Crumbs in the butter and other Pet Peeves!

[homoe]

Waiting in any check out lines BUT especially the one at the Post Office............

[homoe]

When any section of the Sunday Newspaper is omitted from my home delivery...

[homoe]

Going to the store to buy an item that is advertised on sale the very first day of the sale and them being "out of it"......not only does that irritated me to no end it also makes me very suspicious!

[Kätzchen]

No more having to wait at the post office for me, we finally got new mail boxes at home.

However, I dare say that it's an "Crumbs in the butter" type thing for me when my mom goes 'silent' --- which is often a sign that something has gone wrong in her world and that she'll be calling, most likely ... today.

In other news .... :jester:

It nearly always irks me when the bus or train is late or when you just get off the train to catch the bus? The bus rolls by as if the driver doesn't see you waiting for them to stop and pick you up. Now THAT ticks me off, every single time.

[homoe]

Going into a store that I'm unfamiliar with and not being able to find a clerk to ask a question I have..............

[homoe]

No more having to wait at the post office for me, we finally got new mail boxes at home.

However, I dare say that it's an "Crumbs in the butter" type thing for me when my mom goes 'silent' --- which is often a sign that something has gone wrong in her world and that she'll be calling, most likely ... today.

In other news .... :jester:

It nearly always irks me when the bus or train is late or when you just get off the train to catch the bus? The bus rolls by as if the driver doesn't see you waiting for them to stop and pick you up. Now THAT ticks me off, every single time.

Not so fast there Miss Katz.....surely at some point you'll need to purchase stamps, mailing envelopes, etc :giggle:

[homoe]

Someone just ahead of me buying the last of any given item..........

[Brisa]

nasty filthy stoves and fridges:byebye:

[homoe]

Going to someone's house who has dogs or cats and they let them crawl over or jump up on me!

[homoe]

bakeries passing day old stuff off as new.......

[homoe]

Having to tell a waiter or waitress I got the wrong food order! H E L L O you took and wrote up the order you shouldn't have to be told it wrong, you should notice that before you bring it out from the kitchen..........

DISCLAIMER: I realize being a waitress is a tough job and it's a job I've never held but still....

[girl_dee]

Going to someone's house who has dogs or cats and they let them crawl over or jump up on me!

this is a big one for me.

i never let my pups do this.

[Gemme]

Someone just ahead of me buying the last of any given item..........

I did that Valentine's Day. There's a bakery here that's only open for half the day 6 days a week and they are verrrry popular. DC loves their Boston Cream donuts, so I went to pick Him up a couple and after I'd been in line about 30 minutes, I hear this from the back of the house, "No more Bostons! The injector's broke!". I crane my head to see if they had any more on the tray and they are all out. Just when I'm contemplating choosing something else or walking out, I see the éclairs. It's a giant Boston Cream, basically. There are 3 left. The woman in front of me takes one. I took the last 2.

Do I feel bad about it? Not a bit. I do feel annoyed that the bakery didn't think ahead and make more donuts than usual. The day before was Fat Tuesday and they ran out of inventory then too. Tsk, tsk....

[homoe]

The media hyping a story!


Right now the prescription drug abuse story seems to be the hot one but no doubt soon they'll be on to something else!

[homoe]

When requesting a certain denomination bill at my bank and being told they don't have it!



H E L L O your a bank IF you don't have it where would I find it!

[Gemme]

When requesting a certain denomination bill at my bank and being told they don't have it!



H E L L O your a bank IF you don't have it where would I find it!

That's what you get for asking for a $3 bill.

:blink:

[homoe]

Parents who don't control their children and let them treat a dining room in a restaurant like a playground!

Taking children to a nicer dining area is always a "teachable moment" IMHO.

You can teach them that running around in a MacDonald's is fine, but here we sit and are respectful of other diners who may not appreciate children running around and using their outside voice indoors!

[Blade]

I want my meal hot. If it is supposed to be hot that is the way I want it. There is almost no food that is supposed to be hot that I will eat cold or room temp. Not chicken or pizza nothin

[*Anya*]

A new one I just discovered 5 minutes ago:

Lip smackers.

Sitting next to one right now. All the other seats are taken.

*silent scream*

I am in my doctor’s office waiting room and it is the older adults afternoon.

There is a chorus of lip smacking and I am on the edge of an anxiety attack.

[cathexis]

The media hyping a story!


Right now the prescription drug abuse story seems to be the hot one but no doubt soon they'll be on to something else!

Hope they get done with the prescription drug abuse kick.

Has those of us who need meds that are controlled substances afraid that our docs catch the bug. I will be having surgery sometime soon and worried that the surgeon won't give adequate pain meds.

Maybe they could start focusing on what the government is doing to people at the borders and internally. But no, that makes too much sense!

[cathexis]

1) People who let babies play with keys who put them in mouths. Keys or other items given to kids fall on the floor then get picked back up and returned to the kid. UCK!

2) The assumption that everyone wants to interact with their baby. I think babies are germy and gross...sorry.

3) Cash currency. Handling cash really bothers me. I use debit as much as possible. Yeah, the pin pad is dirty, but one can limit contact to one finger then hand sanitizer.
Why are we still using cash currency? It's been around since at least ancient Roman times. Isn't it time we used a hands free crypto-currency?!

[Gemme]

3) Cash currency. Handling cash really bothers me. I use debit as much as possible. Yeah, the pin pad is dirty, but one can limit contact to one finger then hand sanitizer.
Why are we still using cash currency? It's been around since at least ancient Roman times. Isn't it time we used a hands free crypto-currency?!


