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"I was going to post this in the politics forum, but couldn't quite tie it in to politics, per se. Yesterday I called in to my nearest Waitrose to have a look at some nice bits and pieces for Christmas, a few special treats. Almost every person in there shopping seemed rather aloof and haughty. An example being, saying "excuse me" passing a 'lady' in the aisle, who just turned looked me head to toe and then turned her back and didn't move. Or, a man, who just ran his trolley in to me and I, foolishly, said "sorry" as he just brushed pass. The young lady who served me though was lovely, I commented on the rudeness of some of the customers and she said "we've got used to that now." Which I think says it all. Today, I had reason to visit my local food bank, where I was met by a variety of smiling, happy volunteers and shown unto a lounge to wait. There were 11 people waiting to receive food parcels, all of whom smiled as my client and I entered the room. All of whom were chatty, made eye contact and were expressing their gratitude to the "wonderful" people for the support they received. Two young ladies broke down in tears and, I was pleased to see we're comforted by the volunteers. When I went and spoke to the supervisor, I thanked him on behalf of my client and said how impressed I was with the service they provided. He said how humbled he felt on a daily basis to help others but how, this week he'd noticed that they had been inundated with needy people. I don't really have a point to this post, but just sat here having a coffee and thinking how on the space of less than 24 hours one can see both sides of the fence." For me Waitrose like M&S attract a certain type of mind set lord knows why but they do IMHO | |||
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"Meh, they're all lovely in my local Waitrose. Now the students have gone home, all the customers are polite and friendly too. And I'm sure there can be right cunts at food banks too. Or perhaps the world is exactly like Charles Dickens and I just can't tell because I'm the "haughty" one. I'm ok with that. " I didn't call anyone a cunt? People choose how they behave, which I understand. Guess that's what I'm saying. | |||
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"I was going to post this in the politics forum, but couldn't quite tie it in to politics, per se. Yesterday I called in to my nearest Waitrose to have a look at some nice bits and pieces for Christmas, a few special treats. Almost every person in there shopping seemed rather aloof and haughty. An example being, saying "excuse me" passing a 'lady' in the aisle, who just turned looked me head to toe and then turned her back and didn't move. Or, a man, who just ran his trolley in to me and I, foolishly, said "sorry" as he just brushed pass. The young lady who served me though was lovely, I commented on the rudeness of some of the customers and she said "we've got used to that now." Which I think says it all. Today, I had reason to visit my local food bank, where I was met by a variety of smiling, happy volunteers and shown unto a lounge to wait. There were 11 people waiting to receive food parcels, all of whom smiled as my client and I entered the room. All of whom were chatty, made eye contact and were expressing their gratitude to the "wonderful" people for the support they received. Two young ladies broke down in tears and, I was pleased to see we're comforted by the volunteers. When I went and spoke to the supervisor, I thanked him on behalf of my client and said how impressed I was with the service they provided. He said how humbled he felt on a daily basis to help others but how, this week he'd noticed that they had been inundated with needy people. I don't really have a point to this post, but just sat here having a coffee and thinking how on the space of less than 24 hours one can see both sides of the fence. For me Waitrose like M&S attract a certain type of mind set lord knows why but they do IMHO" I don't mind Marks and Sparks Food though, or Waitrose. Some nice nosh. I had noticed this kind of snobbishness in Abergavenny Waitrose previously, but yesterday it seemed the rule not the exception. Even waiting in the queue for the freebie coffee, some older lady thought it was OK to push the past us all with a huge sigh. | |||
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"I was going to post this in the politics forum, but couldn't quite tie it in to politics, per se. Yesterday I called in to my nearest Waitrose to have a look at some nice bits and pieces for Christmas, a few special treats. Almost every person in there shopping seemed rather aloof and haughty. An example being, saying "excuse me" passing a 'lady' in the aisle, who just turned looked me head to toe and then turned her back and didn't move. Or, a man, who just ran his trolley in to me and I, foolishly, said "sorry" as he just brushed pass. The young lady who served me though was lovely, I commented on the rudeness of some of the customers and she said "we've got used to that now." Which I think says it all. Today, I had reason to visit my local food bank, where I was met by a variety of smiling, happy volunteers and shown unto a lounge to wait. There were 11 people waiting to receive food parcels, all of whom smiled as my client and I entered the room. All of whom were chatty, made eye contact and were expressing their gratitude to the "wonderful" people for the support they received. Two young ladies broke down in tears and, I was pleased to see we're comforted by the volunteers. When I went and spoke to the supervisor, I thanked him on behalf of my client and said how impressed I was with the service they provided. He said how humbled he felt on a daily basis to help others but how, this week he'd noticed that they had been inundated with needy people. I don't really have a point to this post, but just sat here having a coffee and thinking how on the space of less than 24 hours one can see both sides of the fence. For me Waitrose like M&S attract a certain type of mind set lord knows why but they do IMHO I don't mind Marks and Sparks Food though, or Waitrose. Some nice nosh. I had noticed this kind of snobbishness in Abergavenny Waitrose previously, but yesterday it seemed the rule not the exception. Even waiting in the queue for the freebie coffee, some older lady thought it was OK to push the past us all with a huge sigh. " Maybe it's just the welsh. | |||
