What annoys you most?

Leriem

Wed, Jul 25 2018, 10:59 pm

I get so annoyed on a regular basis when I’m in the supermarket and two women stop and park their wagons in middle of an aisle so they can shmooze, while no one else can get through with their wagon. What repeatedly annoys you about people’s lack of manners or inconsideration?

amother

Bisque

Wed, Jul 25 2018, 11:51 pm

Similar: ppl who stop to talk in doorways or ppl who stop at the top/bottom of subway stairs/turnstiles to gather and figure out where they’re going.

MOVE TO THE SIDE AND LET PEOPLE PASS!

amother

Ivory

Wed, Jul 25 2018, 11:54 pm

People who talk about the people around them either in a stage whisper assuming the other person can't hear or in a language they assume the other person won't understand.

I'm not deaf, but I am Canadian, and your French is terrible.

amother

Purple

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 12:04 am

Adults who pick their nose while talking to you. (I know she's not on imamother so whym I bothering?!) Rolling Eyes

agreer

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 12:18 am

Leriem wrote:

UGH! What about when your shopping in an aisle meant for two carts and one person has her cart in the middle while S-L-O-W-L-Y browsing just in front of her cart so you can't get to it to push it out of the way?

I totally understand you.

amother

Rose

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 12:49 am

When you say "excuse me" the people blocking the aisle move. What's the big deal?

naturalmom5

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 1:10 am

Leriem wrote:

Have your husband or teen age son stand there for a minute and eavesdrop... They move at the speed of light LOL

amother

Coffee

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 1:17 am

agreer wrote:

I totally understand you.

Of course you do; you're agreer!

LOL

etky

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 1:39 am

amother wrote:

Similar: ppl who stop to talk in doorways or ppl who stop at the top/bottom of subway stairs/turnstiles to gather and figure out where they’re going.

MOVE TO THE SIDE AND LET PEOPLE PASS!

And people who hesitate at the very top or bottom of an escalator.
Hello - the escalator doesn't stop just because you got off. There are people right in back of you who need to get off!

amother

Rose

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:28 am

etky wrote:

And people who hesitate at the very top or bottom of an escalator.
Hello - the escalator doesn't stop just because you got off. There are people right in back of you who need to get off!

Older people often need a few moments to reorient themselves and get their balance. It's frustrating but requires a little understanding.

NovelConcept

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:32 am

amother wrote:

Older people often need a few moments to reorient themselves and get their balance. It's frustrating but requires a little understanding.

I agree. In general, I am always very cautious on stairs, escalators, using a knife, etc.

I have no desire to fall or be cut. Easy does it!

etky

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:41 am

NovelConcept wrote:

I agree. In general, I am always very cautious on stairs, escalators, using a knife, etc.

I have no desire to fall or be cut. Easy does it!

So am I. Safety, not frustration is the issue here.
Older or not , it is dangerous to take that extra second at the top of an escalator thus blocking anyone in back of you. Your hesitation is at the expense of those immediately in back of you who, if prevented from getting off in time, might lose their balance and fall against the ones in back of them etc.

momx6

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 3:01 am

People who eat at a pizza shop and don't clear off the table after they're done eating. Drives me bananas. (pizza shop doesn't have a guy regularly clearing the tables)

Debbie

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 4:21 am

When I move aside to let someone pass and I get neither a 'thank you' nor an 'excuse me.'

amother

Rose

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 5:02 am

etky wrote:

I agree completely. But really, there are older folks who just can't do it, so you have to give them the time and space they need.