Things That Aggravate

[nfpgasmask]

Not really something that people say, but something that really chaps my azz, is when people write checks at stores like Wal*mart, or the grocery store. I mean, COME ON! It's 2009!!! There are PEOPLE BEHIND YOU!!!! EVER HEAR OF A DEBIT CARD?!?!?!?!

Bart

[CrnCnn]

Not really something that people say, but something that really chaps my azz, is when people write checks at stores like Wal*mart, or the grocery store. I mean, COME ON! It's 2009!!! There are PEOPLE BEHIND YOU!!!! EVER HEAR OF A DEBIT CARD?!?!?!?!

Bart

Some times if you need groceries and dont have the money in the bank that day it is easier to write a check. They dont take checks out of your account right away, so if you get paid in a day or two... We used to have to do it all the time.

Sorry for making bad desicions in life and making people wait while we write a check.

I have a thing for impatient people. It has grown here in Reno. A lot of people on this side of town think they are entitled to uber fast service and for people to get out of their way cause they have lots of money.

[nfpgasmask]

Some times if you need groceries and dont have the money in the bank that day it is easier to write a check. They dont take checks out of your account right away, so if you get paid in a day or two... We used to have to do it all the time.

Well, I guess if you goal is to buy some time then I can understand, and normally I don't care, but when the line is like 10 people deep and you get some old lady writing a check at snail speed, it is annoying. In reality you should be careful with that though. I don't write checks unless the money is in the bank, especially now because a lot of places (and this has happened to me before) do an ACH credit at the end of the day and the money comes out right then and there, regardless of if you are writing a check or using a debit card.

Sorry for making bad desicions in life and making people wait while we write a check

Jesus, dude...

I have a thing for impatient people. It has grown here in Reno. A lot of people on this side of town think they are entitled to uber fast service and for people to get out of their way cause they have lots of money.

Dude, what the hell does that have to do with it? Trust me, I am a pretty damn patient person actually (hasn't that become apparent to you by now?). When I am behind someone writing a check, I don't say a damn thing, but it does annoy the hell outta me. But in my opinion, what I am talking about has nothing to do with patience OR MONEY. I has to do with COMMON COURTESY. It's the same kinda people who walk into a post office with the stuff they want to send NOT EVEN BOXED UP YET and wait until they get to the counter to fill out all their forms and then discuss EVERY SINGLE SHIPPING OPTION UNDER THE SUN with the clerk while there are 18 people in line waiting. IMO, it's just rude and incredibly inconsiderate. But I AM a patient person, and I AM a kind person, and I NEVER say a damn thing. But it DOES ANNOY ME.

Bart

[CrnCnn]

Well, I guess if you goal is to buy some time then I can understand, and normally I don't care, but when the line is like 10 people deep and you get some old lady writing a check at snail speed, it is annoying. In reality you should be careful with that though. I don't write checks unless the money is in the bank, especially now because a lot of places (and this has happened to me before) do an ACH credit at the end of the day and the money comes out right then and there, regardless of if you are writing a check or using a debit card.

Yeah, we dont have to do it anymore. It really sux if you get caught with your pants down, get charged extra money and all.

Dude, what the hell does that have to do with it? Trust me, I am a pretty damn patient person actually (hasn't that become apparent to you by now?). When I am behind someone writing a check, I don't say a damn thing, but it does annoy the hell outta me. But in my opinion, what I am talking about has nothing to do with patience OR MONEY. I has to do with COMMON COURTESY. It's the same kinda people who walk into a post office with the stuff they want to send NOT EVEN BOXED UP YET and wait until they get to the counter to fill out all their forms and then discuss EVERY SINGLE SHIPPING OPTION UNDER THE SUN with the clerk while there are 18 people in line waiting. IMO, it's just rude and incredibly inconsiderate. But I AM a patient person, and I AM a kind person, and I NEVER say a damn thing. But it DOES ANNOY ME.

Bart

I was just throwing my aggrivating thing in. Wasnt calling you out.

There have been many times where snooty people throw a fit because they have to wait a little longer for their service. I know I can lose my patience but come on, lighten up people.

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, we dont have to do it anymore. It really sux if you get caught with your pants down, get charged extra money and all.

Yeah, like I said, it's happened to me before so I don't do it anymore.

There have been many times where snooty people throw a fit because they have to wait a little longer for their service. I know I can lose my patience but come on, lighten up people.

Oh I agree. I lived in Boca Raton, FL for 7 years. That place is simply UNCANNY. The rudeness level there is OUT OF THIS WORLD. If anyone has ever spent any time in that town, you will know exactly what I mean, otherwise it is almost impossible to put into words.

Bart

[handeeman]

Another thing, I'm standing in the parking lot of a shopping mall and a guy ask "How do you get to downtown from here?"(let's see if ya did a 180 degree turn you could see all those tall buildings, I would assume you'd go that direction) So I just told him "My brother-in-law takes me."

