People Who… (An Ode of Animosity)

by rachaelgking on May 4, 2010 · 123 comments

People who need to feel like they have to have their finger on the pulse of every social movement, and everyone else needs to KNOW about it.

People who start 75% of their sentences with “my boyfriend…”

People who don’t say thank you to the bus driver.

People who stand on the corners of busy intersections while commuters struggle to get by.

People who never, ever admit when they’re wrong.

People who speak English LOUDER at those who don’t understand it.

People who the world is always “happening to,” instead of making things happen.

People who have what should be gchat conversations on twitter.

People who put their bags on the seat next to them on a crowded bus or train.

People who are cheap, especially tipping. Zero exceptions.

People who decide to “borrow” personality from others, rather than finding their own.

{ 123 comments }

1 tubist May 4, 2010 at 8:27 am

Bus drivers & tipping: Amen.

2 DCPrincess May 4, 2010 at 8:32 am

I have un-followed many people because of the lame-ass conversations that they have.
.-= DCPrincess´s last blog ..Today…. =-.

3 A May 4, 2010 at 8:32 am

Sounds like someone’s got a case of the Tuesdays!

Ow, why’d you hit me?
.-= A´s last blog ..John who? =-.

4 Quixotic May 4, 2010 at 8:34 am

Everything. Amen.
.-= Quixotic´s last blog ..Sometimes a lack of vanity is a bad thing… =-.

5 Hannah May 4, 2010 at 8:35 am

People who don’t read this blog. Duh! :)
.-= Hannah´s last blog ..Bobby sang the blues. =-.

6 April May 4, 2010 at 8:41 am

people who Think like Rep. Duncan Hunter.
.-= April´s last blog ..Bachelorette Part I =-.

7 Tiffani May 4, 2010 at 8:48 am

Amen. Well said.
.-= Tiffani´s last blog ..Money Talks =-.

8 seyma May 4, 2010 at 8:49 am

people who don’t read this blog. definitely!!!!!! this was an amazing ride.. thank you LiLu :) )))

people who exploits another’s good intentions..

xoxo
.-= seyma´s last blog .."Push To Quit" Day =-.

9 Eric May 4, 2010 at 8:54 am

Non tipping people are just inconsiderate, leaving the rest of us to compensate for them.

Good list, although I need to work on admitting when wrong. It happens so infrequently, I’m kind of out of practices…
.-= Eric´s last blog ..The Stars At Night (Stelle Della Notte) =-.

10 April May 4, 2010 at 8:54 am

Cheap people irritate me. I used to waitress, so whenever I go out with someone who is a cheap tipper, I call them out on it and leave a few extra $. It also irritates me when people start with, “My boyfriend…” What? You don’t have a thought or a story of your own? C’mon! I also, also get extremely irritated by people who leave Facebook status updates about their “sweeties/hubbies” or to their “sweeties/hubbies”. Gross.
.-= April´s last blog ..100th post! =-.

11 Ella May 4, 2010 at 8:56 am

Oh yes…Amen Lilu!
.-= Ella´s last blog ..TOP 5 – Kinds of physical pain =-.

12 carissa May 4, 2010 at 8:57 am

The “my boyfriend” thing realllly gets on my nerves. As do cheap tippers. And pretty much a million more things in this universe.
.-= carissa´s last blog ..HS Reunion? Maybe. Or let’s bring Elementary School back to the future. =-.

13 Emily Jane May 4, 2010 at 8:58 am

A-MEN
.-= Emily Jane´s last blog ..PUBLISHED! =-.

14 Ella May 4, 2010 at 8:59 am

I made my hatelist in April, I included people who phone during lunch or dinner time, strangers talking to me when queuing and stuff like that, people who throw stuff on the street and others :P
.-= Ella´s last blog ..TOP 5 – Kinds of physical pain =-.

15 Rachel May 4, 2010 at 9:04 am

People who praise this list and don’t realize that you’re talking about them, because they’re too self-involved.

Shit. You’re talking about me in one of those aren’t you? Dammit.

::Tucks tail, slinks away::
.-= Rachel´s last blog ..Bucket Lists, Life Lists, 100 Things, and Whatnot =-.

16 Just A Girl May 4, 2010 at 9:52 am

@Rachel, This was TOTALLY my thought.
.-= Just A Girl´s last blog ..Gloria and Janey, part 3 =-.

