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beachx4me 07-10-2015 06:44 PM
Nothing is worse than going out to dinner and someone honking/blowing their nose at a table. Makes me want to throw up. I can't believe they can't go to the restroom or step outside.

TheVillageChicken 07-10-2015 07:12 PM
I acquired a new peeve today. I now hate it when the lady trimming my moustache has fingers that smell like an ashtray.

graciegirl 07-10-2015 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken (Post 1085188)
I acquired a new peeve today. I now hate it when the lady trimming my moustache has fingers that smell like an ashtray.


Me too!

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 07-10-2015 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1085087)
It's against the law to hold up faster traffic...even if you are driving the speed limit.
It's actually against the law to hold up traffic in the left hand lane even if you are exceeding the speed limit. If the speed limit is 55 and you are going 70 and someone comes up behind you going 100, the law says that you are to move over and allow them to pass. Failing to do so is a ticketable offense.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 07-10-2015 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Villager Joyce (Post 1085118)
Ouch. Guess that pushed a bunch of buttons Of a bunch of it's all about ME people. Do you think everyone who drives in the left lane is doing it to keep you from speeding or to raise your blood pressure. How long do you stay in the left lane? Do you pass Each car one by one, returning to the right lane after each car? I guarantee you None of you do.
It doesn't matter if you pass one car at a time and return to the right hand lane after each one. There's nothing wrong with traveling in the left hand lane as long as you are not holding up cars behind you. Paraphrasing the law, if you are in the left hand lane and the is a car behind you and no one in front of you, you are to move over to the left hand lane and allow the person to pass.

I often drive in the left hand lane, but if someone comes up behind me, I move over. It's not rocket science, it doesn't take any effort an it doesn't hurt. I do it all the time.

Why would anyone not do that?

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 07-10-2015 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by queasy27 (Post 1084849)
It's not really a peeve, but what about people who still whip out the old checkbook? And they never seem to start writing it out in advance!

But checkout line roulette has always been a fun game for me. Size up the items, the people, and any visible coupons. Pick a line then compare my progress to those in other lines. I take my own bag and will sometimes pack the items myself to help get me to the finish line first. :)
I was in Publix about two weeks ago and got behind a woman in the 10 items or less line. she had about 10 items which was fine. I had a bottle of wine and nothing else.

She stood there watching the cashier ring up every item. When the total came up she looked at the little screen, looked at her food looked at the screen again and said to the cashier, "Are you sure that correct?" The cashier assured her is was right. She then asked about a specific item. The cashier went back through the order and showed her that price was correct. Once she was satisfied, she rummages through her purse and takes out........coupons! She hands them to the cashier who begins to ring them through the register. Several of them don't work. The cashier explains that they are either expired or she didn't buy the correct item. She argues with the cashier and asks for the manager.

The manager comes over and explains the same thing that the cashier told her. He went through each item that she had a question on and explained why the coupon didn't work. Finally she sighs and accepts what they are telling her. Now, she starts rummaging through her purse emptying much of the contents onto the counter. She pulls out her checkbook and begins to write a check. The cashier processes the check and gives her the receipt and bags her groceries. She then stands in front of the register staring at the receipt.

Finally, I said, "Excuse me ma'am, I'd like to get through." She turns and gives me a dirty look and moves out of the way and continues to scan her receipt. I pay for my wine and am walking by her and she asks, in a very confrontational voice, if I am angry with her. I just said, "Oh no, everything's fine." and walked out.

Some people have no concept of other people around them.

Topspinmo 07-10-2015 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1085197)
It doesn't matter if you pass one car at a time and return to the right hand lane after each one. There's nothing wrong with traveling in the left hand lane as long as you are not holding up cars behind you. Paraphrasing the law, if you are in the left hand lane and the is a car behind you and no one in front of you, you are to move over to the left hand lane and allow the person to pass.

I often drive in the left hand lane, but if someone comes up behind me, I move over. It's not rocket science, it doesn't take any effort an it doesn't hurt. I do it all the time.

