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Back Up Off Me

Enchantress1821
Enchantress1821

Anyone ever have a stranger invade your personal space, such as your in line at a store trying to check out. That stranger is so close to you that you can basically hear them breath in your ear. All you want to do is scream "BACK OFF OF ME", however you're supposed to be composed and made to feel uncomfortable the entire time while checking out. It is so rude how people are and it's irrating to have your blood boil and just want to punch that person but you know that it's wrong and ultimately you will go to jail.  

Philo52
Philo52
Yes, I have this happen to me all the time. I usually need to get in front of the payment device moving from bagging my groceries. I don't think a person standing where I need to be is doing
so just to be annoying. I just move toward them and say "excuse me."
I've never had a time when the person has not backed up and given me space. They are
mostly apologetic. Simply not worth getting worked up over!
little
little
I agree that it is not worth getting upset about because some people do not realize they are overwhelming you space. It is very uncomfortable for me also. I usually look back to give them an idea that they are invading my space and it does not always work. I then simply say excuse me and it works. Try it before you get very angry and something bad happens.
jaynib
jaynib
Quite common I think. I'm sensitive toward this but maybe it's because I grew up an only child and always had my space. I think of people who do this unknowingly as those who likely grew up in a big family or for perhaps cultural reasons do this. I really don't like it if it's by someone of the opposite sex. If you travel you will see that in some countries it's really prevalent. I'm sure they don't knowingly try to make you uncomfortable. I usually stand sideways so they can't breathe on me and just shifting your position lets them know you are aware of theirs. Nothing wrong with saying excuse me, especially if it's done politely. It works and they are now aware to give you a bit more space.