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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Was in Tesco’s earlier and as I’m vertically challenged I couldn’t reach this mars milkshake on the top shelf so I asked some dude if he could reach it for me, said please and thank you and was polite and he did it with a big smile and walked off like he’d just slayed a dragon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hahah that was probably his good deed for the day. Plus the hot girl in Tesco talked to him. Probably went and told all his mates

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's always nice to be nice

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

I’d do it for anybody.

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By *eardedman7Man
over a year ago

Berkshire

Always happy to help

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By *esthetic21Man
over a year ago

Birmingham/Bristol


"I’d do it for anybody. "
exactly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Of course... It's in our DNA

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By *olex99Man
over a year ago

Hull

I'd always help. It's a nice thing to do & doesn't cause me any harm.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Was in Tesco’s earlier and as I’m vertically challenged I couldn’t reach this mars milkshake on the top shelf so I asked some dude if he could reach it for me, said please and thank you and was polite and he did it with a big smile and walked off like he’d just slayed a dragon.

"

Giving off feminine energy right there let them do it for you and they will be happy about it!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im always helping woman

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seems pretty normal i think. Regardless of gender.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m happy to help anyone, aren’t we all?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’d do it for anybody. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love the chance to be nice and/or helpful with nothing expected in return. Last time for me was loading a woman’s car in IKEA car park. Being a gent is very satisfying

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Was in Tesco’s earlier and as I’m vertically challenged I couldn’t reach this mars milkshake on the top shelf so I asked some dude if he could reach it for me, said please and thank you and was polite and he did it with a big smile and walked off like he’d just slayed a dragon.

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

I take my mop x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not just men. I like helping people. Small acts of kindness, assistance and generally just being nice is so so important.

I've raised all my boys to be gentlemen to everyone and it shows in how they treat others.

Sadly though not everyone is so kind and if I asked a bloke in Tesco to help he might not be so keen to since I'm not deemed to be hot.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

I was asked a few weeks ago. It's just good manners and a well deserved ego boost, for both parties. Who doesn't like a genuine smile?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis."

Trust me, I have this problem too sometimes …and I’m 5’6” I had to jump and grab, and other times I had guys get me stuff at the back of the top shelves cos I also can’t reach.

This problem is real

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Was in Tesco’s earlier and as I’m vertically challenged I couldn’t reach this mars milkshake on the top shelf so I asked some dude if he could reach it for me, said please and thank you and was polite and he did it with a big smile and walked off like he’d just slayed a dragon.

"

I've always helped people when I can

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT


"Was in Tesco’s earlier and as I’m vertically challenged I couldn’t reach this mars milkshake on the top shelf so I asked some dude if he could reach it for me, said please and thank you and was polite and he did it with a big smile and walked off like he’d just slayed a dragon.

I've always helped people when I can"

Do you help your self to free stuff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Most do it for a chance to get they hole the minute they find out that’s not on the bale they not interested

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Trust me, I have this problem too sometimes …and I’m 5’6” I had to jump and grab, and other times I had guys get me stuff at the back of the top shelves cos I also can’t reach.

This problem is real "

How would you feel if YOU were lifted up a la Dirty Dancing to grab that item yourself?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thats just super cute, being a tall girl in heels its usually me doing the reaching for people though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Trust me, I have this problem too sometimes …and I’m 5’6” I had to jump and grab, and other times I had guys get me stuff at the back of the top shelves cos I also can’t reach.

This problem is real "

Nooooooo

The only thing I have had trouble with was getting a copy of Fiesta of the top shelf of the newsagent when puberty came a calling.

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By *hunderace...Man
over a year ago

Dudley

Thats the effect you ladies have on us guys, an attractive girl with a smile who can't reach the top shelf... dam you made his week

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis."

Yeah well go to Tesco Bridgend and ask them for the footage of the the milk section where their mars milkshakes were. First you’d see me trying to smack a bottle down with a French stick before clocking that guy and asking him.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"I take my mop x"

I send my child up, a bit like chimney sweeping, but without the chimney. And soot. And confined space. You get the idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d help anyone, regardless of gender ... or height

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By *aughty Couple ABCCouple
over a year ago

West Bromwich


"Seems pretty normal i think. Regardless of gender. "

Mrs here.

I let a woman go in front of me in the supermarket queue this morning as she only had a few items. She was so grateful

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT


"I take my mop x

I send my child up, a bit like chimney sweeping, but without the chimney. And soot. And confined space. You get the idea "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Trust me, I have this problem too sometimes …and I’m 5’6” I had to jump and grab, and other times I had guys get me stuff at the back of the top shelves cos I also can’t reach.

This problem is real

How would you feel if YOU were lifted up a la Dirty Dancing to grab that item yourself?"

That’s exactly what I need!! that’d be the best grab and it’d actually pay off all the yoga classes I’ve taken so far

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nah, I very rarely go out of my way to help or compliment someone in real life.

I think it's because I have high expectations of people.

Probably something I should work on

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"I take my mop x

I send my child up, a bit like chimney sweeping, but without the chimney. And soot. And confined space. You get the idea

"

You think I'm kidding! You should watch a woman in a wheelchair, with a clip on trolley, hoisting a 4yo into the air to get items off shelves. It's like poetry in motion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Yeah well go to Tesco Bridgend and ask them for the footage of the the milk section where their mars milkshakes were. First you’d see me trying to smack a bottle down with a French stick before clocking that guy and asking him. "

You see that’s where you went wrong if you had used a Welsh stick you would have reached the said liquid mars bar no problem. Those French sticks are not all they are cracked up to be?