17 shine May 4, 2010 at 10:55 am

@Rachel, that’s basically exactly what I was thinking. Down to the, “Oh crap, which one of these do I do…uh, I’ve probably had a few conversations on Twitter. SHIT.”
.-= shine´s last blog ..Awkward encounters of the stranger kind. =-.

18 Robyn May 4, 2010 at 2:15 pm

@Rachel,

Jumping on the bandwagon- this was my first thought too! Lilu, I’m sorry I sometimes stand on busy corners before I realize I’m being an ass… (then I move though, I swear)… and I’ve been known to Twitter @ someone one too many times before moving that shiz over to direct messaging. Gah I feel better getting all that off my chest! Am I absolved yet?

Also, I want to add:
People who answer/MAKE phone calls when you’re talking to them.
People who direct message me a question on Twitter when they don’t follow me. Um, how do I answer you back, fool?
People who categorize other people. Then ARGUE with you when you’re acting outside your category– “No, you don’t like sci fi. You’re, like, girly fashion girl.” Umm… thanks for telling me what I do and don’t like?
People who say “umm” too much… oh shit.
OH and people who assume they are smarter than other people. Statistically, everyone is smarter than somebody. And dumber than somebody. Get OVER yo’self.
.-= Robyn´s last blog ..What about ME? =-.

19 nikki May 4, 2010 at 9:08 am

Always thank your bus driver!
.-= nikki´s last blog .."Use my gift to fulfill your wish" Or A Time to Die. =-.

20 Kirsty May 4, 2010 at 9:10 am

TOTALLY. My Dad is a bus driver so I always make a point of saying a big Thank You! It makes such a difference.
.-= Kirsty´s last blog ..A Piece of me – May 2010 =-.

21 moooooog35 May 4, 2010 at 9:11 am

My boyfriend never says thank you to the bus driver.

Mainly because he doesn’t take a bus. But if he did, I’d tell him not to leave a tip.

I could be wrong about that, but I know I’m not.

Also, because I don’t have a boyfriend because I’m not gay. I wrote that on Twitter instead of gchat.

DO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT I’M SAYING TO YOU?

Of course you do. Since we have the same personality and all.
.-= moooooog35´s last blog ..The One about a Mystery Raise that does NOT Involve my Penis =-.

22 shine May 4, 2010 at 5:19 pm

@moooooog35, This is why I love you.
.-= shine´s last blog ..Oh look! It’s a Tuesday rant! =-.

23 Wendy May 4, 2010 at 9:12 am

I’m with you, LiLu…most people are not nearly as hip, cool, nice, or smart as they think they are.
.-= Wendy´s last blog ..My Weekend, A Blessing, & THE GIVEAWAY =-.

24 Colby May 4, 2010 at 9:23 am

I hate everyone today. And yesterday. This was like poetry.
.-= Colby´s last blog ..Lost and found in Las Vegas =-.

25 linda May 4, 2010 at 9:25 am

i just think you’re even more fantastic than I already do for this list!

i’m quite impressed by the thanking the bus driver. I thought we only did that in Texas. Every time I leave texas and thank the bus driver people give me weird looks

26 Sara May 4, 2010 at 9:28 am

People who talk on their phones in public places where NO ONE else wants to hear their conversation. They should be flogged.

27 Del-V May 4, 2010 at 9:34 am

People who stand on escalators on the Metro as if they are on some amazing ride at Disneyworld. There are elevators you can take if you can’t walk.

While I’m ranting about the Metro – people who sit in the seats reserved for Handicapped people then don’t offer their seats to old people and pregnant women.

Finally, people who get onto the Metro train and stop and stand there as if they have no idea that there are 50 people behind them that also want to get on to the train. Don’t get angry when you are collectively pushed out of the way.
.-= Del-V´s last blog ..Just let me make sure we’re not talking about food =-.

28 Badass Geek May 4, 2010 at 9:38 am

My wife never admits when she’s wrong. But that’s just a double standard of marriage.
.-= Badass Geek´s last blog ..In Which It Could Go Either Way =-.

29 Tiffany May 4, 2010 at 11:04 am

@Badass Geek, she probably thinks the same thing about you.
.-= Tiffany´s last blog ..The Rant Is Up =-.

30 Libby May 4, 2010 at 9:41 am

My boyfriend says we don’t have to say thank you to the bus driver because he doesn’t speak English. I say it anyway… Just louder.

