Navigating the supermarket aisles can be a challenging task, especially for shoppers who are juggling a tantrum-throwing toddler and a couple of grocery items.

But what happens when a fellow shopper's lack of courtesy pushes you to the edge?

This is the story of Lani, a mother of three, who found herself in a heated debate with the Australian public over her response to an 'inconsiderate' woman at a Coles supermarket.

Lani was on a quick grocery run with her youngest son, Hudson, who was having a 'tantrum' on her hip. As she tried to pacify her child and pick up her two items, she noticed a woman 'eyeballing' them.

'Obviously, Hudson's squeal was pissing her off like it was pissing me off, but what do you do?' Lani said in a video she posted online.

The situation escalated when Lani realised the self-service checkouts were out of order, forcing her to line up behind the same woman who allegedly continued to glare.

The woman, who was unloading a trolley full of groceries, didn't offer to let Lani, with her two items and a distressed child, go ahead.

Lani only had two items at the checkout counter when a shopper with a trolley full of groceries did not let her go ahead the line. Image: TikTok / @thehydefive

According to Lani, the woman lacked courtesy.

She emphasised that she was juggling a tantrum-throwing child and had only two items to purchase while the woman in front was leisurely unloading a trolley full of groceries.

'Me being the absolute spiteful b***h that I am. I took her eggs and bacon and her butter that was at the back of the pile,' Lani confessed.

In a surprising twist, Lani revealed she set the three items back towards her and then, after the woman left, bought them herself. 'I hope she gets home and tomorrow does not get to have her eggs and bacon for being an inconsiderate b***h'.

'[The lady] literally looked at me like Hudson was like the biggest germ in the world. Am I in the wrong?' Lani questioned, sparking a heated debate among Aussies.

While some criticised Lani for feeling 'entitled', many others sided with her, stating that it's common courtesy in Australia to let someone with fewer items go ahead in the queue.

'For all those confused, the culture in Australia of letting someone with two items go before you in the line is really common,' one person explained.

The incident has reignited the age-old debate between parents and those without kids, with hundreds responding that their child 'misbehaving' is 'not someone else's issue'.

'What makes you think that you deserve to go ahead cause you have a child acting up? The world doesn’t revolve around you,' one said, with others sending similar responses.

You can watch Lani’s full video below:

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Key Takeaways

• Lani, a mother of three, shared an incident that occurred at a Coles supermarket when another shopper refused to let her go ahead in the queue despite only having two items and a tantrum-throwing child.
• In retaliation, Lani deliberately removed some of the woman's groceries from the checkout belt and purchased them herself, with the intention to inconvenience the woman.
• The incident sparked a debate online between parents and non-parents, with some saying it's a common courtesy in Australia to let a person with fewer items ahead in the line and others arguing that Lani was entitled.
• Many commenters also pointed out that a child's behaviour is not others' responsibility and shouldn't warrant any special treatment.

What's your take on this incident, members? Have you ever been in a similar situation? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

 

[Skeeta22]

Just because you have a tantrum throwing child who's out of your control doesn't entitle you to any special treatment like jumping the queue at the checkout or anywhere else, it's not someone else's problem, it's yours! Get over it, wait your turn then take your tantrum throwing brat home. This mother needs to watch 'The Super Nanny' on youtube and TV to learn how to manage a child doing this.

 

[Suzanne rose]

The lady didn't actually say anything to her only did a so called eye roll, maybe it wasn't a bad eye roll or a bad glare, maybe her look was one of pity for her.

As for the register thing maybe
1. The lady didn't see her standing there
2. Maybe her groceries were already going through.
If it wasn't either of the above and she had only 2 items, then she should have just asked if she should go first.

Either way, this woman lowered herself by taking the woman's bacon, eggs, and butter.

If the lady gave such a bad look why line up behind her I think there is more to the story I think the woman with the tantrum throwing baby is making something out of nothing.

 

[Leenie]

The lady didn't actually say anything to her only did a so called eye roll, maybe it wasn't a bad eye roll or a bad glare, maybe her look was one of pity for her.

As for the register thing maybe
1. The lady didn't see her standing there
2. Maybe her groceries were already going through.
If it wasn't either of the above and she had only 2 items, then she should have just asked if she should go first.

Either way, this woman lowered herself by taking the woman's bacon, eggs, and butter.

