Things you consider bad manners that others don’t

[Novasmum]

Inspired by an experience earlier today of having to listen to a man whistle for 10 minutes in GP waiting room.

Not only is it annoying but I do think it’s bad manners but I know other people wouldn’t class whistling as bad manners.

what’s yours?

Not posting things that are “chat” in the Chat forum.

Listening to music/videos on public transport with no headphones.

I may kill for this one day.

Officiously correcting others for trivial errors.

Sending food back in restaurants - this is the very worst of n. American/UK culture. I hate it! Just don’t go there again.

Not using a cutlery correctly.

Lateness
Not replying to an invitation

Walking into someone’s house without knocking.

I find this terribly rude, however one of my close friends doesn’t see an issue with it. We went to visit a friend and she walked straight in the house. I stood awkwardly outside like “Erm … shouldn’t we knock first?”

I always keep my doors locked at all times due to this very reason.

Playing with your cutlery while waiting for your meal in a restaurant.

Sniffing. Blow your nose- it’s revolting!

Taking up the whole pavement when walking. Especially when it’s a middle aged couple holding hands.

Referring to cutlery as "a cutlery".

Refusing food someone has cooked for you. Outside of allergies, I do think it's polite to at least try, but realise MN has strong views the other way on this.

How bizarre, I’ve never heard anyone say this, that sounds so odd!

why? I mean why would you pay for something you either didn't order or which is poor quality?

Hadn’t read the thread 😂

People face timing on bus and trains.

You’re a guest, even if a paying guest, not a toddler.

Badgering people for non essential reasons when they're in a rush. Same if they're eating and relaxing and someone is just waffling on about something.

Talking to someone when they're on the 'phone to someone else, again if it is essential (eg if they're making an arrangement and you're reminding them that there is some reason they can't do it) fine, but otherwise STFU I'm talking to someone else!

I rarely see middle aged couples holding hands! People facetiming in public.

I rarely see middle aged couples holding hands! People facetiming in public.

If you eat it all or most of it and then complain - I can see how that’s rude.

But there is absolutely nothing wrong with sending food back if it’s cold, overdone, burnt, not up to standard. Most restaurants are very accommodating to rectify issues. They’d rather the customer be happy with their meal rather then having to give out refunds or free deserts to make up for it.

Taking up the whole pavement and walking slowly, being completely unaware you are blocking it, then getting cross because I want to walk faster and say "excuse me" so I can get past.

Bringing your own food to a party unless you have severe allergies. If you are a fussy eater accept that I will cater for your taste but if you would rather bring a tupperware box of your own food, decline the invite and stay at home.

Also lateness, my inlaws have no issues with turning up 3 hours late to a child's birthday party and then wondering why they've missed the cake cutting. I gave up going anywhere with them as they couldn't understand why I'd be annoyed that we missed the cinema booking or the restaurant had to be phoned to push the booking back 3 times.

Coming to the table late, even a few minutes, it really annoyed me when I was married that my exH would saunter to the table when it suited him despite numerous warnings that meal would be ready in x time.

I am not talking about throwing a tantrum but politely indicating that there is a problem.