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writes:I waited outside in the heat yesterday, to get my book signed by a famous entertainer. I'm heavily pregnant and still people thought of nothing of jumping the queue. I always seem to be an easy target for this sort of Behaviour? I unfortunately couldn't get someone to come along with me, so I wasn't in a group like other people either. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 November 2013): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks
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reader, YouWish  +, writes (7 November 2013):
 I would say in a loud voice "Excuse me, the line begins THERE." and then point to the end of the line.
If they gave you grief, remember that you aren't alone in your irritation, but that like you, other people don't like the confrontation. Tell them in that same clear voice to "stop being rude to everybody who's been waiting patiently in line". Trust me, those standing next to you will agree with you.
I have to stress -- don't call them out by mumbling. Do it by being clear, forceful, but polite. Make THEM feel awkward.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 November 2013): I always used to find I got queue barged a lot in my youth but as I grew older I became more confident about challenging people. I take on a friendly and apologetic but confident tone. I don't make it a "quiet word" because, if I'm on my own, I want other people in the vicinity to hear that I am making polite yet valid statement incase the queue bargers get shirty. But I don't yell and give them a public dressing down either - nobody likes that, especially if they'd made a genuine mistake
Someting like
"Hi! (get their attention) Hi, Sorry to disturb. The queue for the book signing actually starts down there (or wherever). Sorry to have to point it out but it's been a long wait especially in my condition."
This approach has always worked for me even though it may produces sulky groans and tuts from teenagers. Even then the usually normally do it.
Sometimes, you get people who'll say that a friend has been saving their place.... and I don't suppose there's anything you can do about that.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 November 2013): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThere was too many people doing it. A group of them.
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reader, Bazinga  +, writes (7 November 2013):
 Tell them to get the fuck out of your way and grab them by the collar. Call them out on their rudeness.
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