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

I did ask for help once

I had no knickers on and when I tried he was looking up my skirt

He was blushing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Was in Tesco’s earlier and as I’m vertically challenged I couldn’t reach this mars milkshake on the top shelf so I asked some dude if he could reach it for me, said please and thank you and was polite and he did it with a big smile and walked off like he’d just slayed a dragon.

"

Us talker guys love it when people ask us to reach things lol. Makes us feel like giants

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Trust me, I have this problem too sometimes …and I’m 5’6” I had to jump and grab, and other times I had guys get me stuff at the back of the top shelves cos I also can’t reach.

This problem is real

How would you feel if YOU were lifted up a la Dirty Dancing to grab that item yourself?

That’s exactly what I need!! that’d be the best grab and it’d actually pay off all the yoga classes I’ve taken so far "

atta girl!

"Nobody puts Baby in the corner, not according to the merchandising layout sheets anyway, I think it's the end of Aisle 19 instead."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I usually shop with my friend, who's 5'2". I'm 6'4", so I get the stuff from the top shelves, she gets the stuff from the bottom.

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT


"I take my mop x

I send my child up, a bit like chimney sweeping, but without the chimney. And soot. And confined space. You get the idea

You think I'm kidding! You should watch a woman in a wheelchair, with a clip on trolley, hoisting a 4yo into the air to get items off shelves. It's like poetry in motion "

Well you get it done xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well everyone should try to help each other

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I usually shop with my friend, who's 5'2". I'm 6'4", so I get the stuff from the top shelves, she gets the stuff from the bottom. "

Sounds like the perfect symbiotic relationship

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I usually shop with my friend, who's 5'2". I'm 6'4", so I get the stuff from the top shelves, she gets the stuff from the bottom. "

This is a euphemism.........right?

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT


"Well everyone should try to help each other"

How would you help me??

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"I take my mop x

I send my child up, a bit like chimney sweeping, but without the chimney. And soot. And confined space. You get the idea

You think I'm kidding! You should watch a woman in a wheelchair, with a clip on trolley, hoisting a 4yo into the air to get items off shelves. It's like poetry in motion

Well you get it done xxx"

SORTED!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Well everyone should try to help each other"

Well said young man.

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By *aucyladMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Maybe some people just like helping others, don't over think it, some might struggle to understand it as they may not help anyone but themselves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I usually shop with my friend, who's 5'2". I'm 6'4", so I get the stuff from the top shelves, she gets the stuff from the bottom.

Sounds like the perfect symbiotic relationship "

We argue about the stuff in the middle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I usually shop with my friend, who's 5'2". I'm 6'4", so I get the stuff from the top shelves, she gets the stuff from the bottom.

Sounds like the perfect symbiotic relationship

We argue about the stuff in the middle "

Definitely a euphemism

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm five foot with short arms and often need help. I ask whoever is around male or female.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"I usually shop with my friend, who's 5'2". I'm 6'4", so I get the stuff from the top shelves, she gets the stuff from the bottom.

Sounds like the perfect symbiotic relationship

We argue about the stuff in the middle "

That sounds like marriage, doesn't it?

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I always feel like a Knight in shining armour when a likkle person asks me to get something from the top shelf.

They can repay the favour by getting my items from the bottom shelf.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis."

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not just men. I like helping people. Small acts of kindness, assistance and generally just being nice is so so important.

I've raised all my boys to be gentlemen to everyone and it shows in how they treat others.

Sadly though not everyone is so kind and if I asked a bloke in Tesco to help he might not be so keen to since I'm not deemed to be hot.

"

Agree with this 100% apart from the bit where you are deemed to not be hot

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back."

Nonsense utter nonsense

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am usually the shelf reacher, whether asked or offered

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense "

How the heck do you know if it's nonsense for the person posting? They know what they experience.

Try shopping from a wheelchair with a clip on trolley and then come back with your nonsense

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

Ariel with a name like yours...

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense "

Do you shop in many supermarkets?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not just men. I like helping people. Small acts of kindness, assistance and generally just being nice is so so important.

I've raised all my boys to be gentlemen to everyone and it shows in how they treat others.

Sadly though not everyone is so kind and if I asked a bloke in Tesco to help he might not be so keen to since I'm not deemed to be hot.

Agree with this 100% apart from the bit where you are deemed to not be hot"

Today I cut up some timber in the B&Q carpark for a lady who was struggling. It took me 5 minutes at most. Was she hot who cares she was in need of assistance. Did I walk away feeling like I had slayed a dragon? I wouldn’t be so pretentious.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets?"

of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"Not just men. I like helping people. Small acts of kindness, assistance and generally just being nice is so so important.

I've raised all my boys to be gentlemen to everyone and it shows in how they treat others.

Sadly though not everyone is so kind and if I asked a bloke in Tesco to help he might not be so keen to since I'm not deemed to be hot.

