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> So in this cast of nine principles -- Crotchedy A, Indignant B, Snicker C, Snicker D, Cutter E, Cutter F, Profanity G, Worker H, and Observer I -- who acted rightly in this, and who acted wrongly? Obviously, at the very least, Crotchedy A, Indignant B, Profanity G, and arguably Cutter E had very particular opinions at the time about who was right and who was wrong, to the point of these opinions being voiced confrontationally toward total strangers (which may or may not tie in with Dagmar's recent "to those who consider themselves human" thread). And yet, as these particular opinions were at odds, they can't all be wholly right.
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Profanity G (is he related to Kenny?) was wrong. That's just a good way to ensure that people don't do what you want, and maybe start a fight, so it was pretty stupid. Crotchedy and the Cutters (what a great name for a band!) weren't wrong initially because McDonalds never has a bank-style line, so when they saw an open register they figured it was just fine to go to it. However, they should have, upon being made aware of the situation, explained that they didn't realize what the line structure was, and then should have gone to the back of the line.

Indignant could have phrased her complaint better. Simply explaining to the person should suffice, there's no need to get abrasive about it.