Cash is definitely germy and most bills have cocaine residue (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/money/90-u-s-money-cocaine-study-article-1.401382) on them but I doubt that cash will ever fully go away. There's too many people off the grid or leery of Big Brother for that to happen plus it's better to have cash than plastic for those with budgeting issues.

My pet peeve...for thread compliancy...is cats who walk underfoot all. of. the. freakin'. time. I'm going to fall one day and break my neck and then who is going to open his can of food?

:police:

[Dominique]

People standing on the sidewalk in front of my house SMOKING! A few doors down is an outdoor garden pub that doesn't allow smoking. So, the smoking crowd wonders a couple hundred feet away, stand in groups and smoke right in front of my house. WTF!:|

[BullDog]

Hypocrites - one of my biggest by far.

[Gemme]

People standing on the sidewalk in front of my house SMOKING! A few doors down is an outdoor garden pub that doesn't allow smoking. So, the smoking crowd wonders a couple hundred feet away, stand in groups and smoke right in front of my house. WTF!:|

Turn on the sprinklers!

[cathexis]

Cash is definitely germy and most bills have cocaine residue (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/money/90-u-s-money-cocaine-study-article-1.401382) on them but I doubt that cash will ever fully go away. There's too many people off the grid or leery of Big Brother for that to happen plus it's better to have cash than plastic for those with budgeting issues.

My pet peeve...for thread compliancy...is cats who walk underfoot all. of. the. freakin'. time. I'm going to fall one day and break my neck and then who is going to open his can of food?

:police:

Maybe folks who wish to be off grid or that leery of Big Brother might think things through when making changes. Cash can have a easier trail to follow than carefully dealt with crypto-currency.

Which brings forth another pet peeve...people failing to plan ahead.

Lying is on top of the peeve list, though. Not accusing anyone here of that, just watched news stories about our beloved Commander in Cheese.

[homoe]

..


When sports commentators say...."If the season ended today" and when they also try and forecast "wild cards" teams before the season is barley half over!

[homoe]

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When one main game is being televised, (any sports but I notice it more in baseball) and they slip in some brief footage of another game THEY think we need to see what's happening in!

[homoe]

..
When one main game is being televised, (any sports but I notice it more in baseball) and they slip in some brief footage of another game THEY think we need to see what's happening in!

Last night I counted at least three times when this was done during the Sox game!

[homoe]

When sports commentators analyze a play to death!

Even once it's been challenged and decided they STILL feel the need to go on and on!

Who would know better, some sports commentators sitting far away up in a press booth OR officials down on the field & those studying a play by play on the most modern technology available in this day and age.... :seeingstars:

Of all those damn buttons on my remote....MUTE is my fav.......

[girl_dee]

When sports commentators analyze a play to death!

Even once it's been challenged and decided they STILL feel the need to go on and on!

Who would know better, some sports commentators sitting far away up in a press booth OR officials down on the field & those studying a play by play on the most modern technology available in this day and age.... :seeingstars:

Of all those damn buttons on my remote....MUTE is my fav.......


my pet peeve is now that there is information infinity out there, they statistic every play to death

[BullDog]

Passive aggressive b.s.

People who spread rumors about people and things they have no first hand knowledge of.

[homoe]

Sty, style: dirty houses, period.

I don't mind a little clutter. A little.

I can't help it, I always look at my own houses, now apartment, through my mother's eyes.

That woman could spot a speck of dirt at 40 feet away. She would always be compelled to point it out.

My heart would always sink.

I never comment on someone else's dirty house. To me, that is rude and being a bad guest.

However, I am totally freaked out to eat their food and I see every speck of dirt on their glasses and silverware.

When I have company coming, you can only imagine the pre-cleaning that goes on.

My mother.

The gift that keeps on giving.

:goodpost:
Adding Cat or Dog hair flying around to the mess & that makes it even worse!

[homoe]

my pet peeve is now that there is information infinity out there, they statistic every play to death

YES and this one guy Mark DeRosa he even demonstrates how a play or player should be doing things!

Nine times out of 10 the guy has either a baseball, baseball bat, or some kind of mitt! Yesterday he was intent on showing how Oakland A's Khris Davis has achieved such high stats by his "stepping into the bucket" stance at home-plate! :baseball:

Oh and to add insult to injury, he's forever stating how the Oakland A's are in pendant race..WELL of course they are you nit wit aren't they all, well OK maybe not the NY Mets, but that's a whole other kettle of fish for another time!

[homoe]

My philosophy is if I have to ask how much something cost I probably can't afford so.. I go big or stay home however I'm not opposed to saving a buck or two so... on the rare times I cut out a particular coupon and lug it to the store why is it that there is always some "catch" to it???

Today's experience was that the coupon said "on selected varieties" in print so small you almost would of had to have a magnifying glass to read it! :fastdraq:

[homoe]

My philosophy is if I have to ask how much something cost I probably can't afford so.. I go big or stay home however I'm not opposed to saving a buck or two so... on the rare times I cut out a particular coupon and lug it to the store why is it that there is always some "catch" to it???

Today's experience was that the coupon said "on selected varieties" in print so small you almost would of had to have a magnifying glass to read it! :fastdraq:

Oh and OF COURSE I was not purchasing one of the "selected varieties" :seeingstars:

[girl_dee]

rant:

I know we have covered this before, but each day it just baffles me.

I am at my job a month now. I work with some very intelligent and kind people. They are so helpful... seriously they are a real good team to be a part of.

Our office is a very nice well kept building. We have nice windows and plants and other aesthetically pleasing things to make a nice space. The owners seem to care about that.

Then there's the kitchen. You open the fridge. What you see grosses you out. I had to wipe down a shelf before i put my lunch bag in it. I watch people come and go and use this fridge. I don’t get how they can stand it.
I threw out some jam that has been fermenting for about 4 years.

