Things people do that baffle you 2

Ah, of course. Thank you.

I think it was an autocorrect for 'prams'

I don't understand people who don't reserve park into driveways and spaces (exception for if you need access to the boot and therefore need to park forwards). There are lots of driveways on to busy roads near me and it does make me wonder what the logic is when I see them struggling to reverse out onto the street with poor visibility and lots of cars passing, plus it's hard to see if a dog or small child is crossing behind etc. Why not just reverse in in the first place and then come out safely and easily. Some of these people are friends/acquaintances but I won't ask them in case it sounds judgy!

What do you mean by pranks?

I think the way you're judging other people's legitimate choices as suboptimal is arrogant, and I'd be ok saying that in RL.

If they wanted to be doing U3A stuff at the library that's where they'd be. But they want to do their shopping on Saturday, so that's the best thing for them to do.

People loudly talking on phone or video calls on public transport and it drives me bonkers

People buying expensive pranks but a second hand car seat when they have no idea if it’s been in an accident.

Here, I found some information for you...

• Merge in Turn: As recommended by the Highway Code (Rule 134) for congested conditions, this means using both lanes right up to the end and taking turns, which reduces congestion.

For clarity, if you have been in a queue, that would mean the conditions are congested, so the above would apply.

I hope this explains things for you and alleviates your frustration.

Christians who are homophobic but go to church weekly so clearly getting into heaven.

No I get triggered by people who block paths so I can't get past. See my other comment about pavement parkers too!

Everyone is an inconvenience to everyone else! You are being far too sensitive.

When I drive, pedestrians and cyclists are inconvenient. And other drivers, some of the time.

When I walk, drivers are. And other pedestrians, some of the time.

Same when I cycle.

And equally when doing all of those thing I am a nuisance to someone else.

You sound a bit triggered by couples who like each other!

I'm currently baffled as to why one of my uncles has just married for the 8th time. He's a nasty sarcastic shithead with no redeeming features that i can see, and yet all of his wives have been lovely. It's not money either- he's on disability benefits and smokes and drinks.

Who looks at a man in his 80s who has been married and divorced 7 times before who smokes, and smells and shouts at people like shop workers and thinks 'That's the man for me?'.

They are joined at the hip and can't possibly separate except for work.

And they become the middle aged couples who remain joined at the tip and can't let hands for even two seconds to let someone pass on the pavement.

I’m retired, and I’ve been away this week. We got back home this morning and needed shopping. Should we have starved until Monday just to keep the important people happy?

Just for extra loathing points, I’m not only old I’m also a wheelchair user so I probably get in the way more than most.

@newornotnew Thanks isn't it awful that elderly people are seen as some kind of inconvenience.

Well, supermarkets are full of people in a hurry and screaming kids.

Libraries do have a kids section but the staff have time for you and they are generally much more pleasant. And there are U3A offerings and loads of hobbies.

Also, I wonder if you would call someone arrogant in real life?

No, didn't think so. It's baffling to me how rude people think it's acceptable to be when hiding behind a keyboard.

I hate that. But then there are loads of people who say "why didn't they use their bell" so I guess they can't win.

But today, I was walking along the canal towpath with my husband. I heard something behind and looked back. I did a double take as the person was moving quite quickly and saw it was a bike. So I moved over to one side. He still dinged his bell at me, even though he must have seen I'd seen him and moved over.

Some of them have so little spatial awareness.

This level of arrogance in assuming you know better than someone else what is best in their own life is what is baffling to me!

Anyone who smokes and is under the age of 50 has to be a special brand of stupid.

Even if you disregard the health issues with a "my great-uncle Peter smoked 40 a day and died in his 90s", it's bad for your skin and teeth and you look 60 when you are 35 and stink. So why do it?

And as for vaping, Yee Gods.

All the drivers queuing up way before the lane closes are ridiculous.

We are meant to use all the open lanes and merge in turn.

Who decides at which arbitrary point the lane should no longer be used?

Because it's their routine is an excellent and most human of reasons.

Why would anyone change a routine that works for them?

Routines are excellent for mental health. They possibly see the same people on the bus each week. It possibly fits with their other activities. It possibly fits with going to cousin Sue's for a cuppa each week.

Why assume they are making a choice that isn't good sense? (No such thing as common sense, what people mean is 'why doesn't everyone see things my blinkered way?')

I think a lot of youngsters are considering it now because they can't find jobs anywhere else. And it does open a lot of opportunities.

But when they are other reasonably easily accessible options, I agree with you, it certainly wouldn't be my choice!

But why supermarkets? Libraries are a much better choice for a Saturday morning out!

That's not baffling, they are just selfish twotsits who need their cars crushing and their licences endorsing. It's the only way to stop it. I hate hate hate pavement parking, as you can perhaps tell!

They want to.

Some families like spending time together, even if the activities are routine.