While we're speaking about phone pet peeves... I CANNOT STAND when people leave messages on my voice mail that aren't for me. My announcement CLEARLY states "This is KELLI..." Why did someone, just last night, leave a message for "Ruth" about tennis practice??!?!? But my FAVORITE are the people who call looking for the people who had the number before me. I got my number TWO YEARS after the people disconnected it. LISTEN TO THE DANG RECORDING!! I DIDN'T MAKE IT JUST FOR GIGGLES!!


I'm sorry y'all, I had to get that out http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

I just thought of another one.....pertains to this board as a matter of fact. I'm probably about to stomp on alot of people's toes, so please forgive me. People who ask "What is UUU Frat/Sorority like at ABC University? I'm thinking of rushing them when I get there in the fall." That bothers me. I understand being curious but you're gonna be there in the fall. The world will not end if you don't rush and become a member your freshman year. Find out for yourself because YOU'RE the one who is going to be in that chapter/organization, not the people who's opinions you're getting.

Here, Here! I don't even bother reading those posts anymore. What's the point? http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/rolleyes.gif

Gosh--I have a LOT of pet peeves. Great topic BTW!

#1--When people exaggerate their yawns. It's the most annoying sound in the world. It becomes a big sigh-fest. I know that everyone yawns--it's just natural--but could you please not do it so loudly? It just makes other people annoyed AND tired, too! (Yawns are contagious.)

#2--People who insist on smoking right in front of your face. I have a few friends and acquaintances who insist on puffing when I'm talking to them. They know I HATE cigarettes and drugs--yet, they still blow smoke in front of my face. The smell is repulsive.

#3--SLOW DRIVERS...ahh! I know many slow drivers, and when I'm in the car with them...for some reason, I get VERY very nervous, b/c I know I will be late to something. Driving at 20 mph is not my cup of tea!

#4--On the other hand--I hate drivers who INSIST on driving at a crazy 90+ mph on a street where the max limit is like 35. Go ahead and drive at 90 when you're alone, if you must (even though you just might kill yourself)--but don't insist on speeding when your friends are obviously uncomfortable!

#5--People who don't turn their turn signal off. Makes me nervous for some reason, especially if I'm in the car with them.

#6--People who breathe down your neck, who must talk thisclose to you...have they ever heard of personal space??!

#7--Well, hope this doesn't offend anyone--but I bet many of you know drivers (especially my fellow teenagers) who play their music REALLY loud that you can hear it from like 5 blocks away...and then they have all their friends stuffed in, and they speed like maniacs. Plus you can see that they're smoking or whatever at the same time, too. That scares the hell outta me..b/c they're having such good times that they're likely to crash into me.

#8--Construction workers, old men, strangers, etc. who keep on whistling at you. It's really annoying, especially if you don't want the attention.

#9--Egotistical guys who think they're hot $hit, and won't take "NO" for an answer.

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When people bitch about grammar! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/mad.gif
It's no big deal!

*When guys walk down the street rapping.
*When girls always sing, who can't sing at all.
*When people pass wind in closed spaces, like a car.
*When people smack.
*People who always want to take over things.
*Grandiose people.
*People who talk too soft, especially in loud places.
*When I recieve "Call blocks" and "Caller unknowns" on my caller id.
*Two words, "Junk email"
*When people block entrances and exits.
*Prissy girls
*Macho guys
*When people with closed minds always open their mouths.
*When people talk behind others' backs.
*Girls who cry at the drop of the hat.
*Guys who fight at the drop of the hat.

My pet peeves,

Reckless Truck Drivers. Last week a tractor trailer decided he wanted to vear into my lane to get onto an off ramp. I had to vear into the emergency lane to go around him. We both kept on honking at each other until I went around him. Luckily I didnt get hurt. Those guys are hard to track to because you have to get the number which is on the side of their cab and their license plates arent good because they can ditch their trailer. Truck Drivers are definitely on the top of my list.

I know this happens all the time, but its something I detest. People that talk out loud at work about other people. Even if its implied and they dont say their name. That really gets me. I dont tolerate that.
Of course I get along with almost anyone and they have to be a real pain, like a Crouse from Benson or a Soup Natzi(Seinfield) for me not to get along with them.

