Stupid things that instantly piss you off

[rubywagon]

People who confuse the words "regime" and "regimen".

[Selkie]

Posers, in any shape or form (these people are prone to saying mean things about others to show their perceived superiority, i.e, making fun of someone's lack of intellectual prowess, "lesser" possessions, looks/clothes, different opinions/political views, etc.). The real justice, however, is that posers are insecure and will never be happy/satisfied.

People who are "retired in place" and refuse to do work commensurate with their pay. Then they nose into and criticize others' work.

[lph]

Cyclists that blithely veer onto and across a cycle path from the left without looking to their right even once. I forgive pedestrians, though it's annoying, but as a cyclist you really should know that there could be other cyclists on the path,even though you haven't heard anything.

[tulip]

Cyclists that blithely veer onto and across a cycle path from the left without looking to their right even once. I forgive pedestrians, though it's annoying, but as a cyclist you really should know that there could be other cyclists on the path,even though you haven't heard anything.

Cyclists who refuse to let anyone know they are passing! Too cool for a bell? How about yelling out? Now THAT pisses me off (I'm heading off to a large cycling event and this is a real problem on these rides!)

[WolfGirl]

Cyclists that blithely veer onto and across a cycle path from the left without looking to their right even once. I forgive pedestrians, though it's annoying, but as a cyclist you really should know that there could be other cyclists on the path,even though you haven't heard anything.

I'm still teaching my 6-year-old the rules of the path, and the whole "look both ways!" thing is something I'm drilling into him. People are used to crowded paths here, but still, it makes me fear for his (and other bikers') life when he starts weaving or merging without looking. Probably other parents think I'm a ***** for snapping at him about it, but he's got to learn! And it doesn't help when people do stupid stuff right in front of him!

[Zen]

my second husband.

[Deborajen]

I don't understand why "no problem" is such a bad response to "thank you." When the doctors I work for give me a task and say "thanks, Deb," I tell them "no problem" meaning that I'm glad to help - no bothers, no worries - feel free to ask again. But I usually say, "no problem - glad to do it" or something along those lines, and I say it with a smile and with some enthusiasm to make it clear that I mean it. They've always looked pleased with that response, or at least I've read it that way (and I still have a job after almost 15 years!).

Other languages have responses that, if taken literally, could sound different. In Spanish, "gracias" is replied with "de nada" which means "it was nothing." In German, "danke" is replied with "bitte" which is used for both "please" and "you're welcome."

Tone makes a lot more difference to me than what is actually said. Lots of people say "thaaaanks" or "pffffth - well, thanks" and it's obviously not sincere. I'll take a "no problem" over an obviously condescending "why, you're most certainly WELCOME" any day.

[Eden]

I don't understand why "no problem" is such a bad response to "thank you."

+1 - I don't get why it should be annoying either..... (and I'm pretty sure I say it often... I think I may also respond with "any time" or something similar too) as long as the response is sincere.

I guess I'm just more informal than most.... I don't actually care to be thanked by store clerks.... as long as they are pleasant and helpful I don't need them to thank me - they helped me after all....... I think its kind of ah, presumptuous of me to expect to be thanked just for shopping somewhere... like I'm somehow giving them the gift of a job by shopping there or something. Kind of makes me feel icky.

[lph]

Probably other parents think I'm a ***** for snapping at him about it, but he's got to learn! And it doesn't help when people do stupid stuff right in front of him!

I agree, I'm a right b*tch about telling my 12 yr old son to HOLD RIGHT LIKE I TOLD YOU TO! Actually he's worst when it comes to ski trails, he'll happily tootle along on the left hand side so he can chat, and not notice anything until he's sent a fast approaching skier flying into the underbrush...

On the bike path I'm merciless about holding right. He just has to learn it, and the sooner the better.

[WolfGirl]

I agree, I'm a right b*tch about telling my 12 yr old son to HOLD RIGHT LIKE I TOLD YOU TO!...
On the bike path I'm merciless about holding right. He just has to learn it, and the sooner the better.

Me too! That, and PULL OVER TO STOP! WHY ARE YOU STOPPING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PATH! YOU NEED TO PULL OVER! *bangs head* I know he's only 6, but I don't care; he needs to know sooner than later! I was holding my breath when we did Ride the Drive and he had bikes all around him for six miles. We all managed to survive, thankfully.

[Veronica]

I'm glad you're both merciless about teaching your kids the proper way to ride.

My husband's bike had to be replaced when he had a head on collision with a little kid on a BMX type bike. The kid was on the wrong side of a path on a blind corner. They didn't hit hard but it was enough to do some major damage to the steel frame of Thom's bike. He was in Australia so Thom was very focused on staying on the correct side of the path himself. It was his first weekend of a month long business trip there too.

Ahhh... well accidents do happen.

Veronica