Things people do that baffle you 2

[jenzzi]

Following this thread https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5520735-things-people-do-that-just-baffle-you?page=40

Things included
talking on loudspeaker in public
very elderly people who shop on Saturday morning
people that stop at shop entrances
people park next to you in a car park that is about 20% full

@newornotnew Thanks isn't it awful that elderly people are seen as some kind of inconvenience.

I’m retired, and I’ve been away this week. We got back home this morning and needed shopping. Should we have starved until Monday just to keep the important people happy?

Just for extra loathing points, I’m not only old I’m also a wheelchair user so I probably get in the way more than most.

They are joined at the hip and can't possibly separate except for work.

And they become the middle aged couples who remain joined at the tip and can't let hands for even two seconds to let someone pass on the pavement.

I'm currently baffled as to why one of my uncles has just married for the 8th time. He's a nasty sarcastic shithead with no redeeming features that i can see, and yet all of his wives have been lovely. It's not money either- he's on disability benefits and smokes and drinks.

Who looks at a man in his 80s who has been married and divorced 7 times before who smokes, and smells and shouts at people like shop workers and thinks 'That's the man for me?'.

You sound a bit triggered by couples who like each other!

Everyone is an inconvenience to everyone else! You are being far too sensitive.

When I drive, pedestrians and cyclists are inconvenient. And other drivers, some of the time.

When I walk, drivers are. And other pedestrians, some of the time.

Same when I cycle.

And equally when doing all of those thing I am a nuisance to someone else.

No I get triggered by people who block paths so I can't get past. See my other comment about pavement parkers too!

Christians who are homophobic but go to church weekly so clearly getting into heaven.

Here, I found some information for you...

• Merge in Turn: As recommended by the Highway Code (Rule 134) for congested conditions, this means using both lanes right up to the end and taking turns, which reduces congestion.

For clarity, if you have been in a queue, that would mean the conditions are congested, so the above would apply.

I hope this explains things for you and alleviates your frustration.

People loudly talking on phone or video calls on public transport and it drives me bonkers

People buying expensive pranks but a second hand car seat when they have no idea if it’s been in an accident.

I think the way you're judging other people's legitimate choices as suboptimal is arrogant, and I'd be ok saying that in RL.

If they wanted to be doing U3A stuff at the library that's where they'd be. But they want to do their shopping on Saturday, so that's the best thing for them to do.

What do you mean by pranks?

I don't understand people who don't reserve park into driveways and spaces (exception for if you need access to the boot and therefore need to park forwards). There are lots of driveways on to busy roads near me and it does make me wonder what the logic is when I see them struggling to reverse out onto the street with poor visibility and lots of cars passing, plus it's hard to see if a dog or small child is crossing behind etc. Why not just reverse in in the first place and then come out safely and easily. Some of these people are friends/acquaintances but I won't ask them in case it sounds judgy!

I think it was an autocorrect for 'prams'

Ah, of course. Thank you.

It's legal in some circumstances, or in the very least 'ignored'.

That is acceptable. My parents are retired and only shopped on Saturday when, like you, returned from holiday.

When we have a meeting or training at work, some people bring their crisps and open it to eat it. All I can hear is crunching the crisps... its not lunchtime but they do that..

That's a broad statement. There are a LOT of different roles within the armed forces. You can have a great career with them.

My eldest currently wants to be an aircraft engineer with the RAF. I can't say I don't think it will be a good choice for him.

Judgy?! Oops!

Google is 65% incorrect.

I'll let you be the judge

'Acceptable'

It's acceptable to shop any day you want, whoever you are, however old, however slow.

No different to kids though, loads of posts moaning about kids being kids

@ForeverTheOptomist I think MNs might be lower! 😆