Agree with this 100% apart from the bit where you are deemed to not be hot

Today I cut up some timber in the B&Q carpark for a lady who was struggling. It took me 5 minutes at most. Was she hot who cares she was in need of assistance. Did I walk away feeling like I had slayed a dragon? I wouldn’t be so pretentious. "

With your bare hands?

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By *rad670Man
over a year ago

South Lakes

It's always a nice feeling to be asked to help someone, I'm old school and despise the fact that some of the current generation see gentlemanly acts a sexist. It probably made his day you asked.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not just men. I like helping people. Small acts of kindness, assistance and generally just being nice is so so important.

I've raised all my boys to be gentlemen to everyone and it shows in how they treat others.

Sadly though not everyone is so kind and if I asked a bloke in Tesco to help he might not be so keen to since I'm not deemed to be hot.

Agree with this 100% apart from the bit where you are deemed to not be hot

Today I cut up some timber in the B&Q carpark for a lady who was struggling. It took me 5 minutes at most. Was she hot who cares she was in need of assistance. Did I walk away feeling like I had slayed a dragon? I wouldn’t be so pretentious.

With your bare hands? "

Teeth actually.

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Was in Tesco’s earlier and as I’m vertically challenged I couldn’t reach this mars milkshake on the top shelf so I asked some dude if he could reach it for me, said please and thank you and was polite and he did it with a big smile and walked off like he’d just slayed a dragon.

I've always helped people when I can

Do you help your self to free stuff

"

Depends what you meant by free stuff

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT


"Was in Tesco’s earlier and as I’m vertically challenged I couldn’t reach this mars milkshake on the top shelf so I asked some dude if he could reach it for me, said please and thank you and was polite and he did it with a big smile and walked off like he’d just slayed a dragon.

I've always helped people when I can

Do you help your self to free stuff

Depends what you meant by free stuff "

Shoplifting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was asked to help look for some obscure baking ingredient once. I must have looked an efficient baker because Im not staff. We didnt find it, but got the next best thing.

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Was in Tesco’s earlier and as I’m vertically challenged I couldn’t reach this mars milkshake on the top shelf so I asked some dude if he could reach it for me, said please and thank you and was polite and he did it with a big smile and walked off like he’d just slayed a dragon.

I've always helped people when I can

Do you help your self to free stuff

Depends what you meant by free stuff

Shoplifting

"

Not a chance, I want to keep my clean record

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT


"It's always a nice feeling to be asked to help someone, I'm old school and despise the fact that some of the current generation see gentlemanly acts a sexist. It probably made his day you asked."

Current generation?

No

Manners are manners

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind."

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT


"Was in Tesco’s earlier and as I’m vertically challenged I couldn’t reach this mars milkshake on the top shelf so I asked some dude if he could reach it for me, said please and thank you and was polite and he did it with a big smile and walked off like he’d just slayed a dragon.

I've always helped people when I can

Do you help your self to free stuff

Depends what you meant by free stuff

Shoplifting

Not a chance, I want to keep my clean record "

Oops never take kylie shopping then

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Not just men. I like helping people. Small acts of kindness, assistance and generally just being nice is so so important.

I've raised all my boys to be gentlemen to everyone and it shows in how they treat others.

Sadly though not everyone is so kind and if I asked a bloke in Tesco to help he might not be so keen to since I'm not deemed to be hot.

Agree with this 100% apart from the bit where you are deemed to not be hot

Today I cut up some timber in the B&Q carpark for a lady who was struggling. It took me 5 minutes at most. Was she hot who cares she was in need of assistance. Did I walk away feeling like I had slayed a dragon? I wouldn’t be so pretentious.

With your bare hands? "

Job satisfaction and customer care?

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"Not just men. I like helping people. Small acts of kindness, assistance and generally just being nice is so so important.

I've raised all my boys to be gentlemen to everyone and it shows in how they treat others.

Sadly though not everyone is so kind and if I asked a bloke in Tesco to help he might not be so keen to since I'm not deemed to be hot.

Agree with this 100% apart from the bit where you are deemed to not be hot

Today I cut up some timber in the B&Q carpark for a lady who was struggling. It took me 5 minutes at most. Was she hot who cares she was in need of assistance. Did I walk away feeling like I had slayed a dragon? I wouldn’t be so pretentious.

With your bare hands?

Teeth actually."

Did you walk away like a boss?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

"

You need a crook like a shepard to hoik the stuff off the back. Hate it when you have to start climbing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not just men. I like helping people. Small acts of kindness, assistance and generally just being nice is so so important.

I've raised all my boys to be gentlemen to everyone and it shows in how they treat others.

Sadly though not everyone is so kind and if I asked a bloke in Tesco to help he might not be so keen to since I'm not deemed to be hot.

Agree with this 100% apart from the bit where you are deemed to not be hot

Today I cut up some timber in the B&Q carpark for a lady who was struggling. It took me 5 minutes at most. Was she hot who cares she was in need of assistance. Did I walk away feeling like I had slayed a dragon? I wouldn’t be so pretentious.

With your bare hands? "

She didn't actually want it cut. She was struggling loading gravel in the car, and actually needed the timber in full sheets

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

You need a crook like a shepard to hoik the stuff off the back. Hate it when you have to start climbing "

Use a 4yo. Absolute gamer changer

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over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

"

How many times do you have to get a worker to get you stuff from the top shelf in a supermarket?

