Pet peeves and general nsanity

[Rani Zemirah]

When I was a kid, people didn't ask if there was anything they could do, they just showed up with a couple of casseroles to put in the freezer, or came by with a mop and a bucket and cleaned the house, or pushed their lawn mower down the block and took care of the yard... practical stuff that doesn't get done when a family suffers a loss.  There was no need to ask, because everyone knew what needed to get done, and everyone wanted to help.  I haven't seen anything like that in a very long time, though...

[LadyFae]

It would have been so wonderful if people did that Rani.  It definately did NOT happen like that for us!  It seems that you get the, "Just let me know if there is anything we can do" line when they really don't want to be asked to help.  You know what I mean?

[Rani Zemirah]

That's what people say when they mean well, but don't really want to be bothered to offer something specific like... "can I take the kids to the park for you so you can take a nap?", or "just give me a list and I'll go pick up your groceries for you".  Those are the kinds of things recently bereaved people need to have done, but would never dream of asking someone to do for them.  It's amazing how comforting it can be to know things are being taken care of while you take a little time to just... break down a bit, if you need to.  


Ok, peeve...  People who wait to start writing their check until they see how much the amount is going to be.  You've been standing in line for 15 minutes, and watching as the cashier rang up every item... you know the name of the store, probably the date, and you know your OWN name!!!  Write something, already!!!    Who uses paper checks anymore, anyway?!?  

[Rowan MacD]

Ok, peeve...  People who wait to start writing their check until they see how much the amount is going to be.  You've been standing in line for 15 minutes, and watching as the cashier rang up every item... you know the name of the store, probably the date, and you know your OWN name!!!  Write something, already!!!    Who uses paper checks anymore, anyway?!?  

Add peeve-those folks that want to argue over the 25 cent coupon for 20 minutes...even to calling the manager about it.......In the express lane.   Then the debit card is turned down anyway and they go into a hissyfit, like the cashier can do anything about that.
 
   
   
   
   

[LadyFae]

And those are ALWAYS the people you get stuck behind when you are in a rush!

[LadyFae]

I despise when you go into a fitting room and there is merchandise all over the floor!  Hello people- that is not your property!  Wait until you buy it and get it home to walk on it!  The very least you can do is put it back on the hanger after you take it off from trying it on- it doesn't take that frickin long!  (Yes, I used to work retail- at a maternity store and at a bridal shop- doesn't matter if the item is $5 or $5,000- PUT IT ON THE HANGER!!!!!)

[Lady Christina de Pond]

  people who comender your vehicle without asking you they just ASSume you won't mind

[Mairte]

This one I ran into today. People in the grocery store who block up the whole aisle when they are having a conversation, even though they clearly see other people waiting.
I have nothing against people talking, but it would be courteous to at least move out of the way.
A friend was with me and we had a good laugh (stress reliever!) of a person that did this five times to us.
I remained courteous but it was a real stretch.

[Tygrkat]

Thank you for starting this thread ~ we all need a place to vent sometimes  

When the hostess at a restaurant seats you at a particular table, it's for a reason. We don't just arbitrarily decide where you should go, we have a system which seats customers in a way that does not overwhelm the servers, and which is a fair distribution of customers per section. That way, YOU are served in a timely manner, and the servers all have an equal opportunity to earn tips (in NY server minimum wage is $4.65/hr.). If you needed to be served in such a hurry, maybe a sit-down restaurant wasn't the best choice. If you really must have something from our menu, feel free to call ahead for carry-out and your food will be ready by the time you get here, or shortly after. If you know ahead of time, It's always a good idea to call for a reservation when going out to eat with a group of 6 or more. When we know what time you'll be here and how many people you're bringing, we can make sure to have adequate space for your group, a server to attend to your food & beverage needs, and we can even let the kitchen know that you're on the way so they can be prepped & ready to prepare your meals...*sigh*...  

[RenStarr]

People who wait to start writing their check until they see how much the amount is going to be.

Amen!!  Along those lines, waiting in some sort of line is something most of us have to deal with on some level almost daily.  Some folks almost seem to be brain dead about what it takes to get thru a line in a timely manner.  Keeping that thought in mind, here are a few of my peeves:

The little old lady that pulls out her change purse to pay for her $9.63 bill (in single bills and change) instead of just pulling out a $10 and getting things settled.  Do we really enjoy watching her count pennies?   

The people who can't (or won't) count the number of items they have at the express lanes.  Ten items or less means just that.  But some folks seem to think they are the exception.

People at the drive thru lanes at the bank.  Why oh why can't they just have thier bank transaction forms (deposit slips, etc...) filled out BEFORE they pull up to the transport container stations.  They pull up, stop, and request that a pen be sent out so they can start filling out thier deposit slips!!   

Drive thru's at the fast food places.  If someone is ordering food for 15 of thier co-workers/family/etc.. and will be paying for each item separtely, park and go inside.  Don't make the person that is sitting behind you that is ordering for just him/her self sit there and wait for 15 different transactions to take place. 

   

[mehan]

I am SOOOO having my hubby read this thread.  He IS that guy in line waiting to write his WHOLE check until the total shows on the disply- PLUS he rips it out and writes it in his register all BEFORE giving it to the cashier.....

It wigs me out so, I started paying for everything and make him write me a check at the end of the weekend to pay for his part. 

Peeve - like the one above, people who stop in the middle of a doorway or hallway to have a conversation, oblivious to the people trying to get around.   

[arbcoind]

http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/07/14/20-most-annoying-things-at-the-grocery-store/

Since so many of us have peeves about the grocery store...I can relate to all 20 in this list.

Gina

[Auryn]

I love this thread.

How about the people that purposely take up 2 parking spots so noone will park next to them??
Or what about the jerk that is in a parking spot and you are trying to park in the spot next to him (in a crowded lot so its not like you can just go park somewhere else) and he is lolligagging with at least one of his doors open while you sit there cause a traffic issue because you can't pull into the spot.

[Elennare]

Even better, the person who takes up *4* spots, to make sure no one could possibly touch their "baby."  Bonus points if the car doing this is actually a beater.    Yes, I've actually seen that.   

[Merlin the Elder]

**snip**
How about the people that purposely take up 2 parking spots so no one will park next to them?? **snip**

I've been known to park to block these jerks, or to pull up so close on their driver's side that they cannot get in. Sometimes you have to take them to school for the errors of their ways...