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Small things that annoy you... (me)

397 replies

Tilllly · 04/03/2023 08:33

I'm turning into that grumpy middle aged woman.... 🤣. Seems like lots of little things annoy me

This morning's being, stopped at cafe for breakfast
My coffee didn't arrive until I'd finished my bacon sandwich

Day ruined 😉😂

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Soddingcat · 05/03/2023 07:49

Also , men who wear those dreadful tight legging style cuffed at the ankle track suit trousers
Dds 30 year old boyfriend wears them , bad enough on teenagers but utterly tragic on older men

HunterCarrie · 05/03/2023 07:51

People who put their yoga mats almost touching mine one when the class is half empty.
Being called racist for making any comments when other person is from minorities (happened recently in a school when one child commented on physical appearance of other to a friend and was overheard and get in serious trouble at school- we are talking about saying she has lots of hair type of comments).

Leftbutcameback · 05/03/2023 08:11

JudgeJ · 04/03/2023 22:50

The road sign 'Road liable to flooding' always sounds wrong to me, I think it shoud be Road liable to flood or Road prone to flooding.

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With my work hat on (clearer wording for this kind of thing) - I’d go for “this road floods”

HowcanIgetoutofthisalive · 05/03/2023 08:11

People using self service tills and. Packing their bags after they've paid. Pack as you shop FFS.

but the damn till says 'unexpected item in bagging area' even when you've tapped 'own bags' on the damn thing so you take the bag off and it then says 'replace item from bagging area' so you place the bag back and the whole rigmarole starts again! Makes me want to cry every time!

And my DH leaves the used washing up water in the bowl where it ferments for hours (if I haven't emptied it before work) so come home to the extra job of degreasing the bowl before anything else. What is it about men that do this?!

GoodChat · 05/03/2023 08:13

HowcanIgetoutofthisalive · 05/03/2023 08:11

People using self service tills and. Packing their bags after they've paid. Pack as you shop FFS.

but the damn till says 'unexpected item in bagging area' even when you've tapped 'own bags' on the damn thing so you take the bag off and it then says 'replace item from bagging area' so you place the bag back and the whole rigmarole starts again! Makes me want to cry every time!

And my DH leaves the used washing up water in the bowl where it ferments for hours (if I haven't emptied it before work) so come home to the extra job of degreasing the bowl before anything else. What is it about men that do this?!

You're the kind of person who shouldn't use the self service checkouts Wink

Leftbutcameback · 05/03/2023 08:15

Just remembered the most annoying one - my OH finishes a cooking ingredient (eg stock powder or a jar of spice) and doesn’t add it to our shopping list, or even tell me. So the next time I’m cooking it’s just not there! Arghhhhhh!

Fizbosshoes · 05/03/2023 08:20

StClare101 · 05/03/2023 03:45

We had this a few weeks ago but my parents were there and they are never ones to hold back.
Mum: Is it really necessary to set up 1m from us when the beach is empty? Could you give us a little space?
Woman: What is your problem?
Mum: Well, you are.
Woman: It’s a free country. I have every right to be here. You’ve ruined our day.
Dad: Stop talking nonsense.

She turned around and her husband had already started dragging things away. She then lost it at him for “not sticking up for her”. She then kept turning around to stare daggers at us from their new position but then my parents started waving at her every time she did it so she stopped.

If mum and dad hadn’t been there, DH and I would have tutted but said nothing.

I could probably hire my parents out for a small fee. Since turning 70 they give zero fucks.

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@StClare101
Oh yes I would definitely enlist your parents! (Or ideally just be more like them)
We tutted, glared and ended up throwing all their stuff back to their area when they weren't looking!🤣

Nottogetapenny · 05/03/2023 08:22

People who are ‘surprised’ they have to pay for shopping at a check out! Taking ages to find their money or card.

Nottogetapenny · 05/03/2023 08:25

Another one, almost empty car park and someone parks next to me!

masterbakeoff · 05/03/2023 08:30

Middle lane hoggers, bimbling along with nothing in land 1.

eitak22 · 05/03/2023 08:31

Cyclist and electric scooters using normal pavements and getting annoyed that I don't move out their way. Firstly get on the road, secondly wear a helmet and thirdly I don't know you're coming if you don't ring a bell or shout!

Also inpatient commuters getting on trains before people can get off. If you let us off first youll get on quicker. See also bikes taking up aisle space or blocking doors.