31 gingermandy May 4, 2010 at 9:47 am

my boyfriend wants me to be just like you.
.-= gingermandy´s last blog ..Calling all your pretentious asses. =-.

32 LesleyG May 4, 2010 at 9:51 am

Yes to all, but especially to the “happening to.” Dear, God.
.-= LesleyG´s last blog ..Reality is cold and boring =-.

33 Kristina P. May 4, 2010 at 9:53 am

I have a friend who always refers to her husband as “My husband.” It make me crazy! We know him! We know his name! Use his damn name!
.-= Kristina P.´s last blog ..Celebrity Interviews, Round 4 =-.

34 The Mercurial Wife May 4, 2010 at 9:58 am

People who stare at you when you’re eating.

People who don’t mind their own business.

People who find fault with everything and everyone.

People who sleep with married men/women.

People who take from you and won’t give back.

People who befriend you because they want something in return.

Dang! I can go on and on…
.-= The Mercurial Wife´s last blog ..He Says. I Blog. =-.

35 Liebchen May 4, 2010 at 10:07 am

I love making lists like this – so therapeutic. And I completely agree on, well, all of them, but particularly the tipping and the bus driver. Is there a tactful way to call someone out on not tipping enough?
.-= Liebchen´s last blog ..Wedding weekend recap =-.

36 Torn May 4, 2010 at 10:12 am

AMEN…

People who throw trash on the ground, or leave piles of clothes in a changing room without an attendant to “help save someones job”

…and yes I used to work with two such people….

LAZY and RUDE

37 Kali May 4, 2010 at 10:26 am

LOVE this!
.-= Kali´s last blog ..sharing? =-.

38 georgie May 4, 2010 at 10:30 am

I couldnt agree with you more! Great Post!

39 Angela May 4, 2010 at 10:41 am

I agree with every one of these…except sometimes I’m guilty of the Twitter conversations. Oops.
.-= Angela´s last blog ..Ten on Tuesday =-.

40 Gladys May 4, 2010 at 10:45 am

I’m with Lilu.
I also hate people who feel the need to yell into their cell phones in public. If the connection is THAT bad go somewhere where they CAN hear you. Honestly I don’t care if you NEED to tell your office to send the Sparkman file, do it quietly or text/email them.
.-= Gladys´s last blog ..After the Hangover – A Review =-.

41 free fonts May 4, 2010 at 10:46 am

I love your blog design ^^! nice, simple & cute :D
keep up the good mood
.-= free fonts´s last blog ..Free Font =-.

42 KassyK May 4, 2010 at 10:54 am

Amen sister!! Especially to the “borrowing personality” people and people who generally have zero commuting manners at all. Cannot deal with them.

I’m almost jealous of you guys getting the “my boyfriend” thing because almost everyone I know my age is “my husband” and/or “my husband and baby”.

43 Grace May 4, 2010 at 11:08 am

We have talked about this. Bad bus etiquette is the worst. I’m so glad you are a “good morning” and “thank you” person.
.-= Grace´s last blog ..Mother’s Day Gift Guide =-.

44 Lisa May 4, 2010 at 11:18 am

I’m guilty of the Twitter one. I would blame it on certain people’s aversion to Gchat or any kind of IM anything, but really there’s no excuse. I’m just too lazy to take it out of Twitter.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Someone has a case of the Mondays. =-.

45 Taylor May 4, 2010 at 11:44 am

“People who decide to “borrow” personality from others, rather than finding their own.”

YES. I hate this.
.-= Taylor´s last blog ..I make bad decisions =-.

46 saratogajean May 4, 2010 at 11:46 am

Um…people who leave boring blog comments (guilty)?

OH THE SHAME!
.-= saratogajean´s last blog ..Take your ball(s) and leave =-.

47 hillbillyduhn May 4, 2010 at 11:49 am

:) Well said.
.-= hillbillyduhn´s last blog ..It smells like Beef Jerky =-.

48 harini May 4, 2010 at 11:55 am

people who borrow personality… Amen !
.-= harini´s last blog ..Guest Post – Random Ramblings II =-.

49 Mrs. Priss May 4, 2010 at 11:56 am

Bless you for this. Every one of these is SO true.

50 kori May 4, 2010 at 12:06 pm

People who start any majority of their sentences with “My boyfriend…” make me want to lock myself in my room and never come out.
.-= kori´s last blog ..This is the last time I post about a mouse. Swearsies. =-.