Why would anyone not do that?
Hooray! Somebody that knows it's not illegal to drive in the left lane and knows the rule!

CFrance 07-10-2015 08:39 PM
You learn something new every day. Here's an interesting chart on that law. I love the "maybe" state.

http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/right.html

CFrance 07-10-2015 08:41 PM
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kcrazorbackfan 07-10-2015 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Walt. (Post 1084817)
People who when typing a message use the expression y'all instead of you. It just seems a bit pretentious. You don't see people from the Bronx typing in youse.
Y'all is a Southern term, I use it all the time when referencing more than one person. When writing my son or daughter, I don't ask "how are you doing" to find out how they, their spouses and their kids are. I rather say "how are y'all doing" rather than "how are you and the family doing" or "how are you and then name their spouse and kids names out".

How is using a term pretentious? It is an adjective that means "attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed". Well, I'm as Southern as they come, I'm sure as heck not trying to impress anyone and I'm not about to quit using one word because it is a pet peeve of someone.

PFFFFT!

dbussone 07-10-2015 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1085203)
I was in Publix about two weeks ago and got behind a woman in the 10 items or less line. she had about 10 items which was fine. I had a bottle of wine and nothing else.



She stood there watching the cashier ring up every item. When the total came up she looked at the little screen, looked at her food looked at the screen again and said to the cashier, "Are you sure that correct?" The cashier assured her is was right. She then asked about a specific item. The cashier went back through the order and showed her that price was correct. Once she was satisfied, she rummages through her purse and takes out........coupons! She hands them to the cashier who begins to ring them through the register. Several of them don't work. The cashier explains that they are either expired or she didn't buy the correct item. She argues with the cashier and asks for the manager.



The manager comes over and explains the same thing that the cashier told her. He went through each item that she had a question on and explained why the coupon didn't work. Finally she sighs and accepts what they are telling her. Now, she starts rummaging through her purse emptying much of the contents onto the counter. She pulls out her checkbook and begins to write a check. The cashier processes the check and gives her the receipt and bags her groceries. She then stands in front of the register staring at the receipt.



Finally, I said, "Excuse me ma'am, I'd like to get through." She turns and gives me a dirty look and moves out of the way and continues to scan her receipt. I pay for my wine and am walking by her and she asks, in a very confrontational voice, if I am angry with her. I just said, "Oh no, everything's fine." and walked out.



Some people have no concept of other people around them.

If that had been me I'm sure the wine bottle would have been opened and several ounces gone before the wine was paid for.

Loudoll 07-10-2015 09:08 PM
I'm In!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by queasy27 (Post 1084849)
It's not really a peeve, but what about people who still whip out the old checkbook? And they never seem to start writing it out in advance!

But checkout line roulette has always been a fun game for me. Size up the items, the people, and any visible coupons. Pick a line then compare my progress to those in other lines. I take my own bag and will sometimes pack the items myself to help get me to the finish line first. :)
Playing checkout line roulette is fun! I also size up the cashier before I throw in with a certain line. Walk past each cashier and watch for awhile, it makes a difference who checks you out. :read:

Wandatime 07-10-2015 09:39 PM
Okay, pet peeve(s).

At the grocer's: could you not pull your dang loyalty card out of your purse while you are waiting your turn instead of waiting until the cashier asks for it? While we're at it -- go ahead and get that check started, Lovey. You do not have to wait for the cashier to announce the total before you start writing. You should already have filled in the date, the vendor, and your signature. Of course I am crazy about carts left in the parking lot. That is just lazy. Rude and lazy.

Not only is it rude to blow your nose in public, especially at a restaurant, but must you EXAMINE the tissue for content?!? Now I am completely disgusted.

Taking a call from a potential customer when I, a real customer, am standing right in front of you with a real purchase and real money.

People who 'wave you through.' NO! Don't do that! If you have the right of way, take it. When you start that whole exception business it confuses people, mistakes happen, accidents occur, and people get hurt!

