I hate when....

sarabellam · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_hate-15?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:e72908fd-3191-441b-b6ec-e82392be9d5fPost:1583c87f-d6b1-45a2-b48e-78e7cd0c694b">Re: I hate when....</a>:
[QUOTE]people cut me off only to slam on their breaks because there wasn't any room to begin with.
Posted by cfaszews25[/QUOTE]
...people don't know the difference between "breaks" and "brakes"

stefani103 · March 2010

I agree with the "FI gets something and doesn't ask if I want any." Story: He got a beer without asking me if I wanted one. I asked for a sip and chugged it. Lesson learned... for that week at leats.

I hate it when... couples don't use protection and "leave it in God's hands." Sorry dear. Science does trump God here. If you put a sperm close to that egg, you will get preggers. Prayer is not birth control.

Stackeye210 · March 2010

.........people say preggers.

andyandhillary · March 2010

...people treat gay men as accessories and say things like "Oh I would LOVE to have a gay best friend!" but then rip on their "lifestyle". Gay men are not accessories, they are people.

mandapanda78 · March 2010

Nebb, I'll go to Costco for you! I love that place. (It's a sickness I can't explain)

For all the people with irritating bosses, I think I have the opposite problem. Rather than get all up in arms that shiit has to be done right this very moment, I'm the one who has to track him down when stuff needs to get done. Yesterday he said he'd come find me to finish something "in a minute" and then he went home. I hunted him around the office for two hours before someone told me he was gone.

impslave · March 2010

You go to the 7-11 because it's the closest ATM, and the machine is out of service.

A paralegal sends an urgent email that a motion needs to be drafted and filed right away. Then when you call to get more information, it's "Oh, don't worry about it. I actually don't need it until tomorrow."

AlexiaANDRobert · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_hate-15?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:e72908fd-3191-441b-b6ec-e82392be9d5fPost:c22d00d0-e6b9-4649-86a9-4df96ad306ae">Re: I hate when....</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I hate when.... : when people are so hopelessly anal-retentive about spelling that they use that for an entire post instead of commenting on the content. And yes, I changed my spelling in the original post.
Posted by cfaszews25[/QUOTE]

Actually, I don't think it's anal retentive.

It's like that trainwreck thread a while back where the girl said it was a typo when she used there/their/they're wrong more than 10 times.

It's improper grammar, it isn't even a spelling issue. You're using the wrong word, not spelling a word wrong. It's not hard.

eastunder1 · March 2010

I hate when people start slowing down to leave the interstate before getting into the exit lane. Half the purpose of the lane is to decelerate in it. Stop messing up the flow of traffic!

AlexiaANDRobert · March 2010

Oh, and regarding said fax, when I got it, I called him. He didn't answer. So, I called him again.

I told him I faxed it to where he was.

His reply: "Oh, I'll walk over there in a little bit."

WTF?

mandapanda78 · March 2010

This one might be slightly controversial, but I also hate when people act like I've accused them of sexual harassment when I tell them I prefer not to be touched. A lot of the reps here at work will touch my arm when they are talking to me or pat me on the back as they walk by and I just don't like it. But if I very casually mention, "Hey, this isn't a big deal, but I would prefer if you didn't touch me" they act like my request is unreasonable, or like I said "One more nudge out of you buddy and I'm filing with HR!!"

AlexiaANDRobert · March 2010

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[QUOTE]This one might be slightly controversial, but I also hate when people act like I've accused them of sexual harassment when I tell them I prefer not to be touched. A lot of the reps here at work will touch my arm when they are talking to me or pat me on the back as they walk by and I just don't like it. But if I very casually mention, "Hey, this isn't a big deal, but I would prefer if you didn't touch me" they act like my request is unreasonable, or like I said "One more nudge out of you buddy and I'm filing with HR!!"
Posted by mandapanda78[/QUOTE]

Wow, that would piss me off too. And I think it's awesome that you've found a great way of saying it without being awkward.

