TODAY’S POLL

LAST POLL RESULTS

55.6% of you voted I keep an average amount of space in yesterday’s poll: When you’re in line, how much personal space do you usually leave between yourself and the person in front of you?

“Just leave an average amount of space when standing in line. But my wife has accused me of pushing shopping carts too close to people in line.”

“I like to make people feel uncomfortable lol.”

“What usually happens, depending on the situation, is that I end up talking with people in line. The lines seem to go faster then.”

“This is why I like shopping carts. They’re basically ‘personal space makers’ for your front.”

“I would prefer extra space but leave an average amount to keep the flow moving.”

“I’d say about 2 feet if the line is long.”

“Not COVID/Fauci-level space, but also not bumping into them.”

“Average space or more. I’m very particular about my personal space, and I’ve had many disturbing experiences with others invading it. I won’t hesitate to make a loud statement to embarrass you in the checkout line if you’re standing less than a foot from me or push your buggy into my body.”

“Pet peeve of mine. It should be at least three feet. There is one exception — and this always happens at the airport — when I purposely get closer to the person in front of me to discourage people from cutting across to the other side.”

“I’ve always liked having a little extra space around me, especially in elevators. Once, when a delegation was visiting our company, they crowded into the elevator like sardines. Good thing I only needed to go up one level. Talk about claustrophobic.”

“A good few feet of distance for me! I hate when people crowd me, so I try not to do it to others.”

“Remember the six-foot COVID rule? Give me some space!”

“Give me 50 feet.”

“Oy… one man’s average is another man’s too close. You should use actual units of measurement to get a better idea of what the data is really telling you.”

“For me personally, I don’t like when someone stands so close that I can feel them breathing down my neck, so I always leave a little extra space between myself and the person in front of me.”

“I don’t want to breathe their air without knowing their health status. Personal space is precious and should be respected.”

“I guess I am still in the COVID-protocol camp.”

“SICK PEOPLE ARE IN LINES ALL THE TIME. STEER CLEAR WHEN YOU CAN.”

“Just pay attention and don’t dawdle, folks!”

“I always try to give people their space when I’m in line. A little privacy is always preferred. But if someone wants to chat in line, I’m more than happy to converse.”

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