I have a few but second to none is the recording on the phone that instucts me to "Press 1 for service in English.".
What are yours?
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Cheers
Bob
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I have a few but second to none is the recording on the phone that instucts me to "Press 1 for service in English.".
What are yours?
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Cheers
Bob
My pet peeve....Gas goes up 10 cents a gallon and only comes down 5 cents a gallon...if we are lucky!
Bob,
Even worse the Dial-a-Merry-Go-Round that not only asks "Press 1 for service in English." but then proceeds with several options and none to resolve the problem you need solved and NO WAY to connect with a method to solve that problem!
I usually end up with the nastiest nasty-gram I can write to the CEO about the absolute refusal to serve customers and how I will go to a company that does believe in Customer Service.
Usually the response is a good deal of rhetoric that states we do not have time to serve customers our concern is income. Not in those words of course.
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Bill
Oreo package design!
Hello! Even the small players make their packaging re-sealable and you generally don't need scissors to open them!
There! I feel better now!
Then my job here is done.
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Bob
The stores with double door entry/exits
that insist on keeping one of the two doors
locked without posting a sign. Dumb!*G*
Warm regards, Jim
"I'm sorry, this call can not be completed as dialed. Please press 611 for further infotmation."
My problem... it was by 'pressing 611' that I received the above message.
Cingular cell phone,,, billing problem actually. Resolved it by calling another number.
Gas stations raising the price on fuel they have already paid for and have in the ground in storage tanks.
Rocky
I don't begrudge people their fancy motor
homes....But I grumble when I see them
towing along a better car than I can afford.
mar
45/75 drivers.
you know,the one that always drives 45 in the no passing zone and then speeds up to 75
as soon as they hit the passing zone.
Even worse you drive 70 and get passed then have the same idiot turn on his blinker and slam on his brakes a 1/8 mile down the road.
I usually give a warm single digit wave on the way by.
I'm really starting to understand road rage.
everybody makes a mistake now and then but some people make so many that they should be removed from the gene pool before they
pee in it.
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Careful this rod is loaded and i'm not afraid to use it.{ME}
1. The person who slows down to a stop because they now have a better signal on their cell phone!
2. The person who blocks half the road to check their mail box for mail or put mail in it!
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Warren
People who can't/don't know how/refuse to/or too lazy to use a turn signal!!!
They are standard on all cars....not an option!!!
....there, I said it.
People crashing stop signs, red lights, speeding in school zones, etc & TALKING on their cell phone while doing it! ANY traffic violation while using a cell phone should carry a DOUBLE penalty.
Mike
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This is my biggest pet peeve and if it offends anyone to bad! Anyone who calls up and says I think it is just wrong that you have an other language on your phones besides english. This is America and true americans speak english. Anyone who thinks that way makes me EXTREMELY ANGRY. this is why.
1. If you were a true american you would not speak english and would have a name of running eagle or something simular
2. I fought beside a lot of good people for this country and not all were white but when they bled to death the blood was red and you could not tell the difference between theirs and a white mans. They were all good americans and in their death they give the ingnorant %$#$#@! the right to hate them.
3. The so called real american came from where and of what race. Good old Chris when he sailed over here flew the flag of spain ummmm imagine that.
This country was founded on liberty, justice, and freedom for all no matter what race or color.
That is my pet peeve and quite honestly I am probably the most mellow person you will ever know until you bring thatup. Again if I offended anyone then get over it.
Bob, Bravo, Bob.
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Staples in the carpet
Hi,
My pet peeve is not about everyone who smokes, but for the ones who can't use an ash tray and throw their cigarette butts out the window and for the ones who use an ash tray but then decide it is to full and dump it out beside their vehicle in a parking lot!!! I really wonder what they would do if I went a dumped an ash tray in their driveway?
Alan (salmonguy)
Hey Harleybob,
Yes, we all imigrated here from other
parts of the world other than the Native
Americans as you mentioned. But, and to
me this is a big but, we joined together
to enjoy the same freedoms. Our
forefathers learned a common language and
worked together to make this the greatest
nation ever.
