Pet Peeves

[One day at a time]

People driving too fast down our road--which is posted 45--but they zoom past faster than that!

 

[Jenster]

People who behave like martyrs for no good or necessary reason, but just to deprive themselves. Like when you offer a friend some food, knowing that they tend to skip meals, and they act like they must refuse your offer lest they cause you trouble.

Or when you're standing outside and you offer your friend a chair and they refuse, saying they are OK standing for the next hour in the hot sun. So then your choice is to get into an argument with them, or give in. Both unpleasant options. It's better not to care about the person in the first place, which is probably what they want.

It's pointless!

 

[One day at a time]

People who behave like martyrs for no good or necessary reason, but just to deprive themselves. Like when you offer a friend some food, knowing that they tend to skip meals, and they act like they must refuse your offer lest they cause you trouble.

Or when you're standing outside and you offer your friend a chair and they refuse, saying they are OK standing for the next hour in the hot sun. So then your choice is to get into an argument with them, or give in. Both unpleasant options. It's better not to care about the person in the first place, which is probably what they want.

It's pointless!

just got to shrug and say their lost.....even though I know I have been in the same situation and feel self conscious the whole time---b/c you want to be nice. But yet.....I have been on the other side and I can see where they don't want to cause problems or really it is no problem to stand....know what I mean?!
Sorry that it had to happen to you!!

 

[Jenster]

just got to shrug and say their lost.....even though I know I have been in the same situation and feel self conscious the whole time---b/c you want to be nice. But yet.....I have been on the other side and I can see where they don't want to cause problems or really it is no problem to stand....know what I mean?!
Sorry that it had to happen to you!!

Thanks, ODAAT! I'm learning to shrug ... rather than get into a whole back-and-forth with the person. With one particular person, even her first refusal is discouraging, like you're offering her too much by merely asking if she wants something. I understand what you're saying, about being on both sides of the situation. I guess if this person was gracious to begin with, like, "Oh! That's very nice of you! But no, I'm fine," then it would be easier.

But anyway, I'm sure there's no ill will on her part. It's just a peeve of mine.

 

[One day at a time]

Thanks, ODAAT! I'm learning to shrug ... rather than get into a whole back-and-forth with the person. With one particular person, even her first refusal is discouraging, like you're offering her too much by merely asking if she wants something. I understand what you're saying, about being on both sides of the situation. I guess if this person was gracious to begin with, like, "Oh! That's very nice of you! But no, I'm fine," then it would be easier.

But anyway, I'm sure there's no ill will on her part. It's just a peeve of mine.

You're Welcome....and yes I can understand the peeve part!! How about when you are serving someone....and they do the same type of thing--but you know that they really do want it and then don't even say "No thank you!"

 

[virtualgirl]

bad hair days

 

[One day at a time]

A niece that keeps saying she is coming over and doesn't call until after the fact that she was to be here (and she was the one to bring supper). So no supper---we had to mix something up at 9 pm b/c she didn't call until after the fact!

 

[serena]

My kids Father who does not keep his word and then blames me for his actions.

 

[Bay]

bad batteries

 

[One day at a time]

finding no batteries in the remote b/c they were taken out to put in the Wii....but you don't know that until you really need them!

 

[One day at a time]

My daughter borrowing recipe cards and not giving them back to me...so when I need to make something....I don't have them! Also....the vacuum was borrowed over a week ago and still not back! UGH!!!!

 

[thriftyEvie]

people who pick their nose in front of you, also people who love to be negative about everything

 

[One day at a time]

people who pick their nose in front of you, also people who love to be negative about everything

on both accounts!!

 

[virtualgirl]

people who pick their nose in front of you, also people who love to be negative about everything

Eww! (I need the barfing smilie again.)

I agree, too.

 

[thriftyEvie]

I actually know someone who does pick their nose in front of you, and sees nothing wrong with it.

People who surprise you, like oh by the way, I am going here on Saturday,on your day off,when you had something else in mind to do w/ them. It just erks me

 

[One day at a time]

My husband working major hours and not seeing the pay that he is due!

 

[Jenster]

When I get into a conflict with someone and we're both at fault -- but I am the only one who apologizes. Why is that? Makes me mad!! Can I hear an "amen"?

 

[One day at a time]

AMEN!!

 

[Jenster]

AMEN!!

Thanks, ODAAT! I needed that.

Hope your day/evening is going well!

 

[One day at a time]

You too....!! I'm always here when you need me!