On average per shop?

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over a year ago


"Not just men. I like helping people. Small acts of kindness, assistance and generally just being nice is so so important.

I've raised all my boys to be gentlemen to everyone and it shows in how they treat others.

Sadly though not everyone is so kind and if I asked a bloke in Tesco to help he might not be so keen to since I'm not deemed to be hot.

Agree with this 100% apart from the bit where you are deemed to not be hot

Today I cut up some timber in the B&Q carpark for a lady who was struggling. It took me 5 minutes at most. Was she hot who cares she was in need of assistance. Did I walk away feeling like I had slayed a dragon? I wouldn’t be so pretentious.

With your bare hands?

She didn't actually want it cut. She was struggling loading gravel in the car, and actually needed the timber in full sheets "

Completely irrelevant the timber went in the Volvo.........

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

You need a crook like a shepard to hoik the stuff off the back. Hate it when you have to start climbing

Use a 4yo. Absolute gamer changer "

Extendable toddler

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not just men. I like helping people. Small acts of kindness, assistance and generally just being nice is so so important.

I've raised all my boys to be gentlemen to everyone and it shows in how they treat others.

Sadly though not everyone is so kind and if I asked a bloke in Tesco to help he might not be so keen to since I'm not deemed to be hot.

Agree with this 100% apart from the bit where you are deemed to not be hot

Today I cut up some timber in the B&Q carpark for a lady who was struggling. It took me 5 minutes at most. Was she hot who cares she was in need of assistance. Did I walk away feeling like I had slayed a dragon? I wouldn’t be so pretentious.

With your bare hands?

Teeth actually.

Did you walk away like a boss?"

I walked away like a normal chap who would do it again if asked. Did I feel like I had slayed a dragon........nah

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over a year ago

Asking for help can go wrong as well. Back in 2013 in my old house I was sitting on my doorstep having a fag and when I went to go back in I could see a slug on the inside seal of my front door. Couldn’t close the door cos I’d get a squashed slug there, couldn’t move it or attempt to flick it off with anything cos slugs and polystyrene are the things I can’t be near or touch. Went to my neighbours house to ask for the son but he was out but his father offered his slug removal services. He was about 30 stone, could barely walk. I was like nah it’s fine I’ll get some hairspray and a lighter on it. He insisted, came hobbling round, got the slug off, as he was leaving he tripped over the step by my gate, went tumbling on the floor. I couldn’t get him up, he must’ve still had the slug in his hand cos he said he was gonna chuck it in the opposite neighbours skip yet it probably would’ve been mushed up in his hand. Had to enlist help again and flag these teenagers down to help me get him back on his feet. He was fine, but that stopped me asking for help off anyone for many years after.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

You need a crook like a shepard to hoik the stuff off the back. Hate it when you have to start climbing

Use a 4yo. Absolute gamer changer

Extendable toddler "

She is shoulder operated

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Not just men. I like helping people. Small acts of kindness, assistance and generally just being nice is so so important.

I've raised all my boys to be gentlemen to everyone and it shows in how they treat others.

Sadly though not everyone is so kind and if I asked a bloke in Tesco to help he might not be so keen to since I'm not deemed to be hot.

Agree with this 100% apart from the bit where you are deemed to not be hot

Today I cut up some timber in the B&Q carpark for a lady who was struggling. It took me 5 minutes at most. Was she hot who cares she was in need of assistance. Did I walk away feeling like I had slayed a dragon? I wouldn’t be so pretentious.

With your bare hands?

Teeth actually.

Did you walk away like a boss?

I walked away like a normal chap who would do it again if asked. Did I feel like I had slayed a dragon........nah"

Probably because Manchester lacks dragons. The OP is from Wales, aka the land of dragons

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Trust me, I have this problem too sometimes …and I’m 5’6” I had to jump and grab, and other times I had guys get me stuff at the back of the top shelves cos I also can’t reach.

This problem is real "

I'm 5'9" and have also had this problem. Especially of the stock isn't at the edge of the shelf.

I had to go down the household aisle, pick up a mop off the shelf, go back to the high shelf, use the mop to push/pull what I wanted because I didn't want to ask someone to reach it.

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

Odd one.

A lady in heels tripped on some steps and fell down them breaking a heel.

I stopped to help her, she told me, “fuck off do I look like I need help”, stood up and fell down another five steps.

Just left her.

Respect involves reciprocity.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm always helpful and its not just a damsel in distress. Earlier at the services I held the door for a woman pushing her partner in a wheelchair,they must have been about 15 metres away from the door. They said thankyou and I replied your very welcome. My good deed done for the day.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Odd one.

A lady in heels tripped on some steps and fell down them breaking a heel.

I stopped to help her, she told me, “fuck off do I look like I need help”, stood up and fell down another five steps.

Just left her.

Respect involves reciprocity."

Do you not think there might have been something more going on there??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Trust me, I have this problem too sometimes …and I’m 5’6” I had to jump and grab, and other times I had guys get me stuff at the back of the top shelves cos I also can’t reach.

This problem is real

I'm 5'9" and have also had this problem. Especially of the stock isn't at the edge of the shelf.

