Unloading and blocking road

[willis1337]

Came accross a builders van blocking the road this morning, double parked in middle of road hazards on, both back doors open some activity behind but couldn't see. Waited a couple of minutes, two other vehicles pull up behind me also waiting. Gave a friendly toot toot on the horn - no response. Got out and went to back of van to find two guys pulling various builders stuff out the back. Asked politely if they could pull forward a bit / turn around, so they could get in tight to parked cars, leaving enough room for others to get by. Response was f off, we're unloading, you w**ker. Asked again if could just manouvre so we could all get by (queue now formed), again told to f off.

Got back in car and waited until they'd finished (as couldn't reverse due to queue). Quite shook me up due to the aggressive response. Not nice at all and zero consideration for others. I have no problem with unloading / double parking etc etc just would be nice to have a bit of consideration and leave a gap for others to go through (as could have easily been done - but van driver obviously couldn't be bothered).

[willis1337]

My point exactly, all that's needed is a bit of consideration when thinking where to unload, alternatively a nice "sorry mate we'll be as quick as we can" and a smile, would be appreciated rather than an insult to add to the inconvenience. Total arrogance.

[willis1337]

No logo's etc (but I did note the reg). I do feel like dishing out retribution but doubt if that'd change their attitude and would prob result in retaliation / escalation. It's a shame that people are so aggressive these days when a cheery / positive / polite response would go so much further - seems to happen more and more.

Edited by willis1337 on Thursday 29th July 10:13