Pet peeves

levioosa

Since we're snarking on perfume...I'll add musty perfume to the list.  You know, perfume that is super heavy and smells like it's been sitting in a dark closet for sixty years? 

My coworker douses herself in it, and it's horrible.  It gives me a headache every day, but I don't think there's a way to politely tell her it's horrid.  Everyone in the office hates it.  The worst is that it lingers, so even when she leaves the room it just hangs where she was standing.

littlepep

levioosa said:

Since we're snarking on perfume...I'll add musty perfume to the list.  You know, perfume that is super heavy and smells like it's been sitting in a dark closet for sixty years? 

My coworker douses herself in it, and it's horrible.  It gives me a headache every day, but I don't think there's a way to politely tell her it's horrid.  Everyone in the office hates it.  The worst is that it lingers, so even when she leaves the room it just hangs where she was standing.

If I can tell you were in a room because I can still smell your perfume long after you are gone, you are wearing way too much. 

anjemon

levioosa said:

Since we're snarking on perfume...I'll add musty perfume to the list.  You know, perfume that is super heavy and smells like it's been sitting in a dark closet for sixty years? 

My coworker douses herself in it, and it's horrible.  It gives me a headache every day, but I don't think there's a way to politely tell her it's horrid.  Everyone in the office hates it.  The worst is that it lingers, so even when she leaves the room it just hangs where she was standing.

Maybe your office has scent rules? My last job did. I don't know about the current place. But then you can quietly mention it to her supervisor and he can talk to her about it. I think more places are getting them because some people are really sensitive.

plainjane0415

People asking me if I'm excited about getting married.

This is becoming more and more frequent now, and it's not that I'm not excited, I'm pretty dang excited, I just hate being asked over and over by what seems like the same people day in and day out.

littlepep

plainjane0415 said:

People asking me if I'm excited about getting married.

This is becoming more and more frequent now, and it's not that I'm not excited, I'm pretty dang excited, I just hate being asked over and over by what seems like the same people day in and day out.

OHmygosh and "how's wedding planning going?" I know they are trying to be nice and social, but I just don't even know how to respond. I'm planning so there's that? I feel like they expect me to say "oh I'm so stressed and overwhelmed!!!" but I'm not so I don't know what to say other than, it's good!

Also, I've had several people ask me if I'm fight with my mom. Why would you even say that?!

plainjane0415

littlepep said:

plainjane0415 said:

People asking me if I'm excited about getting married.

This is becoming more and more frequent now, and it's not that I'm not excited, I'm pretty dang excited, I just hate being asked over and over by what seems like the same people day in and day out.

OHmygosh and "how's wedding planning going?" I know they are trying to be nice and social, but I just don't even know how to respond. I'm planning so there's that? I feel like they expect me to say "oh I'm so stressed and overwhelmed!!!" but I'm not so I don't know what to say other than, it's good!

Also, I've had several people ask me if I'm fight with my mom. Why would you even say that?!

I'm just not one of those people who gushes about stuff. (unless you're my close friend or The Knot or something) but I always feel so awkward when I'm like yea! 

I'm like you I feel like they want me to say omg, let me tell you what has happened. and I'm just not that way.

littlepep

plainjane0415 said:

littlepep said:

plainjane0415 said:

People asking me if I'm excited about getting married.

This is becoming more and more frequent now, and it's not that I'm not excited, I'm pretty dang excited, I just hate being asked over and over by what seems like the same people day in and day out.

OHmygosh and "how's wedding planning going?" I know they are trying to be nice and social, but I just don't even know how to respond. I'm planning so there's that? I feel like they expect me to say "oh I'm so stressed and overwhelmed!!!" but I'm not so I don't know what to say other than, it's good!

Also, I've had several people ask me if I'm fight with my mom. Why would you even say that?!

I'm just not one of those people who gushes about stuff. (unless you're my close friend or The Knot or something) but I always feel so awkward when I'm like yea! 

I'm like you I feel like they want me to say omg, let me tell you what has happened. and I'm just not that way.

SAME. I just don't want to talk about it unless I'm asking a close friend for advice or their opinion on something. 

And I can't tell you how many people assume I'm so busy because of wedding planning. I do have a life outside of that. 

bethsmiles

plainjane0415 said:

People asking me if I'm excited about getting married.

This is becoming more and more frequent now, and it's not that I'm not excited, I'm pretty dang excited, I just hate being asked over and over by what seems like the same people day in and day out.

It's stupid question anyway. Just start putting on a deadly serious face, say no, and walk away.

sarawifenow

Oh I just had a pet peeve come up!

