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Pet Peeves
Hello everyone... I was just wondering if you all had any pet peeves? Mine are mostly grammatical.
Mine... when people dont know the difference between, "to" and "too". or when people use "P.S.S" instead of "P.P.S" (eg, Post post script) Easy E |
Here's mine:
1. When you're at a stop light and your back bumper and the front bumper of the person behind are 2 inches apart! 2. When music is playing and someone near you is tapping to the beat and they are totally off key! 3. When people leave their turning signals on after they turn. 4. People who say Cheerleaders aren't athletes. We work just as hard as other athletes. 5. People who think they are better than everyone else based on looks, money, social status, etc... 6. People who try too hard to be "accepted". Eli: how's #6? ( too and to ). I know where you're coming from on the too/to issue! I have a lot of P.P. Hope y'all enjoyed reading them http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif |
http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif Yep!
I guess I can add two more: #3. People traveling in the passing lane. #4. Not just people playing music too loud in their cars, but people that do not have the system to support the loud volume when they attempt to play their music (eg, factory stereos at volume ten). Easy E [This message has been edited by Eli (edited August 12, 2000).] |
Katelyn
I totally agree w/ you on #s 1,3 and especially 4! I was a cheerleader all through out high school and we definitely worked out and practiced just as hard as the other "real" sports teams. But then when we'd bring back 1st place trophies, they couldn't seem to find anything bad to say! But I digress. Eli, the stereo thing is the worst! It's like "get a new system if you're gonna play it for everyone to hear". [This message has been edited by ZChi4Life (edited August 13, 2000).] |
Okay Here's mine,
1. People who call your house and say, "Your number was on my caller i.d., why'd you call me" I have 3 sisters, and both my parents, we all use the phone, like I know why someone called, maybe your number was on our caller i.d. lol. 2. People who cannot correctly utilize double turn lanes. Those who switch lanes half-way through. 3. People who don't click over when they have call waiting. There is a reason you pay extra for that. 4. People who talk behind your back to your friends. Don't they realize that you know all they say. I have a ton more, but that's enough for now. Kymberleigh |
1) People that brown nose. They make me physically sick.
2) People that proceed a stupid question with "I hope this isn't a stupid question, but...". We all know that while most questions are not stupid and are simply informational, there are some that are truly stupid. 3) People that make public, obnoxious assumptions that they try to turn into a joke (you know what they say about assuming..., & I have a special look for these people that finishes that statement.) 4) Smart dummies. You know, people that think they know everything, but tend to know nothing. 5) People that have all the room in the world to walk around (in malls), and walk up close behind me (as if that's going to make me walk any faster, walk around!). 6)People that are having a bad breath day that insist on sitting next to you, proceed to talk your head off, & then have the nerve to refuse a stick of gum (hint and a half...) --- don't laugh this happened to me and I almost died from nausea. If I can smell it, I know you must be able to at least taste it. [This message has been edited by tickledpink (edited August 13, 2000).] |
Kymberleigh,
I agree with your #1 reason. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif I have to disagree with your call waiting pet peeve (#3). I feel if you are talking to someone, it is disrespectful to tell that person, "I'll be right back." Afterall, you were on the phone with that person first. If the other person is important, they will call back. If not, you did not miss anything. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif Your #4 reason I totaly agree with you on that one too!! (But don't forget, "people are naturally social"). I mean, if you wanted to keep something a secret, would you tell a friend your "secret" to begin with? Easy E www.angelfire.com/va2/gammachi |
Ok, here are a few of my pet peeves.
1)I really hate it when I get one of those rare days to sleep in, and my whole family decides to talk really loud right outside my bedroom door(it drives me crazy) 2)When you borrow a friend's cd to burn, but it doesn't work because there are a coule little scratches on it 3)When you are talking to someone on the phone and they start eating(gross, i really don't want to hear people chewing their food) |
Honeybee, I hate that too when people eat on the phone. That's really sick. Ok I got another one: when you go to the bathroom, do your business and there's NO toilet paper! Aaaaggghhh! I can't stand when people don't replace it! That's the worst!
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ZChi4Life,
The toilet paper thing is REALLY disgusting. Especially when you're in a public bathroom and you have to ask the person that's crapping next to you if you can have some of their toilet paper http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/redface.gif |
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On the subject of phones, I hate when people don't leave a message on your answering machine. I also hate when they just let it ring like 3 times. If you're in the other room, you don't have time to get to it! I hate it when people drive SUV's but don't know how to drive them. I'm not trying to be sexist, but it seems like it's usually the women I see (soccer moms) that drive them like they own the road. They think they're in a tank and nothing can hurt them. I have seen guys that can't drive them either though. I hate when you're in a long line of traffic, because of construction, or whatever, and people think they can get in the other lane, or on the shoulder, zoom up to the front, and get in up there. I do all I can to not let them in, but someone always does. I hate when people push their way to the front of the line at an amusement park. It's usually foreigners or some 12 year old punk kids. When they tell them (the foreigners) to get to the back, they say they don't speak English. It's always funny when someone then tells them in their own language! ------------------ Steve Corbin Lambda Chi Alpha Theta Kappa Chapter Rose-Hulman Inst. of Tech. |
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I never let them in because I know someone else will. I always make sure as I pass them, to give them my "shame on you" disgusted look. Shaking my head and all. I know, I know....They could care less. But, it makes me feel better. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif [This message has been edited by Serenity (edited August 14, 2000).] |
i've said it once and i'll say it again: WET SOCKS!!! worst thing in the world....