If the lady gave such a bad look why line up behind her I think there is more to the story I think the woman with the tantrum throwing baby is making something out of nothing.

She could have left and came back later , just a nasty person taking the other persons items. I have no problem letting others through with a couple of items , just a courtesy, as when you let someone coming out of a business onto the street ,it only takes a few seconds.

 

[Pat T]

Navigating the supermarket aisles can be a challenging task, especially for shoppers who are juggling a tantrum-throwing toddler and a couple of grocery items.

But what happens when a fellow shopper's lack of courtesy pushes you to the edge?

This is the story of Lani, a mother of three, who found herself in a heated debate with the Australian public over her response to an 'inconsiderate' woman at a Coles supermarket.

Lani was on a quick grocery run with her youngest son, Hudson, who was having a 'tantrum' on her hip. As she tried to pacify her child and pick up her two items, she noticed a woman 'eyeballing' them.

'Obviously, Hudson's squeal was pissing her off like it was pissing me off, but what do you do?' Lani said in a video she posted online.

The situation escalated when Lani realised the self-service checkouts were out of order, forcing her to line up behind the same woman who allegedly continued to glare.

The woman, who was unloading a trolley full of groceries, didn't offer to let Lani, with her two items and a distressed child, go ahead.

View attachment 37444

Lani only had two items at the checkout counter when a shopper with a trolley full of groceries did not let her go ahead the line. Image: TikTok / @thehydefive

According to Lani, the woman lacked courtesy.

She emphasised that she was juggling a tantrum-throwing child and had only two items to purchase while the woman in front was leisurely unloading a trolley full of groceries.

'Me being the absolute spiteful b***h that I am. I took her eggs and bacon and her butter that was at the back of the pile,' Lani confessed.

In a surprising twist, Lani revealed she set the three items back towards her and then, after the woman left, bought them herself. 'I hope she gets home and tomorrow does not get to have her eggs and bacon for being an inconsiderate b***h'.

'[The lady] literally looked at me like Hudson was like the biggest germ in the world. Am I in the wrong?' Lani questioned, sparking a heated debate among Aussies.

While some criticised Lani for feeling 'entitled', many others sided with her, stating that it's common courtesy in Australia to let someone with fewer items go ahead in the queue.

'For all those confused, the culture in Australia of letting someone with two items go before you in the line is really common,' one person explained.

The incident has reignited the age-old debate between parents and those without kids, with hundreds responding that their child 'misbehaving' is 'not someone else's issue'.

'What makes you think that you deserve to go ahead cause you have a child acting up? The world doesn’t revolve around you,' one said, with others sending similar responses.

You can watch Lani’s full video below:

​

Key Takeaways

• Lani, a mother of three, shared an incident that occurred at a Coles supermarket when another shopper refused to let her go ahead in the queue despite only having two items and a tantrum-throwing child.
• In retaliation, Lani deliberately removed some of the woman's groceries from the checkout belt and purchased them herself, with the intention to inconvenience the woman.
• The incident sparked a debate online between parents and non-parents, with some saying it's a common courtesy in Australia to let a person with fewer items ahead in the line and others arguing that Lani was entitled.
• Many commenters also pointed out that a child's behaviour is not others' responsibility and shouldn't warrant any special treatment.

What's your take on this incident, members? Have you ever been in a similar situation? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

She took 3 items from the woman? How does she know that they weren’t for a disabled neighbour? She deserves a tantrum kid. Bet he grows up to be a brat too.

 

[Suzanne rose]

She could have left and came back later , just a nasty person taking the other persons items. I have no problem letting others through with a couple of items , just a courtesy, as when you let someone coming out of a business onto the street ,it only takes a few seconds.

I'm sure the lady in front would have let her through.
The more I think of it I think it's more of an attack on the other lady...

Also why post this on line if anything it's an embarrassment for herself by taking the ladies items and I bet she lied saying she paid for them

 

[Bullwinkle]

Why does this woman with a tantrum throwing toddler think she is entitled!!! In this instance use the self service checkout!!
As for taking the other person’s groceries and then having to spend more, that was just being petty…
Grow up

 

[Leenie]

She took 3 items from the woman? How does she know that they weren’t for a disabled neighbour? She deserves a tantrum kid. Bet he grows up to be a brat too.