When people call you and then ask you to hold! I just had a vendor call me and within 30 seconds put me on hold...for 5 minutes. Bitch, you called me! I hung up on her ass.

climbingsingle

I have a vendor that will answer the phone and say, "I have to call you back." He does this like every week. Dude. Just don't answer the phone and I will leave you a voice mail! 

vikinganna87

It really bothers me when people get dogs and don't give them enough exercise, especially with breeds that really need it.  It's cruel.  Then they complain that the dogs are spazzy and jumping all over the place.

charcoalandblush

Bad grammar, particularly people who don't understand homophones. This is particularly bad in my bridal buy/sell facebook groups. I will categorically not purchase your shit if you used it to decorate your isle or if you ordered a custom vail but it doesn't match your dress. And no, I don't know how much it should cost to get a bussle put into your dress.

Unnecessary quotation marks.

Basically every single annoying parent thing on STFU Parents. Blair gets me.

People with made up dietary restrictions (ex. "gluten intolerant") or who are preachy about their extreme diet (I have yet to meet a vegan or paleo person who wasn't preachy about it).

There are so, so many more.

climbingsingle

vikinganna87 said:

It really bothers me when people get dogs and don't give them enough exercise, especially with breeds that really need it.  It's cruel.  Then they complain that the dogs are spazzy and jumping all over the place.

Totally agree with this. 

cupcait927

 

climbingwife said:

vikinganna87 said:

It really bothers me when people get dogs and don't give them enough exercise, especially with breeds that really need it.  It's cruel.  Then they complain that the dogs are spazzy and jumping all over the place.

Totally agree with this. 

Agreed as well. Especially when people get small dogs, thinking that they don't need as much exercise as a large dog. My dog is 12 pounds and could walk for miles a day before he runs out of energy. Big or small, your dog needs exercise.

littlepep

cupcait927 said:

 

climbingwife said:

vikinganna87 said:

It really bothers me when people get dogs and don't give them enough exercise, especially with breeds that really need it.  It's cruel.  Then they complain that the dogs are spazzy and jumping all over the place.

Totally agree with this. 

Agreed as well. Especially when people get small dogs, thinking that they don't need as much exercise as a large dog. My dog is 12 pounds and could walk for miles a day before he runs out of energy. Big or small, your dog needs exercise.

More than anything, people who have dogs and don't take care of them. Don't get a pet if you can't fucking take of it. They aren't dolls or yard art. They are living creatures. 

classicalandedgy

Halitosis...  BRUSH YOUR FUCKING TEETH people...

 

 

Sorry, I just had to endure such bad breath, I could actually taste it every time the person spoke and they were at least four feet from me.. Nasty!

cupcait927

classicalandedgy said:

Halitosis...  BRUSH YOUR FUCKING TEETH people...

 

 

Sorry, I just had to endure such bad breath, I could actually taste it every time the person spoke and they were at least four feet from me.. Nasty!

That's about the worst. H brushes twice a day and also uses mouthwash but still gets horrible breath at least a few days a week. I've gotten him to start chewing gum or using mints because he has a client facing job. I know he would be horrified if he knew they could smell his breath.

littlepep

cupcait927 said:

classicalandedgy said:

Halitosis...  BRUSH YOUR FUCKING TEETH people...

 

 

Sorry, I just had to endure such bad breath, I could actually taste it every time the person spoke and they were at least four feet from me.. Nasty!

That's about the worst. H brushes twice a day and also uses mouthwash but still gets horrible breath at least a few days a week. I've gotten him to start chewing gum or using mints because he has a client facing job. I know he would be horrified if he knew they could smell his breath.

Yeah I have invisalign and I am so paranoid about my breath smelling. I know it shouldn't make a difference, but I'm always careful to clean them just to be safe. 

climbingsingle

classicalandedgy said:

Halitosis...  BRUSH YOUR FUCKING TEETH people...

 

 

Sorry, I just had to endure such bad breath, I could actually taste it every time the person spoke and they were at least four feet from me.. Nasty!

That could be from a lot of other things than not brushing. I worked with a guy whose teeth were like rotting out of his head. He never went to the dentist for cleanings. His breath was disgusting. I couldn't stand being within 10 feet of him. Ugh. 

classicalandedgy

climbingwife said:

classicalandedgy said:

Halitosis...  BRUSH YOUR FUCKING TEETH people...

 

 

Sorry, I just had to endure such bad breath, I could actually taste it every time the person spoke and they were at least four feet from me.. Nasty!

That could be from a lot of other things than not brushing. I worked with a guy whose teeth were like rotting out of his head. He never went to the dentist for cleanings. His breath was disgusting. I couldn't stand being within 10 feet of him. Ugh. 

