[General] You are blocking my way.

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While I am watching TV, Jack stand in front of me and didn't know that he was blocking my way.

"You are blocking my way."
How to tell Jack he was blocking my way?
 

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I am not a teacher.

You're in the way.
You're blocking my view (of the television).
 

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Jack, I can't see the television.
 
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In many households, I imagine you would hear "Oy! Jack! Move!"
 

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"You make a better door than a window."
 

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***** NOT A TEACHER *****


"Excuse me, Jack, I'm really enjoying this program, but I cannot see the screen now."
 

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'You'd make a better door than a window.'

EDIT: I didn't notice Dave's post when I wrote that.
 
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Oooh, SoothingDave and RoverKE have the same sarcastic take on it! I like it.
 

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You might hear I was watching that.
 
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