I had to go down the household aisle, pick up a mop off the shelf, go back to the high shelf, use the mop to push/pull what I wanted because I didn't want to ask someone to reach it. "

First world problems are a bitch.......

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills


"Odd one.

A lady in heels tripped on some steps and fell down them breaking a heel.

I stopped to help her, she told me, “fuck off do I look like I need help”, stood up and fell down another five steps.

Just left her.

Respect involves reciprocity.

Do you not think there might have been something more going on there??"

Like?

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

I think most people would be happy to help anyone when asked, which would feel good. You're obviously hot so it would put an extra spring in his step.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Odd one.

A lady in heels tripped on some steps and fell down them breaking a heel.

I stopped to help her, she told me, “fuck off do I look like I need help”, stood up and fell down another five steps.

Just left her.

Respect involves reciprocity.

Do you not think there might have been something more going on there??

Like?"

D*unk? On drugs?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Asking for help can go wrong as well. Back in 2013 in my old house I was sitting on my doorstep having a fag and when I went to go back in I could see a slug on the inside seal of my front door. Couldn’t close the door cos I’d get a squashed slug there, couldn’t move it or attempt to flick it off with anything cos slugs and polystyrene are the things I can’t be near or touch. Went to my neighbours house to ask for the son but he was out but his father offered his slug removal services. He was about 30 stone, could barely walk. I was like nah it’s fine I’ll get some hairspray and a lighter on it. He insisted, came hobbling round, got the slug off, as he was leaving he tripped over the step by my gate, went tumbling on the floor. I couldn’t get him up, he must’ve still had the slug in his hand cos he said he was gonna chuck it in the opposite neighbours skip yet it probably would’ve been mushed up in his hand. Had to enlist help again and flag these teenagers down to help me get him back on his feet. He was fine, but that stopped me asking for help off anyone for many years after. "

Lordy time to check out one feels?

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills


"Odd one.

A lady in heels tripped on some steps and fell down them breaking a heel.

I stopped to help her, she told me, “fuck off do I look like I need help”, stood up and fell down another five steps.

Just left her.

Respect involves reciprocity.

Do you not think there might have been something more going on there??

Like?

D*unk? On drugs? "

Well dressed, coherent, mouth like a…embarrassed, I can deal with, what’s wrong with a person offering gentleman help?

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

How many times do you have to get a worker to get you stuff from the top shelf in a supermarket?

On average per shop?"

I go Lidl now and get Asda delivery.

Lidl doesn't have high shelves like Asda-and now my local Morrisons who added a few feet to their shelving to accommodate the Amazon Prime goods.

I can't remember what the last thing I got help with was, but the worker had blonde hair.

He didn't walk away like a boss.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Odd one.

A lady in heels tripped on some steps and fell down them breaking a heel.

I stopped to help her, she told me, “fuck off do I look like I need help”, stood up and fell down another five steps.

Just left her.

Respect involves reciprocity.

Do you not think there might have been something more going on there??

Like?

D*unk? On drugs?

Well dressed, coherent, mouth like a…embarrassed, I can deal with, what’s wrong with a person offering gentleman help?"

I'm sure she was just a rude woman who enjoyed falling down steps

Appearances can be deceptive.

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills


"Odd one.

A lady in heels tripped on some steps and fell down them breaking a heel.

I stopped to help her, she told me, “fuck off do I look like I need help”, stood up and fell down another five steps.

Just left her.

Respect involves reciprocity.

Do you not think there might have been something more going on there??

Like?

D*unk? On drugs?

Well dressed, coherent, mouth like a…embarrassed, I can deal with, what’s wrong with a person offering gentleman help?

I'm sure she was just a rude woman who enjoyed falling down steps

Appearances can be deceptive. "

She is who she is, just crossed a few of my (old fashioned) values.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Always do.its one of those things I've continued doing and very much appreciated for doing this by then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

How many times do you have to get a worker to get you stuff from the top shelf in a supermarket?

On average per shop?

I go Lidl now and get Asda delivery.

Lidl doesn't have high shelves like Asda-and now my local Morrisons who added a few feet to their shelving to accommodate the Amazon Prime goods.

I can't remember what the last thing I got help with was, but the worker had blonde hair.

He didn't walk away like a boss.

"

So it’s a very irregular event. You also get home delivery’s ?

Why even comment other than being obtuse?

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over a year ago


"Asking for help can go wrong as well. Back in 2013 in my old house I was sitting on my doorstep having a fag and when I went to go back in I could see a slug on the inside seal of my front door. Couldn’t close the door cos I’d get a squashed slug there, couldn’t move it or attempt to flick it off with anything cos slugs and polystyrene are the things I can’t be near or touch. Went to my neighbours house to ask for the son but he was out but his father offered his slug removal services. He was about 30 stone, could barely walk. I was like nah it’s fine I’ll get some hairspray and a lighter on it. He insisted, came hobbling round, got the slug off, as he was leaving he tripped over the step by my gate, went tumbling on the floor. I couldn’t get him up, he must’ve still had the slug in his hand cos he said he was gonna chuck it in the opposite neighbours skip yet it probably would’ve been mushed up in his hand. Had to enlist help again and flag these teenagers down to help me get him back on his feet. He was fine, but that stopped me asking for help off anyone for many years after. "

Jeremy Beadle would have paid hood

Money for that one back in the day.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

How many times do you have to get a worker to get you stuff from the top shelf in a supermarket?