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" Ah. But have you seen anyone stabbed in M&S, Lidl or Tesco? " I haven't seen any stabbing at those stores, but have seen a car park fight at a Morrisons. | |||
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"I was going to post this in the politics forum, but couldn't quite tie it in to politics, per se. Yesterday I called in to my nearest Waitrose to have a look at some nice bits and pieces for Christmas, a few special treats. Almost every person in there shopping seemed rather aloof and haughty. An example being, saying "excuse me" passing a 'lady' in the aisle, who just turned looked me head to toe and then turned her back and didn't move. Or, a man, who just ran his trolley in to me and I, foolishly, said "sorry" as he just brushed pass. The young lady who served me though was lovely, I commented on the rudeness of some of the customers and she said "we've got used to that now." Which I think says it all. Today, I had reason to visit my local food bank, where I was met by a variety of smiling, happy volunteers and shown unto a lounge to wait. There were 11 people waiting to receive food parcels, all of whom smiled as my client and I entered the room. All of whom were chatty, made eye contact and were expressing their gratitude to the "wonderful" people for the support they received. Two young ladies broke down in tears and, I was pleased to see we're comforted by the volunteers. When I went and spoke to the supervisor, I thanked him on behalf of my client and said how impressed I was with the service they provided. He said how humbled he felt on a daily basis to help others but how, this week he'd noticed that they had been inundated with needy people. I don't really have a point to this post, but just sat here having a coffee and thinking how on the space of less than 24 hours one can see both sides of the fence. For me Waitrose like M&S attract a certain type of mind set lord knows why but they do IMHO I don't mind Marks and Sparks Food though, or Waitrose. Some nice nosh. I had noticed this kind of snobbishness in Abergavenny Waitrose previously, but yesterday it seemed the rule not the exception. Even waiting in the queue for the freebie coffee, some older lady thought it was OK to push the past us all with a huge sigh. Maybe it's just the welsh. " Don't start about the Welsh  | |||
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"I saw a guy get stabbed in the car park of my local Aldi 2 years ago, I have never seen anyone being stabbed at my local Waitrose.... What did you do? " Me? I am a 5 foot 2 woman...The stabber was about 6 foot 2 I waited for the cops to arrive and gave a statement like everyone else in the car park. | |||
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"I think in all walks of life you will find 'haughty people' and some less so, anyone who has the misfortune to be using a food bank wont necessarily be haughty i would think given their situation which most of us are probably only a p45 and a couple of months wage less from.. just came back from Tesco and Waitrose, to be honest it's just people doing their shopping.. have noticed when we used to do charity stuff that it seemed to be that those who looked like they could least afford to where the ones who dipped into their pockets, or maybe we were misjudging them.." Yes, I'm conscious about the time of year and how it can be stressful and it was very busy there yesterday. We collect for the food bank in work, the client whom I took today has been one of the most supportive. In fact he supports any charitable activity we undertake. His mum did too and she was very poor. Sad we live in a country with such extremes. | |||
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" Ah. But have you seen anyone stabbed in M&S, Lidl or Tesco? I haven't seen any stabbing at those stores, but have seen a car park fight at a Morrisons." I can see a pattern here! By the time we get to Harrods they will be jousting down the Brompton Road! | |||
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"I saw a guy get stabbed in the car park of my local Aldi 2 years ago, I have never seen anyone being stabbed at my local Waitrose.... What did you do? Me? I am a 5 foot 2 woman...The stabber was about 6 foot 2 I waited for the cops to arrive and gave a statement like everyone else in the car park." Brilliant. Had this have been at Waitrose, you'd have been excused if you'd just ignored it and get on with your shopping. | |||
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"I don't think anyone behaves particularly well at this time of year. Something to do with the stress of unattainable expectations." Yes, I've just said that in another reply. Not a good time for me, so perhaps I'm more sensitive too? | |||
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"I saw a guy get stabbed in the car park of my local Aldi 2 years ago, I have never seen anyone being stabbed at my local Waitrose.... What did you do? Me? I am a 5 foot 2 woman...The stabber was about 6 foot 2 I waited for the cops to arrive and gave a statement like everyone else in the car park. Brilliant. Had this have been at Waitrose, you'd have been excused if you'd just ignored it and get on with your shopping. " This is going to be such a brilliant thread for snobbery, inverse snobbery and plain old forum squabbling! OP! I salute you for bringing the true meaning of Christmas to Fab this year!!  | |||
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" Ah. But have you seen anyone stabbed in M&S, Lidl or Tesco? I haven't seen any stabbing at those stores, but have seen a car park fight at a Morrisons." Tesco's: I once saw a van driver get out of his van and punch a man at the cashpoint because he had cut himparkor something. In Asda there were two couples arguing and then the two women start fighting and Security stepped in. Nothing like that has happened at Waitrose. Or Sainsbury! | |||
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"I saw a guy get stabbed in the car park of my local Aldi 2 years ago, I have never seen anyone being stabbed at my local Waitrose.... What did you do? Me? I am a 5 foot 2 woman...The stabber was about 6 foot 2 I waited for the cops to arrive and gave a statement like everyone else in the car park. Brilliant. Had this have been at Waitrose, you'd have been excused if you'd just ignored it and get on with your shopping. This is going to be such a brilliant thread for snobbery, inverse snobbery and plain old forum squabbling! OP! I salute you for bringing the true meaning of Christmas to Fab this year!! " | |||