Third, People that lack Maturity and dont have Tact. Granted we all have our bad days and I respect that. Lord knows I do, but people that are just mean spirited and make assumptions about you really gets me. Because you know that old saying about when you assume. Another, is when either men or women lack empathy or the ability to think of others rather than themselve. Granted not everyone is perfect but I really value someone that can think of others before themselves.

Other pet peeves:

Girls who lead me on and act like their my friends.

Girls who get played on and complain about it and play guys too. Basically people who are hypocrites really get me. I'm a big believer if you stand by your word than you are a real man or women and if you dont well than thats the different story. Of course we're not all perfect. *L* Myself included.

Last, Smokers that dont ask if they can light up. Granted I have Brothers who smoke and thats ok with me. But It gets me when people just light up and just assume its ok with the other person.

Kevin

Pet Peeves my are:

1. People who chew with their motuh open, oh my gosh that is so gross!

2.People (Passengers and whoever else) are in YOUR car, and they leave THEIR trash

3.Nail bitters, look I got nothing aganist ya'll, but if you bite your nails don't spit them out in public(another yuk)

4.if you know you can't drive your car at regualr speed AND talk on the celly at the same time, please don't use your phone. I can't stand that, grrrr http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif why your gabbing , your doing like 10miles an hour***

5. None driving people, if I ask u , you know where we're going right, and you say yes, and then get us lost!!!!! Or you wait till I pass the needed exit or street and say "Oh you just missed it, it was the one 5miles back" lol, THATS ANNOYING
thats it all, i know I have more, but I just went on a road trip with some friends so these are fresh in my mind, lol
DGPhoney~

I disagree with this. Good grammar is important. It's a sign of intelligence.

Bad grammar is a pet peeve of mine when it comes to both writing and speaking! Take the time to read over what you are typing! Does it SOUND correct? If not, correct it! I am not worried about punctuation so much as proper usage of words and such. Read this:

Their is a awful smell in you're car

HOW FUDGED IS THAT?! If you know which 3 things are wrong in that sentence, you RULE! If not, ACK!!! That is such a bad reflection on the person who is posting!! CHECK YOUR GRAMMAR!! It only takes a second!

My pet peeves are:
1) Crumbs in bed!
2) Monkeys in commercials
3) People who schmack and slurp their food! UGH!
4) People who feel the need to be positive ALL the time and then chastize you if you aren't! I HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE A PISSY DAY!
5) Spitting
6) Drivers who:
*leave their blinkers on
*won't let you into traffic when you
signal to get over
*go around you if you get in front of them
7) People who don't wipe their sweat off of the circuit machines at the gym
8) Guys who wear cologne to the gym! ACK!
9) People who hack and cough and sniff and DON'T TAKE CARE OF IT!! BLOW YOUR G*D DAMM NOSE OR TAKE A FRIGGIN' COUGH DROP!!
10) Excessive perfume!!
11) People who say "Tri Sig"! It's Tri Sigma or Sigma, THANK YOU!

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Oh yeah, two more. LOL

I'm a BETA THETA PI!

NOT A BETA THETA PHI.

Dont assume because you think one of my brothers or one of my chapters is one way that we are all that way across the nation. Thats like saying all MEN are the same. LOL

Kevin

I know what you mean. There is a national fraternity on our campus that are not the most productive people in the world. As one of my she-friends asked me, "where do they recruit from?" "It seems like they scrape their pledges from the bottom of the barrel." I did not respond to her, because although I do not like the fraternity, I try not to say demeaning things about other greek organizations. I dont think all chapters of their group are like them. In fact, I know that this chapter is a deviation from the high standards of their national organization.

Some more of my pet peeves are when people travel in the passing lane, or talking on a cell phone in a restaurant. I remember eating in a nice bistro one time... a woman walked in talking on a cell phone in one hand, and a baby in the other. I joked to my father asking, "If you threw a basketball at her face, which would she drop?" I guess I just dont like cell phones in general... I dont see why peoples lives are so much more important now than they were five years ago when noone had them? Why do people need to stand in a line, call home, and say, "yeah, im just waiting in a line." Some woman was sunbathing and talking on her cellphone at our health club. Lol. Society.

Elijah

I hate these too!! I thought I was a freak for not liking monkeys on TV, but I just see them as dirty little critters who are better left in the jungle!
And on the guys wearing cologne in the gym; I have to agree on that too! I'm not too sure what my problem with that is, but IT'S JUST WRONG!

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