The mothers attitude says a lot ,

 

[Stevo114]

In her own words she is an entitled "b****".

No excuses for this and of course putting it up on SM demanding sympathy explains alot.

 

[LeahI]

Why does this woman with a tantrum throwing toddler think she is entitled!!! In this instance use the self service checkout!!
As for taking the other person’s groceries and then having to spend more, that was just being petty…
Grow up

Apparently the self serve were out of order. And if so, surely there is an express checkout operating.
She just wanted to annoy the other woman more by standing behind her with a wailing child.

 

[Col@45]

The mothers attitude says a lot ,

Times have changed that's for sure.....even young children misbehave more these days. They join the rest of the people who only know rudeness, aggression and violence.
Sign of the times.

 

[Frigate]

Navigating the supermarket aisles can be a challenging task, especially for shoppers who are juggling a tantrum-throwing toddler and a couple of grocery items.

But what happens when a fellow shopper's lack of courtesy pushes you to the edge?

This is the story of Lani, a mother of three, who found herself in a heated debate with the Australian public over her response to an 'inconsiderate' woman at a Coles supermarket.

Lani was on a quick grocery run with her youngest son, Hudson, who was having a 'tantrum' on her hip. As she tried to pacify her child and pick up her two items, she noticed a woman 'eyeballing' them.

'Obviously, Hudson's squeal was pissing her off like it was pissing me off, but what do you do?' Lani said in a video she posted online.

The situation escalated when Lani realised the self-service checkouts were out of order, forcing her to line up behind the same woman who allegedly continued to glare.

The woman, who was unloading a trolley full of groceries, didn't offer to let Lani, with her two items and a distressed child, go ahead.

View attachment 37444

Lani only had two items at the checkout counter when a shopper with a trolley full of groceries did not let her go ahead the line. Image: TikTok / @thehydefive

According to Lani, the woman lacked courtesy.

She emphasised that she was juggling a tantrum-throwing child and had only two items to purchase while the woman in front was leisurely unloading a trolley full of groceries.

'Me being the absolute spiteful b***h that I am. I took her eggs and bacon and her butter that was at the back of the pile,' Lani confessed.

In a surprising twist, Lani revealed she set the three items back towards her and then, after the woman left, bought them herself. 'I hope she gets home and tomorrow does not get to have her eggs and bacon for being an inconsiderate b***h'.

'[The lady] literally looked at me like Hudson was like the biggest germ in the world. Am I in the wrong?' Lani questioned, sparking a heated debate among Aussies.

While some criticised Lani for feeling 'entitled', many others sided with her, stating that it's common courtesy in Australia to let someone with fewer items go ahead in the queue.

'For all those confused, the culture in Australia of letting someone with two items go before you in the line is really common,' one person explained.

The incident has reignited the age-old debate between parents and those without kids, with hundreds responding that their child 'misbehaving' is 'not someone else's issue'.

'What makes you think that you deserve to go ahead cause you have a child acting up? The world doesn’t revolve around you,' one said, with others sending similar responses.

You can watch Lani’s full video below:

​

Key Takeaways

• Lani, a mother of three, shared an incident that occurred at a Coles supermarket when another shopper refused to let her go ahead in the queue despite only having two items and a tantrum-throwing child.
• In retaliation, Lani deliberately removed some of the woman's groceries from the checkout belt and purchased them herself, with the intention to inconvenience the woman.
• The incident sparked a debate online between parents and non-parents, with some saying it's a common courtesy in Australia to let a person with fewer items ahead in the line and others arguing that Lani was entitled.
• Many commenters also pointed out that a child's behaviour is not others' responsibility and shouldn't warrant any special treatment.

What's your take on this incident, members? Have you ever been in a similar situation? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

The root cause of this incident that supermarket eliminated cashiers on check out

 

[Jo Piper3]

I always let people with few items go ahead of me in the checkout as before I have unpacked mine they have been served.

 

[Leenie]

Apparently the self serve were out of order. And if so, surely there is an express checkout operating.
She just wanted to annoy the other woman more by standing behind her with a wailing child.

Woollies did away with express here and at times only on checkout open ,so as to force you through the self serve,I wait my time and go through the checkout .