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"Meh, they're all lovely in my local Waitrose. Now the students have gone home, all the customers are polite and friendly too. And I'm sure there can be right cunts at food banks too. Or perhaps the world is exactly like Charles Dickens and I just can't tell because I'm the "haughty" one. I'm ok with that. I didn't call anyone a cunt? People choose how they behave, which I understand. Guess that's what I'm saying. " No, I know you didn't, it was my shorthand summary of haughty people who push past you. Yes people do choose how they behave, and I've encountered as many middle class and wealthy people who choose to behave in a friendly and polite way as poorer people who choose to behave like absolute raging arseholes even to those who are being charitable. That's what I'm saying. | |||
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"I was going to post this in the politics forum, but couldn't quite tie it in to politics, per se. Yesterday I called in to my nearest Waitrose to have a look at some nice bits and pieces for Christmas, a few special treats. Almost every person in there shopping seemed rather aloof and haughty. An example being, saying "excuse me" passing a 'lady' in the aisle, who just turned looked me head to toe and then turned her back and didn't move. Or, a man, who just ran his trolley in to me and I, foolishly, said "sorry" as he just brushed pass. The young lady who served me though was lovely, I commented on the rudeness of some of the customers and she said "we've got used to that now." Which I think says it all. Today, I had reason to visit my local food bank, where I was met by a variety of smiling, happy volunteers and shown unto a lounge to wait. There were 11 people waiting to receive food parcels, all of whom smiled as my client and I entered the room. All of whom were chatty, made eye contact and were expressing their gratitude to the "wonderful" people for the support they received. Two young ladies broke down in tears and, I was pleased to see we're comforted by the volunteers. When I went and spoke to the supervisor, I thanked him on behalf of my client and said how impressed I was with the service they provided. He said how humbled he felt on a daily basis to help others but how, this week he'd noticed that they had been inundated with needy people. I don't really have a point to this post, but just sat here having a coffee and thinking how on the space of less than 24 hours one can see both sides of the fence. For me Waitrose like M&S attract a certain type of mind set lord knows why but they do IMHO I don't mind Marks and Sparks Food though, or Waitrose. Some nice nosh. I had noticed this kind of snobbishness in Abergavenny Waitrose previously, but yesterday it seemed the rule not the exception. Even waiting in the queue for the freebie coffee, some older lady thought it was OK to push the past us all with a huge sigh. Maybe it's just the welsh. " Well, it's funny, because I observe that people from 'the valleys' working in shops tend to be friendlier. eg Morrisons in Ebbw Vale staff are far friendlier than those in the Newport store. So maybe it *is* geographic. | |||
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"Meh, they're all lovely in my local Waitrose. Now the students have gone home, all the customers are polite and friendly too. And I'm sure there can be right cunts at food banks too. Or perhaps the world is exactly like Charles Dickens and I just can't tell because I'm the "haughty" one. I'm ok with that. I didn't call anyone a cunt? People choose how they behave, which I understand. Guess that's what I'm saying. No, I know you didn't, it was my shorthand summary of haughty people who push past you. Yes people do choose how they behave, and I've encountered as many middle class and wealthy people who choose to behave in a friendly and polite way as poorer people who choose to behave like absolute raging arseholes even to those who are being charitable. That's what I'm saying. " Totally agree there, just seeing two side today made me think. Thanks. | |||
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"I saw a guy get stabbed in the car park of my local Aldi 2 years ago, I have never seen anyone being stabbed at my local Waitrose.... What did you do? Me? I am a 5 foot 2 woman...The stabber was about 6 foot 2 I waited for the cops to arrive and gave a statement like everyone else in the car park. Brilliant. Had this have been at Waitrose, you'd have been excused if you'd just ignored it and get on with your shopping. This is going to be such a brilliant thread for snobbery, inverse snobbery and plain old forum squabbling! OP! I salute you for bringing the true meaning of Christmas to Fab this year!! " I'll take snobbery. I can't help it, I'm just deeply middle class and I really like Waitrose. | |||
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"I haven't stepped foot in a supermarket to do a real shop in over 12 months now and I'm so glad. I hate supermarkets. They are too loud, bright and busy for me. But when I was more sociable I did find that the attatude of some shoppers in sainsburys was like op has discribed and Morrison's was the other and of the scale. My fave supermarket at that time was asda but I knew most of the staff and a fair few customers so that worked well. Now I do my shoppin online with tescos and I get it delivered. Xxx" Thanks got that. Home delivery is the way gorward because you only get what you need and are not tempted to by things you like the look of! | |||
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"I saw a guy get stabbed in the car park of my local Aldi 2 years ago, I have never seen anyone being stabbed at my local Waitrose.... What did you do? Me? I am a 5 foot 2 woman...The stabber was about 6 foot 2 I waited for the cops to arrive and gave a statement like everyone else in the car park. Brilliant. Had this have been at Waitrose, you'd have been excused if you'd just ignored it and get on with your shopping. This is going to be such a brilliant thread for snobbery, inverse snobbery and plain old forum squabbling! OP! I salute you for bringing the true meaning of Christmas to Fab this year!!