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Personally, I always thought if a person is going to (for example) a particular grocery store or particular gas station and they know for sure their going to be purchasing stuff @ that time (i.e. groceries, gas) and going to pay by check and NOT just casually shopping... why they don't pre-fill out a check (i.e. store's name...even pre-sign) then when they get to the register, they only have to fill out the total. Saves ALOT of time that way...I've done it that way in the past, pre-debit card era.

I absolutely HATE when people come up to me to ask me about my VX (or Mustang GT) and it's REALLY only for them to use as a conversation starter which quickly changes to them babbling on..and on...like they are lonely souls who really don't care one iota 'bout your vehicle...just want to talk your ear off!

I absolutely HATE when people come up to me when I'm re-fueling the VX (especially when gas prices were really high) and say "Hey, I'll bet that thing gets great mileage...it's so small...I should get me one of those...sooooo what kind of mpg do you get?" A: I tell them the truth and then have to listen to them babble on about how it can't be so, with it being so "small". Must be something wrong...etc... B: I tell them the absolute best mpg I've ever achieved in 9 years (23 mpg) and THEN listen to them say...wow, I thought it did better than that! OR, C: I completely 'lie' and say 31mpg and listen to them say..."That's pretty good....Who makes it??" Which usually leads to more B.S.....Scion...Suzuki...etc...etc...

I completely despise anyone stupid enough to approach me to tell me how ugly the VX is...ask the last few people how THEY felt when I was done with them.

Totally hate when I park FAR away from a public place (bar, store, ice-cream stand, etc...) and the lot is not crowded yet some smuck pulls in & parks right next to me, nice & close with tons of empty spaces much closer to the place of interest... reminds me of another thread

[Riff Raff]

Another thing, I'm standing in the parking lot of a shopping mall and a guy ask "How do you get to downtown from here?"(let's see if ya did a 360 degree turn you could see all those tall buildings, I would assume you'd go that direction) So I just told him "My brother-in-law takes me."

Huh??? I'm confused. Wouldn't a 360 degree turn have the person simply spin himself around in a circle and be facing the exact same direction again??? I guess if you told him enough times to do it, then he'd get dizzy and forget about why he wanted to know how to get downtown.

[handeeman]

Somethings that annoy me are: People that get right up on my arse when I'm in the left lane and doin 65 (almost the speed limit). People who seem to get annoyed when I'm checking out at the grocery store and realize I forgot something and leave the cashier standing there while I run and get it. Then they really seem to be annoyed when I reach for my checkbook. People that don't want to let me back in after I've passed them on the right for miles after the "Right lane is blocked sign." I just don't know what's wrong with people these days. Like people behind you that honk when you're in the Drive-thru window at the Bank (you've been waiting almost as long as they have) and they start honking before you can finish filling out your deposit slip. And they relly get antsy when you send the carrier to the cashier because you need a pen. Go figure.

[Scott Harness]

Like people behind you that honk when you're in the Drive-thru window at the Bank (you've been waiting almost as long as they have) and they start honking before you can finish filling out your deposit slip. And they relly get antsy when you send the carrier to the cashier because you need a pen. Go figure.

Oh Dude! You have to have that done before you get in line

[handeeman]

Oh Dude! You have to have that done before you get in line

Jus pushin evryone's leg .

[nfpgasmask]

Oh Dude! You have to have that done before you get in line

LOL, the other day I pulled up behind a lady in the drive thru mailbox lane at the post office. You know, the little 1 way segment of pavement that goes by the mailboxes so you can drop your mail without getting outta the car. Well, she decided to pull up to the box, and then she commenced to write her check out for her bills RIGHT THERE. The mail wasn't even ready. I could see what she was doing in her side mirror.

As my patience slooooowly dribbled away, I finally gave her a beep from the VX's oh so tough sounding horn () and she like got startled and snapped out of it. She waved out the window with a "I'm sorry" kinda wave and pulled through so I could drop my mail. No harm done, but why the hell would she think it would be ok to do that there? And if you are going to do that, at least move if someone pulls up behind you. She was just in la-la land and didn't even think to look back every now and then.

And an even better one at the same mail drop. A lady in a mini-van in front of me at the mail drop. We both pulled in at the same time. She stops, fiddles with her envelopes for about 60 seconds, and then GETS out of her car, goes to the open back window, hands the stack of mail to her little kid (maybe 4 or 5 years old) in the car seat in the back so HE could drop the mail for her (isn't that cute? NO!). So right when she got out and handed the mail to the little kid, she sees me sitting there, awe struck at her and what she is doing, she gets embarrassed, and then tries to yank the mail back from the brat in order to expedite the process. But the kid didn't wanna let go (the "I wanna do it myself!" baby from Mad TV comes to mind here). She strong arms the stack of envelopes from the kid (who could barely reach the slot from his car seat mind you) and gets the job done. Then she frantically hopped back in and took off. But seriously, WHAT ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH POSSESS PEOPLE TO DO THINGS LIKE THAT????

Bart