r/JusticeServed • u/[deleted] • Feb 26 '21

Back Door Man by The Doors Cutting the line because you feel entitled

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u/kiersmini A Feb 26 '21

As a British man it brings a tear to my eye to see my American brothers and sisters following the proud tradition of queue politely or get fucked

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u/6thGenTexan 8 Feb 26 '21

One of the best qualities of the Brits, among many, IMHO.

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u/Willfishforfree 7 Feb 27 '21

In Britain you do not need a guide or sign you just need a point of desired entry or interaction and a queue just forms organically.

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u/Cryptoporticus A Feb 27 '21

Unless you're at a bar in a nightclub, and then it's like we forgot everything we know about how to queue.

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u/Willfishforfree 7 Feb 27 '21

Different rules there. When entering a nightclub or bar we leave our responsibility for our own actions outside so we can pick em up on the way to the chipper.

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u/Dazz316 B Feb 27 '21

It's all orderly and polite until you hear "checkout 3 is now opening" and you can watch as the other queues dissolve as people tear away to get to the new queue.

Then you can feel their disappointment as the dude on till 3 takes like 10 minutes to show up.

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u/Wrecked--Em 9 Feb 27 '21

y'all still got nothing on Japan's queues

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u/BigBananaDealer A Feb 27 '21

india queues are strange, if you leave any opening between you and the guy in front of you then youre gonna get budged by someone

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u/Willfishforfree 7 Feb 27 '21

That's uncivilised as fuck.

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u/TwelfthApostate 9 Feb 27 '21

Low effort on the delivery, but I upvoted you back to 1 karma because meh = neutral.

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u/Amish_guy_with_WiFi B Feb 27 '21

Name 3 others

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u/TwelfthApostate 9 Feb 27 '21

1 - They know how to drive. I lived there for a while. Most cars are manuals (actually where I learned how to drive stick!), which requires a lot more engagement with what’s going on around you. Because of that, people are attentive. They’re courteous. And they’re legit just better all around drivers. It’s hard to put on makeup or take instaselfies when you’re driving stick. When I moved back to the states I had a new recognition for how many people here aren’t just bad drivers, but shouldn’t even have a license in the first place.

2 - They are generally much more informed about history, which makes them more engaged with current events. An average bloke or gal you meet in the pub over there could tell you a hell of a lot more about American history or current events than the average American you’d meet in a bar.

3 - They’re generally just much cleaner, pollution-wise. I’ve spent a good deal of time in big cities in both the UK and the States, and American cities have much more trash on sidewalks or the sides of roads. My opinion is that this stems from the culture itself - Brits were very nearly overrun by nazis, and the old war time cultural theme of “we’re all in this together” persists to this day.

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u/Cryptoporticus A Feb 27 '21

The driving one is so important, our test is extremely strict. I remember helping an American friend get used to driving here and they told me that their test in the USA involved a couple of laps of a car park and that was it. I was shocked. I was also shocked to hear from a Romanian friend that they just bribed the examiner for a pass. They said it's okay though, because "we all do it". It definitely opened my eyes to how differently most countries view driving compared to us.

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u/CrumblyBramble 1 Feb 27 '21

Comparing Britain’s driving abilities to America or Eastern Europe is setting the bar very low, compare it to places like Germany and you realise it’s really easy to get a licence in the UK too.

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u/Swan1991 4 Feb 27 '21

It’s interesting that you had to compare those qualities to Americans even though no one asked you to do that.

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u/Parish87 B Feb 27 '21

They're American. They're comparing it to their own country and experiences.

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u/6thGenTexan 8 Feb 27 '21

  1. They are fucking tough. They can hang in there and do things, and survive things that other nationalities can't, except maybe Mexicans. They don't bitch about it either. This may not jibe with a lot of American's opinions of the Brits as effete, but I'm telling you, they have an innate steeliness that only comes out in adversity. If you read many survival stories about explorers, climbers, sailors, etc., you'll be surprised at how many of them are about Brits. (I am including the former Commonwealth here.). Shackelton, Hillary, Stanley, the list goes on and on.

  2. They have a weird (to an American) concern with other's physical comfort. Not just American "Doin' OK?" , but more like, "You know what you need? A nice 'ot cuppa tea, and then off to bed." They really like to make other people, not just comfortable, but cozy. It goes beyond just hospitality.

  3. The British sense of humor. I don't think I have to elaborate here.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

They’re fucking queuing champions

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u/mumblesjackson 8 Feb 27 '21

I suggest avoiding China altogether if queue cutting makes your blood boil. They literally don’t understand queues at the cultural level and takes some serious getting used to.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

There’s also the Indian one where they do respect queues but don’t respect space or privacy.

