Pet Peeve
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Geronimo Jim
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My pet peeve is people who correct other people's English
on computer forums.
on computer forums.
My number one peeve is screaming kids in restaurants. Their parents have 3 choices.
1. Shut the damn kid up.
2. Take the kid outside until he shuts up.
3. Just sit there and do nothing.
Guess which option is usually chosen.
A few years ago we took a couple of out-of-state friends to a nice restaurant where a kid began to scream uncontrollably. We could not talk to each other or even hear ourselves think. We asked the owner of the restaurant to speak to the parents. He did, and guess what happened. The parents chose option 3 and it was the worst time at a restaurant we've ever had. Some people have no class and that characteristic seems to pass right on to their kids. I swore from that time on I'd bring a roll of duct tape and tear off a length of it and give it to whoever dragged the kid to the restaurant instead of hiring a baby sitter...
John
1. Shut the damn kid up.
2. Take the kid outside until he shuts up.
3. Just sit there and do nothing.
Guess which option is usually chosen.
A few years ago we took a couple of out-of-state friends to a nice restaurant where a kid began to scream uncontrollably. We could not talk to each other or even hear ourselves think. We asked the owner of the restaurant to speak to the parents. He did, and guess what happened. The parents chose option 3 and it was the worst time at a restaurant we've ever had. Some people have no class and that characteristic seems to pass right on to their kids. I swore from that time on I'd bring a roll of duct tape and tear off a length of it and give it to whoever dragged the kid to the restaurant instead of hiring a baby sitter...
John
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Two front plate cows chewing the cud, blocking the isle while I'm shopping and trying to get home ASAP!
Clearly you’ve never dined with young kids . . .
My number one peeve is screaming kids in restaurants. Their parents have 3 choices.
1. Shut the damn kid up.
2. Take the kid outside until he shuts up.
3. Just sit there and do nothing.
Guess which option is usually chosen.
A few years ago we took a couple of out-of-state friends to a nice restaurant where a kid began to scream uncontrollably. We could not talk to each other or even hear ourselves think. We asked the owner of the restaurant to speak to the parents. He did, and guess what happened. The parents chose option 3 and it was the worst time at a restaurant we've ever had. Some people have no class and that characteristic seems to pass right on to their kids. I swore from that time on I'd bring a roll of duct tape and tear off a length of it and give it to whoever dragged the kid to the restaurant instead of hiring a baby sitter...
John
I forget who originally said it, but it was over 200 years ago. Laws only work if there is an expectation of punishment.
How are the Snow Police going to leave a ticket on the windshield if they can't find it?
I live in the wrong century.
When my wife and I are in a sitdown restaurant, I pull out and hold her chair, then help her get seated. I open doors for her, and help her with her coat. When she leaves from or returns to the table, I stand. It's my public acknowledgement of my respect and gratitude for 47 years, some good, some very hard.
Last Christmas an older gentleman came over as we were leaving and quietly said it was nice to see that some remember.
When my wife and I are in a sitdown restaurant, I pull out and hold her chair, then help her get seated. I open doors for her, and help her with her coat. When she leaves from or returns to the table, I stand. It's my public acknowledgement of my respect and gratitude for 47 years, some good, some very hard.
Last Christmas an older gentleman came over as we were leaving and quietly said it was nice to see that some remember.
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I believe John Locke was first. Deterrence theory has been regularly debunked over the years . . .
No one really believes they will get caught - even draconian punishments have limited value.
I think that should be ARE people, not IS
And properly, they are internet forums, not computer forums.
"Peeve" is singular.
Just sayin'.
Just sayin'.
pantannojack
US Veteran
I could never agree with you less: When I wish to pass thru a door ; GET OUT OF THE WAY. I will never rub up against another male as if we were playing b ball at a Wesson party., the same as I will never walk in front of a car with the motor running.
I clear the snow off my windshield then drive fast. The rest comes off.
Oracle
US Veteran
The toilet seat DOWN.
If I knew I wasn't going to get in trouble, there are a LOT of things I would do that I don't now. So, yeah, it kinda does work.
Then of course there are those hardened criminals or those who believe in better living through chemistry who don't think, so, sure, it isn't universal.
Around here the cops would be really busy, then the people would get up in arms, their would be a bunch of hollering at the next council meeting and either the chief of police would go or some of the city council.
Its not what it looks like your honor, I was hauling this to disposal.
A couple days ago there was a 5 ft snow barrier between the lanes inmost parts of town. If your following some one with snow on their car and it gets on your windshield YOU were way to close on bad roads.
ancient-one
US Veteran
You won't have as many peeves, irritated stomachs, colons and headaches if you watch less of the National TV News. Most of the stuff that gets to you, you can do little about.
As for everyday politeness like holding doors for people, the thanks and smiles that you usually get makes the effort worth while. Besides that. it is the right thing to do.
As for everyday politeness like holding doors for people, the thanks and smiles that you usually get makes the effort worth while. Besides that. it is the right thing to do.
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