Things other people do that you just don't 'get'

[DebbieFiderer]

Mine are -

Starting to drive off, then putting your seat belt on whilst trying to control the car at the same time. Why? It can't save more than a second, looks awkward, and is dangerous!

Putting bananas into a little plastic bag before putting them in the trolley - the only reason I can see for the plastic bags is to keep loose veg together, or to keep edible parts clean, neither of which applies to bananas, so what's the point?

Taking shopping trollies back to the trolley park but not actually connecting them up with the ones already there - you've done about 95% of the effort, is it really that hard to make someone else's life a bit easier by putting it away properly?

( Yes, mine do seem to be mostly supermarket related but I suppose that's where I come across other people most of the time!)

Actually, I do have one non-supermarket one - people only using one half of a set of double doors when there is a queue of people all wanting to go through - they all line up patiently to go through the one door rather than just OPENING THE OTHER ONE!!

Here goes:

People who put their rubbish bags out the night before the dustmen are due, the foxes/cats have a wonderful time splitting open the bags and scattering the contents all over the pavement/road (which I usually clear up).

People who stand within an inch of you whilst you are discussing a problem with the Pharmicist invading my personal space.

People who are not disabled using the disabled bays which is a must for me, makes life very difficult for the less able bodied.

That will do for now.

@QueenMabby for us that's coz my eldest loves going shopping. My dp is dyslexic and I once sent him the coop with a list and on that list was a lettuce he came back with a sweetheart cabbage. Yes probably too lazy to read what it was but I can't risk that with a big shop. Also I don't drive so I have to go as he's my lift.

Mine is reversing into spaces. It's making life more difficult. Reverse out it easier and makes more sense having your boot facing out.

It's actually easier to reverse in, the angles work better, and it's safer because you can see oncoming traffic. That said, if I need to fill the boot with shopping I park boot out.

I also suffer from invisible car syndrome where people walk out in front of me so I have to brake so as not to hit them, or people pull out right in front of me.

Sticking with a driving theme I don't understand when roadworks mean a lane is closed and it causes a queue, why do people all join an orderly queue in one lane that tails back miles and ends up obstructing the previous roundabout causing queues on the roads leading to that roundabout. Why don't people queue in both lanes and merge in turn at the point where it goes down to one lane? A few years ago in a set up like this, they even had huge signs saying "Use both lanes and merge in turn" but people would get really stroppy about it if you didn't sit in the ridiculous one lane queue. It totally clogged up the ring road by blocking a major roundabout.

People that don’t wash their legs in the shower, people that don’t shower twice a day, people with bad hygiene in general

Make up and eyebrow tattoos - make up trends change but that's forever.

Obsessive selfie taking - put down that phone and enjoy what's around you!

Drinking for fun and the culture around it - don't get it.

People getting surgery and all coming out looking like Bratz dolls. I can't tell reality show people apart any more.

I'm the opposite to many on here regarding clothes on holiday.
I want to wear my best clothes and look my best on holiday. I don't understand anyone wearing the same clothes which will be stinking after wearing them day in day out.

As for glamarous camping , why?
I know people who spell £s on luxury camping equipment. It takes hours to pack everything into the car. I don't get it.

Are we supposed to be helping people get the things they don't get?

Those who don't get why people end up right next to you in empty buses, restaurants, car parks: why did you choose to sit or park there? It might be that you've sat at the front of the top deck, next to the window in the restaurant, or by the entrance to Sainsbury's in the car park, and your tormentor values the same thing as you do more than they value keeping their distance. If isolation is more important to you (or you car) choose a spot which is unpopular (next to the bogs?).

I also don't get the mad love of bbq food.
I'm not a massive meat lover so the thought of eating lots of sausage, burgers, steak etc doesn't fill me with joy.
I also don't rate trying to balance on a dodgey plastic chair whilst balancing a plate and drink on my knee.
I understand having a get together just not so keen on the bbq aspect.

As for the gym.
I understand people using a gym rather than walking/running around a park.
I go to the gym alone. I would never choose to run alone so the gym is where I feel comfortable exercising.

Those stupid pictures where you give yourselves ears, whiskers, big glasses whatever. Do those that do them think they look good/funny/clever/what?

People in aeroplanes who act like the plane is going to go without them if they aren't first in the queue. So they end up stood for 40 minutes more than those who amble up to the gate (like me). I presume you want to guarantee your luggage goes in the cabin... why not take a holdall? you'll never have a problem then, you just shove it under the seat.

On the subject of aeroplanes, when you have a 6am flight and have left home at 3am, you really don't want to hear about the 'onboard boutique' (aka the trolley with overpriced tat) or the 'onboard bistro' (aka the trolley with vile sandwiches and bacon baps that were heated 4 hours ago). Shut up and let me sleep

I stand up the SECOND that plane hits the tarmac because my legs (knees specifically) are screaming in agony from having sat down for 2-3 hours solid. Oh the pain.

