In the last couple weeks I have been in a few instances where I have had to speak up... one time I was in line for a computer at my university lab and when my turn came this other girl walked really fast for it and i went behind her and when she sat down i told her "excuse me i was next" and she said okay fine you go then and rolled her eyes. Another time at walgreens i was next in line and when the second lane opened and the guy said i can help someone the people behind me tried to run over but again i had to say i was next... and tonight at boston market they took the order of this guy in front of me and then asked the lady behind me what she wanted. I wasn't with the guy before me but he only ordered one meal so they would have had to ask me anyway... and when i said "excuse me i was next" they both gave me a dirty look and the woman behind me in line acted all galiant by letting me go first. I walked in the door way before her and was standing in line a long time before her too.
2007-03-01 16:16:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Nope. You are a human being who expects to be treated decently. You are not asking for special treatment.
People are strange and most of their responses have to do with them and not you. They may feel embarrased by not recognizing that you were the next to be helped but instead of saying sorry they project their insecurites on you. Or the girl who tried to cut was embarrased because she knew what she had done.
I think a lot of people are bullies and expect you to just back down.
But most people are decent. Think about how many times when it was your turn next that you were helped next. And speak up when you are not.
2007-03-01 16:24:39 · answer #1 · answered by dogtownbetty 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You were quite right standing up for yourself! It was your turn, it's not like you were cutting in line. These people just try to get away with stuff like this and *they* are the rude ones. Don't let other people walk all over you!
2007-03-01 18:47:07 · answer #2 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think that it is okay to stand up for yourself, and depending on where you live, rudeness may be more commonplace. but make sure that you are careful not to give subtle signals to people that indicate that your intentions are something other than what they are. what i mean is, like when you are standing in line, make sure that you are standing close enough to the person in front of you so that others know that you intend to be in line. if you are doing this and people are still trying to take your turn, then it is perfectly acceptable to let them know that you are next.
2007-03-01 16:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Standing up for yourself is a good thing and is symbolic of a confident mature person.( As long as it is not done in a mean spirited way.) Good for you. Having and showing self respect will demand respect from others. And besides what do you care what the boors of this world think?
2007-03-01 16:28:39 · answer #4 · answered by al 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No-people where annoyed because you pointed out (in a polite way) that you were next and they would prefer to act as though you were rude instead of realizing they had been.
Etiquette does not include being taken advantage of.
2007-03-01 16:52:21 · answer #5 · answered by Sandy Lou 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you are correct others were rude are you very short / maybe the guy behind the counter didnt see you , I am in a wheelchair and I have to speak up every time I shop I raise my hand and wave and speak up and tell poeple when I am next
2007-03-01 17:29:01 · answer #6 · answered by Nora 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 03:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by binford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you for standing up for yourself! There's nothing wrong with correcting other people's idiotic behavior. Just be polite about it and they should know better than to have an attitude.
2007-03-01 16:27:49 · answer #8 · answered by tinydoozer 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Amazing.. what a group of brilliant people answered this question! They all agreed with ME.. soI don't have anything else to say :)
2007-03-03 16:32:32 · answer #9 · answered by endorable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No of course not! If you don't take up for yourself who will! You go beeyotch!!!!!! hahaha
2007-03-01 17:49:08 · answer #10 · answered by Diana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