What I want to know is, how lazy and entitled do you have to be to get annoyed that somebody else has priority parking ten yards closer to the door?
I dont think entitled is the right word It's more about resentment about others having an entitlement to better treatment from what I can see of the thread.
Some do. But that's part of the point I am making - just because there is nothing to stop you from doing something (be it parking in P&C spots when you don't have kids, holding up the express/self service tills by putting a weeks worth of stuff through, blocking the aisles with trolleys, etc.) doesn't mean you should do it, and doesn't stop you from being a bit of a selfish dick if you do.
Does that apply to parent using the parents and toddlers bay? After all just because the supermarkets decide to give them preferential treatment dies to mean they have to take advantage if it and be a selfish dick?
Perhaps if every step you took was agony or left you struggling for breath, you may want to park near to the entrance?
Disabled people who have difficulty in walking any distance - sometimes the reason isn't physically obvious - can apply for and be awarded a blue badge to enable them to park in places that others are not entitled, double yellow lines for example. Therefore it makes sense for supermarkets and the like to make spaces available for these badge holding customers that are close to their entrance, showing support for the scheme if nothing else.
'Little kids' will have to walk past lots of cars in situations other than a car park (the high street for example) and it is sensible to teach them road safety from a very early age.
I didn't intend for this to turn into a "who's right and who's wrong?" stuation, I just wondered why parents and their children NEED to park near to the entrance.
I wasnt referring to disabled spaces. The thread was started about parent parking spaces so why would I be questioning disabled spaces being close to the entrance. Of course they should be.
Maybe you weren't asking who is right or wrong but some comments seem to be very anti parent spaces being closest.
But unlike parking there is nothing by the self checkouts to say its for "under so many items only", If it were then they would not direct people with trolleys to use them. Im not a dick, nor selfish and do not block anything up.
I dont think entitled is the right word It's more about resentment about others having an entitlement to better treatment from what I can see of the thread.
But why would something that doesn't affect you at all but might just make someone elses life just that little bit easier be a cause for resentment? I really don't begrudge anyone that may need a little bit of help a small gesture that does others no harm at all
I wonder if anyone can answer a query that I genuinely can't understand:
Why do Parent & Child/Toddler parking spaces need to be close to the shops' entrances? Our local Sainsbury's has them closer to the entrance than the Disabled bays.
Because people have to carry shopping plus look after their children. It's called safety.
I've got one, why do 'disabled' people park in disabled spots but walk off normally? I can understand a walking stick or wheelchair but most of the time they seem fine.
Does that apply to parent using the parents and toddlers bay? After all just because the supermarkets decide to give them preferential treatment dies to mean they have to take advantage if it and be a selfish dick?
Perhaps if every step you took was agony or left you struggling for breath, you may want to park near to the entrance?
Disabled people who have difficulty in walking any distance - sometimes the reason isn't physically obvious - can apply for and be awarded a blue badge to enable them to park in places that others are not entitled, double yellow lines for example. Therefore it makes sense for supermarkets and the like to make spaces available for these badge holding customers that are close to their entrance, showing support for the scheme if nothing else.
'Little kids' will have to walk past lots of cars in situations other than a car park (the high street for example) and it is sensible to teach them road safety from a very early age.
I didn't intend for this to turn into a "who's right and who's wrong?" stuation, I just wondered why parents and their children NEED to park near to the entrance.
People who have difficulty walking any distance yet they're ok to walk around a supermarket??
People who have difficulty walking any distance yet they're ok to walk around a supermarket??
If I am having a very bad day I save my energy by parking in the disabled bay and having enough left to walk around the shop. If I use all of it before I even get inside, then I am in trouble.
Most times I dont use the bays, I only use them if I really need them.
But why would something that doesn't affect you at all but might just make someone elses life just that little bit easier be a cause for resentment? I really don't begrudge anyone that may need a little bit of help a small gesture that does others no harm at all
That's like asking why people were resentful about being told to sit at the back if the bus. It's treating two groups differently and whether it causes resentment or not depends on whether it is fair.
I think it is unfair but of to little importance to bother about, Other people especially those more inconvenienced by regularly seeing others privileged over them may be annoyed. If do that is his they feel and there does seem to be some cause.
So only people not encumbered with anything are allowed to use these lanes.
So they have around 6 selfserve lanes and three basket only lanes while everyone has has to share the other 6 or 7 lanes.
That's like asking why people were resentful about being told to sit at the back if the bus. It's treating two groups differently and whether it causes resentment or not depends on whether it is fair.
I think it is unfair but of to little importance to bother about, Other people especially those more inconvenienced by regularly seeing others privileged over them may be annoyed. If do that is his they feel and there does seem to be some cause.
I don't think I've ever seen P&C parking compared to segregation before.
Classic!
Are the 10 items or fewer tills the modern day version of the holocaust
That's like asking why people were resentful about being told to sit at the back if the bus. It's treating two groups differently and whether it causes resentment or not depends on whether it is fair.
I think it is unfair but of to little importance to bother about, Other people especially those more inconvenienced by regularly seeing others privileged over them may be annoyed. If do that is his they feel and there does seem to be some cause.
So only people not encumbered with anything are allowed to use these lanes.
So they have around 6 selfserve lanes and three basket only lanes while everyone has has to share the other 6 or 7 lanes.
Sorry, my misunderstanding - thought you were referring to my comment about people blocking the aisles with trolleys whilst they have a chat
I don't think I've ever seen P&C parking compared to segregation
then stop and think about it before responding. That's a good idea when new concepts are introduced.
