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What things that other people do that you don't understand why they do it or that really get on your wick when they do?
I'm not talking about personal things your wife/boyfriend/mum/sister/whoever does that annoy you, I'm talking about lots of people, or even the general population. I know I'm not perfect so I suspect I will fall into at least one category that you guys suggest.
I'll give you 2 examples of these things for me:
1 - people who don't put their car lights on when driving in an underground car park in the day time. It's only lit by electric lights, why wouldn't you put your lights on so you can see better where you're driving and so others can see you too? It's essentially driving in the night so put your lights on.
2 - people who don't wear their bike helmets correctly. I hope no one here falls into this category but I see lots of people on their way to work with their helmets pushed right back. If I can see your forehead, it's not going to do a lot in an accident. I got my son one that kept slipping back, told him he couldn't keep it and we got him a new one. I now see lots of other kids with the same helmet in the same position, so presumably a design flaw but why do people think it's safe to ride like that?
The floor is now open to have a short rant about other people, but please don't get personal about other users, keep this place nice.
I have only love for my brethren and sistren ❤
1) People who out the tollet roll on the holder the wrong way around.
2) People who make short lists.
The bike helmets one is weird - and it will include many folk on here. Ill fitting helmets not done up properly are the majority. Almost no one does the straps up correctly. Look next time you go to a trail centre - almost everyone will have the chinstrap too loose
People who vote Tory. How do you end up thinking that way?
Almost everything.
Talking about bike helmets, I don't understand why so many people feel the need to wear them.
As for things the general population do that annoy me - it is the lack of care about society (ranging from driving behaviour to attitudes towards other races) and the readiness to believe populist shit.
People who voted for brexit.
The bike helmets one is weird..
It's almost like you have a "thing" about helmets, huh?
Nickc - when yo get as much criticism as I have taken for my views over helmets and then see the majority of folk wearing ill fitting helmets that are not done up properly then it does exasperate!
anyway - not a helmet thread please
Brexiteers - them I cannot understand! I have some in my family. when presented with facts that refute their position they simply ignore them.
Negativity.
Yes, I like to have the odd jibe on here, but in reality I'm an eternal optimist.
Canny be ****ed with folk that think life owes them something.
1) People who have no awareness of others around them. eg. in a supermarket act as if they're the only person who could possibly be in the shop. Like the bloke in the kitchen this morning - I think "he's moving past the fridge, I'll wait that beat until he's gone past it so he doesn't have to go around me". He looks at me standing there holding something destined for the fridge in my hand, steps in front of the fridge and stands there shaking his coffee cup. Those sort of people. They drive in a similar manner.
2) People who chat shit on stw. Luckily I found the blocker, cos a couple were getting on my absolute tits.
3) Me, for getting irritated by those people.
Not indicating at mini-roundabouts.
Not understanding the concept of giving way at mini-roundabouts.
People who drop litter. What do they think happens to the rubbish?!?!
Nah it's fine mate, just chuck it there where you're walking!!!
Amazes me.
People breathing
Yeah people in supermarkets who leave their trolley perpendicular to the aisle and then stand beside it looking at stuff, blocking the whole aisle then give you a dirty look when you ask them to move. Lots of other general lack of spatial awareness things like this also.
What things that other people do that you don’t understand why they do it or that really get on your wick when they do?
Motorists who break speed limits
Motorists who tailgate or use their vehicle as barging ram
Motorists who do not use their indicators to inform other drivers of their own intended actions
There is an obvious B word inserted here, and those that now claim they didn’t vote for the B word
Supermarket dogems, those that stand in the way or ram you with their trolley or shoulder barge you or barge in at any moment grabbing at goods whilst it’s clear someone is already there and choosing items
Motorists that think red lights means “i’ll get through everyone else can wait”
Councils who refuse to resurface the road network
Plenty more, but I’m bored of writing lists
Leaving aside people that ride those bloody electric scooter things, my main annoyance right now is a smaller subset of people that ride those bloody electric scooter things without a helmet and/or go through red lights and/or the wrong way up cycle lanes.
It's like they genuinely think that safety and road laws just do not apply to them. Fsckers.
I really should do some sort of venn diagram about the above, but I am really lazy.
This website.
You take the time to write something, the page freezes and the post fails to upload.
Software gonks
People who have no awareness of others around them. eg. in a supermarket act as if they’re the only person who could possibly be in the shop.
Absolutely this.
People who sit in their car with the engine running. I see people sat in their cars at lunchtime with the engine running for no apparent reason. I'm a tight bugger and using fuel like that baffles me.