I brought cleaning stuff and cleaned it the first week i was there as best I could. . It was pretty gross as it had to be emptied and hosed out i believe, the freezer is insane and since I get ice from it, i prefer it to be less repulsive. I cleaned it best i could as it is full of food and I am sure years beyond their time.

Someone saw me cleaning it and I guess told the owner. I am sure they have no idea. Last Friday two people emptied it and steam cleaned the fridge part. A memo went out with the usual *your mother doesn’t work here, clean up after yourself*

I went in it today to get ice, and the freezer wasn’t touched.

Pet Peeve... why do it half way??? How could you not clean the freezer?

And i cannot even tell you about the toaster oven or microwaves!

I am just amazed at this..

/rant

[girl_dee]

1) Being at a store at prime rush hour and there are two registers open.

2) Self check out- I feel a discount should be applied!

[Breathless]

It drives me nuts, actually pisses me off when in line at a store, and the person is on the phone ignoring the service person/cashier who is ringing them through. Put the damn phone down and pay the person some attention!

[nhplowboi]

It drives me nuts, actually pisses me off when in line at a store, and the person is on the phone ignoring the service person/cashier who is ringing them through. Put the damn phone down and pay the person some attention!

:thumbsup: As a store owner this is one of our pet peeves also. We may or may not stop the transaction at our registers when a customer:phonegab:, especially when it is a profanity laced conversation. Just our way of teaching some basic etiquette to those self important customers who stop in. We only have to do it once or twice before customers learn to make their purchases phone less.

[MsTinkerbelly]

It drives me nuts, actually pisses me off when in line at a store, and the person is on the phone ignoring the service person/cashier who is ringing them through. Put the damn phone down and pay the person some attention!

My pet peeve is the opposite...I cannot tell you the number of times I have gone through the checkout, and the only thing said to me by the cashier is the total price of my order!

I always say hello, but they stare off into space while they robotically scan my food/items, or talk to the bagger about their plans for the weekend, or..... if it was not for your customers, you would have no reason to be at the registers, and if it was not for your customers you would not have a business.

So, if the person PAYING your salary needs to use their phone.....

[TL1]

It drives me nuts, actually pisses me off when in line at a store, and the person is on the phone ignoring the service person/cashier who is ringing them through. Put the damn phone down and pay the person some attention!

I see your point. And agree. Unless it’s important. There are calls I will not ignore or stop because I’m at the register. Hell lately I have found myself walking out of work to take doctors calls not even caring because of the importance. Thankfully they understand. But yes general calls can wait.

I also agree with mstinkerbelly.......
Lol I have experienced that as well. It’s fine with me though as I’m not much for “small talk” however a little common courtesy wouldn’t kill them.

[Gemme]

I feel that it's rude to not acknowledge that there's a human being in front of you. That applies to both sides of the argument. I can't stand people who don't talk to you when you are in their line and I can't stand when customers bare their giant egos and think everyone in the world wants to hear what they have to say. Trust me; we don't.

Same thing for people who drive around with their radios booming or their phones running through the car loud enough for bystanders to hear every word. I don't care that much about your life. Sad for you, but true.

[~ocean]

I feel that it's rude to not acknowledge that there's a human being in front of you. That applies to both sides of the argument. I can't stand people who don't talk to you when you are in their line and I can't stand when customers bare their giant egos and think everyone in the world wants to hear what they have to say. Trust me; we don't.

Same thing for people who drive around with their radios booming or their phones running through the car loud enough for bystanders to hear every word. I don't care that much about your life. Sad for you, but true.

I agree with you about the loudness of people who assume others want to hear them. They might be very lonely or just so ill mannered they don't know how crude they sound.

[girl_dee]

I went to the nail salon yesterday and thought of this whole thing about not acknowledging people. In this case not only ignoring but adding plain rudeness on top of it.

I went to 3 places until I found one who could take me immediately and I walked in all cheerful and asked about a quick manicure.

A lady said she could take me. She said *Gel?* i said *no, just file and polish*

She sits me down and proceeds to get the gel nails set up for me. I said *no, file and polish* She said *why don’t you want gel?* i said *because I don’t like gel, can you please just file and polish*

Boy did that set her off! She then gets pissy, and starts speaking loudly in vietnamese to her coworkers. I should have walked out but I really wanted my nails done (Daddi comes home today!)

She pissed me off but i was determined to turn this around, so I complimented her up and down while she did my nails. *Oh i like that shirt* *oh you are good at this* She was not having it. It was like I wasn’t even there. She was that pissed over gel nails. Her hand massage was kinda funny.. she was so irritated ! I said *not necessary*.. she replied with *go wash hands*....

So she did finish up and while waiting for my nails to dry she sat with her arms folded. Well I made sure the *drying *part took a LONG time and finally she says *You pay now*. I said sure.. and gave her my debit card.

She said *No cash?* ... I said no cash. That irritated her!

She goes to the register and yells across the salon *You want to tip?* .... I said *yes of course!* ..I gave her a nice tip. THAT put a smile on her face when she handed me back my card.

On the way out I thanked her and told her in front of everyone that I am sorry she is having a bad day, and hope it gets better.

I don’t even think she thanked me.

She didn’t ruin my day, my nails look great and hopefully she did have a better disposition for her other clients.

[Wrang1er]

I feel that it's rude to not acknowledge that there's a human being in front of you. That applies to both sides of the argument. I can't stand people who don't talk to you when you are in their line and I can't stand when customers bare their giant egos and think everyone in the world wants to hear what they have to say. Trust me; we don't.

Same thing for people who drive around with their radios booming or their phones running through the car loud enough for bystanders to hear every word. I don't care that much about your life. Sad for you, but true.

