Line cutters

[GotLabradors]

I think part of the reason people say let it go is you never know what kind of crazy person you'll end up dealing with and how they'll react.

This. There are some complete nut jobs out there.

 

[FeralCatRogue]

This. There are some complete nut jobs out there.

One reason I just "let it go" is i ran into one of those types once. Was at a food and wine in NJ and someone cut me then didn't move because she was grabbing drinks from the bar set up there. I said excuse me a few times and was ignored so i and the rest of the line went ahead, she started screaming and poured her beer over me. She followed me as I tried to leave and the booths refused to call security. I ended up having to call 911 while in a convention to get someone to get her away from me so I could get to my room safely. So after that i do not say a word, you never know if it's going to be some crazy person who will take it too far.

 

[Jennasis]

conversely, if you cut in line, you never know if you're cutting a nut job who is going to go off on you.

 

[Goofy_Disney_Dad]

It certainly wouldn't be the hill I chose to die on.

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

Also maybe a shirt with a good saying on the back could help. LINE BUTTERS LINE STARTS HERE

There has been talk of having shirts made up with this on the back:

 

[Gillyrose779]

There has been talk of having shirts made up with this on the back:

LOL - I design shirts on the side... I may have to design one.

 

[Gillyrose779]

Okay - here's a rough draft - lol

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Looking for suggestions on how to handle this, or strategies that have worked for you in regards to people cutting in line. I am often overwhelmed when I see a large group try to cut in front of us while their one or two people have stood in line. Not quite sure what to say or how to handle it.

I just silently judge them. I do find the practice rude when a large group has to "catch up" to their even larger group.

If folks want to judge me, that is fine. But I do think it is wrong and the minor exceptions, I have yet to see. It seems to be a bunch of younger folks that are childless. One day, it was at Toy Story and the teen/young adults were joining their party after they got their AP Star Wars posters. They should have either waited as a group or get the posters after the ride. There was no benefit of the doubt here.

But I don't think it resolves anything to speak up. And it doesn't happen often enough to be a huge bother. It doesn't make it any less rude.

 

[alvernon90]

One reason I just "let it go" is i ran into one of those types once. Was at a food and wine in NJ and someone cut me then didn't move because she was grabbing drinks from the bar set up there. I said excuse me a few times and was ignored so i and the rest of the line went ahead, she started screaming and poured her beer over me. She followed me as I tried to leave and the booths refused to call security. I ended up having to call 911 while in a convention to get someone to get her away from me so I could get to my room safely. So after that i do not say a word, you never know if it's going to be some crazy person who will take it too far.

In fairness, you have to expect that this kind of thing will happen in New Jersey.