Pet peeve thread?

[URY914]

Bluetooth ear pieces are sorta like having a big ring of keys and two cell phones on your belt. They're people that aren't really that important but they want you the think they are.

[GH85Carrera]

We had one architect in town that always calls on a speakerphone. I always put my phone on speaker phone as well and then roll back away from the phone. After several exchanges of WHAT? and "could you repeat that" he picks his phone and so do I. All better.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Baz

I do the same thing....park my cart somewhere out of the way (unlike where everyone else parks their cart) and scoot around to get what I need.

I just had an idea - and I think it's worth further study - and perhaps implementation. How about bringing one of these with you in the store with a clamp you can attach it to your cart....



I'm tired of having to say "Excuse me - sorry to bother you - would it be possible for you to accommodate my needs to get by? Oh...thank you so much!"

With this you just give it a couple toots.....

that's awesome. Connect it to some sort of clamp so you can actually clamp it to the pushbar on your cart.

I have "a voice that carries", so when I run into that situation I try to really "project" a quality "excuse me." My voice works a lot like the horn you have as far as getting peoples' attention, but with less mirth. They usually jump a little and then GTF out of my way.

One that I run into frequently, but ran into twice today that really bugs me is people that think the lines on the road for lanes are just a suggestion.

I work in downtown Houston and drive into work. Like they say, everything's bigger in Texas, which includes most traffic lanes. Most lanes are wide enough for 1.5 cars a least. Driving into town this morning (which I did twice, don't ask) as I pulled up to a light where the 2 left lanes were blocked with barriers, the twit that's in what would normally be lane #3 is over the line into lane #4. There's easily 3' of space to the left of their car. I was able to squeeze the boxster in between the curb and their truck and slip right up along side them and a little out in front so they could see me. I also put it in sport mode to trigger the sport exhaust into loud mode and gave it a couple of blips. The next time I went downtown 2 hours later, when I pulled up to the same light, some doofus is completely straddling the center line (There are 2 full lanes that could easily fit a city bus and a full size pickup side by side). Not only was he straddling both lanes, but he was a car length back from the stop line in the intersection. I was a little testy (I did mention going downtown twice, right), and laid into the horn. He did move up but didn't move over. When I light turned, I was able to get around him and would have liked to stop sideways across both lanes and ask them WTF, but that's not me. It was however thoroughly irritating, and not that uncommon.

How about the folks that regardless of how big or small their car is, have to swing out wide to turn? Really, you've got an entire lane, but you need to pull to the left onto or over the center line in order to turn right even though you're only driving econobox du jour?

[Baz]

All these comments about phone issues.....spot on.

Which is why I have cultivated an "email only" relationship with my clients. Obviously there are scenarios where a phone is necessary. But they all know they will never get anyone live when they call.....and I am usually fairly prompt on returning emails. And thorough with my responses.

In order to make this work I try to be very pro-active on any issues I foresee so we don't have any urgent situations where people think a phone call will be needed.

I realize this isn't possible for many - but I own my own business and as such have certain advantages...

[URY914]

Not to change the subject but let's talk elevators..........

PLEASE let me off the freakin' elevator BEFORE you start to get on. Thank you.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by URY914

Not to change the subject but let's talk elevators..........

PLEASE let me off the freakin' elevator BEFORE you start to get on. Thank you.

I work at a museum and use the elevator a lot, never ceases to amaze me how people can't grasp this simple concept.

Originally Posted by masraum

How about the folks that regardless of how big or small their car is, have to swing out wide to turn? Really, you've got an entire lane, but you need to pull to the left onto or over the center line in order to turn right even though you're only driving econobox du jour?

This ticks me off too, especially when they are in a turn lane and you are going on through the intersection to pass them then they start to swing into my lane.

Watch football last Sunday.
Peeve = Player that bounce around playing referee making hand signals indicating what they think the call should be.

[911 Rod]

People that turn left or right at a 4 lane intersection and think they can turn into whatever lane they want.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by URY914

Not to change the subject but let's talk elevators..........

PLEASE let me off the freakin' elevator BEFORE you start to get on. Thank you.

Good one!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

People that turn left or right at a 4 lane intersection and think they can turn into whatever lane they want.

Yeah, but totally legal here in Texas. It took a while for me to realize that when I moved from FL where it's only legal to hit the closest lane.

The worst part is that here in Texas, you can turn into any lane you want. But they also have dual turn lanes, and when people aren't paying attention, they can hit you or run you off the road (I've had both happen).

[Baz]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

I work at a museum and use the elevator a lot, never ceases to amaze me how people can't grasp this simple concept.
-snip-

The concept they are not grasping, of course, is the same concept not being grasped by those guilty of every single pet peeve offense in this entire thread.

They feel they are the center of the universe and the whole world revolves around them....

Suffice to say those responsible for raising these barbarians did not do their duty to teach them to respect others at all times.

Sad, disappointing, and frustrating....but a reality we all face every single day.

[john70t]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

I work at a museum and use the elevator a lot, never ceases to amaze me how people can't grasp this simple concept.

Roman wedge. Big guy at center.

[john70t]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

I work at a museum and use the elevator a lot, never ceases to amaze me how people can't grasp this simple concept.

Roman wedge.
Big presence guy/gal at center.
Not an inch surrendered.

[billybek]

Originally Posted by URY914

Not to change the subject but let's talk elevators..........

PLEASE let me off the freakin' elevator BEFORE you start to get on. Thank you.

I tell people it is a local tradition to let people off the elevator first when that happens.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by URY914

Not to change the subject but let's talk elevators..........
PLEASE let me off the freakin' elevator BEFORE you start to get on. Thank you.

Yep. I try to educate young people - "You need to let the people who are IN the elevator out before you get in. That way there is enough room for you." Adults are hopeless. If you can't intuit this simple truth there is no hope for you.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

I work at a museum and use the elevator a lot, never ceases to amaze me how people can't grasp this simple concept.

That's the way it is with you museum people. Always up and down and down and up. It would make my head hurt.

[masraum]

Similar to the elevator concept, I used to fly a fair amount, and one of the places that I flew through had a tram from one terminal to the other. In this particular location only the doors on one side of the tram opened for both the folks exiting and the folks getting on. It was always a little bit of an issue, but the folks getting on usually "got it" when they saw the hoard of folks getting off and realized that they couldn't get on until we were done getting off. One time, it had been a particularly long day of travel, and when the door opened, there was a semicircle of folks completely blocking the door and pushing forward. I plowed between the two in the center with my carry-on being dragged behind me. I definitely made contact on both sides and felt my suitcase rumble over the toes and past the shins of at least 2 people. I felt a little bad afterward, but not that bad.

[hcoles]

After 15 years or so of not going to IKEA, I went in yesterday to try and find a simple shelf unit. Finally found a couple of locations where they had shelves and then gave up. I was not able to easily and quickly exit. I asked to get an escort to get me to my car and after going through some secret doors/etc. got out. A lady working there said that the two most common questions are "HTF do I get out of here and where's the bathroom?" They have good stuff there but the manipulation they put you through is too much for me. In another 15 years I'll probably forget and give it another go.

[Norm K]

People that walk on the left.

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[JavaBrewer]

Working for a living. It's overrated.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by JavaBrewer

Working for a living. It's overrated.

Yea, most don't really want a career, they just want a steady paycheck.
And having a regular paycheck is really handy!