Pet Peeves.

@Elixiress (3878)
April 11, 2008 1:47pm CST
What things do people do that really get on your nerves even if they don't seem to big of a deal? 1) When people talk to you with earphones in. 2) When people watch you when you eat. 3) When in a shop and people comment on what you are buying.
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8 responses
• Australia
11 Apr 08
Hmmmm, I guess this would be my list... 1)People who talk to me when they are on a cell phone or people who check out at a store and remain talking on their cell phones - so rude! 2)People who cut in front of me at a store 3)People who ask me if it's my real hair color or something of that nature LOL.... These things get to me at times. Especially the first one!
• Australia
11 Apr 08
Yeah, my sister does that when I'm on the phone with her and it drives me crazy!
@Elixiress (3878)
12 Apr 08
That reminds me of sisters, it annoys me when I am on the phone and she shouts loudly and constantly that she wants the phone.
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@Elixiress (3878)
11 Apr 08
I don't care if people ask if my hair colour is real. But I agree with your other points, I also hate it when someone is talking to me on the phone and they start talking to someone else off the phone, because I don't know when they are talking to me.
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@tessah (6617)
• United States
11 Apr 08
liars. people that lie like it was breathing and think nothing of it, bugs the piss out of me. random acts of cruelty.. and stupidity. lack of common sense.. and people who whine about things they actually brought upon themselves when they knew better in the first place.
@Elixiress (3878)
11 Apr 08
When people whine about things that they have brought on themselves annoy me too. What happens if someone lies to protect someone, what are your opinions on that?
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@tessah (6617)
• United States
11 Apr 08
you didnt specify if the person theyre lying to is the one theyre trying to protect, or they are lying to someone to protect someone else.. either is wrong. A) if you lie to a person to protect them because you dont want to to be the one to hurt them and you know the truth is going to do just that.. eventually they will learn the truth. truth outs in the end always. added in with the pain of the truth itself, you have the extra pain of being lied to and betrayal of trust from someone they beleived in. so not only cant you protect them from the pain of the original.. youre causing them pain yourself. B) i wont lie for or cover up for anyone about anything. especially to another friend who is asking the question, i run the risk of losing that friend for another thats got the nerve enough to ask me to lie for them. honor is all.. and without yer word, yer nothing
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@Elixiress (3878)
12 Apr 08
I agree that the truth always outs in the end and that will hurt more, but what if one friend says don't say anything and then another friend asks about it, do you say what you know or just deny knowing anything for the sake of keeping a promise. Personally, I would keep the promise.
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@violeta_va (4831)
• Australia
14 Apr 08
Oh my god I think we were separated at birth. I am not too fuss about the shoping thing but the first 2 I am with you. When I got maried I was pregnant (by my husband) and we had people over all day and all night so when we sat down to eat my mother in law will ask the visitors if they want to eat and most times they would say no. So there we were eating with audience counting every bite. As I had morning, noon, night sickness I used to throw up a lot and somethimes 1 bite of food was enough for me so I would get the urge to go throw up but I was so ashamed because everyone was watching me so I would hold it in and try to eat. After that I hat people watching me when I eat.
@Elixiress (3878)
14 Apr 08
You should have just told people to leave or eat it in a separate room with your partner. It is awful that you should be made to feel like that in your own house, especially in your fragile state. I know your friends didn't do it on purpose.
• Australia
15 Apr 08
thats the thing it wasnt in my house it was my in laws. As my husband is from another town we stayed there for the wedding and a bit before and after it.
@jerzgirl (9327)
• United States
11 Apr 08
I agree with Tessah - liars who wouldn't know the truth if it bit them between the legs and who pretend to be something they're not bother me enough that I avoid them as often as I know about them. Another thing is being watched while I'm pretty much doing anything. It might be a self-confidence thing in some areas, but I feel like I'm being critiqued. I cook for my mother, who has always loved to cook. It's never been my strong suit. But, she'll come out to the kitchen when I'm beginning dinner and ask me why I'm using this pan or that pan, she'll make suggestions when I've already decided what to do, she'll come over to look into the pots to see how things are going (even though she's blind, which is why she doesn't cook much any more). Forgive me, but it bugs the bejeebers out of me. There's not enough room in her kitchen for two people - something she herself used to say when she was cooking and someone was in her way. Plus, I'm not a small person any more and she's not quick on her feet any more at 91. So, it slows me down when I have a rhythm going. Although I understand her desire to be involved, and can sympathize, it still bugs me. But, being watched in general, no matter what I'm doing, I really don't like. I'd rather have the results of what I'm doing be noticed and not the process.