Gemme,

I am guilty of sharing my music. I was thinking of you the other day when I was driving. Can't You See by The Marshall Tucker Band came on and I turned it up. There are just some songs that beg to be played loudly when driving Jessie (my Jeep) topless. Plus, when it's loud people can't hear me singing.

~W

[homoe]

I feel that it's rude to not acknowledge that there's a human being in front of you. That applies to both sides of the argument. I can't stand people who don't talk to you when you are in their line and I can't stand when customers bare their giant egos and think everyone in the world wants to hear what they have to say. Trust me; we don't.

Same thing for people who drive around with their radios booming or their phones running through the car loud enough for bystanders to hear every word. I don't care that much about your life. Sad for you, but true.

:goodpost:
Perhaps we were separated at birth?

[Gemme]

Gemme,

I am guilty of sharing my music. I was thinking of you the other day when I was driving. Can't You See by The Marshall Tucker Band came on and I turned it up. There are just some songs that beg to be played loudly when driving Jessie (my Jeep) topless. Plus, when it's loud people can't hear me singing.

~W

Soooo, here's the test. When you turn the radio up, are you alone on a long and winding country road or are you forcing your music on the nonconsensual ears of others? Not that nature isn't full of nonconsensual ears but they won't complain about it or whine about it to other nature creatures or Instagram it like humans do.

Another way to look at it is if someone were next to you and blasting a genre of music that you don't care for, be it opera or death metal or elevator music or whatever, how would that make you feel? Or are you one of those people that would have music wars at a stop light? One goes higher, then the other and so on and so forth.

I have songs like that too but I turn it down at stop signs and lights, if someone else is near me with their windows down, etc. Maybe I'm too nice. *shrug* I do try to be considerate unless I'm out of my mind angry and then screw everyone with a pineapple. Twice.

:blink:

[Wrang1er]

Soooo, here's the test. When you turn the radio up, are you alone on a long and winding country road or are you forcing your music on the nonconsensual ears of others? Not that nature isn't full of nonconsensual ears but they won't complain about it or whine about it to other nature creatures or Instagram it like humans do.

Another way to look at it is if someone were next to you and blasting a genre of music that you don't care for, be it opera or death metal or elevator music or whatever, how would that make you feel? Or are you one of those people that would have music wars at a stop light? One goes higher, then the other and so on and so forth.

I have songs like that too but I turn it down at stop signs and lights, if someone else is near me with their windows down, etc. Maybe I'm too nice. *shrug* I do try to be considerate unless I'm out of my mind angry and then screw everyone with a pineapple. Twice.

:blink:

I am definitely a country back road type butch. I live in a small town so traffic isn't really an issue. We have 4 traffic lights and 1 could really be a stop sign.

Of course, I try to be courtesy for the most part but I can't say I have never offended someone with my loud music of choice.

As far as other people's music, regardless of the type, I am not usually offended. Red lights don't last forever.

Put me on a back road and give me a good song and all bets are off.

[LOQUI]

...lack of discretion

...lack of courtesy

[Gemme]

I am definitely a country back road type butch. I live in a small town so traffic isn't really an issue. We have 4 traffic lights and 1 could really be a stop sign.

Of course, I try to be courtesy for the most part but I can't say I have never offended someone with my loud music of choice.

As far as other people's music, regardless of the type, I am not usually offended. Red lights don't last forever.

Put me on a back road and give me a good song and all bets are off.

I actually thought of this discussion yesterday as I drove down the road, window partially down and radio on a moderate level. lol

Back roads demand one of two things: music turned up or turned off to enjoy the sounds of nature. Well done!

I'm personally less annoyed with those driving versus those parked or at a stop light, just hollering or boomin' or thumpin' away. I've, literally, heard a complete conversation with the driver and their sister-in-law at a long light once. Through the vehicle and rolled up windows. I am Team Sis-in-Law, btw. She was just trying to help.

:blink:

[Bèsame*]

How people can't keep their stories straight...

Umm, don't you remember that's not what you said the first time!!

Lol....such, fabricators....lol

[homoe]

Baseball broadcasters/announcers who are fixated now on speculating what the "wild card" teams will be...............

It's around the time of year now that I watch a lot of baseball muted....:outfield:

[girl_dee]

Christmas being shoved down my throat.

I have a co-worker (within earshot) who can’t stop talking about Christmas, if she isn’t talking about it, she is humming Christmas songs. She does make sure we can all hear.

I love her enthusiasm and perky personality but I am struggling with myself as I kind of want to rip her throat out.

[~ocean]

Christmas being shoved down my throat.

I have a co-worker (within earshot) who can’t stop talking about Christmas, if she isn’t talking about it, she is humming Christmas songs. She does make sure we can all hear.

I love her enthusiasm and perky personality but I am struggling with myself as I kind of want to rip her throat out.

** Takes bets ** my money is on Dee's throat ripping ~ buy her Hallmarks obsessive Christmas movies for a secret Santa gift lol

[girl_dee]

** Takes bets ** my money is on Dee's throat ripping ~ buy her Hallmarks obsessive Christmas movies for a secret Santa gift lol

She would love that.

She started full out singing Christmas songs, Someone hinted that her singing the Christmas music was annoying, so now she is back to humming them.:blink:

[nhplowboi]

Turning on my computer to do an order and having Windows start a 2 hour "update".

[JDeere]

Someone who cant return a phone call or text promptly.

[homoe]

Amy Schumer........


I don't know why but for some reason she just bugs the s*#t out of me.....

[girl_dee]

Christmas being shoved down my throat.

