You Won't Believe the Infuriating Behavior This Couple Displayed at a Takeaway

In the bustling world of fast food and quick bites, there's an unspoken rule that seems to be universally understood: when you're in line, you use that time to decide what you're going to order. It's a simple courtesy that keeps the queue moving and tempers at bay. However, it appears that not everyone has gotten the memo, and this lapse in 'line etiquette' is causing quite a stir in Australia, particularly in a recent incident at a Geelong takeaway spot.

Picture this: you've been standing in line for what feels like an eternity, your stomach is growling, and all you want is to grab your food and enjoy a moment of delicious peace. This was the scene for Maggie, an expectant mother whose patience was put to the test when the couple in front of her at a sushi noodle joint seemed to forget the golden rule of ordering.


After a 20-minute wait, the couple reached the counter and embarked on a lengthy deliberation about their order. The man suggested beef noodles with satay sauce, only to be corrected by his partner, who reminded him of his previous spicy ordeal. Maggie, who was only there for two dim sims, felt her blood boil as the couple's indecision dragged on.


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A couple was confronted at a Geelong sushi joint by an expectant mother in pregnancy rage. Credit: @heymaggiemay0 / TikTok


The woman's inquiries about the noodles' texture only added fuel to Maggie's 'pregnancy rage'. The staff member's response, highlighting the consistent taste of their noodles, didn't seem to expedite the process. By the time Maggie decided to assertively place her own order, tensions were high, and the woman accused her of cutting in line.


Maggie's confrontation didn't end there. As she left with her dim sims, another customer thanked her, expressing gratitude for someone finally addressing the need for better line etiquette. The incident, which Maggie recounted on social media, sparked a debate among netizens. While some applauded her for standing up to the dawdling duo, others suggested that patience is a virtue, even when hunger strikes.

The takeaway from this takeaway debacle? It's clear that line etiquette is a hot topic down under. Whether you're a stickler for quick ordering or a believer in taking your time, one thing is certain: the way we wait and order our food can have a ripple effect on those around us.


Credit: TikTok


Credit: TikTok

Key Takeaways
  • An expectant mother experienced 'pregnancy rage' and confronted a couple for taking too long to order at a sushi noodle joint in Geelong.
  • The woman ahead in the queue hesitated and had a lengthy discussion with the staff about her order, which frustrated the pregnant customer waiting behind her.
  • The incident led to Maggie, the expectant mother, cutting in to quickly order her food, which sparked a comment on 'line etiquette' from another customer.
  • Social media users had mixed reactions to the incident, with some siding with Maggie's impatience due to 'pregnancy rage', while others insisted on more patience for those taking time to order.
So, dear members of the Seniors Discount Club, we pose the question: What's your stance on line etiquette? Have you ever encountered a similar situation where someone's indecision at the counter tested your patience? Or perhaps you've been the one to take a little longer to make up your mind? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments below.
 

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My brother in law and his girlfriend are like that. We were up at O'Reilly's Resort in Queensland and they wanted something to eat so they stood in front of the counter trying to figure out what they wanted to eat. People standing in line waiting to order. So we told them to step aside to let others order. Well if looks could kill we would have been dead. They didn't like being told to move. And everywhere we went they did the same thing. Annoying to say the least
 
Having worked in and owned a number of food businesses this behaviour is becoming increasingly common unfortunately as people become more self centered and increasingly lacking in empathy. If you dare to point out that other people are waiting or try to take another order around them they can be the most critical and rude people out. (1 Star reviews!!) There is no win with any actions.

Maybe it comes from childhood being taught the importance of manners and consideration for the people around you.
 
My brother in law and his girlfriend are like that. We were up at O'Reilly's Resort in Queensland and they wanted something to eat so they stood in front of the counter trying to figure out what they wanted to eat. People standing in line waiting to order. So we told them to step aside to let others order. Well if looks could kill we would have been dead. They didn't like being told to move. And everywhere we went they did the same thing. Annoying to say the least
It works both ways mate. Standing in line at a Coles checkout with only a few items, I was pushed out of the way by an aboriginal woman with a trolley full of stuff. She just shoved her way in front of me as I was approaching the checkout. I just put it down to cultural.
 
Maggie, I fully understand that you are pregnant and so your hormones are out of whack, but to me you are the one with no manners. I believe that the GOLDEN RULE of First In Line still applies here in Australia.
I also fully believe if this had been the other way round Maggie would still have complained.
 
In an Aldi a couple of months ago, some dottering old fossil took over 10 minutes to purchase about 15 items at a manned checkout. Every item had its a "special" orientation on the conveyor belt. Then every item had its "special" place in individually labelled bags.

To put the icing on the cake, she used five different cards to pay for purchase!

After a couple of minutes of hanging around like a shag on a rock, I declared loudly "SOMETIME BEFORE CHRISTMAS WOULD BE GOOD!"

It was February.
 
In an Aldi a couple of months ago, some dottering old fossil took over 10 minutes to purchase about 15 items at a manned checkout. Every item had its a "special" orientation on the conveyor belt. Then every item had its "special" place in individually labelled bags.

To put the icing on the cake, she used five different cards to pay for purchase!

After a couple of minutes of hanging around like a shag on a rock, I declared loudly "SOMETIME BEFORE CHRISTMAS WOULD BE GOOD!"

It was February.
Couldn't you have hidden her walking frame?
 
It works both ways mate. Standing in line at a Coles checkout with only a few items, I was pushed out of the way by an aboriginal woman with a trolley full of stuff. She just shoved her way in front of me as I was approaching the checkout. I just put it down to cultural.
Cultural my A--E plain and simply RUDE. Some people just think they are entitled. Why not the Government faun over them and bow to every whim so they are accustomed to getting everything they want NOW.
 
Maggie, I fully understand that you are pregnant and so your hormones are out of whack, but to me you are the one with no manners. I believe that the GOLDEN RULE of First In Line still applies here in Australia.
I also fully believe if this had been the other way round Maggie would still have complained.
rubbish it happens all too often that people stand in line for ten minutes and when they get there they start uming and ahing about what they want how hard is it to make up your mind before you get to the front
 
Cultural my A--E plain and simply RUDE. Some people just think they are entitled. Why not the Government faun over them and bow to every whim so they are accustomed to getting everything they want NOW.
If they are not outside begging money, they are stealing stuff from the supermarket. I see it all of the time in the regional city I live in.
 
What is a pregnant woman doing to her unborn child??? if you constantly lose your cool, the chemicals created by your body transfer into the baby's bloodstream... she is going to have an uncontrollable child.
She shouldn't be consuming that type of junk food either.
And we wonder why kids today have problems.
 
I have to agree with lggydi when it comes to ordering as stated. Regularly at a takeaway we stood back, urging other people to go before us because we haden't made up our mind about our order. Better for us, customers behind us & staff because everyone gets through quicker.

Sometimes a customer mulling over an order will willingly let someone go before them if that person behind knows what they want. I have done this myself. Be courteous & don't just barge in.
 

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