Fussy folks. The everyday things that make us insane.

SassyLeo · 12-15-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by apocalipstic

the phone ringing makes me crazy.

*scream*

OMG

There is a woman in my dept who is sweeter than pie, but she drives everyone NUTS!

She ALWAYS forgets to turn down the ringer on her cell phone and so a few times a week, her phone RINGS for like 1-2 minutes straight the most annoying ringtone ever. It is one of the standard Blackberry tones.

And the worst part is that her office is a ways down the hall, which means the ringer is LOUD enough for me to hear like 20 yards away!!!

cara · 12-15-2009, 02:15 AM

I'm a planner and I *know* it's just not possible to get everyone to plan ahead. However, I'd like to think that if a retreat is being scheduled for a group of 16 people, more than 12-14 days notice would be nice. Especially when said retreat is being planned during the work week.

C'mon, folks. Not everyone in the group is out of work or able to take vacation between Christmas and New Years!

*grumble*

MsDemeanor · 12-15-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SassyLeo

OMG

There is a woman in my dept who is sweeter than pie, but she drives everyone NUTS!

She ALWAYS forgets to turn down the ringer on her cell phone and so a few times a week, her phone RINGS for like 1-2 minutes straight the most annoying ringtone ever. It is one of the standard Blackberry tones.

And the worst part is that her office is a ways down the hall, which means the ringer is LOUD enough for me to hear like 20 yards away!!!

I had this problem with a co-worker. I just took the battery out of the phone and put it with a note on her desk that said "sorry, it wouldn't quit making noise and I couldn't figure out how to turn it down.

NJFemmie · 12-15-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SassyLeo

OMG

There is a woman in my dept who is sweeter than pie, but she drives everyone NUTS!

She ALWAYS forgets to turn down the ringer on her cell phone and so a few times a week, her phone RINGS for like 1-2 minutes straight the most annoying ringtone ever. It is one of the standard Blackberry tones.

And the worst part is that her office is a ways down the hall, which means the ringer is LOUD enough for me to hear like 20 yards away!!!

There is a guy at work who won't answer his cell phone right away because he likes to sing along with his ring tone. And of course, it's LOUD.

If I hear U2's With or Without You one more time, I will stick a pencil in his ear.

(But I won't because that might incur jail time.)

But I still WANT to.

Gemme · 12-15-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NJFemmie

That particular word makes me want to correct them IMMEDIATELY. I am not usually a grammar/vocabulary snob - but for some reason, acrossT is irritating as hell.

I had an ex who would say it all the time and it drove me insane until I finally exploded with a vocabulary lesson.

Needless to say .... it didn't help.

I've gently suggested that they stop it and have pulled out a few stern looks, but it's an epidemic here. I need reinforcements.

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Originally Posted by Ryobi

By "here" do you mean where you live? Because, I don't put a "T" on the end of across. Just wondering.

What get me is when people put a "T" at the end of COUSIN. "Let me talk to my cousint about it." What the hell is a cousint??

No, Ryan, not you. You only say ROOT like RUT, but it's cute on you.

hippieflowergirl · 12-15-2009, 09:21 PM

spozetah

as in: what am i spozetah think?

and my personal favorite...

"intensive purposes"

as in: for all intensive purposes...

Blade · 02-05-2010, 07:26 PM

wash dishes in 2 small square tubs in the sink only about 1 or2 inches of HOT water only in each. one for wash one for rinse. Turn on hot water only catch the cold water coming out in a milk jug until it turns hot. Water plants with water in jug. This saves on the water bill and the sewer bill as she lives in town and has to pay for both.

SassyLeo · 12-15-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsDemeanor

I had this problem with a co-worker. I just took the battery out of the phone and put it with a note on her desk that said "sorry, it wouldn't quit making noise and I couldn't figure out how to turn it down.

Excellent! I might just do this next time. Did she ever say anything to you about it?

