Originally Posted by
Flyer_70
Just curious!!! Today I was waiting in line - ready to go - shoes off/laptop out/purse and jacket in bin/etc (this was BEFORE I made it to the main table). The person in front of me was digging through a bag. Fully clothed (shoes and coat) and no indication of moving faster. So to keep the line moving, I advanced myself ahead of them. I heard a grunt/scowl directed my way after the fact. But in all honesty... another person skipped them as well. So opinions here.. wait? or move on?
If someone is not ready I will say excuse me, cut in front of them, place my stuff into the x-ray and walk through if it is clear they're just not ready (i.e. shoes on and sitting there digging through a bag).
No reason I should be held up if someone isn't ready to proceed.
At the same time, there have been a couple times I have needed extra time to unload my stuff prior to the checkpoint (i.e. if I have extra computer equipment or extra items I need to unpack for screening). I kindly tell those behind me they can go ahead.
It's a two way street. If they're not ready, I jump ahead -- if I'm not ready for whatever reason, jump ahead of me.