It's about a group being given privileged treatment. With the disabled that is to equalise their disadvantage and make shopping as easy for them as a well person. That's why it is government mandated.
The reason for parent toddler spaces however is to attract those who are likely to spend more by making their shop more comvenient. That's why supermarkets compete over them - and why they are closer than disabled spaces....
then stop and think about it before responding. That's a good idea when new concepts are introduced.
It's about a group being given privileged treatment. With the disabled that is to equalise their disadvantage and make shopping as easy for them as a well person. That's why it is government mandated.
The reason for parent toddler spaces however is to attract those who are likely to spend more by making their shop more comvenient. That's why supermarkets compete over them - and why they are closer than disabled spaces....
So does that make Sainsbury's the Ku Klux Klan in your analogy?
Sorry, my misunderstanding - thought you were referring to my comment about people blocking the aisles with trolleys whilst they have a chat
Oh no.. Chatting is the biggest pain in supermarkets.
The other day there was one family ( mum dad and three grown up daughters) who all stood in a row ( along not across) a aisle discussing a pack of biscuits, they did this everywhere ( for different items) they stopped, and yes it was always where I was trying to get to. Very odd and selfish way to behave when others are trying to shop as well.
But why would something that doesn't affect you at all but might just make someone elses life just that little bit easier be a cause for resentment? I really don't begrudge anyone that may need a little bit of help a small gesture that does others no harm at all
The intolerance of others is incredible and a little ironic here. It sounds like what about me, me me me? People have become so up themselves about their rights and entitlements in such a superior manner.
Some people are disabled and have kids too, some people have disabled kids along with siblings who are not disabled.
If it bothers people so much don a reflective jacket, tape off p&C parking spaces and direct all people with kids to the furthest parking spaces, then blow raspberries at them and make dumb faces. Or, just park in them yourself and btw, sometimes these spaces are made wider too, so that car seats and buggies can be sorted without damaging your neighbour's car. I have had small kids at the shops and never even bothered about p&c parking, just went where it wasn't the busiest.
It's shopping not apartheid.
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I dont think entitled is the right word It's more about resentment about others having an entitlement to better treatment from what I can see of the thread.
Does that apply to parent using the parents and toddlers bay? After all just because the supermarkets decide to give them preferential treatment dies to mean they have to take advantage if it and be a selfish dick?
I wasnt referring to disabled spaces. The thread was started about parent parking spaces so why would I be questioning disabled spaces being close to the entrance. Of course they should be.
Maybe you weren't asking who is right or wrong but some comments seem to be very anti parent spaces being closest.
There are on some.
But why would something that doesn't affect you at all but might just make someone elses life just that little bit easier be a cause for resentment? I really don't begrudge anyone that may need a little bit of help a small gesture that does others no harm at all
Because people have to carry shopping plus look after their children. It's called safety.
I've got one, why do 'disabled' people park in disabled spots but walk off normally? I can understand a walking stick or wheelchair but most of the time they seem fine.
Yeah if you like
I have never seen one and I have used them since they first came to supermarkets.
What about buggies and prams blocking? I expect they block far more than a trolley.
People who have difficulty walking any distance yet they're ok to walk around a supermarket??
The ones in my Sainsburys state 'For baskets only'. Doesn't mean people with trolleys take the slightest bit of notice
If I am having a very bad day I save my energy by parking in the disabled bay and having enough left to walk around the shop. If I use all of it before I even get inside, then I am in trouble.
Most times I dont use the bays, I only use them if I really need them.
I think it is unfair but of to little importance to bother about, Other people especially those more inconvenienced by regularly seeing others privileged over them may be annoyed. If do that is his they feel and there does seem to be some cause.
Its selfish as well.
They do in my Sainsbury's and in the Waitrose as well.
So only people not encumbered with anything are allowed to use these lanes.
So they have around 6 selfserve lanes and three basket only lanes while everyone has has to share the other 6 or 7 lanes.
I don't think I've ever seen P&C parking compared to segregation before.
Classic!
Are the 10 items or fewer tills the modern day version of the holocaust
No, it really isn't
Sorry, my misunderstanding - thought you were referring to my comment about people blocking the aisles with trolleys whilst they have a chat
It's about a group being given privileged treatment. With the disabled that is to equalise their disadvantage and make shopping as easy for them as a well person. That's why it is government mandated.
The reason for parent toddler spaces however is to attract those who are likely to spend more by making their shop more comvenient. That's why supermarkets compete over them - and why they are closer than disabled spaces....
So does that make Sainsbury's the Ku Klux Klan in your analogy?
Oh no.. Chatting is the biggest pain in supermarkets.
The other day there was one family ( mum dad and three grown up daughters) who all stood in a row ( along not across) a aisle discussing a pack of biscuits, they did this everywhere ( for different items) they stopped, and yes it was always where I was trying to get to. Very odd and selfish way to behave when others are trying to shop as well.
Don't forget they have to get back to their car after doing their shopping.
The intolerance of others is incredible and a little ironic here. It sounds like what about me, me me me? People have become so up themselves about their rights and entitlements in such a superior manner.
Some people are disabled and have kids too, some people have disabled kids along with siblings who are not disabled.
If it bothers people so much don a reflective jacket, tape off p&C parking spaces and direct all people with kids to the furthest parking spaces, then blow raspberries at them and make dumb faces. Or, just park in them yourself and btw, sometimes these spaces are made wider too, so that car seats and buggies can be sorted without damaging your neighbour's car. I have had small kids at the shops and never even bothered about p&c parking, just went where it wasn't the busiest.
It's shopping not apartheid.