 

[Rosi Gordon]

Navigating the supermarket aisles can be a challenging task, especially for shoppers who are juggling a tantrum-throwing toddler and a couple of grocery items.

But what happens when a fellow shopper's lack of courtesy pushes you to the edge?

This is the story of Lani, a mother of three, who found herself in a heated debate with the Australian public over her response to an 'inconsiderate' woman at a Coles supermarket.

Lani was on a quick grocery run with her youngest son, Hudson, who was having a 'tantrum' on her hip. As she tried to pacify her child and pick up her two items, she noticed a woman 'eyeballing' them.

'Obviously, Hudson's squeal was pissing her off like it was pissing me off, but what do you do?' Lani said in a video she posted online.

The situation escalated when Lani realised the self-service checkouts were out of order, forcing her to line up behind the same woman who allegedly continued to glare.

The woman, who was unloading a trolley full of groceries, didn't offer to let Lani, with her two items and a distressed child, go ahead.

View attachment 37444

Lani only had two items at the checkout counter when a shopper with a trolley full of groceries did not let her go ahead the line. Image: TikTok / @thehydefive

According to Lani, the woman lacked courtesy.

She emphasised that she was juggling a tantrum-throwing child and had only two items to purchase while the woman in front was leisurely unloading a trolley full of groceries.

'Me being the absolute spiteful b***h that I am. I took her eggs and bacon and her butter that was at the back of the pile,' Lani confessed.

In a surprising twist, Lani revealed she set the three items back towards her and then, after the woman left, bought them herself. 'I hope she gets home and tomorrow does not get to have her eggs and bacon for being an inconsiderate b***h'.

'[The lady] literally looked at me like Hudson was like the biggest germ in the world. Am I in the wrong?' Lani questioned, sparking a heated debate among Aussies.

While some criticised Lani for feeling 'entitled', many others sided with her, stating that it's common courtesy in Australia to let someone with fewer items go ahead in the queue.

'For all those confused, the culture in Australia of letting someone with two items go before you in the line is really common,' one person explained.

The incident has reignited the age-old debate between parents and those without kids, with hundreds responding that their child 'misbehaving' is 'not someone else's issue'.

'What makes you think that you deserve to go ahead cause you have a child acting up? The world doesn’t revolve around you,' one said, with others sending similar responses.

You can watch Lani’s full video below:

​

Key Takeaways

• Lani, a mother of three, shared an incident that occurred at a Coles supermarket when another shopper refused to let her go ahead in the queue despite only having two items and a tantrum-throwing child.
• In retaliation, Lani deliberately removed some of the woman's groceries from the checkout belt and purchased them herself, with the intention to inconvenience the woman.
• The incident sparked a debate online between parents and non-parents, with some saying it's a common courtesy in Australia to let a person with fewer items ahead in the line and others arguing that Lani was entitled.
• Many commenters also pointed out that a child's behaviour is not others' responsibility and shouldn't warrant any special treatment.

What's your take on this incident, members? Have you ever been in a similar situation? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

This women's language and words show what kind of a person she is. Really needs to learn social manners.

 

[Toni Wrinkles]

Navigating the supermarket aisles can be a challenging task, especially for shoppers who are juggling a tantrum-throwing toddler and a couple of grocery items.

But what happens when a fellow shopper's lack of courtesy pushes you to the edge?

This is the story of Lani, a mother of three, who found herself in a heated debate with the Australian public over her response to an 'inconsiderate' woman at a Coles supermarket.

Lani was on a quick grocery run with her youngest son, Hudson, who was having a 'tantrum' on her hip. As she tried to pacify her child and pick up her two items, she noticed a woman 'eyeballing' them.

'Obviously, Hudson's squeal was pissing her off like it was pissing me off, but what do you do?' Lani said in a video she posted online.

The situation escalated when Lani realised the self-service checkouts were out of order, forcing her to line up behind the same woman who allegedly continued to glare.

The woman, who was unloading a trolley full of groceries, didn't offer to let Lani, with her two items and a distressed child, go ahead.

View attachment 37444

Lani only had two items at the checkout counter when a shopper with a trolley full of groceries did not let her go ahead the line. Image: TikTok / @thehydefive

According to Lani, the woman lacked courtesy.

She emphasised that she was juggling a tantrum-throwing child and had only two items to purchase while the woman in front was leisurely unloading a trolley full of groceries.

