Pet Peeves

**Gem** · 03-09-2009, 03:17 PM

I was thinking about this, this morning (because of the whole Facebook incident) and wondered what are some of yours? Consider this a venting and ranting thread

I think one of my biggest pet peeves are people who create drama, turn small insignificant things into MOUNTAINS of problems! Ugh. That annoys me to no end! And Jr. High kids...I can't believe I was ever that age

So let's hear 'em!

**Marko** · 03-09-2009, 03:20 PM

- Vanity and arrogance - I dislike them both.

- Also parents that bring children (under 7) to any restaurant except the one that was created for them; the one I never go to; the one with those yellow arches that has served (and created) billions of crybabies.

**kat** · 03-09-2009, 03:29 PM

-Someone in my bubble.
-Breathing in my ears.
-Dirty house.
-Smacking and chewing noises when one eats.

And lots more no doubt but just can't think of anything right now.

I don't have a McDonalds here so my kids get to go to on of the two restaurants . They learn very quickly what is right or wrong..longs they are told. Actually, never really did take them to McDonalds. They enjoyed sushi so that was our weekly treat when we lived in the city. I can totally see what you are saying though. There are some resaurants that shouldn't have kids. The ones where you pay an arm and leg and want to enjoy your meal!!!

**Gem** · 03-09-2009, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by marko

- Also parents that bring children (under 7) to any restaurant except the one that was created for them; the one I never go to; the one with those yellow arches that has served (and created) billions of crybabies.

Heh, I remember going out to eat used to be a big deal for me and my brothers (mostly because our parents wouldn't take us when they went). And when we did go, we had to be on our best behaviour or it'd be a smack on the head and no eating out for MONTHS! It used to be a privilege, not a right, with us

**Marko** · 03-09-2009, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Gem

Heh, I remember going out to eat used to be a big deal for me and my brothers (mostly because our parents wouldn't take us when they went). And when we did go, we had to be on our best behaviour or it'd be a smack on the head and no eating out for MONTHS! It used to be a privilege, not a right, with us

It used to be fine. But these days WAY WAY WAY too many parents have zero control over their rats, I mean kids.

Time and time again my wife and I change tables in restaurants because parents have no control over their loud, unruly children. Because of this, as far as I am concerned, parents have no business bringing their kids to any restaurant except one like McDonalds that has a ball-pit and a slide.

I love kids by the way, but i don't want to hear them screaming when I'm trying to ply my wife with good food and alcohol in hopes of a fun evening

**BlueX** · 03-09-2009, 06:09 PM

I bring my son out to eat, but like Gem said, it's a privilege that can quickly be taken away.

Along those lines, one of my pet peeves are parents who complain to their children's schools and petition to get a grade changed for their dumb and lazy kids. What kind of example does that teach?

**AcadieLibre** · 03-09-2009, 06:34 PM

I have not a single one, would involve me caring enough to let people control my mood by whatever it is they do that is annoying, so I just don't care enough to have any lol ....... now that being said my biggest pet peeve is ... lol

**Mad Aussie** · 03-09-2009, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by kat

-Someone in my bubble.
-Breathing in my ears.
-Dirty house.
-Smacking and chewing noises when one eats.

And lots more no doubt but just can't think of anything right now.

Snow and freezing temps that last too long

I guess I would only mention two for me ...

1. Adolescents that don't respect their elders (generation to generation more than just a few years separating the ages)

2. People that put others down to make themselves look bigger or better.