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"I haven't stepped foot in a supermarket to do a real shop in over 12 months now and I'm so glad. I hate supermarkets. They are too loud, bright and busy for me. But when I was more sociable I did find that the attatude of some shoppers in sainsburys was like op has discribed and Morrison's was the other and of the scale. My fave supermarket at that time was asda but I knew most of the staff and a fair few customers so that worked well. Now I do my shoppin online with tescos and I get it delivered. Xxx Thanks got that. Home delivery is the way gorward because you only get what you need and are not tempted to by things you like the look of! " Defo I would spend for to much if I stepped foot into the shop. But the main reason I turned to HD is that I can't carry my shopping up to my flat (3 floors). My tescos men are my angels.  xxx | |||
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"I saw a guy get stabbed in the car park of my local Aldi 2 years ago, I have never seen anyone being stabbed at my local Waitrose.... What did you do? Me? I am a 5 foot 2 woman...The stabber was about 6 foot 2 I waited for the cops to arrive and gave a statement like everyone else in the car park. Brilliant. Had this have been at Waitrose, you'd have been excused if you'd just ignored it and get on with your shopping. This is going to be such a brilliant thread for snobbery, inverse snobbery and plain old forum squabbling! OP! I salute you for bringing the true meaning of Christmas to Fab this year!! "I try my best!  | |||
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"I haven't stepped foot in a supermarket to do a real shop in over 12 months now and I'm so glad. I hate supermarkets. They are too loud, bright and busy for me. But when I was more sociable I did find that the attatude of some shoppers in sainsburys was like op has discribed and Morrison's was the other and of the scale. My fave supermarket at that time was asda but I knew most of the staff and a fair few customers so that worked well. Now I do my shoppin online with tescos and I get it delivered. Xxx Thanks got that. Home delivery is the way gorward because you only get what you need and are not tempted to by things you like the look of! Defo I would spend for to much if I stepped foot into the shop. But the main reason I turned to HD is that I can't carry my shopping up to my flat (3 floors). My tescos men are my angels. xxx"Many years ago, when our local Iceland started HD, my mam used to do her freezer shop there, book HD but would cadge a lift with the delivery driver! So, every few weeks she would have the delivery driver in for a coffee and a tot of the hard stuff at Christmas. When my mam passed away in August, two of their delivery guys came to her funeral! So, if your delivery drivers are like them, they are quite angelic. | |||
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"I live a very privileged life and am happy that I do, the only places I generally shop are M&S, Waitrose and Sainsburys aalthough I do frequent my local Tesco and Aldi too and generally observe little differeneces between folk in all these places. But I think the whole "one class is "better" than the other" is tosh...and if you look for differences you will find them. There are scum everywhere, just like there are good people everywhere and thankfully the good people outnumber the scum..." I wouldn't use the word scum personally. I wasn't looking for differences either really as I didn't know until earlier that I would be taking someone to a food bank. We usually collect for them and they pick it up. | |||
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 or it may have been the M&S ones, but I think it was waitrose as they took a shit in the fridge.. | |||
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"I do find a lot of people in my local Morrisons to be chatty and friendly. I never visit Waitrose, we don't have one near me, and the M&S is in a busy shopping centre, where everyone is busy dashing around to get home. I like Morrisons because it's quite small, cosy and relaxing to shop at. That may be a factor in why people are more friendly. I live amongst a lot of poor people and low earners; I also know people who have a lot of money in comparison. I find the company of either can be good or bad. " Thanks for that. Yes, I know a variety of people from varying backgrounds. I was making an observation which I suppose is a judgment, which wasn't intended. Life eh? | |||
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"My waitrose delivery men burgled my house when I was on holiday or it may have been the M&S ones, but I think it was waitrose as they took a shit in the fridge.. "I'm not sure how a turd in the fridge precludes M&S and points the finger at Waitrose unless they wrapped it up in a bag (and charged 5p for it!). | |||
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"I was going to post this in the politics forum, but couldn't quite tie it in to politics, per se. Yesterday I called in to my nearest Waitrose to have a look at some nice bits and pieces for Christmas, a few special treats. Almost every person in there shopping seemed rather aloof and haughty. An example being, saying "excuse me" passing a 'lady' in the aisle, who just turned looked me head to toe and then turned her back and didn't move. Or, a man, who just ran his trolley in to me and I, foolishly, said "sorry" as he just brushed pass. The young lady who served me though was lovely, I commented on the rudeness of some of the customers and she said "we've got used to that now." Which I think says it all. Today, I had reason to visit my local food bank, where I was met by a variety of smiling, happy volunteers and shown unto a lounge to wait. There were 11 people waiting to receive food parcels, all of whom smiled as my client and I entered the room. All of whom were chatty, made eye contact and were expressing their gratitude to the "wonderful" people for the support they received. Two young ladies broke down in tears and, I was pleased to see we're comforted by the volunteers. When I went and spoke to the supervisor, I thanked him on behalf of my client and said how impressed I was with the service they provided. He said how humbled he felt on a daily basis to help others but how, this week he'd noticed that they had been inundated with needy people. I don't really have a point to this post, but just sat here having a coffee and thinking how on the space of less than 24 hours one can see both sides of the fence." Some people are just miserable bstrds and there is no changing them.I always console myself with the thought that I would rather have my life than theirs.It's nice to know that the person working in the shop and the people at the shelter were more contented and happy.I think it's to do with being appreciative for what you have."Poor but happy" is possible. X | |||
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"Good & bad people,polite & ill mannered people everywhere,guess all part of this once great country we live in. Personally my own local Waitrose has quite a mix..........some Chav types (normally trying their luck) some stuck up types,and some genuinely decent people........and finally,some seriously horny looking lady shoppers,and some of the female staff members seriously get my own member stirring " Chav types trying their luck at what? Are you the token mac wearer who follows women around supermarkets, with his hand in his pocket?  | |||