People who judge others. I proper hate them.
Edit: other than actual judges of course, they're just doing a job.
Those electric scooters look awesome - I'd love one if they were legal.
Anyway, people who see my van and decide they don't want to get stuck behind - then drive slower than I was going.
People who tailgate, moving side to side to ensure I can see them.
People still using disposable coffee cups.....(I'm not even a greenist, but its something that annoys me - yep I have a keep cup that goes to/from work with me)
Motorists who do not use their indicators to inform other drivers of their own intended actions
There is an obvious B word inserted here, and those that now claim they didn’t vote for the B word
Is it "BMW"? I didn't vote for them.
Parents dropping their kids off at school on the zig zags or crossing itself (really annoy).
Remainers that go on and on and on..... (annoy)
"Save the planet types" that breed (confuse).
Annoy would be people who leave teaspoons out after using.
Confuse are people who round up or down the time even though they know the actual and accurate time. Uncontemporaneous cant's
People who out the tollet roll on the holder the wrong way around.
and the
"I jump the queue cause I am better than you" crowd
People who say they hate a job but stay in it and moan about it constantly everyday. The same could be said for a bad marriage or relationship.
1) People who have no awareness of others around them. eg. in a supermarket act as if they’re the only person who could possibly be in the shop. Like the bloke in the kitchen this morning – I think “he’s moving past the fridge, I’ll wait that beat until he’s gone past it so he doesn’t have to go around me”. He looks at me standing there holding something destined for the fridge in my hand, steps in front of the fridge and stands there shaking his coffee cup. Those sort of people. They drive in a similar manner.
This. So many times this. The egocentrism of some people is beyond reckoning.
And motorists who speed.
A minor one but people who walk around with their car keys and phones in their hands at all times, even when nowhere near their car or using the phone.
Lane discipline - I genuinely don't understand why we seem to be collectively so bad at it. Driving standards in the UK are by and large very high (No really, compare our road safety record to other countries) yet give people a choice of lanes and a decent percentage of them will just pick whichever one they fancy even though the rules for what lane to use are really simple.
I just don't get it.
People who sit in their car engaged in a 130 dB(A) hands free phone call that the whole bastard street can hear.
And people who hang their keys off a belt loop.
People who have no awareness of others around them. eg. in a supermarket act as if they’re the only person who could possibly be in the shop.
Absolutely this.
I can't make up my mind if it's lack of spatial awareness or just ignorance. (Obvious exceptions)
People who clip their keys to their belt/beltloop.
Why do they want to walk around jangling all the time?
Motorists who speed.
Motorists who speed and then moan like **** when they get caught.
And people who hang their keys off a belt loop.
Quite honestly this is all stops me losing/mis-placing them ... it annoys the heck out of me but WTF
Women on the commuter train home, of an evening, sitting opposite me munching on prawn cocktail crisps..... STOP IT, you'll be home on 40 mins and can have your dinner .... and I bet they ask their old men whether their bums look big on a saturday night. When they try to shoe horn thier massive arses into a 6 year old dress.
And
Men with wallets with change in ... whats that all about ?? Are you ten ??
Lane discipline – I genuinely don’t understand why we seem to be collectively so bad at it.
I've noticed a high correlation here... between round-about lanes and motorway lanes. Even started playing a game with the nipper. Watch those who seem unable to keep within the lines on a roundabout .. they invariably get on the motorway and go straight into the middle lane. In many cases the inside lane might even be completely empty.
Quite honestly this is all stops me losing/mis-placing them … it annoys the heck out of me but WTF
If only some form of handy place to put things inside your clothing had been invented.
I'm pretty much a live and let live sort of guy, but the only thing that makes me pause is meeting blokes (and its pretty much always guys) who are clearly not military, but effect to wear bit of military kit, speak in military affected phrases and generally fetishize the concept as if at any point they will, Matt Damon-alike, set off on some lone wolf take-down-the secret govt agency mission. I seem to have met a few like this*; read too many pot boiler thrillers and the world of make believe is spilling out into the real world.
* I think there's some cross-over between outdoor sports and these sorts...
Just as well guns are hard to get in this country.
That and folk who can't make a turn/pull out of a junction unless the road around them is completely free of traffic...I start to compose 18th century-alike letters in my head...
"Dear Sir, you are cordially invited to pull into the flow of traffic at your earliest convenience. Make haste, sir, for in your tarry I do age a score or more, and I fear my beard doth grace my waist and do declare that my wife shall not recognise me, and turn me away from mine own door... I remain, sir, your obedient servant, with all good wishes to you family etc etc...