For many generations, people imigrating
to America were doing so to become Americans
in every way and represented what America
stands for. They came here to enjoy the
freedoms and obtain the opportunities for
their familys that being an American
offerred them. English was the common
language and it behooved everyone to become
proficient in it. It was a no brainer.
More recently, that has fallen by the
wayside as it has become more politically
correct to accomodate their languages. I
personally do not agree with this move.
Sorry, but I still believe in America and
what it stands for. And I firmly believe
that those imigrating here have an
obligation to learn the language and ways
of this country for which they have
foresaken thier country of birth. I don't
think that makes me a racist or a biggot
or any of the other PC buzz words. I think
that makes me an American.
And for the record, every one of those
fine Americans that made the ultimate
sacrifice for our country spoke english.
They didn't ask America to bend for them.
Rather they made the effort to become an
American in every way and were willing to
lay down thier lives for this country.
I'm not trying to start an argument and I
don't encourage one, but I believe that with
priviledge, we incur obligation. My $.02
worth. Warm regards, Jim
first let me apologize I do care if someone gets offended and that was a rude thing to say
Second I probably didn't say or write it right. My pet peeve is those people that no matter what someone of a different country or race does to become a american it is wrong they have to be white PERIOD. Should people learn english when they live here YES!!!!
Jim I would in know way agrue with you on this point then cut off my hand LOL. I respect your opinion as I do anyones.
Folks I just had a very bad night with stupid people being racist so my words in my previous post were a little strong. To sum it up predjudice of any kind is my pet peeve.
Hey Harley bob,
It seems we are in agreement after all.
I take no offense and hope I did not offend.
I agree totally that predjudice should be
everyones pet peeve. We are all individuals
and deserve to be judged on our own merits.
Warm regards, Jim
It's when the little light bulb thingies don't work on FAOL.....
Maybe that will "lighten" things up...[G]
How about the little Windows screens on your
pewter that pop up and accuse you of
performing an illegal/unauthorized action.
All you did was hit a silly computer key and
they have you looking over your shoulder
for the cyber police.*G* Warm regards, Jim
Jet skis and "boom boom" radios, the ones that rattle car windows from three blocks away!!!
People who complain about things not working on FAOL when they are working fine but they are not willing to accept that. Like, bulbs don't work, all I get is last months main page, your chat room doesn't work anymore, why is the BB broken, my password won't work.. fix it, why can't I post pictures.. you let others,,,
and last,, when we do go off line,, those very sincere and loving souls who send us an email letting us know. lol,,, but, in the end,, we love ya all! http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif
Larry, it's SOP here, when we place a call, to ask if the person has time right now, maybe 60 seconds or whatever we actually feel will be needed, or should we call back at another time? We don't always remember to ask, but we do try.
Why, you might ask? Because we realize that when someone answers the phone, they are 'giving' us a piece of their time.
Actually JC that was not a complaint about FAOL..it was just identifying what I was talking about...but it is about how my g*! d computer handles them...and even worse mine's in the hospital so I'm on my wife's and it doesn't even show them....guess she doesn't have Java or whatever it takes.
Maybe that's an even bigger pet peeve...why do we have to spend so much time dealing with keeping our puters running , safe , free of quirks ,etc....when we should be able to just use it....isn't it just a tool....
Larry,
I can relate -I am also in Tech Support. I usually get "this will be an easy fix" - then they tell me they can't log in.
I check and find a hard drive on the server went down, they have NO back ups, and NO IT staff to work on getting a server up and running!! Two weeks later the call might get closed.
Usually when they say they have a MAJOR PROBLEM is when I can sit back and relax. lol
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People who just HAVE to push you on a crowded 2 laner, in the left lane, when you're 10 MPH over and trying to provide stopping distance between you and the next car...they rush up to the next car and ride their butts!
And idiots who cretae comp. viruses...
Jeremy.
I dont have one, just many.
People who have no sense of personal space.