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"I was going to post this in the politics forum, but couldn't quite tie it in to politics, per se. Yesterday I called in to my nearest Waitrose to have a look at some nice bits and pieces for Christmas, a few special treats. Almost every person in there shopping seemed rather aloof and haughty. An example being, saying "excuse me" passing a 'lady' in the aisle, who just turned looked me head to toe and then turned her back and didn't move. Or, a man, who just ran his trolley in to me and I, foolishly, said "sorry" as he just brushed pass. The young lady who served me though was lovely, I commented on the rudeness of some of the customers and she said "we've got used to that now." Which I think says it all. Today, I had reason to visit my local food bank, where I was met by a variety of smiling, happy volunteers and shown unto a lounge to wait. There were 11 people waiting to receive food parcels, all of whom smiled as my client and I entered the room. All of whom were chatty, made eye contact and were expressing their gratitude to the "wonderful" people for the support they received. Two young ladies broke down in tears and, I was pleased to see we're comforted by the volunteers. When I went and spoke to the supervisor, I thanked him on behalf of my client and said how impressed I was with the service they provided. He said how humbled he felt on a daily basis to help others but how, this week he'd noticed that they had been inundated with needy people. I don't really have a point to this post, but just sat here having a coffee and thinking how on the space of less than 24 hours one can see both sides of the fence. Some people are just miserable bstrds and there is no changing them.I always console myself with the thought that I would rather have my life than theirs.It's nice to know that the person working in the shop and the people at the shelter were more contented and happy.I think it's to do with being appreciative for what you have."Poor but happy" is possible. X" I had a lovely chat with the young lady on the check out and she said that dealing with so many rude people was made all the more bearable when they receive their share payout in March! She was really pleasant in all fairness. | |||
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"Good & bad people,polite & ill mannered people everywhere,guess all part of this once great country we live in. Personally my own local Waitrose has quite a mix..........some Chav types (normally trying their luck) some stuck up types,and some genuinely decent people........and finally,some seriously horny looking lady shoppers,and some of the female staff members seriously get my own member stirring " HeHe Spoken like a true Fabster! | |||
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"Good & bad people,polite & ill mannered people everywhere,guess all part of this once great country we live in. Personally my own local Waitrose has quite a mix..........some Chav types (normally trying their luck) some stuck up types,and some genuinely decent people........and finally,some seriously horny looking lady shoppers,and some of the female staff members seriously get my own member stirring Chav types trying their luck at what? Are you the token mac wearer who follows women around supermarkets, with his hand in his pocket? "If his Mac is plastic at least they'll hear him coming! | |||
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"People of different class do things differently. I was having a drink in Canary Wharf recently and, on entering the ladies, came across two very well dressed, well spoken women having words over one of them getting too friendly with the other's husband. It was all rather civilised, with some strong words, finger pointing but no shouting. If that were two women in a pub in Barking there would be blood, hair and nails all over the bathroom. " Same as at my local. They'd be ok at the end of the night though! | |||
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"Maybe the difference was the volunteers were happy because they were somewhere they wanted to be, and had spare time on their hands. Probably not the same scenario for the people shopping in Waitrose, especially this time of year." That is a good way of looking at it. | |||
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"I was going to post this in the politics forum, but couldn't quite tie it in to politics, per se. Yesterday I called in to my nearest Waitrose to have a look at some nice bits and pieces for Christmas, a few special treats. Almost every person in there shopping seemed rather aloof and haughty. An example being, saying "excuse me" passing a 'lady' in the aisle, who just turned looked me head to toe and then turned her back and didn't move. Or, a man, who just ran his trolley in to me and I, foolishly, said "sorry" as he just brushed pass. The young lady who served me though was lovely, I commented on the rudeness of some of the customers and she said "we've got used to that now." Which I think says it all. Today, I had reason to visit my local food bank, where I was met by a variety of smiling, happy volunteers and shown unto a lounge to wait. There were 11 people waiting to receive food parcels, all of whom smiled as my client and I entered the room. All of whom were chatty, made eye contact and were expressing their gratitude to the "wonderful" people for the support they received. Two young ladies broke down in tears and, I was pleased to see we're comforted by the volunteers. When I went and spoke to the supervisor, I thanked him on behalf of my client and said how impressed I was with the service they provided. He said how humbled he felt on a daily basis to help others but how, this week he'd noticed that they had been inundated with needy people. I don't really have a point to this post, but just sat here having a coffee and thinking how on the space of less than 24 hours one can see both sides of the fence. For me Waitrose like M&S attract a certain type of mind set lord knows why but they do IMHO I don't mind Marks and Sparks Food though, or Waitrose. Some nice nosh. I had noticed this kind of snobbishness in Abergavenny Waitrose previously, but yesterday it seemed the rule not the exception. Even waiting in the queue for the freebie coffee, some older lady thought it was OK to push the past us all with a huge sigh. Maybe it's just the welsh. Well, it's funny, because I observe that people from 'the valleys' working in shops tend to be friendlier. eg Morrisons in Ebbw Vale staff are far friendlier than those in the Newport store. So maybe it *is* geographic. " Yes do they speak Welsh though? | |||
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"I was going to post this in the politics forum, but couldn't quite tie it in to politics, per se. Yesterday I called in to my nearest Waitrose to have a look at some nice bits and pieces for Christmas, a few special treats. Almost every person in there shopping seemed rather aloof and haughty. An example being, saying "excuse me" passing a 'lady' in the aisle, who just turned looked me head to toe and then turned her back and didn't move. Or, a man, who just ran his trolley in to me and I, foolishly, said "sorry" as he just brushed pass. The young lady who served me though was lovely, I commented on the rudeness of some of the customers and she said "we've got used to that now." Which I think says it all. Today, I had reason to visit my local food bank, where I was met by a variety of smiling, happy volunteers and shown unto a lounge to wait. There were 11 people waiting to receive food parcels, all of whom smiled as my client and I entered the room. All of whom were chatty, made eye contact and were expressing their gratitude to the "wonderful" people for the support they received. Two young ladies broke down in tears and, I was pleased to see we're comforted by the volunteers. When I went and spoke to the supervisor, I thanked him on behalf of my client and said how impressed I was with the service they provided. He said how humbled he felt on a daily basis to help others but how, this week he'd noticed that they had been inundated with needy people. I don't really have a point to this post, but just sat here having a coffee and thinking how on the space of less than 24 hours one can see both sides of the fence. For me Waitrose like M&S attract a certain type of mind set lord knows why but they do IMHO I don't mind Marks and Sparks Food though, or Waitrose. Some nice nosh. I had noticed this kind of snobbishness in Abergavenny Waitrose previously, but yesterday it seemed the rule not the exception. Even waiting in the queue for the freebie coffee, some older lady thought it was OK to push the past us all with a huge sigh. Maybe it's just the welsh. Well, it's funny, because I observe that people from 'the valleys' working in shops tend to be friendlier. eg Morrisons in Ebbw Vale staff are far friendlier than those in the Newport store. So maybe it *is* geographic. Yes do they speak Welsh though? " And of course there is ni snobbery between the fair folk of Newport and the fair folk of the Valleys is there? | |||
