how do you deal with this

[c=1F5E00][i]you're in a supermarket checkout, and there's another man standing right up near your personal space.....but you don't have the courage to say anything, as you have anxiety problems...and the checkout cashier intervenes and says to the man can you please move back, he hasn't finished paying for his stuff yet......this was my situation today, i never said anything and just continued packing my groceries.

what can i do now that i never spoke out for myself because of my nervous problem?[/i][/c]

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F Best Comment

Don’t let any stranger stand that close. There are criminals who get close enough that they can hack and steal information from your debit or credit cards or even insurance cards. They use an electronic hacking device to do it

ravenhill · M

@cherokeepatti[c=BF0080][i] thanks for your advice, its just i'm nervous and find it difficult to speak up at times, i know you always mean well, next time i'll try say something, although these days you never know what standing your ground may lead too, godbless and have a good night.[/i][/c]

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@ravenhill You could cough and say “ I hope I am not getting the flu again” and maybe they’ll back away for their own good

PatKirby · M

Happens to me now and then. Some people are just not aware they're doing that to others (especially when stickers on the floor spaced 6' feet apart are there to visibly remind them) and are being selfish. They could have covid and don't even know it. Here's how this woman humorously solved the problem.

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But seriously, a solution could be to go to the end of the line again and hope the next person is more respectful. Or you can tell yourself to be calm, just long enough to get past the cashier which can build up your tolerance level.

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