51 caroline May 4, 2010 at 12:06 pm

agreed!!!

52 Anjie B. May 4, 2010 at 12:09 pm

Great post! I agree with every one of those things, and sincerely hope I am NOT any of those people (although I have a sneaking suspicion that things are just happening to me and I’m not making things happen….gotta get out of that rut).

53 Baby Bedding May 4, 2010 at 12:12 pm

The “my boyfriend” thing realllly gets on my nerves. As do cheap tippers. And pretty much a million more things in this universe.

54 girlonthepark May 4, 2010 at 12:19 pm

Love your list! Might I add:
1) Single people who sit at tables for four in a crowded restaurant.
2) People who are rude to customer service people.
3) People who insist on hovering close to you on subway platforms or sitting directly next to you on an otherwise empty bus.
4) People who only phone you when they want to bitch about something.
5) People who eat off your plate without asking.
6) People who insist on splitting a cheque evenly when you ordered something significantly less expensive.
.-= girlonthepark´s last blog ..Gameplans Large and Small =-.

55 Soda and Candy May 4, 2010 at 12:21 pm

You tell ‘em LiLu.

Bastards, the lot of them!
.-= Soda and Candy´s last blog ..Over to You: And now for something completely different… =-.

56 Brutalism May 4, 2010 at 12:23 pm

Agreed on all counts. And:

People who become “we” when they are in a relationship and lose any individual opinions, thoughts, actions…

The word “ointment”.

57 Vie May 4, 2010 at 12:24 pm

I am so with you on these.
.-= Vie´s last blog ..Running Joys =-.

58 Dual Mom May 4, 2010 at 12:26 pm

People who text while speed walking without lifting their head, assuming anyone coming the other way will walk around them.
.-= Dual Mom´s last blog ..How to Entertain 45 Teenagers? =-.

59 Michelle (bikramyogachick) May 4, 2010 at 12:29 pm

People who are oblivious of other people!
.-= Michelle (bikramyogachick)´s last blog ..Day 9: The New Regulars =-.

60 Girly May 4, 2010 at 12:32 pm

People who crap on Worcester.
.-= Girly´s last blog ..Life Makeover Day 18 =-.

61 That Kind Of Girl May 4, 2010 at 12:33 pm

Love this list. Completely agree with every item on it.

Well, all but one. I used to think that shouting slowly at people who don’t speak English well was the height of ignorant colonialism. Then I took a job at which only about half of the people I deal with on a regular basis have a strong grasp of the English language. And speaking to them more loudly? Actually does help.
.-= That Kind Of Girl´s last blog ..TKOG Who demands a do-over =-.

62 maddy May 4, 2010 at 12:37 pm

I hate those idiots that halt us commuters. It happens to me all the time, on campus, at airports, at the mall, at the grocery store. It makes me want to kick them in the back for being so slow/ignorant/rude!
.-= maddy´s last blog ..a grad. =-.

63 lbluca77 May 4, 2010 at 12:44 pm

I think we’ve all been guilty of the conversation on twitter that should be on gchat. But the worst ones are the people tweeting each other about their plans they have. That needs to be on gchat. I don’t care that you are meeting at 3 pm to go to a movie.

But it is kinda funny to see people get louder when talking to someone that doesn’t understand English.

64 Tami G May 4, 2010 at 12:46 pm

People who feel the need to let you know that THEY KNOW EVERYONE in EVERY story you tell and then proceed to tell you HOW they know them, who they are related to and who they used to be married to, where they work, well – you get the idea…..

Do you see on my forehead where it says “I DON”T CARE!”
LOL
drives me BATTY!!!!!!!!
.-= Tami G´s last blog ..fairy tales do NOT inspire me – YOU inspire me to write my OWN fairy tale! =-.

65 Ams May 4, 2010 at 12:49 pm

I am with you on ALL of these.
Love this post!

66 Sadako May 4, 2010 at 1:05 pm

I hate those things, too. Except the bus driver one. That never occurred to me–then again I rarely if ever take the bus, mostly I take the subway where there’s no one really to thank. Also I’m kind of afraid of talking to bus drivers since I tried to ask one when we were approaching a certain stop once and he basically looked daggers at me. I hate the bus.
.-= Sadako´s last blog ..Movies in a Minute: The Devil Wears Prada =-.