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"I haven't stepped foot in a supermarket to do a real shop in over 12 months now and I'm so glad. I hate supermarkets. They are too loud, bright and busy for me. But when I was more sociable I did find that the attatude of some shoppers in sainsburys was like op has discribed and Morrison's was the other and of the scale. My fave supermarket at that time was asda but I knew most of the staff and a fair few customers so that worked well. Now I do my shoppin online with tescos and I get it delivered. Xxx Thanks got that. Home delivery is the way gorward because you only get what you need and are not tempted to by things you like the look of! Defo I would spend for to much if I stepped foot into the shop. But the main reason I turned to HD is that I can't carry my shopping up to my flat (3 floors). My tescos men are my angels. xxx
Many years ago, when our local Iceland started HD, my mam used to do her freezer shop there, book HD but would cadge a lift with the delivery driver! So, every few weeks she would have the delivery driver in for a coffee and a tot of the hard stuff at Christmas. When my mam passed away in August, two of their delivery guys came to her funeral! So, if your delivery drivers are like them, they are quite angelic. "Xxx | |||
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" And of course there is ni snobbery between the fair folk of Newport and the fair folk of the Valleys is there? "We are all humble forlock tugging peasant folk in my valley. Down in Newport, it's too racy for many of us! Point taken and I think the term could be 'owned' haha | |||
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"Thank god I am single and only shop for myself.I always stock up 2 weeks before Christmas to avoid the rush.I don't have any relations left living (sadly)to buy prezzies for.When they were alive I dreaded shopping in supermarkets so can understand all your frustrations I've read on hereLaughed my head off about the turd in the fridge and charging 5p for the bag." I am glad it's given you a giggle! I laughed at that too. | |||
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"The shop assistants in my local Waitrose are prefectly friendly and efficient. I don't know about the other customers as I don't talk to them. " Not even a nod or a smile if you make eye contact? | |||
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" Ah. But have you seen anyone stabbed in M&S, Lidl or Tesco? I haven't seen any stabbing at those stores, but have seen a car park fight at a Morrisons. I can see a pattern here! By the time we get to Harrods they will be jousting down the Brompton Road!" | |||
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"Logging in from the car park of asda in Merthyr (valleys and all walks of life). Everyone I've come across has been really moody and ignorant! So, its: - either me being super sensitive - stress levels are through the roof for everyone - people aren't having enough sex I haven't seen any fights break out, but I wanted to smack a guy in the chops who coughed all over the back of me ans didn't cover his mouth. Dirty bastard*! *Perhaps he's read this thread haha " People coughing right behind me, is such a pet peeve of mine! | |||
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"I think grocery shopping brings out the worst in people, especially at this time of year, regardless of where you shop. You're usually on a tight schedule, had to wait ages to get a parking space, they've moved the mince pies to the other side of the store where they usually sit the other 5 months of the year. Kids are running riot, screaming, bored. The men have buggered off to the booze section, and you're left to do battle with some woman over the last nut free Christmas pudding and she won't let go no matter how hard you tug. The in store heating has been turned up go Defcon 5 and because it was frosty when you left the house you're wearing a mohair Christmas Jumper, more scarfs than Dr Who and maybe even a hat. Nevermind trying to negotiate the OAP's at various stages of incapcity and the group of people who know each other and have gathered in the refrigerator section near the milk to have a chinwag. " Do home shopping and get it delivered there will be (usually) things they won,t have but they will substitute something similar for it same price or less and a delivery charge how much will depend on what time of the day you order... and no queues to worry about or anything else It works for me... | |||
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"There's a waitrose in Blackwood ??" No. I go to the one in Abergavenny. | |||
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"Logging in from the car park of asda in Merthyr (valleys and all walks of life). Everyone I've come across has been really moody and ignorant! So, its: - either me being super sensitive - stress levels are through the roof for everyone - people aren't having enough sex I haven't seen any fights break out, but I wanted to smack a guy in the chops who coughed all over the back of me ans didn't cover his mouth. Dirty bastard*! *Perhaps he's read this thread haha People coughing right behind me, is such a pet peeve of mine! " There was no apology or anything. Grimy fucker that he was. And it was in the fresh veg aisle too! Eurgh. | |||
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"I think grocery shopping brings out the worst in people, especially at this time of year, regardless of where you shop. You're usually on a tight schedule, had to wait ages to get a parking space, they've moved the mince pies to the other side of the store where they usually sit the other 5 months of the year. Kids are running riot, screaming, bored. The men have buggered off to the booze section, and you're left to do battle with some woman over the last nut free Christmas pudding and she won't let go no matter how hard you tug. The in store heating has been turned up go Defcon 5 and because it was frosty when you left the house you're wearing a mohair Christmas Jumper, more scarfs than Dr Who and maybe even a hat. Nevermind trying to negotiate the OAP's at various stages of incapcity and the group of people who know each other and have gathered in the refrigerator section near the milk to have a chinwag. Do home shopping and get it delivered there will be (usually) things they won,t have but they will substitute something similar for it same price or less and a delivery charge how much will depend on what time of the day you order... and no queues to worry about or anything else It works for me... "It would be easier. All round. | |||
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"Note to self, avoid 'posh' Welsh people
My tow nearest Waitrose stores are both lovely."I first shipped at Waitrose in the 90s when I worked in Bournemouth and: A. Loved it B. Found the people lovely | |||
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"Note to self, avoid 'posh' Welsh people
My tow nearest Waitrose stores are both lovely.
