness with even worse rudeness of your own.
2006-09-13 06:28:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct way to handle this is to ask the person in front of you, if they mind if you go ahead and order. This way, they know that they need to get going or let you go ahead of them. That way you are being polite and not being rude. Just going ahead of someone is rude, even if they are taking a long time. Most people would be happy to let you go ahead if they are undecided.
Learn some manners!
2006-09-09 18:09:17 · answer #8 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well considering they were standing off to the side of the register just yacking away at what they wanted I don't blame you as they weren't really in the line to order. However, the polite thing would've been to "excuse me, are you in line to order?" And if they would've said yes, then you could've just said that all you wanted to do was order a drink and would they mind if you cut in front since they hadn't made up their minds.
2006-09-09 18:07:39 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Me-Just Me♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to have patience when someone acts as if they are the
only people in the world & they don't think that others may not have the time or inclination to wait all day while they take the time
to decide. If they aren't ready to order they shouldn't be in line anyway. How ever rather than say negative things its best to just
walk away. I know it is hard to do when people are rude & have no thought for others. Maybe they will think next time?? Hopefully!!
2006-09-09 18:09:43 · answer #10 · answered by Bethany 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If these women were off to the side and discussing what they were going to order, then they were the rude ones for not turning around and telling you to go ahead and order while they were deciding. As for throwing their drinks at your car...sounds like they were going to complain about something no matter what you did.
2006-09-09 18:09:03 · answer #11 · answered by trac b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