Pet peeves go in this post.

[clinebarger]

I don't consider it a peeve, but I'm always really disappointed when I see a pretty girl and then realize she's got more tats than a truck driving slob. (Apologies to all the truck driving slobs )

I try to not let anything out of my control bother me, But I just don't understand tattoos! Especially on females! I won't hire someone with face or neck tattoos, Don't really care to hire one with sleeves either but under 30 yo mechanics/apprentices come with tattoos as factory equipment seems like.

 

[goingplacesanddoingstuff]

I don't consider it a peeve, but I'm always really disappointed when I see a pretty girl and then realize she's got more tats than a truck driving slob. (Apologies to all the truck driving slobs )

My kinda gal.

 

[Inked]

The phrase, “In an abundance of caution”.

I often thought it’s a mealy mouthed way of apologizing for whatever followed. Plain speaking using manners and honesty is refreshing and always appreciated.

 

[Pablo]

It happened to me AGAIN yesterday!

Pet Peeve #1: Being forgot about in any room at the doc/dentist.

So I go in for my annual. Part of that is foot check (fine) by the doc and eye check (fine) by a MA. For the medical eye check, they darken the room to take a pic of the retina with a special camera unit. Easy. Well doc finishes up, turns off light and leaves. It's pretty dark, but eyes adapt with photons coming under and around door cracks.

So I sit. And sit. Wow this is taking awhile.

Sit.

And sit.

You know I want to check my phone.

Sit.

Breathe and sit. In and out.

And sit.

I mean I can't go outside where the lights are.

So I sit

And sit.

 

[Number_35]

The phrase, “In an abundance of caution”.

I often thought it’s a mealy mouthed way of apologizing for whatever followed. Plain speaking using manners and honesty is refreshing and always appreciated.

I wrote out a glossary for my coworkers once I'd cracked the business-speak code used by our supervisor:

"Certainly we can ask that question."

meant

"I've already decided - we'll do it my way."

*******

"Certainly he is a very excellent person, and yet ..."

meant

"Yes, he's a jerk, but it would reflect poorly on me to admit it, as I hired and promoted him."

*******

"Such granularity, while appreciated, is not required."

meant

"Don't put as much detail into your timecard."

*******

"Have we achieved the expected milestones on Project X?"

meant

"Have YOU achieved ..."

*******

And on and on ... that's a part of the work I don't miss.

 

[gfh77665]

Those that wear shorts and t-shirts in freezing weather to show their tattoos.

Tatts have "jumped the shark" at this point. 25 years ago they were done to signify someone was an edgy rebel. Now, if you want to be a rebel, you don't have tatts!

True story, a few years ago our company hired a 30 YO female. She had a "partner" in life, we will say. Nomex overalls for fire protection is 100% mandatory in the plant, no exceptions. On the very first night shift she worked, she stood in the middle of the room and disrobed, literally dropping her overalls to the ground (she had gym shorts and sports bra underneath). Then she slowly spun around to show off her 40+ tatts to all her new coworkers. Shockingly unprofessional.

Later, she gets a large tatt of the company logo, in, on one of the few open spots on her lower arm. It really popped because of its size and brilliant blue and red coloring. Then, she was soon fired for "insubordination" and "failing to comply with cardinal safety rules". The safety rule she bucked? She refused to roll down her overall sleeve because she wanted to show off her new, bright tattoo. ROTFLMAO!

 

[Number_35]

Speeders

Especially in residential areas!

 

[wavinwayne]

When I click on the link in the email from CVS to claim my XX% off coupon, and then I have to click a 2nd time to actually add it to my card.
Also, all the hashtags. Just stop.

 

[alarmguy]

Some restaurants now use small tablets and run your credit card at your table when paying the check.
It's a bit strange feeling entering the "tip" while the waitress or waiter is looking at you and running the card. Im a good tipper to REALLY good tipper for good service but a standard to lower if someone is obnoxious.
It's also odd that if you want a receipt you have to pick it up at the front desk in some places.

Anyway, entering a tip in front of them is odd, even some staff admit it as they too eat at other places and have to deal with it.
Im not sure of what my answer will be in the future. I could pay cash but then I dont get 5% cash back from the credit card I use.