67 AndreaGenevieve May 4, 2010 at 1:10 pm

LOVE your site. I’m adding it to my blogroll and can’t wait to see you in Vegas!

68 Bitter Chocolate May 4, 2010 at 1:24 pm

I want to strangle #2 :D

As for saying thank you to the bus driver, noone in my country actually does that and it would be considered very weird if they did – even by the bus driver himself. It surprised me people thank the bus driver here in England, and I find it a really great custom!

69 TheRichAnt May 4, 2010 at 1:29 pm

Wow the bus and subway stories bring back memories of my commuter days. I was pregnant with my first child and It used to make me boil when people would sit their shit in the seat. One day I actually knocked this girls stuff over to sit. But I wouldn’t dare do that now they might shoot you. You list is awesome. Can I add people who interject their opinion in a conversation you are clearly having without them, when no one F@#$%ing asked for it.

70 Ali May 4, 2010 at 1:36 pm

That last one’s absolutely, positively my favorite. All true, all ridiculous.
.-= Ali´s last blog ..Psst… =-.

71 Allison May 4, 2010 at 1:42 pm

i’m with you on tippers.

people who like to complain about their life situation but don’t make any concerted effort to change it.
.-= Allison´s last blog ..and the wedding festivities begin =-.

72 Randi May 4, 2010 at 1:45 pm

AMEN sistah!!!!
.-= Randi´s last blog ..more mom gifts =-.

73 Liz May 4, 2010 at 2:02 pm

I like the last one.

A lot.

19 days?!
.-= Liz´s last blog ..On Grand Gestures, The Wonderful Things and Standing In Front Of A Boy. =-.

74 Kim May 4, 2010 at 2:06 pm

Cheap people drive me nuts. LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE CHEAP!
.-= Kim´s last blog ..I’ll Admit… =-.

75 Island Gal May 4, 2010 at 2:13 pm

I HATE when people speak louder to me just because I’m hispanic!!!

Btw thanks for stopping by at my blog!! You have 1000+ followers congrats!!!

76 Kellie May 4, 2010 at 2:32 pm

Can I get an AMEN? :) Totally 100% agree. Sorry. Lame comment. I will hopefully be back to my witty self within the week. Ooftah.
.-= Kellie´s last blog ..Until Next Time… =-.

77 Kandid Kelli May 4, 2010 at 2:42 pm

Lilu IDK whats funnier… your post or the comments!

Although I’ve been known to twitter chat…before Im like damn wtf am I doing and stop and IM or txt who im twichatting. SRY! :/

xo
-K
.-= Kandid Kelli´s last blog .."Again" =-.

78 Stevie May 4, 2010 at 2:43 pm

“People who don’t say thank you to the bus driver” – I want to grab these people around the neck and shake the s**t out of ‘em.
.-= Stevie´s last blog ..Haunted – Part 1 =-.

79 Rahul May 4, 2010 at 2:49 pm

People who don’t respond on Twitter when they have less than a 1,000 followers.

Embarrassing.

Yes, I’m talking about Jesus.

80 Kristy May 4, 2010 at 2:58 pm

I agree with all of your gripes except one…
I’m going to be controversial here…
TIPPING IS DUMB! Ok, maybe not dumb per se, I always tip, when I can, but I am an Australian and it’s not obligatory there, though I am now living in Canada and it’s obligatory here and I have to be honest, I don’t like it. Why should people make up for the fact that the government has given the hospitality industry a shit minimum wage? Do you tip people at Mcdonalds? Do you tip people when you buy a pair of jeans at GAP? All of those places give you great customer service and all of those people earn crap wages. So why the hell should I part with my hard earned money (no one tips me) just cause someone is doing their job? Maybe you are on a good wage and are so ingrained in the system that it means nothing to you but food isn’t cheaper just cause you tip. Food/Drinks are priced for profit and your tip is extra. So if you can’t afford to throw your money away on tips should you not be allowed to go out for dinner? Dinner is only for the wealthy? Most countries don’t have this obligatory tipping system, if you like your service, you leave what you want or can afford, and no-one is going to chase you out the door if you can’t afford a tip, you’ve paid for your food! And most other governments make sure the minimum wage allows a waitress to afford to eat and be sheltered, just like any other profession.

There, said it. Don’t hate on me north america.

81 danielle May 4, 2010 at 3:19 pm

I knew a girl who did that speaking English louder thing. I hit her in second grade.
.-= danielle´s last blog ..disney princesses and why they should just calm the hell down =-.

