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mazzy50mazzy50 Posts: 13,304
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In general I am quite a meek individual who avoids confrontation at all costs.

In my younger days I was very shy and practically silent in all social situations.

However, several decades at work have built up my confidence. I am also older and grumpier now.

So, when I stopped into my local Morrison's to buy some stuff for dinner I was pretty disgusted to see a woman with a bunch of fresh coriander,waft it under her nose and then walk up to the display and dump it back down. I was even more fed up when she proceeded to pick up another bunch, literally bury her nose in it and then put it back down. By the time I saw her do the same with a third bunch I am afraid my safety catch was off.

I said "Are you planning to pick up and stick your nose in every bunch on the display?" She scuttled off without saying a word.

Do you ever tell people when you think they are out of order or is it just mardy old battle-axes like me?
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    hazydayzhazydayz Posts: 6,909
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    All the time. If im out and theres someone in front of me walking slowly ill shout " Get out the way you! I've got places to go and people to see" and if they get a bit a gobby I wave my fist in the air and say "you know what's coming mister!".
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    CosinCosin Posts: 765
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    I just lower my specs and glare..
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    mazzy50mazzy50 Posts: 13,304
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    hazydayz wrote: »
    All the time. If im out and theres someone in front of me walking slowly ill shout " Get out the way you! I've got places to go and people to see" and if they get a bit a gobby I wave my fist in the air and say "you know what's coming mister!".

    :D:D:D:D
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    Pumping IronPumping Iron Posts: 29,891
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    If something pisses me off I always say something.
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    Joey_JJoey_J Posts: 5,146
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    hazydayz wrote: »
    All the time. If im out and theres someone in front of me walking slowly ill shout " Get out the way you! I've got places to go and people to see" and if they get a bit a gobby I wave my fist in the air and say "you know what's coming mister!".

    You ever heard the phrase "excuse me please"? :D
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    hazydayzhazydayz Posts: 6,909
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    Joey_J wrote: »
    You ever heard the phrase "excuse me please"? :D

    Only if i fart. :D
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    Joey_JJoey_J Posts: 5,146
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    hazydayz wrote: »
    Only if i fart. :D

    :D fair enough That'll do
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    BastardBeaverBastardBeaver Posts: 11,903
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    Cosin wrote: »
    I just lower my specs and glare..

    https://beautydart.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/devil_wears_prada_meryl_streep_2.jpg
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    BastardBeaverBastardBeaver Posts: 11,903
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    I can take a proper gob full, so pretty gobby yea.
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    itscoldoutsideitscoldoutside Posts: 3,190
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    I don't ever gob off because I cannot fight.In my eyes you should keep your mouth shut unless you can stand for yourself and see it though. In London if you say anything to anyone, particularly the young ones, there is a chance they will "switch".
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    Egg The GothEgg The Goth Posts: 932
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    I'm the most gobby burger you could ever meet, unless I'm with my better half, cos she's definitely, without shadow of a doubt a better example of why you should keep that gob shut.
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    kitty86kitty86 Posts: 7,034
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    I can be pretty vocal when it's needed, I've been told a few times that "if my tongue were any sharper, I'd cut myself"
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    degsyhufcdegsyhufc Posts: 59,251
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    mazzy50 wrote: »
    In general I am quite a meek individual who avoids confrontation at all costs.

    In my younger days I was very shy and practically silent in all social situations.

    However, several decades at work have built up my confidence. I am also older and grumpier now.

    So, when I stopped into my local Morrison's to buy some stuff for dinner I was pretty disgusted to see a woman with a bunch of fresh coriander,waft it under her nose and then walk up to the display and dump it back down. I was even more fed up when she proceeded to pick up another bunch, literally bury her nose in it and then put it back down. By the time I saw her do the same with a third bunch I am afraid my safety catch was off.

    I said "Are you planning to pick up and stick your nose in every bunch on the display?" She scuttled off without saying a word.

    Do you ever tell people when you think they are out of order or is it just mardy old battle-axes like me?
    You're lucky she didn't give you a smack in the gob
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    itscoldoutsideitscoldoutside Posts: 3,190
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    I guess it depends if you are a Victor Meldrew or not.
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    PunksNotDeadPunksNotDead Posts: 21,298
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    Can't stand idiots gobbing off.
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    Joey_JJoey_J Posts: 5,146
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    PunksNotDead wrote: »
    Can't stand idiots gobbing off.

    Wind your neck in Punk!!
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    Frankie_LittleFrankie_Little Posts: 9,271
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    I'm not gobby at all, I'm a coward when it comes to confrontation. If I saw someone sticking their nose in bunches of coriander, I just wouldn't buy any. I'd be too scared of getting a smack in the mouth.
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    GroutyGrouty Posts: 34,035
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    Keyboard warriors unite! :D
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    Egg The GothEgg The Goth Posts: 932
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    Grouty wrote: »
    Keyboard warriors unite! :D


    STGOBU:)
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    archiverarchiver Posts: 13,011
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    It's been so long since my last physical encounter, I've come to doubt my ability to walk the walk. So I stifle it and mumble sternly. ^_^
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    cnbcwatchercnbcwatcher Posts: 56,681
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    All the time. I tend to say what I think and if someone or something gets my goat then I'll say it.
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    Toby LaRhoneToby LaRhone Posts: 12,916
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    hazydayz wrote: »
    All the time. If im out and theres someone in front of me walking slowly ill shout " Get out the way you! I've got places to go and people to see" and if they get a bit a gobby I wave my fist in the air and say "you know what's coming mister!".
    Of course you do.

    BOO!
    Oops, you've wee'd yourself.
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    hazydayzhazydayz Posts: 6,909
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    Toby LaRhone wrote: »
    Of course you do.

    BOO!
    Oops, you've wee'd yourself.

    You want some?

    I'll give it yer!
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    bozzimacoobozzimacoo Posts: 1,135
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    hazydayz wrote: »
    All the time. If im out and theres someone in front of me walking slowly ill shout " Get out the way you! I've got places to go and people to see" and if they get a bit a gobby I wave my fist in the air and say "you know what's coming mister!".

    Good one for that is: "Mind your backs please coming through!"
    They turn round pretty quick thinking thry're gonna get run over.
    Never fails. :D
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    bozzimacoobozzimacoo Posts: 1,135
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    I've refrained from gobbiness for a while now, even though some could do with a word or two, can't be arsed.....
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