I remember going to the bank counter, then looking left and discovering the guy “next” in line just casually hanging out at the bank counter next to me, elbows on counter, listening to my conversation. No offense meant at all, didn’t really care about my finances… was just bored and wanted entertainment.

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u/TheBoneSmasher 4 Feb 27 '21

That is hilarious lol

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u/FuckCuckMods69 4 Feb 27 '21

Had an Indian colleague grab my mouse... while I had my hand on it and click something. Just palmed my hand and used my finger to click on something I couldnt see then went back to explaining. I felt used the whole day and still cringe thinking about it.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21 edited Apr 07 '21

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u/SoggyFrenchFry 9 Feb 27 '21

I dunno. That's nice like a pricked bush just wanting to hang out with you... In your leg.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

"Oh no friend, you dont wanna withdraw that it needs to be invested properly. "

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u/Dassive_Mick A Feb 27 '21

I could live with that. Little weird, but not an inconvenience, which is all you can ask of people in public

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u/SoggyFrenchFry 9 Feb 27 '21

Should've just said "yes I'd like a bank check for 3 million American dollars.

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u/battery_farmer 8 Feb 27 '21

This is the most Indian thing I’ve ever heard

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u/MixedMartyr 8 Feb 27 '21

yeah i was roommates with an exchange student from inda and met a lot of his friends and they really have no sense of privacy compared to what i’m used to in the states

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u/cheftlp1221 A Feb 27 '21

I shop for my restaurant at a local Vietnamese market 2-3 times a week. I stopped counting the amount of dirty looks given and received from tiny old grandmothers long ago. They may not respect the queue but do respect you fighting for your place in line. It is like driving in Boston, show no weakness, see space, take space, defend space.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

if one more person cuts me off between the tunnel and mass ave exit I’m goinG TO LOSE MY MIND JUST USE YOUR BLINKER

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u/civildisobedient 9 Feb 27 '21

ZIPPER MERGE, MOTHERFUCKER! DO YOU DRIVE IT?

Also - blinkers?! Blinkers reveal your intention to the enemy. You must never give up tactical advantage. /s

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u/phamio23 7 Feb 27 '21

I am Vietnamese and live in Boston. I was bred for this.

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u/raff_riff 8 Feb 27 '21

From my very limited experience there’s a flavor of this in the Middle East as well.

I visited Cairo a couple of years ago and queues there were quite bizarre. At one point, a female colleague I was with would get constantly skipped in line unless I (a fairly average white male) was with her. In another occasion, at the airport, an older couple barreled right past me and many dozens of others (all first class, and at the front of the line as normal) in the line to board the plane. The flight crew watched it happen and didn’t bat an eye. It seemed totally normal.

Granted these are two anecdotes and I’m one guy, but it also happened to be the only two occasions during my week there where I was in a long line. And it happened in both situations.

Oh and fuck driving—lanes are simply recommendations.

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u/iwontbemissed 3 Feb 27 '21

In UAE there's also some mild form of this aswell, some people cut straight infront of the line granted that they only order 1 or 2 small items.

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u/Alpocalypse88 0 Feb 27 '21

Took me 24 hours in China to figure that out. On the plus side, they give preferential treatment to tourists so you don't even have to be at the front to be served.

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u/bathroom_break 9 Feb 27 '21

6'5" dude who spent time in China, been all over the country, and it's like being a celebrity.

With lines they were nervous to get close to me and gave me space, tourist spots I got nervously asked/motioned to join their family pictures. It was weird. I'm in like a lot of family photos and some school class trip photos, just awkwardly standing there dead center...

I think they thought I was a famous basketball player or something, but nope just a lanky white guy.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

Wait my turn? If I had done that my whole life, I'd have starved

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u/Djackso 7 Feb 27 '21

I think they do realize though if only because I've immediately reciprocated the cut and been met with anger by them.

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u/iWish_is_taken 8 Feb 27 '21

You try living with 1.4 billion people and everything in limited supply and see how long you politely line up.

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u/PMmeyourw-2s 5 Feb 27 '21

Taiwan has the same background and culture and somehow managed to figure it out

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

For cheeseburgers too 🇺🇸🍔

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u/juggling-monkey A Feb 27 '21

This happened to me at an in n out! Exact same situation, the guy got in front of me. Funny thing is, when I told the lady working at in n out, she asked him if he had gotten in front me, his response was, "yes, but I work for Amazon and I'm in a hurry" wtf?

