It does not pay to be polite.
Picture this: I am grappling with a 5 kilo baby in one arm, and a full shopping basket in another. I am in a queue. A lady opens a new checkout just for me, as she wants to have a peek at the 9 week old baby.
I politely ask the man in front of me 'Do you want to go first?' It is clear I am about to drop the bundle.
He says yes!! And rushes towards the check out. My fault for asking what should have been a question that received a 'no' answer.
As he was not born here (this was not clear until he spoke), perhaps he does not understand what is culturally acceptable. Perhaps I had better review the naturalisation class curriculum. An amendment is due. Rule number one: ladies first! Especially if holding a baby.
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