that the entry was well regulated. I didn't see any barging or abuse.
There was an orderly queue of about 30 of which I was at the back. We
moved in and were able to dart around and pick up what was needed. Most
of those queuing were like me in a 'priority' group, some might have
been 'Key' workers.
My conversation with the young woman at the checkout was delightful. But
she also said that there had been some unpleasant incidents during the
days. Great care and interest was shown in me as a customer.
I am wondering if Marie heard this from Waitrose staff or from other
people present on Friday? Bad things might well have been happening out
of my sight.
Whatever happens, we must be cautious about creating resentment, fear
and tension. If the situation gets very bad, then there may be an issue
for managing the early opening in a different way perhaps with some
discreet security staff on hand. I noticed recently a clip from Italy
where the queue for a supermarket was spread out in the street at
orderly 2 metre intervals and each person was invited to move into the
shop one at a time in a regulated way by a door person.
David Clover