Men with wallets with change in … whats that all about ?? Are you ten ??
I have change in my wallet. There's a handy little zipped pocket specifically designed for holding coins. Not really seeing your issue here.
Are you ten ??
I think I probably am.
I think I probably am.
You're a solid 8 at best. 😉
Men with wallets with change in … whats that all about ?? Are you ten ??
Definitely not ten. I just like to keep all of my money and cards in one place rather than walking around jangling like a cat with a bell on its collar.
And also those trouser pockets that are so shallow where you sit down in the car everything falls out and under the seat.
you sit down in the car everything falls out and under the seat.
Not if you put the change into ashtray ... so that you have a ready supply of shrapnel for the car park ticket machine.
Dogs that don't make their humans pick up their little doggy doings.
How hard can it be to train them properly? They manage to get them to take them for walks every day and feed them, it's just lazy.
Not if you put the change into ashtray …
Or just leave my wallet in my pocket, then it's still there when I get out of the car and head to the ticket machine, right next to my bank card if I decide (and the machine allows) to pay by contactless instead.
Also, don't think my car has an ashtray. It's something I've not even thought about until now. It's ten years old and French though so I'd be surprised if it doesn't.
Being single, and trying to find a relationship, I am incredibly confused by the world of dating.
My approach so far has been to just get to know people in real life; but this hasn't really worked, as if I find myself liking someone I am mainly "friendzoned". That's fair enough, but I can't get my head around this new thing called Dating anonymous strangers.
I'm no looker, with a leg disability, all of which I'm very honest and open about, and I've had some replies, agreements to meet for a coffee, and then...complete silence. It gets annoying as it is like a part-time job just sending messages to get any replies.
I think I'm going to give up!
Being single, and trying to find a relationship, I am incredibly confused by the world of dating.
I think I’m going to give up!
That was my conclusion too. Spent a lot more time on the bike and I'm happier for it.
then…complete silence. It gets annoying as it is like a part-time job just sending messages to get any replies.
Don't worry, it's not just you. I've had the same everytime I've resorted to the online game.
Middle-aged (I presume you are too) wimmins are strange beasts (mostly beasts 😆 ).
It's either the long game or get out. Or lower your standards, like... really really low! 😆 😛
If I can see your forehead, it’s not going to do a lot in an accident.
People who hold their phone in front of their face and have a shouty conversation in the middle of a busy high street.
Hold it to your ear and speak at a normal volume you f-ing muppets!
People who put a rag/piece of foam in the clamping jaws of their bike carrier, as if the silicone is going to leave a huge scratch on their beloved bikes.
Talking about bike helmets, I don’t understand why so many people feel the need to wear them.As for things the general population do that annoy me – it is the lack of care about society (ranging from driving behaviour to attitudes towards other races) and the readiness to believe populist shit.
I've got nothing against people wearing them. If they want to / feel the need then fine, let them do it. What I can't stand is when a random stranger feels the need to comment - especially if you're not wearing one.
It is literally nothing to do with you, shut the **** up. Their head, their choice.
You don't shout at a bloke in the street that he should be wearing a tie. So don't shout out that someone "should" be wearing a helmet!
People that just stand at pedestrian crossings and wait for somebody else to come along and push the little button for them.
Drivers that stop to let you cross the road, when youre on a cycle path,and you already stopped for them. Why cant they just drive by and get out the way?
Don’t worry, it’s not just you. I’ve had the same everytime I’ve resorted to the online game.
And I'm a SOLID 8.
(Thanks PP 🙂 )
Gonna go for a niche driving one... 😀
That guy/gal behind you that has to stick his nose out to your right (as you can see in the wing mirror) just so he can see if there’s anything in front of you. I don’t know why - just annoys the shit out of me. Generally I move slightly to the right myself to block the view...just to wind them up...which of course is possibly even more childish, and makes me that guy who’s dawdling in front of you and won’t let you see if there’s anything in front of him in case you need to safely make progress. 😀
Drivers that stop to let you cross the road, when youre on a cycle path,and you already stopped for them.
Could be fixed by changing the priority.
as an uncoordinated individual..we cant always help it but its frustrating for both parties...especially the individuals with sensory issues(WE CANT HELP IT ...ITS BIOLOGICAL!!) but I apologise in advance for any uncoordinated situations to come..