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Originally Posted by NJFemmie

There is a guy at work who won't answer his cell phone right away because he likes to sing along with his ring tone. And of course, it's LOUD.

If I hear U2's With or Without You one more time, I will stick a pencil in his ear.

(But I won't because that might incur jail time.)

But I still WANT to.

Holy crap! Apparently he thinks he is in his own little bubble.

On some occasions, I have thought about sending out a dept wide email asking "the person with the loud (insert song/tone name here) -knowing full well who it is- to please be more aware of the surrounding QUIET workplace"

Andrew, Jr. · 12-16-2009, 02:09 PM

Four more things that grate on my nerves:

* People who eat popcorn like horses, esp. in the movies

* People who pop bubblegum constantly

* Bio-males who constantly rearrange themselves

* People who talk on cell phones during Church services, movies, restaurants, checking out at the grocery store - it is just rude.

TeaPartyTart · 12-16-2009, 02:25 PM

My last company was an open concept/loft space with hard wood floors. The place already sounded like a racquet ball court. It didn't help the VP of Sales thoroughly enjoyed his Ohio State Fight Song ring tone. We would yell at him, "Hey Matt, turn off your f*cking phone already" and other niceties.

He thrived on the yelling so finally one day we all decided we would contribute to the ringing. Anytime his phone would ring we would all stop what we were doing stand up and rush to his desk and clap our hands enthusiastically and in rhythm to his ring tone. Go Buckeyes!

He changed his ring to vibrate.

My work here is done.

Carry on.

12-15-2009, 09:21 PM	#6
hippieflowergirl Member How Do You Identify?: ~ Preferred Pronoun?: ~ Relationship Status: ~ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ~ Posts: 424 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 461 Thanked 467 Times in 176 Posts Rep Power: 274206	having the ability to make my teeth itch since birth... spozetah as in: what am i spozetah think? and my personal favorite... "intensive purposes" as in: for all intensive purposes...

12-16-2009, 02:25 PM	#10
TeaPartyTart Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: I think "cupcake" has a nice ring to it Relationship Status: shackin' up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 65 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13 Thanked 40 Times in 20 Posts Rep Power: 185	Follow up the Workplace Cell Phone Ring Violators My last company was an open concept/loft space with hard wood floors. The place already sounded like a racquet ball court. It didn't help the VP of Sales thoroughly enjoyed his Ohio State Fight Song ring tone. We would yell at him, "Hey Matt, turn off your f*cking phone already" and other niceties. He thrived on the yelling so finally one day we all decided we would contribute to the ringing. Anytime his phone would ring we would all stop what we were doing stand up and rush to his desk and clap our hands enthusiastically and in rhythm to his ring tone. Go Buckeyes! He changed his ring to vibrate. My work here is done. Carry on.

12-15-2009, 02:15 AM	#2
cara Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer/lesbian femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: Married to my love 08.15.15 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,401 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,995 Thanked 13,255 Times in 2,725 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I'm a planner and I know it's just not possible to get everyone to plan ahead. However, I'd like to think that if a retreat is being scheduled for a group of 16 people, more than 12-14 days notice would be nice. Especially when said retreat is being planned during the work week. C'mon, folks. Not everyone in the group is out of work or able to take vacation between Christmas and New Years! grumble

02-05-2010, 07:26 PM	#7
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,855 Thanked 14,413 Times in 4,058 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	wash dishes in 2 small square tubs in the sink only about 1 or2 inches of HOT water only in each. one for wash one for rinse. Turn on hot water only catch the cold water coming out in a milk jug until it turns hot. Water plants with water in jug. This saves on the water bill and the sewer bill as she lives in town and has to pay for both.

12-16-2009, 02:09 PM	#9
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Four more things that grate on my nerves: * People who eat popcorn like horses, esp. in the movies * People who pop bubblegum constantly * Bio-males who constantly rearrange themselves * People who talk on cell phones during Church services, movies, restaurants, checking out at the grocery store - it is just rude.