I first shipped at Waitrose in the 90s when I worked in Bournemouth and:
A. Loved it
B. Found the people lovely
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"Note to self, avoid 'posh' Welsh people
My tow nearest Waitrose stores are both lovely.
I first shipped at Waitrose in the 90s when I worked in Bournemouth and:
A. Loved it
B. Found the people lovely
It's the Welsh then"Evidently. Ive always been brought up to acknowledge someone with a smile or a nod if eye contact is made. Always acknowledge someone who gives way for me when driving etc. I've noticed a lot of people don't seem to do that now either. As I mainly drive in Wales, it must be Welsh people! | |||
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"Just send the housekeeper out to fetch the groceries; have the chauffeur drop her off at Waitrose:hate dodging stoodent gwant and his mates. Alternatively hop on the number 8 bus and head off to aldi and mix with the hoi poloi. It matters not where you shop; a bit of thought of consequence, consideration and respect for others is what counts. First world drama, eh? " I am conscious in the grand scheme of things it isn't a huge deal. Still rankles when people are less thab pleasant though. | |||
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"Waitrose is the place to spot a yummy mummy. Sorry, what was this thread supposed to be about...? "It can be whatever you want it to be about ha ha | |||
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"yup the rich are bastards and the poor all jolly lovely people....." I've worked extensively with both and I can tell you that the *only* difference between rich and poor is... ...money. | |||
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"There's a waitrose in Blackwood ?? No. I go to the one in Abergavenny. " That's a trek. Go to Tesco in Ystrad - no snobs in there | |||
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"There's a waitrose in Blackwood ?? No. I go to the one in Abergavenny. That's a trek. Go to Tesco in Ystrad - no snobs in there " I just don't like Tesco. I usually go to Sainsbury's in Pontllanfraith. The staff there are lovely | |||
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"Could it be as simple as people who are volunteering @ the food bank do so of their own free will so are generally happy in their workplace. They're bringing help & joy to the 'customers', its a win / win situation." I'd agree with that. I'd also like to point out that the young lady at the check out in Waitrose was lovely, chatty and polite. | |||
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"I'm trying to follow the debate in a meaningful fashion but I just have to say I'VE JUST HAD MY BEST FUCK OF THE QUARTER *sighs contentedly* "Cool story bro. | |||
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"I'm trying to follow the debate in a meaningful fashion but I just have to say I'VE JUST HAD MY BEST FUCK OF THE QUARTER *sighs contentedly*
Cool story bro."No, really. That was piquant! The foreplay kinky, the sex thunderous and the release exquisite! Sated. | |||
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"I'm trying to follow the debate in a meaningful fashion but I just have to say I'VE JUST HAD MY BEST FUCK OF THE QUARTER *sighs contentedly* "Pfffft show off #greenwithenvy | |||
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"I'm trying to follow the debate in a meaningful fashion but I just have to say I'VE JUST HAD MY BEST FUCK OF THE QUARTER *sighs contentedly*
Pfffft show off
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"So what you are saying is that people are nicer when they get things for free?" I would say there's a fine line between being nice because its free and being grateful because it's needed. | |||
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"I'm trying to follow the debate in a meaningful fashion but I just have to say I'VE JUST HAD MY BEST FUCK OF THE QUARTER *sighs contentedly*
Cool story bro.
No, really.
That was piquant! The foreplayi kinky, the sex thunderous and the release exquisite!
Sated.
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"I'm trying to follow the debate in a meaningful fashion but I just have to say I'VE JUST HAD MY BEST FUCK OF THE QUARTER *sighs contentedly*
Cool story bro.
No, really.
That was piquant! The foreplayi kinky, the sex thunderous and the release exquisite!
Sated.
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"I think it's just middle-aged aged ladies, to be honest. We can be rather stuck up at times "One can be, can't one. :stickspinkyout: | |||
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"I'm trying to follow the debate in a meaningful fashion but I just have to say I'VE JUST HAD MY BEST FUCK OF THE QUARTER *sighs contentedly*
Cool story bro.
No, really.
That was piquant! The foreplayi kinky, the sex thunderous and the release exquisite!
Sated.
Of the quarter? Are you an accountant? Do you update a spreadsheet?