I have a co-worker (within earshot) who can’t stop talking about Christmas, if she isn’t talking about it, she is humming Christmas songs. She does make sure we can all hear.

I love her enthusiasm and perky personality but I am struggling with myself as I kind of want to rip her throat out.

Same coworker: the constant countdown to Christmas.

[homoe]

Amy Schumer........


I don't know why but for some reason she just bugs the s*#t out of me.....

And add ALEX RODRIGUEZ!!!

[girl_dee]

And add ALEX RODRIGUEZ!!!

I love Amy but A-Rod ... NO WAY. Everything about him makes me cringe.

[girl_dee]

the folks in the room next to me in the hotel decided to stay up and cut up until all hours. They were in their room, and in the hall. Grown adults! I was wide awake so I didn’t really care but when I finally felt sleepy they kept waking me.

I called the front desk at 2:30 am to complain, It was handled promptly.

Are people that oblivious to the fact there there are other people trying to sleep? Do they realize it and just not care?

[girl_dee]

A grown man at breakfast ..... barefoot. He is all dressed, pretty decently, and yet he has on no shoes. Gross.

[homoe]

A grown man at breakfast ..... barefoot. He is all dressed, pretty decently, and yet he has on no shoes. Gross.



......toe jam..........:|

[Gemme]

the folks in the room next to me in the hotel decided to stay up and cut up until all hours. They were in their room, and in the hall. Grown adults! I was wide awake so I didn’t really care but when I finally felt sleepy they kept waking me.

I called the front desk at 2:30 am to complain, It was handled promptly.

Are people that oblivious to the fact there there are other people trying to sleep? Do they realize it and just not care?

After working hospitality for years, I can say with absolute certainty that they didn't give a flying sh*t about anyone else. They were consumed with their activities and whatnot and the rest of the world doesn't exist. These types of guests were some of my least favorite.

A grown man at breakfast ..... barefoot. He is all dressed, pretty decently, and yet he has on no shoes. Gross.

Hotel carpets and bedspreads, even the higher end ones, are notorious for a high ick factor. It's gross that he wasn't wearing shoes but he'll go home with lots of microscopic new friends so maybe it's a win for him?

[girl_dee]

[SIZE="3"][COLOR="yellowgreen"]Hotel carpets and bedspreads, even the higher end ones, are notorious for a high ick factor. [B] It's gross that he wasn't wearing shoes but he'll go home with lots of microscopic new friends so maybe it's a win for him?

i can only hope!

[girl_dee]

People who let their younger kids serve themselves at a buffet.

It’s not your house people!

[girl_dee]

someone in my family likes to leave her mess after enjoying a meal and drinks.

rude.

[~ocean]

people who walk around the kitchen while ur eating an amazing dinner

[Chad]

Religion in my house and forced in my face. I am atheist but I give a wide birth for those that believe in gods.

However, in my house I should not be forced to have religion shoved in my face. Yesterday my beloved cousin insisted on a prayer before dinner in my house. She said it even though I protested. This is so wrong to me. We all need to be respectful of each other's beliefs.

[homoe]

...
Soda in cheap ass plastic bottles! Water in a plastic bottle fine, but as for soda it's cans only or IF one can find them, glass bottles!

[cathexis]

Inlaws that take themselves on a tour commenting on things not done like maybe vacuuming the carpet in a room left for storage.

[homoe]

Inlaws that take themselves on a tour commenting on things not done like maybe vacuuming the carpet in a room left for storage.



The next time those pesty in-law drop in, ask them if they came over to give your place the "white glove test" or to visit you and the Mrs! Hopefully that'll take the starch out of their go fast!

[Gemme]

Inlaws that take themselves on a tour commenting on things not done like maybe vacuuming the carpet in a room left for storage.

The next time those pesty in-law drop in, ask them if they came over to give your place the "white glove test" or to visit you and the Mrs! Hopefully that'll take the starch out of their go fast!

Or bring out the vacuum and leave them to it if they have such a problem with it.

[Orema]

There used to be a time when disasters and repulsive images weren’t shown on television commercials. Showing car accidents, bugs crawling on your floor (or even worse—your skin), and old people saying ‘help me’ just weren’t shown. I’m still not desensitized to this shit. And I’ll admit that some of it is well done and amusing (thinking of Mr. Mayhem in the Allstate commercials), but on the most part they are triggers for me.

I don’t think this trend is going to last. At least I hope it doesn’t.

[Blade]

I actually just realized it this past week but here goes. When there is more than 1 roll of toilet paper I always use the forward most roll first.

I noticed this at home because my magizine rack in the bathroom holds 2 rolls. I pulled tissue off of the front roll and tissue also started rolling off of the other roll. I thought now who the hell started that roll before this one was empty. ROFLMAO! Is that a crazy quirk or what!

[PlatinumPearl]

A dirty kitchen counter but more specifically a dirty cutting board....

It could be anything such as tons of crumbs from cutting a crusty bread, dirty cutlery that has been used and left on the cutting board with food still on it, empty or half full cups placed on top of the cutting board, food spills or drips such as jam or honey etc. or just food in general such as pickles, cheese etc.

Whenever I have friends come over this always happens...It's quite annoying. :|

[Lyte]

How about... a pet peeve that caused you to stop dating someone and/or not continue a relationship with someone … a relationship of whatever kind. Yes, I'll go first... :p

Long long ago... in a city far far away... I stopped going out with this gal because I noticed that when she drove in the #1 lane... the passing lane... and a car came up behind her... that clearly wanting to pass... she would not move to the right to let them pass. After about the third time, I .. gently... mentioned that I think the person behind us wanted to go faster. Her response was along the lines of... I'm going the speed limit, they can go around. To me... that seemed kinda petty and discourteous. I was... :byebye: Bye bye!

