What's your biggest pet peeve?

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by SMTTT

mentioned it to the manager, because another cafe in the same franchise does it, but she thinks it's not appropriate.

I have to admit, I'm with your manager unless it's worded well. Signs like that usually come off as a bit snippy or rude, to me.

Originally Posted by Gusteau

When toilet paper hangs from the front. I need it to hang from the back because, in my mind, it's neater that way. I have changed it in other people's homes before, and understand that this is insane.

You're mind is warped. It's supposed to roll off the front.

Y'all are just too young to remember to remember when Ann Landers had a debate about this in her column that went on for a long, long time. (Shoot, you're probably too young to remember Ann Landers at all. )

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Y'all are just too young to remember when Ann Landers had a debate about this in her column that went on for a long, long time. (Shoot, you're probably too young to remember Ann Landers at all. )

I read Ann Landers. The advice column is 1943-2002 so no one in this thread is too young to remember or have read it.

Ann Landers > Dear Abby

I find the history of both Landers and Abby to be quite intriguing.

As for toilet paper, LOL @ this being such a hot topic for Ann Landers' column that discussions all of the Internet still cite Ann Landers. Oh and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet_paper_orientation

[33girl]

Ann Landers is now Annie's Mailbox.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I read Ann Landers. The advice column is 1943-2002 so no one in this thread is too young to remember or have read it.

Huh. I could have sworn it was longer since she retired.

Ann Landers > Dear Abby

Absolutely.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I have to admit, I'm with your manager unless it's worded well. Signs like that usually come off as a bit snippy or rude, to me.

They tend to be pretty passive aggressive. There's one local place here that has signs simply saying "No cell phones when picking up or placing orders." It's straightforward, and neither passive aggressive nor snippy. It's right next to their "No Debit or Credit cards accepted" sign.

/talks on phone when checking out sometimes
//doesn't actually 'talk' just maintains the phone call and splits my attention

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

They tend to be pretty passive aggressive. There's one local place here that has signs simply saying "No cell phones when picking up or placing orders." It's straightforward, and neither passive aggressive nor snippy. It's right next to their "No Debit or Credit cards accepted" sign.

/talks on phone when checking out sometimes
//doesn't actually 'talk' just maintains the phone call and splits my attention

A sign like that is totally appropriate to me. It's far more inappropriate to get up to the window/counter while deep in conversation on the phone. Either get off the phone or put the conversation on hold for the 10.5 seconds it takes to place your order at McDonald's. Not hard.

My new pet peeves:
-Bragging about money/possessions. I was raised to believe that's rude. Even if you don't think it's rude, it seems like common sense that no one gives a shit about your Yurman collection or how much your highlights cost.

-Not using blinkers. A blinker takes a small hand movement. Just use it.

-Bragging about the quantity of alcohol/drugs consumed the night before. That was cool at 16.

-People who are too easily offended. They also tend to be those who cannot recognize humor or sarcasm. Pick your battles.

-Wedding freaks. Yes it is very important and I am happy to be supportive and excited for you. But realize I have a life too and it's just as important as yours.

-The "your life is so easy you have no idea" or "I've been through so much more than you" people. First, never assume that to be true. Some of us are private, so you really have no idea what we have or haven't been through. Second, hardship shouldn't be competitive.

-The "I'm so fat" girls. I have only heard this phrase from people who are at the most chubby. You're not fat. You're just not at the weight you want to be at...so instead of being whiny, do something about it.

-Prom dos, neon dresses, and formal dresses with huge cut outs. This is the one bit of snobbery I will probably never rid myself of. I cringe at crunchy corkscrew curls, traffic cone orange dresses with rhinestones, and dresses cut to reveal belly buttons piercings.

And lastly...

-"All you do is draw, how can you complain about schoolwork?" GNRJWKGLNJDKSGNFJDNGSD. Jesus. If I were going to school until 26 to get three different degrees it wouldn't be to "just draw". I spend hours and hours a week in my studio...and nothing less would get me a B or better. I would in fact find it FAR easier for me to memorize facts or write papers.

This is why I like theater majors. They tend to be dramatic, but at least they get it.