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On an average day, I reckon 20-30 people a day either barge past me on the pavement or will simply walk through a door you've held open without so much as a Sorry or Thank you. I find saying in a loud voice 'SORRY' or 'THANK YOU' often promotes immediate embarressment from the offender. What do you do? As I'm looking for some new original ways to tackle this.

Hi Paul, I normally shout am I invisable or don't mind me, normally works with them turning round and saying sorry after they have barged into me. nat

This is certainly suitable Natalie, however, its at the point now that I need something that borders me getting a smack in face but not quite that bad, but it must be very funny to everyone else standing nearby. Paul

I say "sorry" or "thank you" too - or "that's all right". Sometimes, even if it's the other person bumping into me I'm the one who apologises! I would like to know of a different response to this rudeness as well.

My normal response is a VERY LOUD "AND THANK YOU TOO" often a glare to accompany it. Lynda

Eh Donna - I actually tried that one once, the bloke ran off and everyone around me thought I was some kind of nutter - not the desired effect I was looking for. Paul

Hi Paul, I don't think that this is the answer you want to hear. In a very loud voice, I say! "What disgusting manners you have" which will guarentee to get me dirty looks from half a dozen people. Having said that. If I had to hear someone saying the same thing. In all honesty I would most likely give them a dirty look. Lindy;-)

Paul I was with my Mum many many years ago when someone bumped into her. She was very mild mannered and not very tall or big. I was so surprised when she said in a very loud voice "Do you mind me being on this earth?" Ann Glos

That'll totally work, I like it. Do you think I'd get away with wearing to work? On a similar topic, have you ever riden the trian late at night and felt a bit uneasy about about being attacked?? I have the perfect solution to avoiding this. If you sit down and sway back and forth mumbling to yourself, absolutely everone will ignore you, and the youngsters who like to cause the trouble with 'normal' folk are simply too freaked out to come anywhere near you!

My husband always turns to me and says loudly 'Oh good, my diet's worked really well' then I say back, equally loudly 'How do you know that?' to which his reply is 'Well that man/woman didn't see me, I was so thin'. Usually raises a laugh from anyone in the vicinity!

This is my hubby's pet hate. Turns this placid soul into a raging animal lol! His reply: Its the bell boys day off mate , but I'll take a tip instead of the usual. I have actually seen him trip a person up once at Canary Wharf - but this was done to a chap who would constantly rush at a door as your opening it. The chap never did it again : )

ooo Barry, yes!! When you pull aside in the car to let others pass. I thank THEM if they don't thank me - I mouth the words AND raise my hand. I get some funny looks and some appreciative hand signals - if you catch my drift. Also when waiting to pull out/across and no b***er will stop, I thank everyone profusely as they drive straight past - especially if I am already half-way out and they insist on driving round me onto the other side of the road! grrrr!! I just cannot stand bad manners - there is NO excuse. Maz. XX

Hiya paul i just say to them "did you say something" and they say no so i go "oh i thought you said thank you " watch their faces

To be pushed 20 to 30 times a day sounds like a big problem. Do you think it could be you, maybe an eye test might help. You could be that guy who people actually try to avoid because every time you go near him he bumps into you! Hope this is of some help.