On average per shop?

I go Lidl now and get Asda delivery.

Lidl doesn't have high shelves like Asda-and now my local Morrisons who added a few feet to their shelving to accommodate the Amazon Prime goods.

I can't remember what the last thing I got help with was, but the worker had blonde hair.

He didn't walk away like a boss.

So it’s a very irregular event. You also get home delivery’s ?

Why even comment other than being obtuse?"

Pot... Kettle...

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

How many times do you have to get a worker to get you stuff from the top shelf in a supermarket?

On average per shop?

I go Lidl now and get Asda delivery.

Lidl doesn't have high shelves like Asda-and now my local Morrisons who added a few feet to their shelving to accommodate the Amazon Prime goods.

I can't remember what the last thing I got help with was, but the worker had blonde hair.

He didn't walk away like a boss.

So it’s a very irregular event. You also get home delivery’s ?

Why even comment other than being obtuse?"

Does it have to happen regularly? You called the OP out and I said I have struggled before and I'm taller than her.

A 5ft 9 man said he had trouble with a top shelf too.

Supermarket shelves aren't standard sizes you know.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

How many times do you have to get a worker to get you stuff from the top shelf in a supermarket?

On average per shop?

I go Lidl now and get Asda delivery.

Lidl doesn't have high shelves like Asda-and now my local Morrisons who added a few feet to their shelving to accommodate the Amazon Prime goods.

I can't remember what the last thing I got help with was, but the worker had blonde hair.

He didn't walk away like a boss.

So it’s a very irregular event. You also get home delivery’s ?

Why even comment other than being obtuse?

Does it have to happen regularly? You called the OP out and I said I have struggled before and I'm taller than her.

A 5ft 9 man said he had trouble with a top shelf too.

Supermarket shelves aren't standard sizes you know. "

And, I have had to ask for help more than once.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He was probably smiling and putting you into memory bank for his next spanking of the monkey lol xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

How many times do you have to get a worker to get you stuff from the top shelf in a supermarket?

On average per shop?

I go Lidl now and get Asda delivery.

Lidl doesn't have high shelves like Asda-and now my local Morrisons who added a few feet to their shelving to accommodate the Amazon Prime goods.

I can't remember what the last thing I got help with was, but the worker had blonde hair.

He didn't walk away like a boss.

So it’s a very irregular event. You also get home delivery’s ?

Why even comment other than being obtuse?

Does it have to happen regularly? You called the OP out and I said I have struggled before and I'm taller than her.

A 5ft 9 man said he had trouble with a top shelf too.

Supermarket shelves aren't standard sizes you know. "

That’s the issue they are modular standard sizes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I truly give up .......bye

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

I'm sat in A&E and a waist here who has broken both wrists. We have just got her phone out of her bag so she could phone her husband to come get her.

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

Womam*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

That’s the issue they are modular standard sizes."

Are we really arguing about supermarket geometry?

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"At 5’3” there ain’t many top shelves out of your reach?

Also retailers usually place such dreadful products lowdown so kids can get them and fuel the obesity crisis.

Are you serious? I'm 5ft 8 and some big supermarkets have shelves that even I struggle with; especially if what I want is almost out and there's only some at the back.

Nonsense utter nonsense

Do you shop in many supermarkets? of course I do.

At 5’ 8” you are possibly the ideal ergonomic person. Supermarkets are designed with you in mind.

Because I'm just above average height for a middle aged woman?

I still occasionally have trouble with items at the back of a top shelf and usually ask a taller worker to help me; which they are happy to do.

The OP is 5 inches shorter than me too.

How many times do you have to get a worker to get you stuff from the top shelf in a supermarket?

On average per shop?

I go Lidl now and get Asda delivery.

Lidl doesn't have high shelves like Asda-and now my local Morrisons who added a few feet to their shelving to accommodate the Amazon Prime goods.

I can't remember what the last thing I got help with was, but the worker had blonde hair.

He didn't walk away like a boss.

So it’s a very irregular event. You also get home delivery’s ?

Why even comment other than being obtuse?

Does it have to happen regularly? You called the OP out and I said I have struggled before and I'm taller than her.

A 5ft 9 man said he had trouble with a top shelf too.

Supermarket shelves aren't standard sizes you know.

That’s the issue they are modular standard sizes."

Until this year my local Morrisons shelves were just above my eye level and easy to reach (except the bread aisle which is against the wall.

The Asda and Tesco superstores shelves are much higher and I have to look up to the top shelves.

The local Co-op has a low ceiling and a low top shelf, so they aren't all standard sizes.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"I truly give up .......bye "

Blimey, it was only a discussion about shelves

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"

That’s the issue they are modular standard sizes.