Coriander being in what feels like EVERYTHING. I hate it, it tastes like soap for 50% of people. Either make it big enough go remove or make things without it.

CaptainMyCaptain · 05/03/2023 08:38

HowcanIgetoutofthisalive · 05/03/2023 08:11

People using self service tills and. Packing their bags after they've paid. Pack as you shop FFS.

but the damn till says 'unexpected item in bagging area' even when you've tapped 'own bags' on the damn thing so you take the bag off and it then says 'replace item from bagging area' so you place the bag back and the whole rigmarole starts again! Makes me want to cry every time!

And my DH leaves the used washing up water in the bowl where it ferments for hours (if I haven't emptied it before work) so come home to the extra job of degreasing the bowl before anything else. What is it about men that do this?!

My husband does this - in case anything else needs washing up. If anything else needs washing up I will wash it in clean hot water and not use the tepid festering water left in the bowl.

poorbuthappy · 05/03/2023 08:39

Posters saying things like hobbies are outing on here. No they aren't. Unless the person concerned is the only person in the whole of the UK who do it and the whole country knows about it.

Iamtheonwandlonely · 05/03/2023 08:39

Leftbutcameback · 05/03/2023 08:15

Just remembered the most annoying one - my OH finishes a cooking ingredient (eg stock powder or a jar of spice) and doesn’t add it to our shopping list, or even tell me. So the next time I’m cooking it’s just not there! Arghhhhhh!

This and then putting empty packets back in the press,fridge,freezer.
Just throw them out.
Then I know to replace them.

SouthCountryGirl · 05/03/2023 08:41

Random friend requests on the basis we have a friend in common. We've never talked

Soddingcat · 05/03/2023 08:42

How about all the left old water bowl crime hoses just get rid of the bowl ? I’ve never had one as this happens . Imagine the victory when the errant husbands find them gone !

WeAreTheHeroes · 05/03/2023 08:44

People who ask if the far end toilet is empty when queuing in the ladies' loos. Like I hadn't looked myself.

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Tilllly · 05/03/2023 08:47

FrangipaniBlue · 04/03/2023 19:14

People who walk slowly while weaving about.

Pick a side and FUCKIN STAY THERE!

🤣🤣🤣

Oh yes, this!!!
Bastards

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Leftbutcameback · 05/03/2023 08:49

Iamtheonwandlonely · 05/03/2023 08:39

This and then putting empty packets back in the press,fridge,freezer.
Just throw them out.
Then I know to replace them.

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100%! Got the soy sauce bottle out last week and it was empty! He uses so much of the stuff it can go from half full to empty in a week. We have two small supermarkets in walking distance so even if mentioned in passing I could get a new one in the same day. Arghhhhh!

Fizbosshoes · 05/03/2023 08:54

This isn't really a small thing because it ought to be a crime:

People who eat kitkats without breaking them into sticks first. 😡

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Tilllly · 05/03/2023 08:56

Fizbosshoes · 05/03/2023 08:54

This isn't really a small thing because it ought to be a crime:

People who eat kitkats without breaking them into sticks first. 😡

Savages

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StaceySolomonSwash · 05/03/2023 09:02

@rainbowstardrops

Basically, anything 'D' H does.

He leaves water sitting idly in the washing up bowl instead of chucking it out. Drives me crazy.

Walks into the room I'm in when I'm doing something very important on my iPad playing Candy Crush and starts a conversation and expects me to stop what I'm doing and listen to whatever crap he's on about! Grrrr

He starts sentences and then trails off and doesn't finish them. I have to remind him I'm not a fucking mind reader!

We must share a husband. 😂😂

WinterDeWinter · 05/03/2023 09:04

Thelnebriati · 04/03/2023 14:58

Local council has given us all 2 caddies for food waste. Except they are not made from food safe plastic so we also have to buy biodegradable bags at £2 a pack.
Why the heck didn't they just buy bins made from food safe plastic?

I thought food safe meant ‘won’t leach plastic into the food you’re going to eat’ - so not necessary for food that’s being chucked?

rainbowstardrops · 05/03/2023 09:06

We must share a husband. 😂😂

@StaceySolomonSwash well if we do, you're welcome to him! 🤣

Griefgood · 05/03/2023 09:11

Fizbosshoes · 05/03/2023 08:54

This isn't really a small thing because it ought to be a crime:

People who eat kitkats without breaking them into sticks first. 😡

You need these people out of your life immediately!

I've never in my life come across these people and I never want to.

A step way to far!