Pajamas in public and other forms of inappropriate dress. For example, men with the most disgusting feet on the planet wearing flip flops. My motto is, "If you have it, flaunt it. If you don't, then hide it."

Dynsol 07-10-2015 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Doro22 (Post 1084869)
I'm with you on that. How about the people who call 'Buena Vista Blvd." - "Bona Vista."???!!! It isn't 'Bona'. It's a Spanish word, the first syllable rhymes with 'sway'. I'm from S. Fl., & learned a little bit of Spanish from my Cuban buddies over the years. My sister worked in the Miami office of unemployment for more than 25 yrs. & 90% of her peers were Cuban, & my sis is virtually fluent in Spanish. 😎
I agree and I never took Spanish but have always tried to properly pronounce names and if I am wrong I appreciate being told so and never mispronounce again.
Have you heard people pronounce Lake Miona as Lake Mona.?

Like its always said. ........You cannot fix stupid!

Dynsol 07-10-2015 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1085203)
I was in Publix about two weeks ago and got behind a woman in the 10 items or less line. she had about 10 items which was fine. I had a bottle of wine and nothing else.

She stood there watching the cashier ring up every item. When the total came up she looked at the little screen, looked at her food looked at the screen again and said to the cashier, "Are you sure that correct?" The cashier assured her is was right. She then asked about a specific item. The cashier went back through the order and showed her that price was correct. Once she was satisfied, she rummages through her purse and takes out........coupons! She hands them to the cashier who begins to ring them through the register. Several of them don't work. The cashier explains that they are either expired or she didn't buy the correct item. She argues with the cashier and asks for the manager.

The manager comes over and explains the same thing that the cashier told her. He went through each item that she had a question on and explained why the coupon didn't work. Finally she sighs and accepts what they are telling her. Now, she starts rummaging through her purse emptying much of the contents onto the counter. She pulls out her checkbook and begins to write a check. The cashier processes the check and gives her the receipt and bags her groceries. She then stands in front of the register staring at the receipt.

Finally, I said, "Excuse me ma'am, I'd like to get through." She turns and gives me a dirty look and moves out of the way and continues to scan her receipt. I pay for my wine and am walking by her and she asks, in a very confrontational voice, if I am angry with her. I just said, "Oh no, everything's fine." and walked out.

Some people have no concept of other people around them.
I agree....often thought ALL places of business with fast service lines should have a Sign that is Flashing " HAVE YOU MONEY READY ---PLEASE"...

Although the Clueless people may still not think it applies to them!

Dynsol 07-10-2015 11:22 PM
What about the little dogs on the checkout register counter with the internet tag??????

Walt. 07-11-2015 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan (Post 1085211)
Y'all is a Southern term, I use it all the time when referencing more than one person. When writing my son or daughter, I don't ask "how are you doing" to find out how they, their spouses and their kids are. I rather say "how are y'all doing" rather than "how are you and the family doing" or "how are you and then name their spouse and kids names out".

How is using a term pretentious? It is an adjective that means "attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed". Well, I'm as Southern as they come, I'm sure as heck not trying to impress anyone and I'm not about to quit using one word because it is a pet peeve of someone.

PFFFFT!
Perhaps pretentious was inaccurate. More precise would be "mannered" which is an adjective that means "affected, unnatural - speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression."
Instead of asking "how are you and then all the names" I would ask "how is everyone?" What do I care what you write to your kids?
I've reviewed my original post and couldn't find where you were asked to quit using one word.

Am I allowed to dislike wind chimes?

"Pet Peeves" is "a continual source of personal annoyance."

golfing eagles 07-11-2015 05:31 AM
Just when I thought I had seen them all, I went to a convenience store yesterday to buy a lighter to light my grandkid's birthday candles. I was told I had to show my drivers license and then have it scanned into the computer for NY State. I inquired and they are now doing this for all alcohol, cigarettes and cigars, cigar cutters, lighters and wooden stick matches. Of course, you can still go to Colorado and buy marijuana anonymously. So why does the government need a list of specific items purchased by specific citizens?
I declined to participate, unfortunately the 18 year old clerk did not understand my parting comment referring to Orwell and the 4th amendment (as expected). Lit the candles from my gas range cooktop.

redwitch 07-11-2015 05:41 AM
When someone asks for ONE pet peeve or ONe good thing or just one whatever. What happens if I have several pet peeves? Hard to pick just one of them.