The wife and I were camping last year while fishing the straight of Juan DeFuca for a week. 60 spots in the campgroud, and we were the only users. We come back after a day on the water to find a couple in the spot next to us! There were 58 other spots and the dude chose that one, and it was not even a nice spot. To make it even better, he came over to ask what kind of dogs we have. The only way the guy would even know we had dogs with us would have been to leashes we had left on the picnic table, not visible from his spot! I did tell him that our dogs were really loud, and would bark at anything that moves. Needless to say they barked at them all night long. The only thing louder was me telling them to be quite. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif
Jeff
My pet peeve is anyone using the Starbucks they put in the corner 2 blocks from me. People, about 75% women, will gun their car to get into the parking lot or drive thru, narrowly avoiding accidents with cars, bikes, or anyone walking on the sidewalk. Upon exiting, they will look left--but not right--because left is the side of the 'busy street'. Coming from the right, I've had to swerve or hit the breaks many times. For some reason, they don't see me on a bike coming from the left or the right. Bikes do not register on their little brains when they carry coffee.
Biggest pet peeve are people talking on the cell phone, with coffee in their hand at the same time, coming from the drive thru or parking lot, and still thinking they can drive.
I still think you should pass an IQ test to get a driver's license.
Having read all the previous posts, I've come to the conclusion that, while I do empathise with some of them, none would cause me to lose sleep. I guess I'm just that well adjusted http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif
Actually my pet peeves are of a political nature and this is not the time or place.
Mark
PS: After reexamining my peeve list, I do have one. In heavy/ slow/stopped traffic, drivers blocking the intersection trying to "make the light". This is especially problematic in heavy snow traffic conditions.
traffic seems to do it a few times ... up here (like other areas) there's winter and construction seasons .... in construction you get this front end loader with backhoe doing 20mph in a 35 - best thing - he takes the center lane and crowds the other 2.
Then there's the dolts who blast their vehicles through construction areas with workers standing on the road (or road side) .......
Or the best - those that will tear off from one red light to get to the next interstection (with red light). I love this one - I usually end up smiling and give them a big cheerful 'HI AGAIN' wave (this really irks them after the 3rd light).
I will be irritated when the message says: Pressa dos por Englesia. (SP)
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Pet Peeve - The cop sitting on the side of the road in our little village, waiting to ticket a local for going 30 in a 25 when there are fatal accidents at busy cross roads just a few miles out of town and they won't ticket the huge trucks going 70 in a 55 !!
A couple in their 80's lost their lives just a couple of weeks ago at one of those cross roads.....they will not be the last.
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Larry, ... LoL !!!
You have Mail !! http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gifQuote:
"I have a question, BUT it will only take a minute"
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People that use $ or ! or any other symbol to write cuss words when they post to bb to beat the filters. I wonder if they are to stupid to write or converse without using foul language.
Don't see it happen here much but on other bbs I see it a lot.
I have another...very minor, but it indicates our declining grammatical skills & really bothers my "detail freak" side.
In a restaurant, being asked, "Would you like the au jus with that?"............au jus is NOT a noun!!....it means "with juice"!! I have actually seen, in print, as a menu item, "prime rib with au jus". Leave the "with" at home folks, it's redundant!
There is also a car dealer near here who has, for more than 30 years, had a sign up that reads, "Jack M*******, the old fashion dealer". I swear that I am going in there some day to ask where the outdated clothes & accessories can be seen, or if his dealership is actually a bar that only sells ONE mixed drink? Do they not realize that a simple "ed" following "fashion" totally changes the meaning of the word?
Sorry for the rant, but I am a high school grad, & to observe poor grammar from anyone, much less some very well educated people is just a real pet peeve of mine. I understand the world will not end if this situation isn't corrected, however, if a certain button labeled "nuke" is misinterpreted as a push button microwave, hmmm.... http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif
Mike
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As a editer I get lots of sentences that have a propisition on the end of. Buggs me as bad as pour speling do.
ELKHUNTER. Any business that carries an inventory must base its selling price on the replacement cost of that item.
If you based the selling price on the actual cost that company would have to dig in their pocket to buy back the inventory if a price increase occured.
I know gas stations raise and lower and raise and lower their price without ever buying inventory but they must base their selling price on what ever their supplier says the replacement cost will be from day to day.