[TL1]

Coyotes............

[~ocean]

Coyotes............

coyotes and racoons and fox and mice and seagulls carrying large clams and mosquitos and bears ohhhhhhhhh my !!!!!

[TL1]

coyotes and racoons and fox and mice and seagulls carrying large clams and mosquitos and bears ohhhhhhhhh my !!!!!

Lol yes them too

[cathexis]

coyotes and racoons and fox and mice and seagulls carrying large clams and mosquitos and bears ohhhhhhhhh my !!!!!

Coyotes can be really neat.
At Midnight, in rural or small town New Mexico, a chorus can is spellbinding!

[FireSignFemme]

Pet peeves, lord where to start...

[charley]

I have no real pet peeves... hmmm...

trying to think of one... oh, got one...

My favourite Japanese weekly goto-resto for a nice feast upped its price a few months ago on all its menu items (actually didn't really bother me !), but...

The last two time I went there, the tuna sashimi was so anemic looking, it didn't even look like tuna; so I mentioned it, and the sushi chef came over to my table, and said: "yes!!, it's tuna!!"...

I smiled, nodded, and said ty, and ate my two pieces, and everything else in my deluxe bento box, and left... almost perfect!!

They sneaked in a cheaper cut of tuna - bah!

So, have been researching online for a replacement resto, and I will be trying out a new resto today :) Now, I have a list of restos, so I guess that is my only pet peeve, because I will have to go out and try them out, so as to settle on one; all that effort, and I have no idea about a truly good replacement.

As you can see, I am so spoiled that the slightest deviation in my lovely paradisaical routine is vaguely a "pet peeve", since I expect my feast to be perfect!

Rereading the above, I realize the extent to which there are people starving in the world, and there I am having such silly expectations.

[~ocean]

Coyotes can be really neat.
At Midnight, in rural or small town New Mexico, a chorus can is spellbinding!

I'd rather listen to them on utube lolol

[PlatinumPearl]

Moths. It's especially annoying when I find one of my favourite sweaters with moth holes.

If anyone has tips other than stinky moth balls please let me know.

[Stone-Butch]

to rid your closet of moths hang small cotton bags of lavender crystals or bay leaves.

to rid your closet of moth eggs hang cedar balls

One repels moths, the other kills their eggs

they should be used together.

hope it helps.... works for me.

[homoe]

In TV shows or movies where they shoot scenes with men standing at urinals or women sitting on a toilet!

REALLY REALLY... you tell me there isn't another location that that scene can't be shot?

Sidebar: And if you notice the men SELDOM wash their hands afterwards! Remember that the next time you're sitting at a bar at Happy Hour and you go to reach into the bowl of mixed nuts or other such goodies...:|

[Lyte]

Ha! lol I just saw that in last night's episode of BILLIONS. The character's a jackass so I was not surprised. Then I wondered if it was written that way or if the actor made the I'm a disgusting pig! choice on his own. Either way … ick!! :blink::blink:

Sidebar: And if you notice the men SELDOM wash their hands afterwards!

[homoe]

Ha! lol I just saw that in last night's episode of BILLIONS. The character's a jackass so I was not surprised. Then I wondered if it was written that way or if the actor made the I'm a disgusting pig! choice on his own. Either way … ick!! :blink::blink:


If you keep a watchful eye out you'll also notice scenes in Law & Order, The Sopranos, and many others!

[cathexis]

Sometimes, l felt that way about NYPD Blue's character "Sipowitz."

[C0LLETTE]

People who tell you everything else they know about a subject because they don't know the answer to the question you actually asked.

[C0LLETTE]

Given that a lot of cis men consider their penises a God-given right, I'd be surprised if many of them consider washing their hands at any time... kinda like washing their hands after touching a statue of Jesus.

I never shake hands with men: whether they be 2 or 100 ( especially if they are 100, lol ). It can get awkward if the proffered hand is out there hanging limply but really, I refuse to be bullied into an apologetic or explanatory stance. "I don't want to shake hands; nothing personal. I just don't want to."


Not good enough? Bring me your"sanitary" hand-wash kit, a paper towel and
then we'll talk .

[cathexis]

I'm a big handshaker; however, once the person's back is turned, out quick comes the hand sanitizer. Can't break my habit of character judgement based on eye contact and the quality of a person's handshake for anything. I've tried.

[homoe]

People who tell you everything else they know about a subject because they don't know the answer to the question you actually asked.



:goodpost:......

[C0LLETTE]

I'm not a fan of the adjectives "nice" and "special" or better still, "so special".
Then again, I'm not a fan of folks who say "i'm not a fan of....to explain why they bought their way out of serving during the Viet Nam War.

[cathexis]

Commanders -N- Chiefs who sail in a US Navy ship needing another US ship to cover it's identity when sailing past her in foreign waters due to a disagreement with one of a distinguished line of heroes with that name.

Same person, standing in front of WWII hero graves in Normandy France, dissing Congressional Leaders during a speech meant to honor the heroes who were killed to preserve our freedom from tyranny.