82 Lauren May 4, 2010 at 3:21 pm

whoops, I’ll give you your personality back, haha ;)

but in all honestly, I think I’ve been guilty of twitter conversations, I’ve been trying to get better though! <3
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..The one in which I’m surprised. =-.

83 Claire Marie May 4, 2010 at 3:27 pm

Love this list and can’t wait to make my own. I agree with all of them, even hypocritically, because I am always afraid of being the “my boyfriend” girl.
.-= Claire Marie´s last blog ..Oh, and also… =-.

84 Doniree May 4, 2010 at 3:57 pm

I love how many people (everyone?) in this town thank the bus drivers! Also? The part about the people who let the world happen to them instead of really living in the world. AMEN.

85 DiannaMcNic May 4, 2010 at 4:34 pm

How about people that talk (cackle) loudly on there cell phones on overnight long distance bus rides. rude.

86 Lemon Gloria May 4, 2010 at 4:38 pm

Yes yes yes.

Although I think in some instances the happening to vs. making things happen personalities can also be divided between introverts and extroverts. You are most definitely the latter.
.-= Lemon Gloria´s last blog ..Learning to fight, and fight fair =-.

87 Katy Mary May 4, 2010 at 4:38 pm

I personally have a list of pet peeves that’s about a mile long. I must say that I agree with ALL of the things on your list.
.-= Katy Mary´s last blog ..I’d Rather Be Sleeping Right Now =-.

88 J May 4, 2010 at 4:41 pm

“People who start 75% of their sentences with “my boyfriend…””

I could KILL those people. Mostly because I can’t stand dependent individuals. I also can’t stand Hoarders. Every time I watch a show about them I want to SHAKE THEM VIOLENTLY and then rip their stuff out of their hands and throw it away.

…Just a few reasons why I should never become a therapist.
.-= J´s last blog ..A First Time For Everything =-.

89 bethie May 4, 2010 at 5:17 pm

Ugh the personality stealing thing for sure. Sometimes I feel like there are just 4 generic “types” of women my/our age. It’s the ones that prove me wrong that I’ll befriend. The rest can go talk about their boyfriends while leaving bad tips. Pshaw.

90 Molly Mouse May 4, 2010 at 5:25 pm

Agreed!
.-= Molly Mouse´s last blog ..Oh Hey There, King Caspian. =-.

91 restaurant refugee May 4, 2010 at 5:33 pm

As I sit on lovely coffee shop patio not far from a mid-major intersection, I nominate the following for inclusion: “People who needless sit on their horn thus ruining a perfectly tranquil afternoon with zero expectation that their flagrant noise pollution will result in any increased forward motion.”
.-= restaurant refugee´s last blog ..Confidentially Forgotten =-.

92 wendy May 4, 2010 at 5:42 pm

Ooh how about people who over-use the word “deserved.”

Like as in a FB update… “Loving the washer/dryer in my new apt… so deserved.”

Riight, because you’ve been using a hand crank washer your whole life? Or because you rescue baby penguins for a living?
.-= wendy´s last blog ..Perking Up =-.

93 Nikki May 4, 2010 at 6:02 pm

Oh shit…those are all me. This will be my last comment ;)

My Husband always tips a ton…and sadly I’m only a 20%er. I never worked in a restaurant and he did. So he knows..right? You guys are all in a little club, I knew it!
.-= Nikki´s last blog ..If I owned a beach house… =-.

94 meleah rebeccah May 4, 2010 at 6:25 pm

Amen!

95 Margarita May 4, 2010 at 6:35 pm

People who blame all others rather than take a look at themselves.

Amen.
.-= Margarita´s last blog ..The wind brought me books! =-.

96 katelin May 4, 2010 at 7:03 pm

oh man i agree with so many of these. i hate people that have ridiculous convos on twitter or facebook even, save it for im or gchat!! and people that speak english louder? i never ever got that one.
.-= katelin´s last blog ..Squishy squishy Hollywood cuteness. =-.

97 bethany May 4, 2010 at 7:20 pm

*raises hand*

I’m guilty of this:

“People who have what should be gchat conversations on twitter.”

Not as much as I used to be, though, and I’m working on it… My defense – most of the people on my twitter, I don’t have on gchat, b/c that means they’d know my last name. Just a protection thing. But, also – in my defense, I’m usually “chatting” with people who don’t have access to gchat and the “conversations” are spaced well apart – five minutes here, ten minutes there – half an hour later… not really conducive to an “IM” chat.