 

[97prizm]

I had to have this conversation with my wife and I explained to her why and she agreed with me.
My wife was looking at some things sold locally made a craftsman. She said "that is too expensive", I corrected her and told her that it is not too expensive, you simply cant afford to pay that. Do not insult a mans craft and value.

If you ask a hotel front desk attendant for great local restaurants and they spend twenty minutes going through them to only have you decide on the Cheesecake factory for dinner.

 

[DBMaster]

People ending nearly every sentence with, "Right?" It's become an epidemic.

 

[opus1]

People ending nearly every sentence with, "Right?" It's become an epidemic.

Also, people talking in that sing-song manner that makes it sound like they're asking questions even though it's just a statement.

You know, it's nice out today? I think it's going to be nice all week? I need to get gas for the car?

 

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

If you ask a hotel front desk attendant for great local restaurants and they spend twenty minutes going through them to only have you decide on the Cheesecake factory for dinner.

So your pet peeve is ask-holes

 

[55hambone]

Turn signals right next to the headlights so you can't see them through the glare.
People who wait until they are on the boat ramp to get the boat ready and make lunch for the kids.
The elimination of the letter "T" from words. Clayton becomes "Clay-un" or butter becomes "bu-er".
Newscasters that obviously skipped English class.

 

[alarmguy]

People who wait until they are on the boat ramp to get the boat ready and make lunch for the kids.

UGH ^^^ this is irritating at best.

 

[Patman]

Some restaurants now use small tablets and run your credit card at your table when paying the check.
It's a bit strange feeling entering the "tip" while the waitress or waiter is looking at you and running the card. Im a good tipper to REALLY good tipper for good service but a standard to lower if someone is obnoxious.
It's also odd that if you want a receipt you have to pick it up at the front desk in some places.

Anyway, entering a tip in front of them is odd, even some staff admit it as they too eat at other places and have to deal with it.
Im not sure of what my answer will be in the future. I could pay cash but then I dont get 5% cash back from the credit card I use.

It’s interesting that in the USA you guys are just getting this system of payment at the table in restaurants. We have had this in Canada for at least 10-15 years. When I have eaten in a US restaurant I find it more troublesome that the server takes my credit card away from my sight and has to process it in another area.

Up here our servers give you the payment machine and then look away when you are entering the tip. I have never had a server watch me key it in. Of course, they can see what you tipped them as soon as they print out the receipt anyway.

 

[Pablo]

It happened to me AGAIN yesterday!

Pet Peeve #1: Being forgot about in any room at the doc/dentist.

So I go in for my annual. Part of that is foot check (fine) by the doc and eye check (fine) by a MA. For the medical eye check, they darken the room to take a pic of the retina with a special camera unit. Easy. Well doc finishes up, turns off light and leaves. It's pretty dark, but eyes adapt with photons coming under and around door cracks.

So I sit. And sit. Wow this is taking awhile.

Sit.

And sit.

You know I want to check my phone.

Sit.

Breathe and sit. In and out.

And sit.

I mean I can't go outside where the lights are.

So I sit

And sit.

Still sitting

 

[Nessism1]

The anonymous nature of internet communication...

We've all seen the "internet cowboy". Guys talking tough because the internet shields them from someone that might otherwise punch them in the nose.

That's not my peeve, though. It's people sending PM's, often asking for help/assistance with a problem, but they don't bother to use their name, or even use yours if you respond with one. A buddy called internet folk "fake friends". And it's true.

 

[Pablo]

The anonymous nature of internet communication...

We've all seen the "internet cowboy". Guys talking tough because the internet shields them from someone that might otherwise punch them in the nose.

That's not my peeve, though. It's people sending PM's, often asking for help/assistance with a problem, but they don't bother to use their name, or even use yours if you respond with one. A buddy called internet folk "fake friends". And it's true.

Combine this with folks who always have to win, to be right. Clue, I don't care. I may or may NOT respond once the expert has spewed. I may even chuckle internally. These people are highly intelligent most likely but good lordy, just bring up a different angle than their world view - and it's half a page of more blather. It's almost like YouTube. Edit it down!

 

[ripcord]

Still sitting

I hear singing 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall really loudly is a great way to pass the time.