[homoe]

~~~
These newscasters who feel the need to stand there looking like a complete idiot with their iPad in hand while they've stepped away from the anchor desk to report a story!

R E A L L Y ........you're more than likely reading from a teleprompter, have an earpiece that feeds you info, surrounded by a cast and crew who at least half are glued to their phones, just steps away from technology that spits out any breaking news so... WHY ON EARTH would you feel the need to have that iPad strapped to your wrist? Standing there without that silly iPad, looking distinguished, would give you far more credibility IMHO!

Do you lack trust in others OR are you trying to give us, the views, the impression of the length of you and whatever news-station you're representing their level of dedication to being totally on top of things?

[Lyte]

When the person in front of you, typically in grocery checkout line ... doesn't put down one of those... this is my stuff and that's your stuff ... rubber divider thingie behind all their stuff! :blink: lol



Did I develop a new peeve or have people recently stopped bothering with that courtesy? Arg! :fastdraq:

[Lyte]

I agree re: men's cleanliness but I actually had an opposite peeve with this Manager years back. All management was expected to arrive early in order to greet associates when they came into work. This bozo would come in every morning and greet all the male Supervisors with a handshake but all the female Supervisors got was good morning. Me... being me... :p ... 'round about the third week, I stuck my hand out hand as I greeted him. I know he was a little embarrassed at first but within a week ... he was shaking the hands of all of his Supervisors.

Side note... that was in Calif and the bozo was from Texas. This incident, his behavior, made me think (again) just how much the South must suck. Cut to today... years later... guess where yours truly now lives?! God's got one hell of a sense of humor! :blink: lol



Given that a lot of cis men consider their penises a God-given right, I'd be surprised if many of them consider washing their hands at any time... kinda like washing their hands after touching a statue of Jesus.

I never shake hands with men: whether they be 2 or 100 ( especially if they are 100, lol ). It can get awkward if the proffered hand is out there hanging limply but really, I refuse to be bullied into an apologetic or explanatory stance. "I don't want to shake hands; nothing personal. I just don't want to."


Not good enough? Bring me your"sanitary" hand-wash kit, a paper towel and
then we'll talk .

[Amulette]

People who don't realize that a conversation is about talking and LISTENING. Lately it feels like I'm around a lot of people who think a conversation is another word for captive audience. If you are going to go on and on and on please at least be interesting. Then I can applaud when the performance is over. (Yeah just a little bitchy.)

[Amulette]

On a lighter note, when I do my "may the perfect parking place be open chant" on my way somewhere then getting to watch another car right in front of me pull into my place. They never even thank me for all my chanting. Ha Ha Ha (Actually, it works 80% of the time)

[homoe]

~~
Opening a bag of chips and finding them all smashed and broken!


I know it's a small thing to some, but I prefer my chips big and fluffy.....LOL

[~ocean]

~~
Opening a bag of chips and finding them all smashed and broken!


I know it's a small thing to some, but I prefer my chips big and fluffy.....LOL

when I find that and I DO lol Jonathan is great for that ! I use the chip crumbs as a breading, or a filler if not lil man ( Jonathan) tips the bag back and eats them lol I'm right there w/ the broom they always hit the floor lol

[homoe]

~~~
A person, usually older that more then likely lived thru the depression but not always, who carefully and painstakingly unwraps their presents so they can re-use the paper!

Bow saving I can understand, but saving wrapping paper to re-use next year, not so much!

[Gemme]

~~~
A person, usually older that more then likely lived thru the depression but not always, who carefully and painstakingly unwraps their presents so they can re-use the paper!

Bow saving I can understand, but saving wrapping paper to re-use next year, not so much!

That's not the only reason some people save wrapping paper, homoe. If I get a present wrapped in paper that I think I can reuse in a craft project, I'll try to save as much of it as possible.

[homoe]

That's not the only reason some people save wrapping paper, homoe. If I get a present wrapped in paper that I think I can reuse in a craft project, I'll try to save as much of it as possible.



Oh, isn't this thread for personal pet peeves which was my understand? My post is ONLY to state it's a pet peeve of mine.

[Gemme]

Oh, isn't this thread for personal pet peeves which was my understand? My post is ONLY to state it's a pet peeve of mine.

Oh it is and I know. I enjoy reading many of your posts in here a lot. To be fair, you did say 'but not always' when you were being critical of the thrifty types who save wrapping paper. I was simply presenting a different viewpoint about saving holiday stuff.

I actually think it's kind of cute when people do that. It shows that they have great consideration and care for all parts of the gift they received. I think that's a wonderful thing, especially in this day and age.

[PlatinumPearl]

People that stand too close.

Especially if I'm in a conversation with someone whether it's a stranger or someone I don't know very well and they step closer to be near me and in my personal space. My personal bubble isn't huge but I do like to have some personal space.

I wonder if people even realize they are doing this and do they even notice when someone steps back away from them because they're too close? eyebrow:

[Stone-Butch]

when you are unloading your groceries on the belt to be checked out and the person behind starts putting theirs there also. Not even a partition put down. I got it the other day and said DO YOU MIND? WAIT!
I really hate this. They like to push their cart closer behind you as well.

[Chad]

People that stand too close.

Especially if I'm in a conversation with someone whether it's a stranger or someone I don't know very well and they step closer to be near me and in my personal space. My personal bubble isn't huge but I do like to have some personal space.

I wonder if people even realize they are doing this and do they even notice when someone steps back away from them because they're too close? eyebrow:

It has been my experience that folks personal space may be cultural or a power play. I had a boss that stood on the end of my nose. I could smell her lunch. I believe that for her it was cultural but just to cover myself in case it was about power I never backed up.

[homoe]

~~~
Don't overcook the bacon! Put mayo on either the lettuce leaf or tomato slices NEVER on the toast, and ALWAYS cut on the diagonal ...:eating:

[Jedi]

OK this really gets me. The 8 episode tv series season. I think that's a really shitty way to treat your loyal fans who pay your salary by watching your show. That one gets me lately. Don't give me a little 8 episode teaser then make me wait a fucking year for more.

[homoe]

~~
People sneaking into the "10 items or less checkout lanes" when it's clear they have WAY MORE:readfineprint:

[C0LLETTE]

~~
People sneaking into the "10 items or less checkout lanes" when it's clear they have WAY MORE:readfineprint:

People who count the number of items in my cart. A dozen eggs is not 12 items.