So, here goes, saying "heighth". There is no "th" in height.

Sticking your arm out of the golf cart and aiming it at the ground. Are you stopping? Turning left? Drying your nails? It ain't that hard to stick the arm straight our for a left turn.

Old Glory sitting forlornly at night with no light shining on her. I really get the urge to bang on people's doors and ask why they are so lazy. Either get a light or take it down!

Spitting in public. If you wouldn't urinate in front of me, what makes you think it is okay to drop a loogie in front of me? I don't want to see what comes out of your body, whether by nose, mouth or your private parts. It's gross and ill-mannered.

And ditto on the dolts in the fast lane. Drive it or move it. Just get out of the way!

golfing eagles 07-11-2015 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 1085259)
And ditto on the dolts in the fast lane. Drive it or move it. Just get out of the way!
Amen. Or at least get it out of second gear:smiley:

Bay Kid 07-11-2015 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1085255)
Just when I thought I had seen them all, I went to a convenience store yesterday to buy a lighter to light my grandkid's birthday candles. I was told I had to show my drivers license and then have it scanned into the computer for NY State. I inquired and they are now doing this for all alcohol, cigarettes and cigars, cigar cutters, lighters and wooden stick matches. Of course, you can still go to Colorado and buy marijuana anonymously. So why does the government need a list of specific items purchased by specific citizens?
I declined to participate, unfortunately the 18 year old clerk did not understand my parting comment referring to Orwell and the 4th amendment (as expected). Lit the candles from my gas range cooktop.
BIG BROTHER is watching you....

red tail 07-11-2015 07:22 AM
having to wait 30 seconds for the new post to load

Villager Joyce 07-11-2015 07:35 AM
Posters who use totv as their google. Asking for and giving referrals is for totv. Asking if there is a Red Lobster or Fresh Market are google questions.

Posters who call other posters names because we have different opinions.

CathyandSteveG 07-11-2015 08:17 AM
:BigApplause:red tail..... i am right there with ya!

CFrance 07-11-2015 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by red tail (Post 1085278)
having to wait 30 seconds for the new post to load
Having to wait 30 seconds before initiating another search after the first search didn't yield what you want.

Elklake2 07-11-2015 08:49 AM
Life is too short. I have no problem waiting the less than a minute to have my cart checked. With the number of people coming in and out of Sam's, I'm sure that w/o these checkers there would be a good amount of "free" goods passing the door. Now that I am retired and past 65, I have a different outlook at what is a disruption in my life. Think about it, In the time it took me to write this I am sure a doctor has told some Villages resident that they have a problem that no amount of money is going to solve.

CFrance 07-11-2015 09:13 AM
Well. The thread was started somewhat seriously, somewhat in fun, so people could air their pet peeves. It doesn't mean we loose sleep over any of this. It's just an interesting topic,and occasionally humorous. I don't think anybody should tell anybody else that their pet peeve is unworthy. Pet peevery is highly subjective.

Wandatime 07-11-2015 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1085313)
Well. The thread was started somewhat seriously, somewhat in fun, so people could air their pet peeves. It doesn't mean we loose sleep over any of this. It's just an interesting topic,and occasionally humorous. I don't think anybody should tell anybody else that their pet peeve is unworthy. Pet peevery is highly subjective.
I agree, CFrance! One person's pet peeve is another's amusement. I love it when I see an older man on the phone with his wife while his cart completely blocks the aisle. I think it is cute and sweet.

dbussone 07-11-2015 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan (Post 1085211)
Y'all is a Southern term, I use it all the time when referencing more than one person. When writing my son or daughter, I don't ask "how are you doing" to find out how they, their spouses and their kids are. I rather say "how are y'all doing" rather than "how are you and the family doing" or "how are you and then name their spouse and kids names out".