True and for people who have legit medical problems I truly feel badly...  That was not this person though just nasty hygiene all around.

Nasty hygiene is another pet peeve, I do not want to smell your BO, there are lots of natural products that can be used if you don't want to use antiperspirant, and no your overdose of perfume/cologne does not cover it.

Kahlyla

littlepep said:

themuffinman16 said:

People who give toys not meant for the age range of a child. The usual stuff would be toys with choking hazards to a toddler. My niece got a play makeup kit for Christmas... She was 6 months old. Why?

You know along that same line, it really bothers me when people push gender stereotypes. No 6mo baby is interested in makeup so to force that on her just because she is girl is kind of annoying to me. I liked barbies and legos as a kid. I don't like when kids are forced into that kind of stuff. Let them figure out what they like on their own. 

You've reminded me of maybe my biggest pet peeve - people who insist on forcing gender stereotypes when there is NO FUCKING REASON TO! (And there is never a reason to, but I mean... ugh.) I see it a lot because I'm a part of a bunch of Facebook groups that are buy/sell/trade or pay it forward kind of stuff. So someone will post that they "Just moved to a new apartment! Looking for curtains and wall decor items for a little girl!" or "Looking for a car seat for a baby boy!"

What the fuck are "curtains for a girl," anyway? And if you're in need of a fucking car seat, wtf does the colour matter? Babies DON'T care, and the only thing you're doing is making it so THEY WILL DEFINITELY CARE when they're older because you always told them they were supposed to. (I use the second person a lot when I'm raging, but it's definitely only directed at those who deserve it!)

I mean, my boys have always been super about their penises because they have penises and well, who wouldn't be, but other than that I honestly don't think they knew that humans were divided into different genders until very, very recently (they're four and five now). And that's all come from daycare and they're still pretty shaky on it. They're genuinely confused when the nurse, after giving them their shots, tries to direct them toward certain stickers and away from the "ones for girls." Don't you try to keep them from their princesses and rainbow unicorns, bitch!

buttercup1958

ohannabelle said:

buttercup1958 said:

I have so many too!

People who have offensive body odor.

People who talk loudly about VERY personal things, no I don't want to know your car smells like sex.

People who think they know everything, when they know nothing.

People who don't pull their weight, take down notes, I don't trust your memory.

Constantly being corrected on my speech impediment.

Having to wait on things, grades, packages, ect.  

*******BOX*********

Ohmygod, this. Truth- standing at the counter at the local convenience store, with a coffee and my doughnut sitting there on a napkin, and these girls behind the counter are just teeheeing and yakking about their boyfriends, and bold as balls, this girl says, and last night he had me sticking my finger up his butt, and he really liked it, and then she...picked....up....my.....doughnut.....to put it in a bag. 

Horror. 

I would have told her she can keep the doughnut and never go to that place again. There are some things you just can't come back from.

buttercup1958

themuffinman16 said:

buttercup1958 said:

I have so many too!

People who have offensive body odor.

People who talk loudly about VERY personal things, no I don't want to know your car smells like sex.

People who think they know everything, when they know nothing.

People who don't pull their weight, take down notes, I don't trust your memory.

Constantly being corrected on my speech impediment.

Having to wait on things, grades, packages, ect.  

I would like to add people correcting my speech impediment as well, or even people telling me my lisp is cute. I bit off my tongue almost completely, as a child, I'm pretty sure there's nothing I can do about it. I am so thankful i have people to remind me of that. Asshats

I know how you feel. I've spent 7 years in speech therapy so this is as good as it's going to get. And I'm tired of people trying to guess where I'm from. I'm not a carnival game! No I'm not from England, Russia, France, Australia, South Africa, Canada, New York, New Jersey, ect.

FiancB

Grocery stores always make me want to go on a homicidal rampage. Because for some reason at grocery stores, people do not look where the fuck they are going, get the fuck out of the way, or pay any attention whatsoever to what the fuck they're doing. This is expecially bad at Walmart where there is an unusually high percentage of idiots, or Costco where the carts are as big as cars. 

Also people that feel the need to announce they are pruning their friend's list. Am I supposed to beg to be allowed to stay on yours? Because now I want off. 

plainjane0415

FiancB said:

Grocery stores always make me want to go on a homicidal rampage. Because for some reason at grocery stores, people do not look where the fuck they are going, get the fuck out of the way, or pay any attention whatsoever to what the fuck they're doing. This is expecially bad at Walmart where there is an unusually high percentage of idiots, or Costco where the carts are as big as cars. 