@jerzgirl (9327)
• United States
14 Apr 08
Oh, absolutely. She hates her limitations, hates that she feels tired all the time, hates having to take multiple meds during the day just to breathe. I totally understand why it all upsets her. But, I'm far from perfect and just don't like being on the receiving end of arguments that seem to make no sense or have reason behind them. Sometimes I think she finds fault just to find fault. Even though I know she's kind of angry at life for the hand it dealt her, it still bugs me. But, considering all that's wrong, she doesn't give up and I admire her stamina and determination, despite my peeves, you know? Today she's making ham and cabbage. She doesn't have the strength to cut the cabbage up, so she had me do that, but the rest she's doing herself because she doesn't need to measure anything. When it's something she can still handle, she's happy. And now, she's taking a nap to get rested for her next "duty" she's planned to do. Quite the woman, actually.
@Elixiress (3878)
12 Apr 08
Parents are hypocritical. They complain about people telling them what to do and getting in their space, yet they do the same to you. Sorry to hear about your Mam going blind, she probably just wants to still feel needed like most parents.
@kezabelle (2974)
11 Apr 08
My biggest peeve is when im shopping and my youngest throws a tantrum and some "helpful" shop assisstant says aww give her a sweetie, err no thankyou why the hell would I want to reward her with a sweet for such awful behaivour! However my youngest hears the word sweet hears my resounding no and it just makes the tantrum last even longer. I know some think I should just let her have the sweet for an easy life but i think if i wanted an easy life id not have had my girls and il not be rewarding no bad behaviour no matter how bad the tantrum gets!
@tessah (6617)
• United States
11 Apr 08
cheers to you!! i shouldve added that to my list of peeves as well. bleeding hearts that intrude upon how you tend to yer children.. ;nods;.. ive had my fair share of "well meaning" strangers cause more problems than their were by butting in and making suggestions. good for you for wanting to be a good parent rather than well liked, yer kids will turn out better for it
@kezabelle (2974)
11 Apr 08
Oh I know its always about others wanting her to shut up personally im pretty good at ignoring the tantrums and dont give two hoots if her tantrums are annoying someone else they are in a shop I suggest they buy some ear plugs if my child is that offensive to their ears lol. My children have sweets as a treat sometimes more often though its fruit so the offering of a sweet annoys me doubly really and I really dont want my girls growing up that they will get sweets anytime they tantrum tantrums in this house get nothing but a telling off and for the eldest a time out for 5 mins on the stairs!
@Elixiress (3878)
11 Apr 08
I think that is the shopping assistants way of saying she wants her to shut up lol. I am proud of you standing by your principles and not rewarding bad behaviour. I don't see why people give their children sweets as treats anyhow, why can't children see something that is good for them as a treat?
• United States
14 Apr 08
Lying, cheating, people who don't pay attention to things then need you to repeat what you said over and over again. Those three are my biggest pet peeves.
@Elixiress (3878)
14 Apr 08
I hate it when you have to repeat stuff over and over again. I find boys/men are the worst for this. Sorry for stereotyping.
@magrylouyu (1627)
• United States
11 Apr 08
1) People driving in a hurry 2) When people watch me eat 3) People who neglect their children expessially in public!
@Elixiress (3878)
11 Apr 08
People, who neglect their children in public as well shouting loudly at them in public makes me feel really awkward. People, who drive in a hurry don't bother me, just people that drive dangerously.
• United States
11 Apr 08
It really bothers me when people talk to you at the same time they have their cell in their ear. And when you stop at a convenience store and clerk can not get off her phone long enough to help you correctly. I also dislike the people they drive up the side of the road on the emergency lane. They know the lane is ended but just speed on up and then drive on the emergency lane and have to jump over and break into line. I also dislke telemarketers who when you tell them "No thank you" and they just keep on and on and there is no way to politely get rid of them so you have to just hang up. It drives me crazy for people to take their dogs for walks and the owners just let the pups poop and whatever on your lawn and dont think a thing about it.
@Elixiress (3878)
11 Apr 08
Ever since my friend was a telemarketer I feel nicer towards them. My friend got fired, because when people said they weren't interested, he said fair enough and hung up the phone. Basically, he wasn't being pushy enough and therefore not getting enough business, so he got fired for being nice.