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?

@Ylfa - a paying guest? How quaint! Actually I am paying for a service that I can object to.

Did she have grommets as a child?
my stepdaughter can’t blow her nose either, she had grommets in both ears.
She has terrible hay fever and can’t blow her nose. Catches every cold going.
She sniffs constantly and we encourage her blow but she can’t so she wipes her nose.
But the sniffing is horrendous.
She can’t help it though.

A family member does this. This family member has very bland tastebuds though. Doesn't like garlic, onion's, herbs or spice.

I once did some homemade chicken nuggets for my son's birthday tea for the kids. They looked very nice crispy breadcrumbs baked in the oven.

This person had most of them. Said they didn't like anything else.

Why is it. I very rarely complain but when my kids got served burnt food. Although the lasagnas didn't look burnt when cut into it obviously was.

Another time my son got served a Shepard's pie that was frozen in the middle. He was 2 so no I had paid for it I expect food that's not going to give him food poisoning.

No grommets she doesn't get many colds luckily. It's the hayfever and it's annoying when she's snorting. No matter how much I squeeze and wipe her nose it makes no difference.

She did used to be able to blow but lost that skill.

This^I am constantly aware of my surroundings. Especially if out of our area. I always let people behind me past if walking with kids.

This is really dangerous if there's a crash. There was a young lass a few years ago trying to make people aware. She fell asleep in the passenger seat of her boyfriends car and woke up in hospital paralyzed.

I remember sharing the Facebook post. A few friends said they're kids do it but won't be anymore.

what’s really dangerous? I missed that one.

People asking how much you paid for something and then passing comment at the expense

@MyOwnView

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Calling their child’s name loudly in public so that all know the child’s name. so I have to whisper my child's name risking them hearing because you don't want to know their name??
Glottlestops yes please don't let people with speech impediments out, lock them all away fro mthe decent folk eh
Please and thank yous.
Thanking the bus driver when embarking and disembarking.. Oh yes, please and thank yous are the HEIGHT of rudeness.
Those who dress in extremely revealing clothing, there’s a time and place., perhaps that IS the time and place.
Those who give you tea and you just get a cup of tea. you're having a drink, you don't need a teapot. If you are stopping long enough for a second drink, I'll make you one. Do you expect a cafetiere if you have a coffee?

Who would I be asking permission from to open the window? The driver or taking a vote on the bus? It's not like the last two years have taught us that fresh air is a good thing or anything.

Re sleeping standing up.
Oh dear. I think you’re having a bad day.

Hope you get better soon.
Be nice.

I absolutely hate this too. Looks so silly and a bit gross. I always assume it's because they are masking discomfort/ insecurity. However - definitely send food back if it's not right in a restaurant. The owner would much prefer being given the chance to put it right than to lose your business and have you potentially giving negative views to others.

People not teaching their children how to behave at the table either in Restaurants or at home, you see so many children taking food out of their mouths and throwing it on the floor or swishing it in their hands, even though they're young I think they should be told no so they learn. X

Sorry - only the first part of that was to you @flinginflangin !

“Those who give you tea and you just get a cup of tea. you're having a drink, you don't need a teapot. If you are stopping long enough for a second drink, I'll make you one. Do you expect a cafetiere if you have a coffee?”

I took that to mean there should also be cucumber sandwiches, a choice of home-baked cakes, crumpets and scones.
On second thoughts, perhaps it means there should be sausage and chips.

The bit about thanking the bus driver must have been a mistake, wasn’t it @MyOwnView

The people immediately beside who are going to be affected by the open window of course.

I used to get a train with a bloke that did this. The carriage would be nice and warm in the Scottish late autumn and winter and every day he’d get on, sit beside the window and open it. Fuck the rest of us. One day a woman had an absolute go at him - she was brilliant

Yes I was just going to say this it's really annoying when you're right next to the window as well. If the bus isn't very full I just move. Nowhere near as bad as smelly people.

@riceuten
Opening a window on public transport without asking first.

I think the opposite. Keeping the windows shut on a bus when the stuffy air will add to travel sickness. If someone does not like a window being opened, I feel like asking if they would prefer me to vomit.

Slowingdownanddown.

Thank you for pointing this out.
•You are correct! I should have written that it irks me when folk don’t thank bus drivers.
And yes, at the very least a biscuit should be offered with tea. In my opinion.
•I need to read what I’ve written before posting.

How is this rude? Every wedding/funeral/celebration I've been to I've always paid for my own drinks.

@SavoirFlair are you mumsnet police and why does it matter to you. Its not rude though is it?

And yes, at the very least a biscuit should be offered with tea. In my opinion

What if you don't have biscuits or similar in the house? Is it better to just not offer a drink?

Not rude at all. Some will drink a lot more than others. A family member went around all the tables at the end of the afternoon reception getting all the leftovers. Letting they're alcohol issues forget they're manners.

People you've only met once giving you a kiss in greeting or saying goodbye. I find it rude that people assume I want that level of closeness.

I hug and kiss my good friends of course, but not strangers. First Dates makes me cringe!