Also people that feel the need to announce they are pruning their friend's list. Am I supposed to beg to be allowed to stay on yours? Because now I want off. 

What about the ever so popular, "If you're reading this status, you made the cut!"

Whew thank God! I can move on with my life now. 

ohannabelle

buttercup1958 said:

ohannabelle said:

buttercup1958 said:

I have so many too!

People who have offensive body odor.

People who talk loudly about VERY personal things, no I don't want to know your car smells like sex.

People who think they know everything, when they know nothing.

People who don't pull their weight, take down notes, I don't trust your memory.

Constantly being corrected on my speech impediment.

Having to wait on things, grades, packages, ect.  

*******BOX*********

Ohmygod, this. Truth- standing at the counter at the local convenience store, with a coffee and my doughnut sitting there on a napkin, and these girls behind the counter are just teeheeing and yakking about their boyfriends, and bold as balls, this girl says, and last night he had me sticking my finger up his butt, and he really liked it, and then she...picked....up....my.....doughnut.....to put it in a bag. 

Horror. 

I would have told her she can keep the doughnut and never go to that place again. There are some things you just can't come back from.

**********BOX*******************

Oh, make no mistake, that doughnut and I parted ways, and I told her very clearly why.  Nope. I have no desire to buy things from Miss Buttfinger. And telling me "I washed my hands!" doesn't change anything. She is now the buttfinger girl touching things in what is now a buttfinger mart. I don't want a buttfinger soda or buttfinger candy bar. 

You're exactly right. There's no coming back. 

mrsk616

talking during a movie, asking to stop a movie (when at home) to pee. come on would you really ask a person at the theater do that. stupid. 

loud chewing

smacking gum or sucking on teeth. 

lurkergirl

mrsk616 said:

talking during a movie, asking to stop a movie (when at home) to pee. come on would you really ask a person at the theater do that. stupid. 

loud chewing

smacking gum or sucking on teeth. 

What?!  That's the beauty of having a pause button and watching at home!

littlepep

plainjane0415 said:

FiancB said:

Grocery stores always make me want to go on a homicidal rampage. Because for some reason at grocery stores, people do not look where the fuck they are going, get the fuck out of the way, or pay any attention whatsoever to what the fuck they're doing. This is expecially bad at Walmart where there is an unusually high percentage of idiots, or Costco where the carts are as big as cars. 

Also people that feel the need to announce they are pruning their friend's list. Am I supposed to beg to be allowed to stay on yours? Because now I want off. 

What about the ever so popular, "If you're reading this status, you made the cut!"

Whew thank God! I can move on with my life now. 

OMG I hate that too! Gee thanks. Not sure you'd make my cut with annoying statuses like that. 

littlepep

Kahlyla said:

littlepep said:

themuffinman16 said:

People who give toys not meant for the age range of a child. The usual stuff would be toys with choking hazards to a toddler. My niece got a play makeup kit for Christmas... She was 6 months old. Why?

You know along that same line, it really bothers me when people push gender stereotypes. No 6mo baby is interested in makeup so to force that on her just because she is girl is kind of annoying to me. I liked barbies and legos as a kid. I don't like when kids are forced into that kind of stuff. Let them figure out what they like on their own. 

You've reminded me of maybe my biggest pet peeve - people who insist on forcing gender stereotypes when there is NO FUCKING REASON TO! (And there is never a reason to, but I mean... ugh.) I see it a lot because I'm a part of a bunch of Facebook groups that are buy/sell/trade or pay it forward kind of stuff. So someone will post that they "Just moved to a new apartment! Looking for curtains and wall decor items for a little girl!" or "Looking for a car seat for a baby boy!"

What the fuck are "curtains for a girl," anyway? And if you're in need of a fucking car seat, wtf does the colour matter? Babies DON'T care, and the only thing you're doing is making it so THEY WILL DEFINITELY CARE when they're older because you always told them they were supposed to. (I use the second person a lot when I'm raging, but it's definitely only directed at those who deserve it!)

I mean, my boys have always been super about their penises because they have penises and well, who wouldn't be, but other than that I honestly don't think they knew that humans were divided into different genders until very, very recently (they're four and five now). And that's all come from daycare and they're still pretty shaky on it. They're genuinely confused when the nurse, after giving them their shots, tries to direct them toward certain stickers and away from the "ones for girls." Don't you try to keep them from their princesses and rainbow unicorns, bitch!

Yeah this pisses me off a lot. My SIL in pregnant and they are not finding out the sex of the baby. I can't believe how hard it is to find cute non-gender outfits. Everything is like "daddy's little princess" or "daddy's tough guy". Like why is that necessary??