Are we really arguing about supermarket geometry? "

It would seem so. I think people are getting obtuse and perhaps overly reflexive

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

If I can't reach I just climb up or get something to knock the bloody thing down like any normal person wouldnt do

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I truly give up .......bye

Blimey, it was only a discussion about shelves "

Fucking hell. Good job I didn’t mention the time I nearly fell in a freezer in farm foods.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"I truly give up .......bye

Blimey, it was only a discussion about shelves

Fucking hell. Good job I didn’t mention the time I nearly fell in a freezer in farm foods. "

A friend of mine (wheelchair user) fell face first into a freezer when she leaned into it. Apparently horrified the surrounding shoppers but she struggled to right herself because she was laughing too hysterically

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham


"I truly give up .......bye

Blimey, it was only a discussion about shelves

Fucking hell. Good job I didn’t mention the time I nearly fell in a freezer in farm foods. "

Erm, the freezer at farm foods measures exactly 5'2" so you were never in any danger of falling in thank you very much....

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"I truly give up .......bye

Blimey, it was only a discussion about shelves

Fucking hell. Good job I didn’t mention the time I nearly fell in a freezer in farm foods. "

All the best stuff is at the bottom

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I truly give up .......bye

Blimey, it was only a discussion about shelves

Fucking hell. Good job I didn’t mention the time I nearly fell in a freezer in farm foods.

Erm, the freezer at farm foods measures exactly 5'2" so you were never in any danger of falling in thank you very much...."

I once got caught on the Rotisserie Chicken think and spent 5 minutes chuckling as I went round in circles before I was told off for putting my feet on the counter. Never shopped there again

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham


"I truly give up .......bye

Blimey, it was only a discussion about shelves

Fucking hell. Good job I didn’t mention the time I nearly fell in a freezer in farm foods.

Erm, the freezer at farm foods measures exactly 5'2" so you were never in any danger of falling in thank you very much....

I once got caught on the Rotisserie Chicken think and spent 5 minutes chuckling as I went round in circles before I was told off for putting my feet on the counter. Never shopped there again "

Bet you tasted good afterwards though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was thought as a child to be respectful to women always let them in first hold the door for them and let them have your seat if they are standing

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

If my sons see anyone struggling (make or female) they would offer assistance if they could help.

When they were younger they would shovel the snow off from our elderly neighbours paths.

On public transport they would give up their seats if someone had more need for them.

They never let me carry shopping and are just helpful in general.

My daughter is the same way.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"

That’s the issue they are modular standard sizes.

Are we really arguing about supermarket geometry? "

The shop I worked in as a teenager, the shelves were just built with strips of slots in the back then these triangular bits that fitted into the slots at whichever height you wanted and then the shelves came in two parts that slotted together on top of those triangular bits. You could put the shelves at any height you wanted up to the very top if you wanted but we usually kept them at least 20-30cm from the very top.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"I truly give up .......bye

Blimey, it was only a discussion about shelves

Fucking hell. Good job I didn’t mention the time I nearly fell in a freezer in farm foods. "

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

I guess I'd say I would like it but I don't do it because I like it. I help people, women or otherwise, because its nice to be nice and I'd hope someone would help me if I needed it

LvM

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes of course, if see I can help, or I’m asked.

I have had a couple of rebukes though so i can be a little unsure at times.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I truly give up .......bye

Blimey, it was only a discussion about shelves

Fucking hell. Good job I didn’t mention the time I nearly fell in a freezer in farm foods. "

Their freezer lids are spring loaded! Lean in for a pizza and you're a goner!!

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

In answer to the OP, one of my partners and my dad are over 6ft and live alone so as a result, everything in their homes is really high . I'm 5ft 7 but can only see my eyes in the mirrors and can't get things in the kitchen. I regularly have to ask for help there.

Occasionally I do in the supermarket if things are at the back of a high, deep shelf. I'm also occasionally asked to help shorter people than myself. Always happy to. Seems to usually be a little old lady after worthers originals or wine gums. It's so mean they put those on the top shelf!

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham

Fuck that. Earlier this year I was told to cross the road because I’m a r@pist/murderer

They can fend for themselves

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Glad to help

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Nowhere

I would offer if i saw someone struggling rather than wait to be asked x

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"Fuck that. Earlier this year I was told to cross the road because I’m a r@pist/murderer

They can fend for themselves "

How rude. Just because you're a r@pist/murderer doesn't mean you deserve that treatment right!?

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln


"Fuck that. Earlier this year I was told to cross the road because I’m a r@pist/murderer

They can fend for themselves

How rude. Just because you're a r@pist/murderer doesn't mean you deserve that treatment right!? "

Rapists are people too!

LvM

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Was in Tesco’s earlier and as I’m vertically challenged I couldn’t reach this mars milkshake on the top shelf so I asked some dude if he could reach it for me, said please and thank you and was polite and he did it with a big smile and walked off like he’d just slayed a dragon.

"

I always help anyone in need, an older gent the other day was struggling to read some toy thing so I asked him if he’d like it explained and he said yes please, it was for his great granddaughters 10th birthday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Even worse though. Try getting Beef Hoola Hoops from the bottom shelf in Asda when it's only half full!!

It's an inch off the ground and you have to get down on your hands and knees to teach them. I mentioned to the staff that crawling on the floor to reach products was demeaning and unhygienic. She was fine but might as well have said "so fucking what!?"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’d do it for anybody. "

Me too dude

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Even worse though. Try getting Beef Hoola Hoops from the bottom shelf in Asda when it's only half full!!