[homoe]

People who count the number of items in my cart. A dozen eggs is not 12 items.



.....:giggle:.....

o 0 (she knows the fixings for a BLT counts as three right?)

[Chad]

.....:giggle:.....

o 0 (she knows the fixings for a BLT counts as three right?)

Buddy, go buy a BLT. That is cheaper than flying to Texas for me to make you one. You know I that would make you a BLT in a New York minute.

[Chad]

I was told that there are folks that practice passive aggressive behavior on the internet. If the same person posts after your posts than they are shadowing you because they don't like you.

Yeah, I was shocked too.

[C0LLETTE]

I was told that there are folks that practice passive aggressive behavior on the internet. If the same person posts after your posts than they are shadowing you because they don't like you.

Yeah, I was shocked too.

I'm not sure what (or whom ) you are referring to, but isn't it possible that people are posting after each-other because so few people are posting. Generally, I just post for humour so I hope you are not referring to me.

[homoe]

I was told that there are folks that practice passive aggressive behavior on the internet. If the same person posts after your posts than they are shadowing you because they don't like you.

Yeah, I was shocked too.

I think this is true in some cases but I'm with COLLETTE, for me it's ALL about the humor

[homoe]

I was told that there are folks that practice passive aggressive behavior on the internet. If the same person posts after your posts than they are shadowing you because they don't like you.

Yeah, I was shocked too.

.....:deepthoughts:....

Perhaps someone passive aggressive put that bug in your ear because they are jealous of all the fun we seem to have???

[Chad]

.....:deepthoughts:....

Perhaps someone passive aggressive put that bug in your ear because they are jealous of all the fun we seem to have???

Folks this was a general comment about something that I heard it is not about my friends here. Just an FYI thing.

[Chad]

.....:deepthoughts:....

Perhaps someone passive aggressive put that bug in your ear because they are jealous of all the fun we seem to have???

That is the best response buddy. Live a happy life.

[homoe]

OK this really gets me. The 8 episode tv series season. I think that's a really shitty way to treat your loyal fans who pay your salary by watching your show. That one gets me lately. Don't give me a little 8 episode teaser then make me wait a fucking year for more.


I agree Jedi. I remember when Mad Men would make you wait and wait and wait until they issued a new season!


Sidebar: Sundance new season of Split only gave us 6 episode!

[homoe]

~~~
Or better even yet is the lack of policing this infraction!

There is usually always a sign stating what the fine is for this, but I have NEVER seen or heard of someone receiving a ticket!

[homoe]

~~~
Plastic beverage bottles! They are getting filmier and filmier.

Even tho water is the only beverage I'll drink out of a plastic bottle, it's irritating when it comes close to overflowing when squeezed too hard or tipping over when you set it down!

[Gayandgray]

~~~
Or better even yet is the lack of policing this infraction!

There is usually always a sign stating what the fine is for this, but I have NEVER seen or heard of someone receiving a ticket!

I hate this too! My spouse is disabled and I ONLY use the handicapped tag FOR HER. If she’s not with me in the car I will not park in a handicap spot! But people do it all the time and it’s soooo annoying.

[Gayandgray]

I think I may have posted this before:deepthoughts: but one of my biggest pet peeve’s is when people don’t stop at the crosswalk when I have my spouse in her wheelchair. They just blow on by, especially the tourists down at the beach in the summertime!

[easygoingfemme]

When someone asks you a question and then starts listing all of the things you might answer with, instead of letting you just answer the question.

[Kätzchen]

Recent pet peeves:

I have a sensitivity to light, which has become a bigger sensitivity as I have aged. I now have to wear special “sunglasses” when I drive at night because people who buy new cars with those LED headlights? Their cars’ headlights are so bright that it blocks you from seeing at night.


People who go on and on (like an armchair warrior on Fox News network steroids) reciting false information they believe to be the unvarnished truth, when it’s just a pack of lies that fits their small world view. :tinfoil:

[Kätzchen]

So…. I know today is a national holiday where people celebrate being thankful and give thanks for whatever they feel they are grateful for… but, come on, stop pretending you’re thankful or grateful.

I’m not giving thanks for people who voted for a fascist pig, who has a massive problem with being friends with dictators and others who want to blow up the world because they just can’t get over themselves or quit lying about x, y or z.

Just wait until all the things you’ve gotten use to become astronomically unaffordable: food, clothes, getting medical help, your medications, keeping the power or water bill paid, or having enough money to keep yourself from starving to death or keeping your home (whether it’s an apartment or a cabin in the woods or the car that you live in, etc).

Another pet peeve is the level of stupidity exhibited by people who voted in the presidential election this month: I blame that on Republicans because it was L. Bush who came up with the “no child left behind” national education measure which basically made sure a majority of people can't think for themselves or make good critical decisions.

It’s too late to take it all back or do it all differently. Some people are stupid enough to believe it will only be four horrible years of a megalomaniac ruling America. There’s plenty of historical proof that can’t be erased from common knowledge. Some dictators, once they get control and power over people, never step down until they are dead. Just check with people who can’t leave China or North Korea or Georgia (Orban) or once upon a time ago it was Franco (massively horrible person who nearly ruined Spain— he ruled Spain from 1939 until he died in 1975).

In just a few weeks, “pet peeves” will become obsolete as a common idiom.

“Be careful what you wish for,” and “buyers remorse” will assume newer meaning for people who *might* (or should) massively regret what they’ve done to our country.


Never in my life did I ever think people could be duped into believing the ton of crap and lies they believe to be the truth. Never. My bad for thinking otherwise. (w)(w)(w)