If you've ever wondered if you should let someone with less items than you skip in front at the supermarket checkout, then you wouldn't be the only one.
It's an 'unspoken' shopping rule that is largely observed by quite a few of us when at the tills, but it looks like some people are not convinced.
The Manchester Evening News reports that shoppers from supermarkets including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Morrisons have found themselves in a heated debate about letting others skip in front of them.
The debate was sparked on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Group on Facebook, with shoppers seemingly split on whether they are for the rule or against it.
For quite a few shoppers it is completely down to circumstances and how many items they have, while others think they should "wait their turn".
Niki Bartoszewska said: "Yes, usually they are through and paid before I have finished unpacking. I was once behind a woman with two trolleys and I only had one item. Other people commented on how they would leave let me go in front if it was them (I hadn't even asked) and she then turned round and started shouting at everyone!"
Charley Hilary Jayne agreed: "Yes! Especially when I’m doing a monthly shop if you’ve got a few items in your hand then you go through! I’m gunna be a while." Jules Greaves said: "I always let them in front if they only have a couple of bits."
Carole Oliver wrote: "Yes of course good Karma be nice to people that’s how I was brought up." Tasha Shufflebottom said: "Always offer. Sometimes people say no. It's just the unspoken rule isn't it."
Jacqueline Bishop agreed: "I always do especially if im in aldi, gives me time to load my stuff onto the belt."
Jill Ohmke said: "No cos last time I did that they're mate turned up with more shopping than me." Dana Bridges said: "People shouldn't ask if they can go in front they should wait to be offered. Really annoys me when it's just expected of them like we all have to wait. It's happened to me a few times where the checkout assistant has told someone behind me come in front - that should be my decision and I'd gladly let them normally but I should choose!"
Anna Polna said: "Circumstantial for me. If my kids are whiny and / or crying no, otherwise always yes." Amel Doria said: "Im surprised people all said OF COURSE ! Because noone let me go first even with 1 item in my hand!"
Stefanie Pickles slammed: "No as sometimes they take the p***." Louise Leatherbarrow New said: "Depends if I'm in a bad mood or not." Emma Kingston agreed: "Depends on their attitude!"
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