How is using a term pretentious? It is an adjective that means "attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed". Well, I'm as Southern as they come, I'm sure as heck not trying to impress anyone and I'm not about to quit using one word because it is a pet peeve of someone.



PFFFFT!

KC - while living in Mississippi I was taught Y'all is singular and All Y'all is plural. Arkansas is next door - is the use the same?

CFrance 07-11-2015 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1085336)
KC - while living in Mississippi I was taught Y'all is singular and All Y'all is plural. Arkansas is next door - is the use the same?
As a northern girl, when I went to college in GA, I didn't know the intricacies of the term "y'all." I was taught by my English 101 instructor (from Birmingham, AL) that y'all only refers to more than one person. You don't say Are y'all going with me? when you're just talking to one person.

Now... In addressing the class, when he meant every one of us, as opposed to just some of us, he would say "All of y'all." So every single one of (more than one) of us! Is that clear as mud?

Polar Bear 07-11-2015 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1085313)
Well. The thread was started somewhat seriously, somewhat in fun, so people could air their pet peeves. It doesn't mean we loose sleep over any of this. It's just an interesting topic,and occasionally humorous. I don't think anybody should tell anybody else that their pet peeve is unworthy. Pet peevery is highly subjective.
:agree:

Barefoot 07-11-2015 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Villager Joyce (Post 1085279)
Posters who use TOTV as their google.
Yes! :agree: Google offers way better info on general queries; y'all may want to try it for plant and house cleaning ideas.

graciegirl 07-11-2015 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Wandatime (Post 1085318)
I agree, CFrance! One person's pet peeve is another's amusement. I love it when I see an older man on the phone with his wife while his cart completely blocks the aisle. I think it is cute and sweet.


I think the majority of older men here in The Villages ARE cute and sweet.

kcrazorbackfan 07-11-2015 12:54 PM
Pfft

Karen R 07-11-2015 12:58 PM
The first syllable of Buena does not necessarily rhyme with sway. The pronunciation by Spain citizens is B-oo-ay-n-a. Each letter is pronounced.

dbussone 07-11-2015 01:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1085340)
As a northern girl, when I went to college in GA, I didn't know the intricacies of the term "y'all." I was taught by my English 101 instructor (from Birmingham, AL) that y'all only refers to more than one person. You don't say Are y'all going with me? when you're just talking to one person.

Now... In addressing the class, when he meant every one of us, as opposed to just some of us, he would say "All of y'all." So every single one of (more than one) of us! Is that clear as mud?

I believe y'all are wrong about this. The Speaker of the "Missippi"House personally corrected me (jokingly). Are there any true "missippians" out there who can help out. All y'all need to get involved here. Hotty Toddy!

GeoGeo 07-11-2015 01:59 PM
When you go to a store and you need help finding something and there is nobody on the floor to ask for assistance.

CFrance 07-11-2015 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1085465)
I believe y'all are wrong about this. The Speaker of the "Missippi"House personally corrected me (jokingly). Are there any true "missippians" out there who can help out. All y'all need to get involved here. Hotty Toddy!
Y'all is never said to one person! Y'all is said to more than one person. All of y'all is said to include every single person in the room over two people. It differentiates between Some of y'all and All of y'all.

Oh what the h'all.

In any event, the TV billboard down on 44 (Ya'll come back now, ya hear?) is a Dixie spelling abomination. I've never seen it spelled "ya'll."

dbussone 07-11-2015 02:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1085531)
Y'all is never said to one person! Y'all is said to more than one person. All of y'all is said to include every single person in the room over two people. It differentiates between Some of y'all and All of y'all.

Oh what the h'all.

In any event, the TV billboard down on 44 (Ya'll come back now, ya hear?) is a Dixie spelling abomination. I've never seen it spelled "ya'll."

Absolutely correct! They misspelled Y'all.

CFrance 07-11-2015 02:53 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1085533)
Absolutely correct! They misspelled Y'all.
I'm glad we agree on something!:p


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