First and foremost, smokers! I aoologize to any of you here that smoke, but my opinion, smokers are rude and obnoxious and the smoke, well stinks. Usually if there is litter somewhere, there are butts...

People who use their cell phones in public. Yes I know, everyone does it but I'm sorry I really don't care about what you and your boyfriend are doing tonight or the argument you are having with a child. Find a nice quiet, private place and chat... and don't get me on those loud, "clever" ringtones... a whole other problem!

That leads to cell phone use in cars. OK at least that's private. In CA it is against the law to use a phone unless connected to blue tooth but everyone still does and they all drive unattentively. When there is an accident, everyone automatically assumes a cell phone was involved - for good reason.

People who can't hear their loud obnoxious children running around. Can't tell you how many times I am having a nice quiet dinner with friends and have to get up and leave due to the racket. Yes I know children can be loud but that doesn't mean you don't teach them how to behave in public. I have bought children back to their parents and asked that they please take control. (yes really I have done this)

People who treat waiters/service people poorly. They are just trying to do their job. Treat them with respect. Doesn't hurt to say "please" and "Thank you". Was in my favorite Japanese restaurant last night and can't tell you how rude the people next to me were. It ruined my dinner. I finally told them it probably would be best if they never came back so the rest of us didn't have to put up with them (yes I did say this...)

Whew! I actually feel better now!