When my palms are sweaty, I wish I could not get more sweaty by telling someone I don't want to shake their hand. Instead, I just give sweaty hand shakes. Blech.

mandapanda78 · March 2010

Alexia- DH's first wife had an actual neurological issue that made her palms sweat too much. She kept a can of cold coke in her hands/on her desk at all times so if she had to shake someone's hand she could just blame the moisture on the can "sweating". If that's a regular problem for you, this might be a good trick to try.

cmhershey · March 2010

....the doctor hasn't called about H's test results. Its been over a week one the one, and a few days from the other.

georgia_bride09 · March 2010

I sit through 2 and a half hours of a class mandatory for work and the class covers stuff that I do on a daily basis and I have to repeatedly correct the instructor. Yes, that was my morning.

AlexiaANDRobert · March 2010

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[QUOTE]Alexia- DH's first wife had an actual neurological issue that made her palms sweat too much. She kept a can of cold coke in her hands/on her desk at all times so if she had to shake someone's hand she could just blame the moisture on the can "sweating". If that's a regular problem for you, this might be a good trick to try.
Posted by mandapanda78[/QUOTE]

I do this at parties or when I'm out. I always hold a drink, but sometimes you're like a damn deer in the headlights.

SwedishChick2011 · March 2010

A&R - Manda's suggestion is good, and you could also try rubbing a little antiperspirant on your palm. I had sweaty hands sometimes as a teenager, and I'm pretty sure a doctor suggested that to me.

AlexiaANDRobert · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_hate-15?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:e72908fd-3191-441b-b6ec-e82392be9d5fPost:e3be6e53-8bc2-4b91-96e5-a284d6aaf9e5">Re: I hate when....</a>:
[QUOTE]A&R - Manda's suggestion is good, and you could also try rubbing a little antiperspirant on your palm. I had sweaty hands sometimes as a teenager, and I'm pretty sure a doctor suggested that to me.
Posted by cocoreo3[/QUOTE]

I use Drysol before bed.

It doesn't work during the day, plus, they smell and leave a film.

mandapanda78 · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_hate-15?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:e72908fd-3191-441b-b6ec-e82392be9d5fPost:e8531a2d-b911-4151-b783-1714b3cd9e18">Re: I hate when....</a>:
[QUOTE]I sit through 2 and a half hours of a class mandatory for work and the class covers stuff that I do on a daily basis and I have to repeatedly correct the instructor. Yes, that was my morning.
Posted by georgia_bride09[/QUOTE]

<div>Georgia! I love the new sig pic AND the new avatar!</div>

Bubbalub · March 2010

I work my ass off for an entire year and my bosses don't even acknowledge it in my review.

There are guys using chainsaws outside the office windows all day. Ugh.

georgia_bride09 · March 2010

Thanks, Manda! I wanted to share the kitty love in my avatar, so that is my son (the orange kitty before was my daughter). I love how he's peeking out at everyone.

Thanks about the sig too- that was our one big snow day of the year. Seriously, all two inches were gone the next day.

sarabellam · March 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I hate when.... : when people are so hopelessly anal-retentive about spelling that they use that for an entire post instead of commenting on the content of the original sentence. Posted by cfaszews25[/QUOTE]

So, you get to be pissy about your pet peeves, but don't allow others the same luxury. Nice to know.

ohwhynot · March 2010

I hate it when people use "fat" as an insult or consider "hey, you've lost weight!" to be the highest compliment.

smokeybailey · March 2010

New people try to upstage each other with their stories of bad etiquette experiences. Just because you recognize bad etiquette is not going to win you any friends here.

Or will it?

TurtlesAllTheWayDown · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_hate-15?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:e72908fd-3191-441b-b6ec-e82392be9d5fPost:1fbc3f2a-03e4-49fc-b8a3-3c2215e59254">Re: I hate when....</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I hate when.... : One of my coworkers does this ALL THE TIME. It drives me crazy.
Posted by baystateapple[/QUOTE]

All of my coworkers do this.

Let's see, of the 5 people who sit near me...

1 is married
1 is single
2 are divorced
1 had a broken engagement

Then they say, "OH, wait, let's not scare Meredith. It isn't ALL bad. I guess."

Mrs_AF · March 2010

My lunch is gross.

lisarose7 · March 2010

...people tell me that I now need to learn to cook because I'm getting married. Why? FI cooks now, so why does that have to change when we get married? Are the marriage police going to come after me because I'm allowing a man in the kitchen?

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