The Original Post
A guy queueing in front of me got his medicine and imo should leave at that point but no he waited around like he wants to strike up a friendship right there. Then I get called to talk about my meds with the pharmacist and this customer listens in, interrupts, he starts giving his advice on medicine I am getting like he tried it before. A part of me thinks this is a private conversation, I would never think of getting involved in another person sorting their meds out. Another part of me sees how maybe he was trying to be helpful, but why? I have the pharmacist. Anyway I tell him no one asked him anything and it’s none of his business and he goes ballistic. I just wanted to gather my pills in peace.
What Reddit Said
Reddit immediately rallied behind OP with a resounding NTA verdict. The top comment perfectly captured what many suspected – this felt like classic mansplaining behavior. Moreover, commenters were outraged that the pharmacist didn’t step in to protect OP’s privacy.
Users emphasized that medical conversations are deeply personal and private. In fact, most pointed out that the stranger had no business lingering after getting his medication. Therefore, his decision to interrupt and offer unsolicited advice crossed a major boundary.
The Verdict
The overwhelming consensus: OP is Not the Asshole (NTA). This pharmacy customer privacy interruption violated basic social norms and medical confidentiality expectations. Reddit recognized this as a clear case of boundary violations where a stranger overstepped completely. However, many also criticized the pharmacist for failing to maintain privacy standards and protect their patient.
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