Great line from Jerry Seinfeld. Couldn’t help but use it. It fits. I have a number of them. I’m not picky, but somethings just get on my nerves. Here is a small sampling, in no particular order …
* Rudeness. I travel a lot. It’s amazing how rude people are. Even southerners. They are just a nicer rude. Little things. Like … upholding acceptable elevator etiquette. Those that are on the elevator get to get off first, before others barge in. Quite simple.
* Bluetooth ear pieces. Ok, first let me say I have one. But, I keep it in the car and use it there only. Somehow, wireless ear pieces let us talk on the phone and drive over 30 miles an hour at the same time . When did bluetooth headsets become the new fashion trend. Didn’t get that memo. Nor do I want it. And … does it matter if you wear it on the left ear or the right? what if you wear two? does that mean anything? It’s crazy. are you that important that you have to wait every second for the next phone call from your friend to gossip about whats going on at work, school or neighborhood. What really gets me are those that wear them at work! Yes, I have seen waiters, cashiers or even employees at Kroger, Walmart or Target wear them while working. Put them away!
* Speaking of waiters. How about those that don’t write down your order. Doesn’t impress me. take the time to get it right the first time, don’t guess. the worst are those that don’t write anything down, yet need to come back to ask again. I automatically give a zero tip. If you can’t take the time to write it down, then I can’t take the time to write down your tip. simple.
* People who wear sunglasses inside. This drives me crazy. I understand that there are medical conditions like Jim McMahon’s. But not everyone has it. Otherwise, I’d hear about it on CNN or Bob Geldof and Willie Nelson would be putting together some type of Live Aid concert for them. What are you? the Lone Ranger? Is fluorescent lighting that bad? I just don’t trust those folks, it’s like they have something to hide.
* How about cashiers who thing they have to finish their conversation with another employee before they acknowledge you? I see this in airports. Makes me want to break out my newspaper and finish my article, make them wait on me before ordering.
* Lastly, people who feel the need to answer their cell phone in a restaurant. C’mon folks, take it outside. I don’t want to hear about what you did last weekend and really don’t want to hear why you hate your job! These are the same people who feel they have to yell into the phone so the person they are talking to can hear them. Doesn’t work that way. the loudness of your voice does not increase your signal strength. Stop yelling into your phone and go somewhere we can’t hear you! Along the same lines, seniors. I respect you, but you have to take your cell phone off speakerphone. And why does this happen in the grocery store? What’s worse than being forced to hear your conversation? hearing the other side.
Thank you for letting me rant about my Pet Peeves. I feel a lot better now.