It's an inch off the ground and you have to get down on your hands and knees to teach them. I mentioned to the staff that crawling on the floor to reach products was demeaning and unhygienic. She was fine but might as well have said "so fucking what!?" "

4yos. Good for getting stuff off the lower shelf too. I'm formulating a business plan, whereby I employ pre school children to act as personal shoppers

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading


"I did ask for help once

I had no knickers on and when I tried he was looking up my skirt

He was blushing

"

Tart

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Last time I was in Aldi I was trying to get bread off the top shelf and a young guy said he'd get that for me. I said thank you very much and that it was very kind of him. Hi girlfriend wasn't bothered that he'd helped me. It's nice to know there are still good people out there x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always a pleasure to help in times like this, even better if they have a cute smile.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you asked me to help you op... I'd walk around as if id slayed a dragon too simply because the hot woman spoke to me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's polite to help others if asked. I've also offered to help when I see someone trying to reach the top shelf. And yes it does make you feel good when you get the chance.

Mr

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For some reason I thought you are taller? Anyway, I'd generally help anyone who looked like they need it in those circumstances, doesn't have to be a hot woman.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I put on my best bitch face when out so I don't get bothered by people...but the old ladies...arghhh they don't fall for it,see right through me and I end up doing everything I can to help 'em out! I think maybe they deliberately target me and my bitch face, just see it as a challenge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Being tall has its advantages lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Being tall has its advantages lol"

I’d ride on your back round the supermarket.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes of course.....and friends, random strangers in need and the elderly.

Asked an elderly woman if she needed a hand with her bags last week as she was walking up a bit of an incline but she refused and gave me a shoddy look. I think she thought she may not have got them back

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By *yclindaveMan
over a year ago

Leicester

I like to help anyone tbh, great believer in pay it forward. A little kindness goes a long way and makes the world hopefully just a little better.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ll help anyone who’s needs it generally speaking and if see a short arse like yourself OP struggle to reach something I’ll ask if they want a hand.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Being tall has its advantages lol

I’d ride on your back round the supermarket."

Absolutely fine by me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doughnut loves helping anyone, if you ever need a hand with a buggy or getting a cat from a tree he is your man, he was even helping the guys taking speakers into the venue we was at the other day!

Danish x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There was a bloke in front of me in Aldi who didn't have his wallet at the checkout. He had a full bag. It only came to £10!! Thought it would be £40.

If i'd known it was a tenner i'd have bought it for him.

Felt stupid that Aldi was so cheap it stopped me helping out!! Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

6 2 always worked in retail always help a lady or gent come to that matter always try to help the elderly and the disabled as well

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Recently went to a site meeting and while walking down a corridor with a female engineer half my age I offered to help carry some heavy steel samples she was carrying to the meeting while other male engineers her age ignored her

She had a go at me for being sexest and wrote an email to the company to complain about me

It's my company so I ignored it but I'm of the age where thats normal for me and it won't stop me.

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By *eyeYCouple
over a year ago

Nr Leicester

Of course! As with the elderly, less able and anyone who I feel I may be able to help.. I do sometimes feel women assume a hidden agenda mind..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have no problems with helping ladies I was ask othe day at Tesco by an old lady to reach some kitchen rolls at back of shelves she said thank you then we got talking about stuff and ended up asking me to go for a coffee

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Always. A few years ago I held a door open for a lady going into a shop and she said something along the lines of... "what the fuck are you doing I'm not a cripple you know..." which made me a bit sore for a few weeks but its nice to be nice to others...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Always. A few years ago I held a door open for a lady going into a shop and she said something along the lines of... "what the fuck are you doing I'm not a cripple you know..." which made me a bit sore for a few weeks but its nice to be nice to others... "

Can’t lie I’d have shut the door on her again

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By *astmale123Man
over a year ago

Parkhead Glasgow

Its nice to be nice bit i would help a shorter man or woman i also stop if i see anyone with a flat tyre or broke down, but i grew in in the country so people could be stuck for hours, miles from anywhere.

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By *r.SunshineMan
over a year ago

London


"Not just men. I like helping people. Small acts of kindness, assistance and generally just being nice is so so important.

I've raised all my boys to be gentlemen to everyone and it shows in how they treat others.

Sadly though not everyone is so kind and if I asked a bloke in Tesco to help he might not be so keen to since I'm not deemed to be hot.

"

Wait, who said you are not hot? I think you are hit and I am sure others will agree.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Manners cost nothing, I hold doors open and wouldn’t watch a woman struggle to reach something or put her shopping into her car

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By *o new WinksMan
over a year ago

BSE

I am always doing the top shelf thing for ladies and shorter guys.

No point being tall if you can't use it.

I help people carry things, push cars and once spent a night helping cars out of ditches in the snow.

It feels good so is not purely altruistic

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By *IG G77Man
over a year ago

GATLEY

I'm always a help to the ladies it's nice to be nice and make a difference to someones day

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By *unBob85Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"Manners cost nothing, I hold doors open and wouldn’t watch a woman struggle to reach something or put her shopping into her car "

Exactly this, for anyone not just females. Gender doesn’t play a part in manners, it’s the right thing to do, I was brought up to be polite and courteous, it costs nothing and inwardly makes me smile doing my good deeds for the day.

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By *eardyBikerMan
over a year ago

nr stonehaven

Aye..manners cost nowt but can make someone's day , if not your own.

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By *arks hammerMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

Definitely would help someone who looks in need of it

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