I've noticed this before, but it was very apparent this weekend
middle-aged and old people are fucking rude.

I was shopping in town with my other half, it was rammed full of other shoppers and therefore a lot of moving out of the way for people had to be done.

I always make a point of asking politely and then thanking them, unless they are an arse about it.

I've also noticed that young people tend to be more polite, saying thanks and sorry.

Middle-aged people (women in particular)? No fucking manners at all.

I've made it a new rule that every time some vacuous bint shoves past me or doesn't move despite several polite requests to let me pass that I will either: loudly exclaim "no, no, thank you" or in a stage whisper I will call them a fucking obstinate moron.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 11:17, 14 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Speaking as a middle-aged women.
Fuck off!

*shoves*
( girlinthehole, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 11:20, Reply)

you aren't of the sour-faced variety though.
Not all middle-aged women are like this, but a large majority of those shopping in Exeter are...
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 11:22, Reply)

Vipros
I doff my hat to you sir.

I hope The Inquisitor is real.
( Captain V, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 11:22, Reply)

It's because they're not getting any
Bunch of miserable, dried up old cunts.

Fuck off the lot of you, I demand a cull of anyone over 45.
( Bert Monkeysex is waiting for the mods to delete him, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 11:27, Reply)

They think they've earned the right to it just because they're old
Well, they can fuck off. I'm generally quite courteous most of the time, and I will also shout at people who don't thank you for holding doors open etc.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 11:36, Reply)

I find that
The best way to retort to some middle/upper class bint who shoves you out the way is to say a very loud "CUNT!" while pointing at them.

Guaranteed to provoke shock and loss-of-words.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 11:38, Reply)

when in crowds
always maintain 'stone shoulders' so that if people barge you, they bounce off

if some inconsiderate twat is in your way however, i find the best solution is to walk directly behind them, lean in and whisper right in their ear 'excuse me'
it shits them up and they shift
( mictoboy shitting in your cunt since, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 11:51, Reply)

mictoboy
I'm 6ft 2 and 15 stone. If I maintain stone shoulders people tend to go flying.

It's fun for 10 or 20 metres, and then gets embarassing!
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 11:52, Reply)

A gentle touch to
The kidney area really freaks people out.
It's an innate defensive reaction to move, as it's a vulnerable area.

So, just a gentle nudge there, coupled with a polite "Excuse me please" will work nine times out of ten.
( Cawl, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 12:05, Reply)

Kaol
that's "the bouncer's touch"

I use it all the time.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 12:18, Reply)

I dont go out anymore
Order stuff for delivery off the interweb.
It's the only way.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 12:21, Reply)

2007, Reading Festival
My first proper festival, and it broke me.

With tens of thousands of people there, I noticed I spent a lot of time getting out of people's way, so I decided on an experiment. I just wouldn't move out of the way.

Something like 75% of people would just walk straight into me. Half of those would slag me off for not moving. The cheek!

I make a point of being as polite as possible, most of the time. It's part of the oil in the machine.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 13:20, Reply)

My ex wife was like this
the last time I went shopping with her. She bulldozed her way through the crowds with a face like a chunk of limestone, and quickly outdistanced me- because I was saying "Excuse me" and picking my way through the crowd rather than shouldering everyone.

I did mention that she's no longer my wife, right?
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Mon 9 Feb 2009, 16:40, Reply)

Right on b3ta people
I have the same problem - always stepping around people. I think people can smell politeness like dogs smell fear and take advantage accordingly.

It's quite funny every now and again to just hunker down and let them walk into me.. say when your way is totally blocked by three teenage girls walking abreast on the pavement, who apprently expect you to step into the road like a gentleman or whatever, and you just shoulder-barge through them. Heh.
(raymond "three griddle pans" luxury yacht lovin' the christmas action, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 22:47, Reply)