I was in line at a bus stop yesterday in Mile End, East London.
The bus come and there was a silent free for all with no eye contact...lol and I didn't get on. First time it happened, I thought oh well, next one. The next one came, same thing happened, and then the next....by the time the fourth came, I was up for the scramble with no guilt.
Last time I used a bus I am sure there was a recognised queuing system. What has happened to the quirky etiquette of British queuing,I was outraged..lol
2007-09-27 07:47:56 · 21 answers · asked by LEXY 4 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Hiya Plato, there was a real mixed bunch in the queue, some suited and booted going off to Canary Wharf in their high flying jobs...lol and some, just going shopping and whatever.
I am from East London originally only moved out a little while ago, but I still work there, had to get the train in because my car was sick (cost me £255 tonight, broke my heart). I have not used a bus in years...could not believe the free for all bundle on the bus.
2007-09-27 08:11:07 · update #1
Dr Watson, There are parts of East London that look as they did 110 years ago when the Ripper was mouching about, wonderful buildings and steeped in history, trouble is, things move so much faster. The price of a property in those areas now has forced the people born there to leave, the price of a 1 bed flat is probably near on £200K, its a shame, East Enders can't afford to live in the East End anymore, me included.
2007-09-27 08:16:21 · update #2
Nettie,
"Reminds me of a bunch of wilderbeasts trying to get to a watering hole before it dries up"
You have a way with words girl....lmao!
2007-09-27 08:18:18 · update #3
I was in a queue a while back when this slip of a young thing made to push in front of me to get on the bus. I was in that sort of mood, just wasn't having it. lol It was a struggle, but I managed to elbow my way in front of her. Just as I did, she gave me a freezing look and said. Alright then. Seeing as it means so much to you!?* Talk about a hollow victory?
2007-09-27 11:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by proud walker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Born and reared in the East End, a lonnnnng time ago I remember trying to get the bus to school (mid 60's and 70's) on numerous occasions to no avail 'cos I was female and skinny and small so easily pushed to one side and had (more often than not) to walk the 2 miles to school in wind rain, and more rain !.
You were lucky to get the fourth bus !! - hope for you yet dear.!!!
Blimey some things never change do they.
My advice, buy a bike - just in case the 'ol jallopy breaks down again.
2007-09-27 10:16:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's happening everywhere. I guess it counts for nothing that someone has been standing in a queue for a bus for ages why get in the queue when you can jump on when the bus comes along. No conductors anymore that's the problem just a free for all.
Reminds me of a bunch of wilderbeasts trying to get to a watering hole before it dries up.
2007-09-27 08:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
It isn't even just buses, Lexy, it's everywhere. New arrivals are not expected to conform to British customs, they import their own and it seems to be catching.
Recently I was in Boots making a purchase and, out of the blue, this woman barged in, completely ignoring me, and started telling the assistant what she wanted. I was furious, the assistant was embarrassed but we didn't dare say a word - we know our place. Eventually the woman went away without buying anything. Not Russian obviously because, boy, they knew how to queue!
2007-09-27 08:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by Beau Brummell 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Thats London for you! I'm from Suffolk, and here we not only keep in line, but also let people go before us, like old people and mums with buggies. We also sometimes chat to the person next to us. When I was at a London bus stop once, I made a passing comment to the person next to me and they looked at me like I'd just escaped from a mental institution! It is a shame, but in order to survive in the city, you have to adjust and become pushy yourself! Everyone is in a rush and out for themselves. I'm glad to live in my 'slow' but friendly town :-)
2007-09-27 07:54:13 · answer #5 · answered by miss_ruby_topaz 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I go absolutely MENTAL if someone jumps the queue - especially if I've been waiting for ages. And I'm not quiet about it either. If I can wait, so can the rest of them - at my back! Same in shops. I used to keep my gub shut - NOT NOW! I usually look around myself and ask if I've become invisible - in my LOUD voice! I don't mind LETTING people be served in front of me - I do it often. But there is NO WAY I'm letting anyone just BARGE in front of me!
2007-09-27 09:44:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I suppose road rage was bound to permeate down to bus passengers in due course. We live in a very inpolite society. I think good manners cost nothing and make life so much more tolerable.
2007-09-27 07:54:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gordon Brown is going to give us all queuing lessons. Before now, I have lifted a queue jumper off the bus.
2007-09-27 07:52:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
It's bad all over London, you are lucky there was a line in West London it's just a mob blocking the pavement.
2007-09-27 08:30:28 · answer #9 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It happens here in Ireland too.Infact there was an article about it in one of the papers just a few days ago.I can't see how you change it back to how it was and yes it is due to the influx of other nationalities.Must be mental over there! lol
2007-09-27 08:19:24 · answer #10 · answered by Misty Blue 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