But, I agree with the bus drivers one… So many bus drivers try so hard to say, “Good morning” or are so pleasant and for the most part, people are often kind of rude… ;o( And yet, that doesn’t diminish their smile. I know a part of that is probably in the “bus driver’s handbook”, but still.. is it really that hard to be polite to someone chauffeuring your ass from place to place?
.-= bethany´s last blog ..Star Wars // by Moosebutter(via dbsw, mrsweasley)Happy Star… =-.

98 nicopolitan May 4, 2010 at 7:57 pm

Yeah. Yeah, screw these jerks.

But wait, why are so many of these jerks in public transit?
.-= nicopolitan´s last blog ..I Have =-.

99 Citygal May 4, 2010 at 7:58 pm

Ugh, the “my boyfriend” thing is soooo annoying. And I’m not just saying that because I don’t have one. The worst is when they start sentences with his name. Like “Eric says,” or “John does…” Who gives a crap? If I wanted your man’s opinion, I would be hanging out with him, right?!
.-= Citygal´s last blog ..Not just another excuse to drink =-.

100 andhari May 4, 2010 at 8:18 pm

Sounds like people I wanna smack on the face.
.-= andhari´s last blog ..Blessing in Disguise? =-.

101 Alicia May 4, 2010 at 9:53 pm

Awesome. And I doubt anyone could steal your personality no matter how hard they tried… ;)
.-= Alicia´s last blog ..Criminal Tendencies =-.

102 Susan May 4, 2010 at 9:56 pm

I hate all of those things too.
.-= Susan´s last blog ..the druid =-.

103 Alyxherself May 4, 2010 at 10:26 pm

Yes in deedy. Alos People who show up/call out of the blue from your past, because THEY KNOW YOU ARE TRAPPED IN FLORIDA AND CAN’T EVER SEEM TO GET OUT!
.-= Alyxherself´s last blog ..This needs to go viral =-.

104 Krista May 4, 2010 at 10:37 pm

What about “people who insist on talking down to others regardless of whether they actually know what they’re talking about.” Undeserved arrogance is so uncool.
.-= Krista´s last blog ..…Wisconsin? =-.

105 Stephany May 4, 2010 at 10:40 pm

People who have gchat convos on Twitter…soo annoying! I totally get you.

106 Herding Cats May 4, 2010 at 11:17 pm

Let me add a few to your amazingly awesome list of bad:

- People that don’t close their mouths…ever.
- People that “one up” others
- People that go out to dinner with a group of friends and shorthand the check
- People that try to act smarter than they are
- People that act like they are above everything/everyone else
.-= Herding Cats´s last blog ..UnBELIZEable (and other stories) =-.

107 Her May 4, 2010 at 11:25 pm

As usual you’re spot on!
Also,
–People who try to evangelize you. Ugh.
.-= Her´s last blog ..An addendum =-.

108 Adrienzgirl May 5, 2010 at 1:22 am

Oh LiLu…you amuse me to no end. You know that at least HALF of the people on the internet “borrow” someone else’s personality. It DRIVES ME INSANE!
.-= Adrienzgirl´s last blog ..I wear my sunglasses at night =-.

109 Veronica May 5, 2010 at 7:08 am

I used to wait tables, and the cheap tipping, man it was annoying. Tips are a waiters lively hood, come on people pony up the dough!

And people who don’t use please and thank you on a regular basis… manners anyone?
.-= Veronica´s last blog ..May Flowers =-.

110 Tracie May 5, 2010 at 7:46 am

This is great. I’m sure you have inspired many blog posts for everyone from this.
People who buy their 8 yr. old daughter’ s I Heart JB t-shirts.
People who feel the need to touch me when we’re talking.
People who smell bad BEFORE Zumba class has even started.
.-= Tracie´s last blog ..Will An Imodium Plug Up My Mouth? =-.

111 Hermia May 5, 2010 at 7:54 am

All really annoying things!! Oh except the tipping…..it’s bigger in America than the rest of the world, I know, but if a meal is expensive, then sometimes I don’t have enough money for a tip…or I didn’t like the service…or I see them watching me to see if I leave a tip …or how about the fact the waiters/waitresses already have a wage and I’ve already paid the service charge tacked onto the bill!!