I update a spreadsheet after each fuck "So do I actually. Always good to have the stats to hand.  | |||
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One can be, can't one. :stickspinkyout:"Ho, yas. One has to keep hup happearances | |||
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"I'm trying to follow the debate in a meaningful fashion but I just have to say I'VE JUST HAD MY BEST FUCK OF THE QUARTER *sighs contentedly*
Cool story bro.
No, really.
That was piquant! The foreplayi kinky, the sex thunderous and the release exquisite!
Sated.
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"I think it's just middle-aged aged ladies, to be honest. We can be rather stuck up at times
One can be, can't one. :stickspinkyout:"Where was pinky previously?! | |||
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"So what you are saying is that people are nicer when they get things for free? I would say there's a fine line between being nice because its free and being grateful because it's needed. "I wasn't really being serious. While I get your sentiment I don't particularly think it's accurate - some people are rude and others are not and it has nothing to do with wealth or where you get your food. | |||
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"I think grocery shopping brings out the worst in people, especially at this time of year, regardless of where you shop. You're usually on a tight schedule, had to wait ages to get a parking space, they've moved the mince pies to the other side of the store where they usually sit the other 5 months of the year. Kids are running riot, screaming, bored. The men have buggered off to the booze section, and you're left to do battle with some woman over the last nut free Christmas pudding and she won't let go no matter how hard you tug. The in store heating has been turned up go Defcon 5 and because it was frosty when you left the house you're wearing a mohair Christmas Jumper, more scarfs than Dr Who and maybe even a hat. Nevermind trying to negotiate the OAP's at various stages of incapcity and the group of people who know each other and have gathered in the refrigerator section near the milk to have a chinwag. Do home shopping and get it delivered there will be (usually) things they won,t have but they will substitute something similar for it same price or less and a delivery charge how much will depend on what time of the day you order... and no queues to worry about or anything else It works for me... "I did my shopping online with Tesco and had it delivered last night. It's a good idea in theory, but in reality they send you all the stuff that is about to go out of date - even when they say on the website it should have a shelf life of 6+ days. Most of my fresh food i ordered has a use by date of either today or tomorrow. That means i still have to go shopping to replace all the stuff i can't use because its out of date for Christmas day and i have to contact Tesco to complain and try and get a refund. | |||
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"So what you are saying is that people are nicer when they get things for free? I would say there's a fine line between being nice because its free and being grateful because it's needed.
I wasn't really being serious. While I get your sentiment I don't particularly think it's accurate - some people are rude and others are not and it has nothing to do with wealth or where you get your food."Yes, I agree. It was quite glaring though that everyone I encountered at one place was a mardy arse and at another quite the opposite. I'm prepared to accept, as I've stayed earlier that I might be super sensitive and that this time of year is also stressful. Life eh? | |||
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"I think grocery shopping brings out the worst in people, especially at this time of year, regardless of where you shop. You're usually on a tight schedule, had to wait ages to get a parking space, they've moved the mince pies to the other side of the store where they usually sit the other 5 months of the year. Kids are running riot, screaming, bored. The men have buggered off to the booze section, and you're left to do battle with some woman over the last nut free Christmas pudding and she won't let go no matter how hard you tug. The in store heating has been turned up go Defcon 5 and because it was frosty when you left the house you're wearing a mohair Christmas Jumper, more scarfs than Dr Who and maybe even a hat. Nevermind trying to negotiate the OAP's at various stages of incapcity and the group of people who know each other and have gathered in the refrigerator section near the milk to have a chinwag. Do home shopping and get it delivered there will be (usually) things they won,t have but they will substitute something similar for it same price or less and a delivery charge how much will depend on what time of the day you order... and no queues to worry about or anything else It works for me...
I did my shopping online with Tesco and had it delivered last night.
It's a good idea in theory, but in reality they send you all the stuff that is about to go out of date - even when they say on the website it should have a shelf life of 6+ days.
Most of my fresh food i ordered has a use by date of either today or tomorrow. That means i still have to go shopping to replace all the stuff i can't use because its out of date for Christmas day and i have to contact Tesco to complain and try and get a refund. "Best Before isn't the same as Use By. Don't waste edible food! | |||
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"I'm trying to follow the debate in a meaningful fashion but I just have to say I'VE JUST HAD MY BEST FUCK OF THE QUARTER *sighs contentedly*
Thank God for sex! I assume you'll be sweetness and light to all you encounter if you have to do any last minute shopping?! Good man! "Xmas shopping was a breeze, even with two children... I'm sooooo relaxed after that session I haven't thought about sex all day. Now that *is* rare. | |||
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"I don't think anyone behaves particularly well at this time of year. Something to do with the stress of unattainable expectations." Hey, speak for yourself mate! I've been shopping today, been polite, chatty, held the door open, gave money to the local kids bagpacking, etc. I'm no saint (as being here proves ) but I like to think I behave well most of the time!
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"I don't think anyone behaves particularly well at this time of year. Something to do with the stress of unattainable expectations. Hey, speak for yourself mate! I've been shopping today, been polite, chatty, held the door open, gave money to the local kids bagpacking, etc. I'm no saint (as being here proves ) but I like to think I behave well most of the time!
Catch me on a bad day I can be arsey but not this week."I don't believe you can be arsey?! HaHa | |||
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"I reckon people get miserable while shopping altogether and I don't blame them. I avoid shops altogether at busy times. I have to say though, there are some rude people whichever shop you shop in and I have tried them all, being a snobby mare though if someone was going to be rude to me I would rather be in the nicer shop. "I am prepared to think it's all magnified this time of year. I saw someone crying in Sainsbury's car park earlier. I think she was crying because I called her a stupid cow for cutting me up!
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