Behind the lady having some kind of incident. / myLot

@TheHorse (231992)

Walnut Creek, California

November 6, 2025 11:20am CST

I have been told I have the patience of a saint. But this morning my patience was tested. I had two items at Safeway, a bottle of wine and a dozen eggs. The lady in front of me (in line) was having some kind of "incident." It involved a Target card (what does Target have to do with Safeway?) and maybe four items. Was she trying to get some kind of discount? Perhaps 20 cents? Or maybe even 50? I have no idea. After about three minutes, I started to grow restless. I left my items on the "belt" and went and grabbed a sharp cheddar cheese ball. I love those things. When I got back, the "incident" was still happening. I actually got so enraged, I glanced over my shoulder, as if to say "Can't you open up another line? Shortly thereafter, a man came up behind me with lots of items. We stood there for a few more minutes. Finally, the Target lady left, and I was able to buy my three items. Is patience a virtue you possess?

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Anna

@LadyDuck (486621)

• Italy

6 Nov

Patience is not a virtue I possess and sadly now I need a lot, really a lot, of patience with my husband.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (486621)

• Italy

15h

@TheHorse - My husband always had a "bad temper", but I have the habit. Now with senile dementia he is testing my patience A LOT.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (231992)

• Walnut Creek, California

19h

I was pretty patient with Ms Horse before that surprise projectile elephant birth "took her out"at the Oakland Zoo. That's my story and I am sticking to it.

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Jim Bauer

@porwest (110766)

• United States

I remember a doctor I saw once had a plaque on his wall that I found rather funny. It said, "Patience is not so much a virtue as a means to pay for my Lamborghini."

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (80435)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

6 Nov

I want to say, yes. But, I often feel like I'd be lying. Overall I'm generally patient, but like anyone... limits exist and if I'm pushed past mine all hell breaks lose.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (231992)

• Walnut Creek, California

19h

Do you wrestle people to the floor and beat them to a pulp?

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (80435)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

18h

@TheHorse The fact I have no desire to go to jail, keeps me from doing that. But, you'll be sure that, those responsible find out how I feel. Depending on how far I'm pushed, is how clean it is.

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Kareng

@kareng (79685)

• United States

6 Nov

I could use more! I learned I needed more when caring for my mom with ALZ. It really takes a toll on you! But yes, patience is a very nice virtue! I would have gone to another aisle or left.

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Jim Bauer

@porwest (110766)

• United States

I know exactly what you mean. Dealing with mom can be really trying some days.

Amber

@AmbiePam (105809)

• United States

6 Nov

I do have patience, a lot, but the older I get the more it wanes.

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Mr.Yang

@jefferson126 (3655)

• Shenzhen, China

21h

I am opposite to you,the older i get the more patience i have.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (231992)

• Walnut Creek, California

19h

I think I grow more patient with age. I just watch in quiet amazement.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (38689)

• Toccoa, Georgia

6 Nov

It is hard for me , but I try.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (205379)

• United States

It depends on the situation and the person entirely.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (66601)

• Centralia, Washington

6 Nov

My back would have screamed at that woman. That was terrible customer service.

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Loretta

@noni1959 (11013)

• United States

16h

I don't have patience and that would have irritated me as well. Sometimes, I can be in a line if something doesn't ring up right. My biggest pet peeve is women who wait until the very last item, and then begin digging in their purse to find a check book and proceed to write (slowly), out a check that has to be verified and authorized.

Traceyjayne

@Traceyjayne (6307)

• United Kingdom

What I hate is …… When there is a person in front of you in the queue with a couple of items …..you stand and wait ….then a partner appears with a full trolley load and promptly joins them in the queue …in front of you ! When a person lets a whole months shopping go through the till THEN they start to pack ….im like “ it’s ok love, I haven’t got a life or anything else to do for the next couple of hours !”

Shiva

@Shiva49 (27582)

• Singapore

I have seen a few who have tons of questions right in front of us and they test everyone's patience who are behind in the line. As for myself, I am ever aware of those in line behind me and try to make a quick exit, of course after making the payment!

Winterishere

@thedevilinme (4485)

• Northampton, England

22h

A senior thumbling for change at the supermarket checkout is the same as a senior thumbling with a bank card

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Jim Bauer

@porwest (110766)

• United States

People like this woman irk me to no end, and I have to say, I have very little patience for this sort of thing. Beyond that, where the hell was the manager to see a line was being held up to open another one? Unforgivable stuff, really.

Mr.Yang

@jefferson126 (3655)

• Shenzhen, China

21h

patience is not what i possess but i lack,in particular,when i was young,i lack patience very much.But now,at my mid-age,i have more patience than before.