Things that bug me: My first post

2009-01-23T22:03:00.007-05:00

Anyone close to me knows that I love to complain. I thrive on it! So for my first post I'm going to write about these things so that I can move on to other topics.

These are in no particular order, so here goes:

Sidewalk etiquette: Treat the sidewalk like the road; stay to right, signal your intentions, etc.. And for the love of God don't ride your bike on it!

Shovel your damn sidewalk! As Ben Wick's said, "Be nice, clear your ice".

Don't feed pigeons!

Don't litter and don't put your household garbage in public trash cans!

When you're at the grocery store follow these guidelines and you'll make everyone happier: when you get to the cash, get your payment ready. Don't stand there rifling through your purse/wallet for payment. Treat the aisles like the road (see above). Don't park your cart in the middle of the aisle and walk away. Don't run off from the cash because you forgot something and make me wait, I will go in front of you! If you are not sure about something like specials or coupons, go to the customer service counter! Don't wait until you get to the cashier and they have to call someone.

Pick up after your dog. I do! Keep an eye on your dog at the park. Don't let it do things to people and other dogs that some people might find annoying.

Don't clear your sinuses in public or on public transit, it's revolting.

Take a shower or at least wash your parts. If I can smell you through clothing you're a pig!

If you smoke, be aware of the people around you. I hate breathing in your exhaled poison. Oh and BTW, flicking your cigarette butt on the street/sidewalk is littering (see above).

Say please, thank you and excuse me when warranted.

Let other vehicles in. It makes traffic smoother

Don't block the intersection. It makes me want to scrape my leatherman along the side of your car.

Watch out for cyclists. They are vehicles and deserve to be on the road. Bike couriers are trying to make a meager living, cut them some slack. When was the last time you rode your bike in the snow at -25 degrees?

Don't honk at taxis when they pull over to pick up or drop off customers. By law they have the right to do so.

Don't honk your horn for no reason. It's annoys the hell out of me.

Take your bag off your shoulder/back when on transit. Use the rear doors to exit.

Pull up your pants. Showing your underwear is moronic! And straighten your friggin' hat while your at it!

The car you drive that rattles from the sub-woofer because you installed your own stereo is pathetic. And that muffler that makes that really gay sound is not cool!

Turn down the ringer on your cell phone. You are not that important. And I don't need to hear your conversation on the streetcar either so lower your voice!

If you live above someone be aware of how you walk around. Walking around like an elephant at 2 o'clock in the morning is extremely annoying. Didn't your parents teach you not to stomp around? Oh right, probably not, because you're a trasher!

Smoking dope and driving is the same as drinking and driving...duh!

Make an effort to learn the language of the country you live in.

If I make the effort to open a door or move out of your way say thank you.

Think about where you are going before you get in your car.

Think twice about wearing tight clothing if you don't have the body for it. This goes for both sexes.

If you see someone doing something wrong, step up and confront them. It may just make them think twice about doing it in the future.

Well that's it for now. I will most likely add to this post as things come to mind.

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Things that bug me: My first post