Someone has taken your spot in the queue/line. How do you respond?
You come back from the bathroom to find someone has taken your spot in queue at the bank. How do you respond?
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Excuse me, I think I was here first. Do you mind if I go ahead? Thanks a lot!
Hi. I don't mean to be rude or anything but I was here long before you came. I would really appreciate it if you were to let me go first. Thank you
I'm sorry, THERE is the end of the line, could you please go there?
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Well, luckily I'm considerate so, I'll just queue up next to the person without explaining myself.
Say" Excuse me , this is my spot, would you kindly move"
I would say, excuse me, Sir/ Madam. This is my spot.
You say" hello! sorry i was here"
Edit: sometimes has taken your spot in the* queue...
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