'Me being the absolute spiteful b***h that I am. I took her eggs and bacon and her butter that was at the back of the pile,' Lani confessed.

In a surprising twist, Lani revealed she set the three items back towards her and then, after the woman left, bought them herself. 'I hope she gets home and tomorrow does not get to have her eggs and bacon for being an inconsiderate b***h'.

'[The lady] literally looked at me like Hudson was like the biggest germ in the world. Am I in the wrong?' Lani questioned, sparking a heated debate among Aussies.

While some criticised Lani for feeling 'entitled', many others sided with her, stating that it's common courtesy in Australia to let someone with fewer items go ahead in the queue.

'For all those confused, the culture in Australia of letting someone with two items go before you in the line is really common,' one person explained.

The incident has reignited the age-old debate between parents and those without kids, with hundreds responding that their child 'misbehaving' is 'not someone else's issue'.

'What makes you think that you deserve to go ahead cause you have a child acting up? The world doesn’t revolve around you,' one said, with others sending similar responses.

You can watch Lani’s full video below:

​

Key Takeaways

• Lani, a mother of three, shared an incident that occurred at a Coles supermarket when another shopper refused to let her go ahead in the queue despite only having two items and a tantrum-throwing child.
• In retaliation, Lani deliberately removed some of the woman's groceries from the checkout belt and purchased them herself, with the intention to inconvenience the woman.
• The incident sparked a debate online between parents and non-parents, with some saying it's a common courtesy in Australia to let a person with fewer items ahead in the line and others arguing that Lani was entitled.
• Many commenters also pointed out that a child's behaviour is not others' responsibility and shouldn't warrant any special treatment.

What's your take on this incident, members? Have you ever been in a similar situation? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

 

[NotNats]

Navigating the supermarket aisles can be a challenging task, especially for shoppers who are juggling a tantrum-throwing toddler and a couple of grocery items.

But what happens when a fellow shopper's lack of courtesy pushes you to the edge?

This is the story of Lani, a mother of three, who found herself in a heated debate with the Australian public over her response to an 'inconsiderate' woman at a Coles supermarket.

Lani was on a quick grocery run with her youngest son, Hudson, who was having a 'tantrum' on her hip. As she tried to pacify her child and pick up her two items, she noticed a woman 'eyeballing' them.

'Obviously, Hudson's squeal was pissing her off like it was pissing me off, but what do you do?' Lani said in a video she posted online.

The situation escalated when Lani realised the self-service checkouts were out of order, forcing her to line up behind the same woman who allegedly continued to glare.

The woman, who was unloading a trolley full of groceries, didn't offer to let Lani, with her two items and a distressed child, go ahead.

View attachment 37444

Lani only had two items at the checkout counter when a shopper with a trolley full of groceries did not let her go ahead the line. Image: TikTok / @thehydefive

According to Lani, the woman lacked courtesy.

She emphasised that she was juggling a tantrum-throwing child and had only two items to purchase while the woman in front was leisurely unloading a trolley full of groceries.

'Me being the absolute spiteful b***h that I am. I took her eggs and bacon and her butter that was at the back of the pile,' Lani confessed.

In a surprising twist, Lani revealed she set the three items back towards her and then, after the woman left, bought them herself. 'I hope she gets home and tomorrow does not get to have her eggs and bacon for being an inconsiderate b***h'.

'[The lady] literally looked at me like Hudson was like the biggest germ in the world. Am I in the wrong?' Lani questioned, sparking a heated debate among Aussies.

While some criticised Lani for feeling 'entitled', many others sided with her, stating that it's common courtesy in Australia to let someone with fewer items go ahead in the queue.

'For all those confused, the culture in Australia of letting someone with two items go before you in the line is really common,' one person explained.

The incident has reignited the age-old debate between parents and those without kids, with hundreds responding that their child 'misbehaving' is 'not someone else's issue'.

'What makes you think that you deserve to go ahead cause you have a child acting up? The world doesn’t revolve around you,' one said, with others sending similar responses.