etienne sigma alpha iota ------------------ "red is the color of music and has been since the very earliest of times. the caps of faeries and musicians are well-nigh always red."~*~w.b.yeats "I think that happiness is when you can let yourself feel every emotion you want at any time instead of being a lying little fuck." - Tori Amos |
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------------------ Steve Corbin Lambda Chi Alpha Theta Kappa Chapter Rose-Hulman Inst. of Tech. |
My biggest pet peeve is grammatical too. I HATE it when people misuse an apostrophe. Everywhere I go, I see things improperly pluralized. The 's is meant to be used when something belongs to someone. When there is more than one of something, it should just be an s or an es.
Its gotten so bad, that I've considered taking around a magic marker to correct signs that are wrong. |
I'm the kind of person that likes to just whip up anything to eat. Anything http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif! My pet peeve is when a person comes over....looks in my bowl or plate..... scrunches up their nose.... and says......"Eeeuuuuwwwww!! What is that!"
That fires me up!! ------------------ Set your goal!! Strive!! Bask in your reward!! Positive Kay [This message has been edited by Positive Kay (edited August 15, 2000).] |
I cant stand bumperstickers on NICE cars......
I hate soggy bread........... I am a vampire, so I stay up late, and like to sleep in as long as possible.....I hate it when people call you and ask "were you sleep?"...you say "YEAH", but they still keep keep talking--WHY'D YOU ASK ME THEN??? |
oh, i forgot........
women who wear jeans with socks and high heels (WTF?) AND people who walk out of bathroom stalls, fix their makeup, pick their face, comb their hair--and walk out the door without washing their nasty hands (yuk) |
My Pet Peeve is...
When people don't ask for, but DEMAND directions. This is fairly common here in New York. Instead of "Excuse me http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif, Can you please tell me where Main Street is?" It's like..."Hey! You! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/mad.gif Where's Main Street?!?" (This is said in the most rudest way possible.) If you take too long to think about it, they stare at you in disbelief as if you're the stupidest individual they have ever encountered (as if you're wasting their time). God forbid you don't know where Main Street is...then their like " MAIN STREET! You don't know where Main Street is http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/rolleyes.gif""> ?" And before you can respond, they shake their head and walk away. They stop someone else and start the process over, during which time, especially if this person knows where Main Street is, they nod over in your direction as if pointing out to them what a total loser you are for not knowing. I'm like...OHHH! Did you say Main Street? Main Street is right up my *ss! [This message has been edited by Sexy Mocha (edited August 15, 2000).] [This message has been edited by Sexy Mocha (edited August 15, 2000).] |
Mocha, you are hilarious!!!
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These are not pet peeves, but I can't stand it when:
1. People drive so slow and there is a lot of room in front of them and you are ridin their bumper because they won't speed up and you can't get ova because the other cars are there and you are stuck for a while. 2. People are madd shady....the ones that smile in your face and go behind ya back and say some ill stuff!!! 3. My mother says anything to me (we don't get along) 4. You help people out (money) and when you are stuck and don't have any they can't help you out. 5. My bratty ass brother gets away with everything. 6. Other people borrow my things without my permission. 7. Grammatical: people don't know the difference between there/they're/their That's all I can rememba right now, but this stuff pisses me off really bad! Peace and One Queencece [This message has been edited by Queencece (edited August 15, 2000).] |
(1) 16 yrs old girls that are both screaming and crying at a concert. Hate that. Annoys me.
(2) Watered down beer. So watered down, taste more like water and you need to spend $20 to get buzz. (I'm talking about quarter draft) (3) Fast lane, slow drivers. (4) Begineer skiier deciding to tackle the black diamonds. Ruins the snow and put the rest of us in constant danger. (5) INFOMERCIALS!!!!!!!!! ------------------ I have sold my soul to the evil corporate world. I'm quite happy about it. -Anynomous |
One of my pet peeves is when someone e-mails you to say " Long time no here from" ...then you send them a message...and they don't reply.
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I remember someone saying that they didn't like really friendly taxi drivers. In a way I can relate. When I get in a taxi, I have to be asked the same foreigner-related questions for the upmteenth time. "Where are you from? How old are you? Are you married? (and when I say no) You're old enough (22), you have to get married!"