I see people looking at me like ‘you do know we can’t get off yet? ’

People that do 'a dance' for their first wedding dance. As in, some sort of choreographed routine. Makes me want to cringe whenever I see such things on Facebook 🤦‍♀️

Having children
Driving
Golf
Eating steak
Eating tomato ketchup
Eating potatoes
Eating tinned soup
Eating jar/packet sauces
Watching TV with subtitles
Using shower gel
Getting manicures
Smoking
Going to the pub with only your partner
Going to the cinema

....There are lots more!

I was thinking this may not piss off as many people on here as I first thought but its not just public mens bathrooms, it happens in home bathrooms to. To whichever arsehole can't find the 3 seconds to wipe away their rancid piss they've sprayed all over the already gross, grimy plastic seats needs to have their faces rubbed in it to teach them a lesson. The last thing I wanna do when I'm so desperate for poo, the floor is becoming a viable option, is wipe away your foul smelling piss puddle. Fuck you, you lazy, inconsiderate, shit weasel.

@Eustasiavye

YES! I forgot to say BBQs. So fucking weird. Everything tastes of burnt or fire lighters and you're eating your tea in the garden with the wasps and midgies rather than in the living room with the sofa and the TV.

Plus you've probably got loads of other people round, which is horrible because you're guaranteed to hate at least two of them so why would you eat your tea with them?

Plus all your neighbours (unless they close all their windows and doors) have to put up with the vile stench of your burnt meat while listening to the droning hum of your conversations while you weirdly eat tea in your garden (see point 1).

DirtyDennis among your bewildering list of completely normal things people do, I just don't get your objection to watching TV with subtitles. Surely people do that because they can't hear the words? What's your confusion there?

I presume you want to guarantee your luggage goes in the cabin... why not take a holdall? you'll never have a problem then, you just shove it under the seat.

The space is far too small to accommodate your legs and a bag, and I carry as much hand luggage as I possibly can! I pack food, drinks, entertainment, used to be nappies too to keep my kids occupied. Totally worth it, but that takes space.

On the other hand, I hate people who delay everybody by waiting until the last possible minute to get up, grab their bags and belonging to leave the plane.ARGH!

Going into public toilets where there are lots of cubicles, in a cinema for example, and choose one with no one nearby and the next person comes in and takes the next door cubicle when there are plenty of others to choose from.

People on their phone in toilet cubicles too. I usually bang my door loudly when I open it, blow my boss, sniff, clatter about just to try and make them realize how ridiculous it is.

People who stand for ages in a queue to pay somewhere but then don’t have their money or card ready when it’s their turn.

People who ask total strangers got recommendations. I’d never ask a waitress for a recommendation on what to order. If you don’t know what you like, how do you expect anyone else to know?

@Rousette - yes - I could have murdered the attendant who woke us mid long haul flight to shove ice creams in our hands at some ungodly hour. I wanted to SLEEP not eat fake Cornettos.

@woodcutbirds I didn't mean people who can't hear. I meant people who watch foreign language TV and have to, basically, read the TV. I don't get it. I either want to watch TV or read a book. Reading TV gives me a headache

among your bewildering list of completely normal things people do...

I thought that was the point of the thread

Another one of mine is basically everything to do with weddings. I understand why people get married for the legal protections. I kind of understand why people get married as a sign of their love but I just don't understand weddings at all.

People who go to the gym and do not break out into the slightest sweat because they are moving so slowly they may as well be dolly stepping around their back gardens.

ANY fully grown person who posts ANYTHING on social media about themselves expecting praise, sympathy or virtual hugs.

Tattoos - I just don’t get them.

Those long pointed false nails. I was once at a party when a woman eating the buffet next to me got dip in them and now I can’t look at nails like it without gagging.

People who take jolly selfies in utterly inappropriate places such as concentration camps (unfortunately I have witnessed this myself).

People who visit places of historical significance who have absolutely no understanding of why its significant and don’t bother to ever find out.

People with what I lightheartedly call a British attitude - this mainly involves knocking successful people rather than congratulating them.

God, now you have got me started!

I'm so desperate for poo, the floor is becoming a viable option ... Fuck you, you lazy, inconsiderate, shit weasel.

I think there's only one shit weasel here, and they're in the cubicle

Going on holiday to do nothing and will stay in the hotel. I come with an itinerary.

People who don't like animals.

People who don't indicate.

Poor personal hygiene.

Poor table manners (I know someone who starts to kind of suck their food in like a black hole when it is still some distance from their mouth, then proceeds to chomp with their mouth open. The first time I witnessed this I genuinely thought they were joking!)

Catching my clothing on door handles, particularly when I am already cross.

Jeremy Corbyn.