You can watch Lani’s full video below:

​

Key Takeaways

• Lani, a mother of three, shared an incident that occurred at a Coles supermarket when another shopper refused to let her go ahead in the queue despite only having two items and a tantrum-throwing child.
• In retaliation, Lani deliberately removed some of the woman's groceries from the checkout belt and purchased them herself, with the intention to inconvenience the woman.
• The incident sparked a debate online between parents and non-parents, with some saying it's a common courtesy in Australia to let a person with fewer items ahead in the line and others arguing that Lani was entitled.
• Many commenters also pointed out that a child's behaviour is not others' responsibility and shouldn't warrant any special treatment.

What's your take on this incident, members? Have you ever been in a similar situation? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

The saddest thing is that Australia used to be one of the most "Friendliest & courtesies countries". Sorry in my view it's now one of the most so-called "Self Entitled and Selfish" people in the world. I started to notice the change back in the late 80's, till now, where it is nearly non seen or heard. My parents instilled good manners & a kind heart to me - I taught my kids these same things and they were, but as the years have gone by these lessons are slowly being eroded away by everything around us.

 

[Agave]

Navigating the supermarket aisles can be a challenging task, especially for shoppers who are juggling a tantrum-throwing toddler and a couple of grocery items.

But what happens when a fellow shopper's lack of courtesy pushes you to the edge?

This is the story of Lani, a mother of three, who found herself in a heated debate with the Australian public over her response to an 'inconsiderate' woman at a Coles supermarket.

Lani was on a quick grocery run with her youngest son, Hudson, who was having a 'tantrum' on her hip. As she tried to pacify her child and pick up her two items, she noticed a woman 'eyeballing' them.

'Obviously, Hudson's squeal was pissing her off like it was pissing me off, but what do you do?' Lani said in a video she posted online.

The situation escalated when Lani realised the self-service checkouts were out of order, forcing her to line up behind the same woman who allegedly continued to glare.

The woman, who was unloading a trolley full of groceries, didn't offer to let Lani, with her two items and a distressed child, go ahead.

View attachment 37444

Lani only had two items at the checkout counter when a shopper with a trolley full of groceries did not let her go ahead the line. Image: TikTok / @thehydefive

According to Lani, the woman lacked courtesy.

She emphasised that she was juggling a tantrum-throwing child and had only two items to purchase while the woman in front was leisurely unloading a trolley full of groceries.

'Me being the absolute spiteful b***h that I am. I took her eggs and bacon and her butter that was at the back of the pile,' Lani confessed.

In a surprising twist, Lani revealed she set the three items back towards her and then, after the woman left, bought them herself. 'I hope she gets home and tomorrow does not get to have her eggs and bacon for being an inconsiderate b***h'.

'[The lady] literally looked at me like Hudson was like the biggest germ in the world. Am I in the wrong?' Lani questioned, sparking a heated debate among Aussies.

While some criticised Lani for feeling 'entitled', many others sided with her, stating that it's common courtesy in Australia to let someone with fewer items go ahead in the queue.

'For all those confused, the culture in Australia of letting someone with two items go before you in the line is really common,' one person explained.

The incident has reignited the age-old debate between parents and those without kids, with hundreds responding that their child 'misbehaving' is 'not someone else's issue'.

'What makes you think that you deserve to go ahead cause you have a child acting up? The world doesn’t revolve around you,' one said, with others sending similar responses.

You can watch Lani’s full video below:

​

Key Takeaways

• Lani, a mother of three, shared an incident that occurred at a Coles supermarket when another shopper refused to let her go ahead in the queue despite only having two items and a tantrum-throwing child.
• In retaliation, Lani deliberately removed some of the woman's groceries from the checkout belt and purchased them herself, with the intention to inconvenience the woman.
• The incident sparked a debate online between parents and non-parents, with some saying it's a common courtesy in Australia to let a person with fewer items ahead in the line and others arguing that Lani was entitled.
• Many commenters also pointed out that a child's behaviour is not others' responsibility and shouldn't warrant any special treatment.

What's your take on this incident, members? Have you ever been in a similar situation? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

I think most women remember their toddler acting up at the worst time and with only 2 items surely she can let mum go through.

 

[Bridgit]

I always let people with few items go ahead of me in the checkout as before I have unpacked mine they have been served.

Yes I do that and I have had the same done for me as well.

 

[Bridgit]

Apparently the self serve were out of order. And if so, surely there is an express checkout operating.
She just wanted to annoy the other woman more by standing behind her with a wailing child.

Bit of a reach!