I really hate it when the taxi driver is so dense that he can't understand he has to speak slowly because I'm not a native speaker of his language. I'm sitting there saying "what?" and still all he says, really quickly is "mumble mumble mumble." Speaking of annoying taxi drivers, one kept asking me yesterday if it really was true that black people have soft skin. "you have soft skin, don't you? you do, don't you?" http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/eek.gif I demand to know why I get all the weird taxi drivers. And you know they all spit. I know I said it in another thread, but that spitting thing drives me crazy. Not a delicate spit. Oh no, a big from-the-depths-of-the-soul spit. gross. |
Here's my 2 pesos:
I cant stand when people drive slow in the fast lane. Drivers who are more focused on their cell phone conversation than on the road, and slow to a crawl when the conversation gets intense. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/mad.gif Soccer moms who drive the Ford Excursion (or some other vehicle that was built to invade a small country) and they will proceede at 2.1 mph to cross a speed bump or railroad tracks. Why did you buy the car? Someone who calls your house and then ask, "Who's this?" Hey buddy, you called me. Didn't you know who you were dialing, or did you just punch in some random numbers? My biggest PP: When you are in class all day and you have NO money and all you can think of is going home and eating the leftovers you had from Chilli's last night when someone took you out to eat. "Mmmmm you think to yourself, those mashed potatoes and chicken fried steak are going to taste so good." They might not, but since it's gonna be your last shot at a real meal until your Pell check comes in, you're all about savoring the moment. You cant even focus on the last 15 minutes of class. it just about getting home to your leftovers. You rush home, fling your backpack on the floor and rip the door open to the fridge, and there's nothing there. You turn around and see the EMPTY styrofoam take-home contaner on the countertop all open and stuff with just some sad crumbs left over. And you look over and your slacker a** roomate is asleep on the couch (big dumb grin on his face) having just finished your dinner while you were in class and he was skipping because he was hungover. And your hunger is all consuming and all you have to eat is that damn package of Lipton noodles that has been in your cabinet for three months but you don't have any milk to make it with. Don't ya'll hate that? [This message has been edited by lifesaver (edited August 17, 2000).] |
Lifesaver,
I can relate to the fourth one. When people call me and ask, "Who's this?", I'm like,"I don't know, I'll have to get back to you on that one. But, in the meantime why don't you try telling me who you are!" Dah, like I'm actually gonna give this person my name when I don't even know who the heck it is! |
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You: "Hello?" Caller: "who's this?" You: "um, who's this?" Caller: "WHO'S THIS?" (getting more rude) You: "WHO would you like to speak to?" Caller: "uh, uh, is so and so there?" Why do people do that?! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/eek.gif If you would've asked that in the first damn place...aaarrgghhh! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/mad.gif |
ZChi I share you pain (and Peeve):
Phone rings, I answer it: Me: Hello??! Caller: answers in a foreign language Me: hello Caller: foreign language Me: hello (strongly emphasizing my Canadian accent)... God it is so annoying, obviously you've got the wrong number ahh! And when people leave messages on my machine in foreign languages, my brother and I have the british names around, obviously we don't speak anything else (except maybe Gaelic) |
I forgot a couple:
1. When someone pages you, only waits about 30 seconds for you to return their call, then splits. Or when they don't have call waiting and they page you and the line is busy for 30 minutes. What, you weren't expecting my call? 2. Stupid questions. Anyone who has worked retail/foodservice feels my pain on this one. I'm a lifeguard (hence the logon) at a waterpark and I get the dumbest questions all the time. I am a bit of a smart ass, so I'll answer their questions, but sort of in an insulting way, so they aren't quite sure if they should be offended or not. 3. People who are paid to do a job and are totally inept. You're at the mall asking the salesperson if they have a shirt in a large size and they're like, "I don't know." i mean, what else do you do. That's your job, to know if you have the shirt in large. |
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This is another peeve of mine.... I work as a computer consultant in the Medical School at my univ. One of my jobs is to assist med students who come to the front desk to check out materials like headphones, learning CDs, etc. This scenario happens to me quite often (and anyone working in customer service will definitely feel my pain/peeve): Me: "Can I help you?" Student: "Yeah do you guys have the cardiac case CDs ready yet?" Me: "Uh no, they're still being made. If you come back tomorrow, they should be ready" Student: "Oh...so, you guys don't have any?" Me: "Um, no, tomorrow though" Student: "Sooo, you can't get me a copy of it?" Me: "No, we don't have any ready...at all" Student: "Oh....hmmm...well I need to use it for my exam tomorrow. Is there any way I can get one now?" (By this time, I'm 'bout ready to pimp slap some sense into this person! And these are Med students!! You'd think they'd understand plain, common English!) Me: "I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do" Student: "So tomorrow they'll be ready?" Me: "YES" Student: "Ok, thanks" This happens to me at least twice every time I work! Some people just don't get it! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/rolleyes.gif |
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.
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Here, Here! I don't even bother reading those posts anymore. What's the point? http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/rolleyes.gif
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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. [This message has been edited by newbie (edited May 26, 2001).] |
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~ |
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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! |
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