Tesco, Aldi, ASDA, Morrisons and Lidl shoppers in row over unwritten 'rule' that allows you to queue jump

Shoppers at supermarkets such as ASDA, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Sainsbury's have found themselves in a heated argument over an unwritten 'rule' that allows people to skip to the front of the queue. Some people are happy to follow it, but others aren't so convinced.

The 'unspoken' rule apparently says shoppers with many items should let those with only a few go ahead of them. While many say they would let someone go before them if they didn't have much, others say they should 'wait their turn' - or that it depends on their circumstances.

Shoppers have been sharing their opinions on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains group.

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Niki Bartoszewska said: "Yes, usually they are through and paid before I have finished unpacking. I was once behind a woman with two trolleys and I only had one item. Other people commented on how they would leave let me go in front if it was them (I hadn't even asked) and she then turned round and started shouting at everyone!"

Charley Hilary Jayne agreed: "Yes! Especially when I’m doing a monthly shop if you’ve got a few items in your hand then you go through! I’m gunna be a while." Jules Greaves said: "I always let them in front if they only have a couple of bits."

Carole Oliver wrote: "Yes of course good Karma be nice to people that’s how I was brought up." Tasha Shufflebottom said: "Always offer. Sometimes people say no. It's just the unspoken rule isn't it."

Jacqueline Bishop agreed: "I always do especially if im in aldi, gives me time to load my stuff onto the belt."

Jill Ohmke said: "No cos last time I did that they're mate turned up with more shopping than me." Dana Bridges said: "People shouldn't ask if they can