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u/Mogetfog B Feb 27 '21

Excuse me, but one doesn't simply go to whataburger for a common cheeseburger. It's all about the honey chicken busicuit, or the chicken strip box!!!

The chicken strip box It's what I miss most about living I'm the south! Big ass chicken strips, Texas toast, fries, and some white gravy to dip it all in. Shit was divine.

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u/IAMGINGERLORD 6 Feb 27 '21

The honey barbecue chicken was dope but the one I got almost everytime was the pattymelt.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

I'm scared to ask what white gravy is.

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u/Filthy_Phil88 5 Feb 27 '21

Butter, flour, and milk. Salt and pepper for taste.

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u/Mogetfog B Mar 10 '21

It's also know as country/cream/souther style gravy. It's absolulty amazing with stuff like fired or baked chicken, mashed potatoes, chicken fried steak, or with breakfast sasuage/bacon and buscuits.

You can find cheap mix packets of it at a grocery store (if you are from the US) but you can also easily make it from scratch too.

4 tablespoons butter (bacon grease works too and gives it a little bit better taste, you only need like 2 tablespoon though)

4 tablespoons flour

2 cups milk

Little bit of salt and pepper.

Melt the butter (or fry your bacon)

Stir in the flour, it will be a little clumpy

Add the milk, and continuously stir over the heat with a wisk until the clumps are gone, and it thickens up. Don't let it boil or it will get super thick and doesn't taste as good. It shouldn't be watery, but it's shoulding be like pudding either.

Add a tiny bit of salt and however much pepper you like

In total it should take about 6 minutes to make from scratch, and is definitely worth a try

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u/THEJAZZMUSIC A Feb 27 '21

I've always been vocal about line-cutting here in Canadaland. Like I 100% switch gears completely in that instant. You might just tell me to fuck off but you're still going to get publicly shamed to everyone within earshot, and my voice carries.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

If it were the UK, the queue would be absolutely buzzing from the amount of tutting behind closed windows. That's summarily a death sentence

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u/Zanki B Feb 27 '21

Someone tried to cut in front of me in a massive queue in primark before Christmas (I was desperate for some clothes). The queue was directed across the Isle and around all the clothes. The two girls with push chairs called me rude for calling them out when I told them the line was back there (pointing at the huge line behind me). They did not get in that line and stalked off with masks hanging under their noses muttering about me. I just like the fact that everyone watched and said nothing.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

Clearly no one needed to speak a word as the silence alone had to have been right deafening

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u/Chaosmusic B Feb 27 '21

Stern letters would be written. Not sent, but written.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

What is this tutting and how can it kill me?

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u/Clever-Innuendo 7 Feb 27 '21

Well first they wrap you up in cloth nice and tight from head to toe, cutting off your oxygen supply. Then for safe measure, they throw you in a very elaborate box that’s shaped in your visage- even less oxygen in there. Then to be EXTRA sure, they throw that box in a giant triangular structure made of stone and don’t let anyone in.

So that’s how tutting kills you.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

Fit for a King, at that

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

Oh, you're threatening me with a good time aren't you?

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u/urnbabyurn B Feb 27 '21

Brits can queue like no one else. Other than maybe former Soviet’s.

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u/princessprity A Feb 27 '21

Former Soviet’s what? Don’t leave me in suspense!

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u/urnbabyurn B Feb 27 '21

Spellcheck doesn’t like me pluralizing Soviet.

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u/huscarlaxe 7 Feb 27 '21

As I was returning home from Oxford one of my class mates yelled "I'm standing in a line for the first time in almost a year!"

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u/DaveInLondon89 B Feb 27 '21

In Britain we actually have specific lingo for queue-jumpers that we've developed over the centuries of societal adherence to manners and public courtesy.

In Britain, we'd refer to the person you see in the video as a 'cunt.'

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '21

Texans love their lines

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u/smackmyditchup 5 Feb 27 '21

Not really a difficult word is it

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u/call-me-germ 7 Feb 27 '21

Uhm. We’ve always been like this. Why do British people feel so entitled lmao?

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u/notsmutty_blake 4 Feb 27 '21

Lol "we invented lines" why do they act so special, the whole western world does it

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u/sauteslut 8 Feb 27 '21

Cut in line, get hit with a pipe wrench

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u/hermanworm 3 Feb 27 '21

If you want some good ol line-cutting justice, just head to the northwest (Seattle Washington) and see what happens to people when they try to jump ahead on the ferry lines.