I REALLY hate the My Boyfriend people though….I remember in college my first boyfriend came to pick me up from rehearsals and afterwards my best friend who stayed behind told me she was HARRASSED by a new girl in the production, who was like “Is that her boyfriend? He seems nice and he’s gorgeous like my boyfriend? Do you have a boyfriend? I do…we’ve been together ages, I’m love him…my boyfriend…”. My friend never had a chance to say anything, lol!
.-= Hermia´s last blog ..I wonder was it a typo at some point in his life… =-.

112 Candice May 5, 2010 at 8:41 am

“People who the world is always “happening to,” instead of making things happen.”

Ditttto.
.-= Candice´s last blog ..Guest Post: Don’t Eat the Spacecakes in Amsterdam =-.

113 Nora May 5, 2010 at 12:15 pm

This one “People who speak English LOUDER at those who don’t understand it.” gets me every single time. I think it’s because I have some friends who were foreign when they came to this country and it pissed me off.

And why can’t people say thank you more often!? Makes me crazy.
.-= Nora´s last blog ..Read or Die (and a giveaway!) =-.

114 BeckEye May 5, 2010 at 3:16 pm

“People who put their bags on the seat next to them on a crowded bus or train.” – Oh God. This drives me effing crazy. Especially in NYC. I mean, come on!! The worst, of course, were the drunk guys who would be sprawled across the subway bench seats at morning rush hour. Lovely. And then there were always the guys who had to sit with their legs as far apart as possible. WHY?? I always wanted to just punch them square in the junk.

I’m with you on the “thank you” thing, but one forgotten two-word phrase bothers me even more: “excuse me.” Why can’t people say excuse me if they are trying to get by you or if you’re in their way or, later, if they bump into you, which they always end up doing because they couldn’t say EXCUSE ME in the first damn place!
.-= BeckEye´s last blog ..American Idol 9: The Best Is Yet To Come, My Foot =-.

115 Clevelandpoet May 5, 2010 at 8:59 pm

I’m pretty sure I will track someone down and shank em one day because of conversations on twitter.

one time I thanked a bus driver and afterwards as I was walking someone who got off at the same time asked “why the hell did you thank them”

I looked at them and said “wow” and walked off.
.-= Clevelandpoet´s last blog ..The one where I salute Roadhouse =-.

116 Hope May 5, 2010 at 9:25 pm

I start 75% of all my conversations with “my fiancé…” so I should be fine! :p
.-= Hope´s last blog ..Water, Water, Everywhere… =-.

117 connie May 6, 2010 at 4:57 am

You know, from a strictly cold-hearted point of view, being nice to people, even when you don’t actually feel like it, means they tend to be nice back to you… give you stuff, help you out, take a little off the price, fit you in, etc. You’d think more people would learn to at least pretend to be nice, for purely selfish reasons! (am I trying to fit logic where it doesn’t go again?)
.-= connie´s last blog ..How Does Your Garden Grow? =-.

118 Jessica C. May 6, 2010 at 10:08 am

“People who the world is always “happening to,” instead of making things happen.”<——-All I have to say is Grrrrrr! Look in an effing mirror people!

119 alexa - cleveland's a plum May 6, 2010 at 3:21 pm

“People who have what should be gchat conversations on twitter.”

CO-FRIGGIN-SIGN
.-= alexa – cleveland’s a plum´s last blog ..kentucky derby recap #2: the ultimate pre-game =-.

120 Kyla Roma May 7, 2010 at 8:12 am

“People who the world is always “happening to,” instead of making things happen.” THANK YOU! lol This is one I just can’t listen to quietly.
.-= Kyla Roma´s last blog ..After the After Party =-.

121 spleeness May 11, 2010 at 3:37 pm

I saw someone on the street in DC not only SCREAMING english to a non-native, but also adopting a fake accent, as if that would help them understand better. ::facepalm::

HOW embarrassingly awful.
.-= spleeness´s last blog ..where the masses come to graze =-.

122 LA Cochran May 14, 2010 at 12:10 pm

People who like interject their like thoughts with the word like… like every two seconds. I like hate that.
.-= LA Cochran´s last blog .."Island Girl" –Elton John =-.

123 E.P. May 15, 2010 at 2:16 pm

I needed to read this today. Thank you for it and for sharing the same animosities I have.
.-= E.P.´s last blog ..Her smile =-.

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