One thing I dont understand is why people have panniers racks ...BUT THE BIGGEST RUCKSACK POSSIBLE ON THEIR BACK!! ...like ...why?!!!!..you have a rack why not use it...
"People who hold their phone in front of their face and have a shouty conversation in the middle of a busy high street.
Hold it to your ear and speak at a normal volume you f-ing muppets!"
This. Absolutely this. Seriously, why?
Gin
and everything that surrounds gin
Yes. That phone out in front of you thing is blinkin annoying.
People who think that the only solution to the harm that mankind inflicts on the planet is to reduce the population yet don't kill themselves.
Re internet dating, I think it really messes up the whole coupling thing. It only really works for top 20% of men in terms of attractiveness and/or status.
I used to work with someone who was admittedly in that percentile and he would have a date (sometimes more) any day of the week he wanted. He would "pump and dump" then move onto the next one...not even leaving crumbs for the poor washed up dogs like me!
Work centred (that's where I am), people that attempt to engage you in banal, work related chat while you're in the Gents. No, I don't want to discuss the quarterly forecast through the trap door, FFS!
See also, leaving half drunk coffee cups next to the dishwasher.
One thing I dont understand is why people have panniers racks …BUT THE BIGGEST RUCKSACK POSSIBLE ON THEIR BACK!! …like …why?!!!!..you have a rack why not use it…
Just reminded me there. People that wear those "commuter specific" hump rucksacks with the chevrons on.
Re internet dating, I think it really messes up the whole coupling thing. It only really works for top 20% of men in terms of attractiveness and/or status.
I used to work with someone who was admittedly in that percentile and he would have a date (sometimes more) any day of the week he wanted. He would “pump and dump” then move onto the next one…not even leaving crumbs for the poor washed up dogs like me!
Not sure how serious you are, but I found it really easy to get dates when I was on a popular dating app recently. My gf thinks that I had it particularly easy/got lucky but it took me on average a week from going on the app to getting a date, lining up multiple dates would have been possible if I had more free time!
'people' that take ages to move when the lights change to green, so only 3 cars can go before it goes red again.
and'drivers' who drive so slowly theyre a moving roadblock and you get stuck behind them in 2nd gear all the way to john o'groats. They should pay for all your petrol and time/life that they wasted.
Pedestrians that press the button, THEN look to see if it's safe to cross.
@philjunior, what app was that? Ive tried match and okcupid so far, thanks
‘people’ that take ages to move when the lights change to green, so only 3 cars can go before it goes red again.
Probably glued to their phone, which is another thing that annoys me. Actually no, it angers me. Drivers on the bloody phone or texting or whatever they are doing with their mobile (insert angry emoji)
One you see more and more these days: people with a perfectly functional mobile phone, on a call, holding it flat in front of their mouth on speakerphone to speak to. Just... why? It's literally designed to put the sound in your ear when you hold it right.
And THEN... people who put the phone, horizontally, to their ear, still on speakerphone! WTAF is THAT?!!
TV shows like the Apprentice have a lot to answer for, as they started the whole "have your phone call on speakerphone and hold said phone perfectly horizontal for no reason while doing so" thing.
People who spend hours walking round Tescos putting things in a trolley, take it to the checkout, watch or help while its priced bagged and put away, and then have a fit of surprise when they are asked for payment, pat pockets search bag, empty contents, panic, take minutes to do something that a normal human being should do in seconds (or been prepared for in advance).
WTF did you think was going to happen next?
I may be showing my misanthropic tendencies, but A venn diagram for many of the lane hoggers, progress makers, trolley abandoners, speakerphone enthusiasts and political muppets mentioned in this thread would be pretty close to a circle.
@philjunior, what app was that? Ive tried match and okcupid so far, thanks
Maybe he went on Naked Attraction...
talking of which, this is more in the confused category than the annoyed...
Going on Naked Attraction! Why the actual would anyone in their right mind do that?
Also, watching Gogglebox. Of all the things to do with an hour of your time... baffling.
I wouldn't go on Naked Attraction, but I'm not a solid 8 like you Dez.
Gogglebox... is brilliant
Going on Naked Attraction! Why the actual would anyone in their right mind do that?
So they can 'pump 'n dump' obviously..........
@philjunior, what app was that? Ive tried match and okcupid so far, thanks
Tinder. It wasn't the random midnight sexytime hookup fest I may have hoped for, but all the same a perfectly adequate platform.
I did kind of have a strategy, and it's so superficial it's very easy to pick up and act out the scene from brasseye whenever you get bored.