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Original poster

To want to know the pettiest things that annoys you.

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IseeNarcPeople · 16/08/2023 21:30

Just for fun to take our minds off the huge, horrible stuff in our lives.
Me :
Tiny, tiny cloves of garlic
"Pull tab here"

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Bumblebee112 · 17/08/2023 01:24

MargaretThursday · 16/08/2023 23:03

But also it's far better to not have the criminal activity than just the evidence it's been done, and having the signs up deters people.

We'd had a spate of theft from the drinks cabinet at the cafe at work and just putting the CCTV sign reduced theft by nearly 80%.

Although we did have someone who thought they'd first put the CCTV camera out of action. Unfortunately for them, they had to come close to do this, and then didn't really manage it either. So we had a beautiful full view of the face and a less clear view of the crime. The police nearly killed themselves laughing when they came to view it.

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@MargaretThursday 🤣🤣 customers are great, aren’t they? 🤣 I work in retail management and have seen some crackers 🙈

OCaptain · 17/08/2023 02:05

I walk into my back garden.

The neighbours' dogs see me as we have rural, see-through fencing.

They start to bark incessantly as I stroll around my pond. bark bark bark

I leave.

I go to my front garden.

The neighbours' dogs on that side see me and start barking ... bark bark

I go back inside.

Catsmere · 17/08/2023 03:03

Another vote for the pull tabs (they don't) and bloody microwave nagging. Shut UP, will you?

The way underwear always turns inside out in the tumble dryer.

Those bloody stupid alarm apps that don't work.

JanglingJack · 17/08/2023 03:10

My neighbour who lives 10 doors up, and I'm very fond of her...
insists on putting the entire streets bins out approximately 2pm on a Sunday ready for Monday morning collection.

I have to drag it back up because I haven't finished filling it yet! Maybe I'm just skanky 🤣

And yes, I've asked her not to.

Tripplefour · 17/08/2023 03:13

Sososadallthetime · 16/08/2023 22:50

When people type in the old texting style that I used as a teen such as nite, 2moz, m8 ect.

People who faff at tills.

People who never admit when they're wrong.

Meant in light hearted way…. People who write ect instead of etc.

marshmallowfinder · 17/08/2023 03:28

Things falling off and falling over. For example, the rucksack of shopping I placed on the table. If I'd wanted you to hurl yourself to the floor, I'd have done it myself.

People writing 'your' when they mean 'you're.' Two completely different words. Are you abbreviating 'you are' in your sentence, or not? 🤬

Catsmere · 17/08/2023 03:31

People who write "per say" instead of "per se".

HeartandSeoul · 17/08/2023 04:07

MadCattery · Today 00:23

People who mean LOSE and write LOOSE. You can’t LOOSE weight people. I despair over this

I don’t know why, but this really irritates me too 😬

Minimili · 17/08/2023 04:30

People who say “I could care less”

The way tomato and cucumber are added to most sandwiches or garnishes with cafe or restaurant meals.

People standing talking in a swimming pool in groups when I’m trying to a actually swim.

People who claim they know how I feel when they don’t.

the incontinent squatters who have decided to move into my house and invite other family members and trash it. I’ve put mouse traps out but those little bastards are getting so comfortable I’m expecting them to be having a glass of wine and be watching tv in my bed next.
One even ran over the cats paw the other day. My cat is a hunter and even he was confused by the audacity!

AnImaginaryCat · 17/08/2023 04:43

People who take a minus offer on The Chase.

People who pronounce 'th' as "f".

Handing out socks and knickers to dry.

If I ever watch The Chase just after hanging out small items and The Beast was on it and then someone took a minus offer, I'd probably self combust.

lostinmaze · 17/08/2023 05:12

When the whole family do a full shop as if it's a day out, mum, dad, 3 dc all in tow taking up aisle space. Just leave one parent at home with the dc and let one adult shop, it's not hard.

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IseeNarcPeople · 17/08/2023 05:21

People who think they can get away with saying or writing something nasty/aggressive then putting (Joke) at the end.
Bloody psychopaths we see you.

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PuddlesPityParty · 17/08/2023 05:35

paddleboarder12 · 16/08/2023 22:01

People chewing loudly.

This!! And the clattering and smashing of cutlery on the crockery

EliflurtleTripanInfinite · 17/08/2023 05:48

MrFoxLovesComingToOurPlace · 16/08/2023 21:34

Lots of petty little things drive me mad, but the main one at the moment is when my husband leaves a cupboard or drawer open.

I seem to be the only one in my family capable of closing drawers and doors. The kids have gotten stbxh really annoying habit of leaving it all open. Argh!!!

WomanStanleyWoman2 · 17/08/2023 07:06

This all-too-frequent conversation with my parents:

Mom: Anyway, the phone went at about half five on Monday, and… ooh - was it Monday? Actually I think it might have been Tuesday. Yes, I’m sure it was Tuesday…

Dad: Tuesday? How could it have been Tuesday? I was at work on Tuesday.

Mom: It was gone 5.30; you’d have been home by then!

Dad: No, it wasn’t that late. It must have been Monday. Unless it was Wednesday…

Mom: Well it definitely wasn’t Wednesday…

Me: For the love of God, it doesn’t bloody matter!! Just tell me who phoned and what they said!!!

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 17/08/2023 07:16

@HerAvatar , rediculous, yes, definately 😉

And ect instead of etc.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 17/08/2023 07:22

@WomanStanleyWoman2 , I had a colleague who did this - ‘Was it on Tuesday? No, I think it must have been Wednesday, because it was raining and I had to go back for my umbrella, or, hold on, was that Thursday? No, I think it must have been on Wednesday….’ (while you quietly tear your hair and suppress the urge to scream and/or shake her, because whatever day it was didn’t matter a twopenny damn.).

whatchagonnado · 17/08/2023 07:31

Very petty but ...,

When I switch my car off, the music or radio keeps going. I want the music to stop then. I have to open the door for it to go off automatically. It inexplicably gives me the rage.

You did ask 🤣

1983Louise · 17/08/2023 07:39

Regholdsworthswaterbed · 16/08/2023 22:18

This

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Stop being lazy 😂

AnneAnon · 17/08/2023 07:59

CallieQ · 17/08/2023 00:35

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Lol let me guess. You’re one of those dog owners who’d happily take a bath in it.

Original poster
IseeNarcPeople · 17/08/2023 08:16

@whatchagonnado
Ha ha that would annoy me too.
The car thinks it's in charge of the music!

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Escapetofrance · 17/08/2023 08:16

Droppit · 16/08/2023 22:06

My neighbour who lets their dog into their garden in the early morning and they bark. Not loads - just a few barks but it really annoys me.

How on earth do you stop a dog barking if it’s outside needing the loo at night?

AnchorWHAT · 17/08/2023 08:19

DH doing his morning exercise in the bedroom and leaving hand and toe prints in the carpet, just do them in the living room where they dont show!

his inability to make the bed properly, pulling the duvet up without plumping pillows and pulling it straight is NOT making the bed 😡

trying the get the i pad to actually click on the red wiggly line to correct spelling.

PickUpTheDogAndBone · 17/08/2023 08:20

The increasing use of "gotten". Seems to have mushroomed over the last 5 years or so

FireflyJar · 17/08/2023 08:21

People who say they've changed their name on Mumsnet
NO ONE CARES

I feel better now