Crumbs in the butter and other Pet Peeves!

ButchEire · 03-01-2012, 04:11 PM

You might be surprised at how many people get ticked at people who are early, particularly if they themselves are chronically late. I am chronically early, often arriving a half hour to 45 minutes early for appointments. I know i'm an early person, nearly always, so I always bring something to work on while I wait. I have gotten the "look" and comments from people with whom I have an appointment, because i'm early,lol. I'm like look, I don't care if I have to wait, at least i'm here and I can keep myself busy while you do your thing.

ETA: I'm also chronically early for work and I get the stink eye from coworkers for that.

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Originally Posted by theoddz

People who just, flat out, cannot seem to ever get to work on time.

We have that happen all the time where I work, particularly from the (get this) ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY!!!!

Obviously, it's a far different military, these days, from the one I joined 33 years ago.

~Theo~

LaneyDoll · 03-01-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ButchEire

You might be surprised at how many people get ticked at people who are early.

I hate when people are always early. If I request that you are at my place at 2:00, please do not arrive before 1:55. I get a lot of cleaning/primping done in those last 30 mins.

~note~
exception made for out-of-towners or relationship partners who love me despite my not being ready when you arrive early

ButchEire · 03-01-2012, 04:30 PM

Lol, i'm commenting strictly on work. I haven't been to a party or someone's house in years, other than my best friend and he is always uber prepared in advance.

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Originally Posted by LaneyDoll

I hate when people are always early. If I request that you are at my place at 2:00, please do not arrive before 1:55. I get a lot of cleaning/primping done in those last 30 mins.

~note~
exception made for out-of-towners or relationship partners who love me despite my not being ready when you arrive early

theoddz · 03-01-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LaneyDoll

I hate when people are always early. If I request that you are at my place at 2:00, please do not arrive before 1:55. I get a lot of cleaning/primping done in those last 30 mins.

~note~
exception made for out-of-towners or relationship partners who love me despite my not being ready when you arrive early

Well, when it comes to going to someone's house, you certainly don't want to arrive inordinately early. I can certainly understand that.

Work is an entirely different matter. At work, your employer is paying you to be on time.

~Theo~

theoddz · 03-01-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ButchEire

You might be surprised at how many people get ticked at people who are early, particularly if they themselves are chronically late. I am chronically early, often arriving a half hour to 45 minutes early for appointments. I know i'm an early person, nearly always, so I always bring something to work on while I wait. I have gotten the "look" and comments from people with whom I have an appointment, because i'm early,lol. I'm like look, I don't care if I have to wait, at least i'm here and I can keep myself busy while you do your thing.

ETA: I'm also chronically early for work and I get the stink eye from coworkers for that.

Ya, I can understand how that goes, but I suppose you also have to consider the work venue. I work 12 hour shifts in a hospital and all off-going shifts must give a shift report before they can leave.

When workers are chronically late coming in to work, it keeps other people from leaving on time. Getting out of there late makes it difficult for folks like me who are on a tight schedule and, because of health issues, must get enough sleep between shifts in order to physically function. In my line of work, being chronically tired can have a direct effect on one's capacity to make what are sometimes life and death decisions. We work with other people's lives in our hands.

So yeah, I do get really aggravated when some folks are chronically late for work. I don't care if they stink-eye me for being early. It also hasn't escaped my observation that these same individuals who are always late just looooove to get out of work a bit early, too. Well, one hand washes the other. If someone wants to come in early to relieve me, then I'll happily return the favor and come in early to relieve them. Ya gotta GIVE to GET. Don't expect to leave early when you're always arriving late.

~Theo~

*Anya* · 03-01-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ButchEire

You might be surprised at how many people get ticked at people who are early, particularly if they themselves are chronically late. I am chronically early, often arriving a half hour to 45 minutes early for appointments. I know i'm an early person, nearly always, so I always bring something to work on while I wait. I have gotten the "look" and comments from people with whom I have an appointment, because i'm early,lol. I'm like look, I don't care if I have to wait, at least i'm here and I can keep myself busy while you do your thing.

ETA: I'm also chronically early for work and I get the stink eye from coworkers for that.

When I had a caseload of clients I used to see, I didn't care how early they came for their appointment-as long as they didn't expect to be seen sooner than they were scheduled as I had an appointment scheduled every hour (county mental health). If someone did cancel- that was different.

Now, personal plans with friends or a date? Different story! Don't be knocking on my door 1- hour, 1.75 hours early! I am probably in the shower or dressing and you would get the stink eye for arriving that early or I might not even answer the door!

Am I on time? Yes I am. I aim for being dressed and ready to go at least 15 minutes before I need to be.

ButchEire · 03-01-2012, 04:33 PM

Work, strictly work and doctor's appointments! I haven't been on a date in many years, but I don't think I would be THAT early. What would be the point?

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Originally Posted by *Anya*

When I had a caseload of clients I used to see, I didn't care how early they came for their appointment-as long as they didn't expect to be seen sooner than they were scheduled as I had an appointment scheduled every hour (county mental health). If someone did cancel- that was different.

Now, personal plans with friends or a date? Different story! Don't be knocking on my door 1- hour, 1.75 hours early! I am probably in the shower or dressing and you would get the stink eye for arriving that early or I might not even answer the door!

Am I on time? Yes I am. I aim for being dressed and ready to go at least 15 minutes before I need to be.

girl_dee · 03-01-2012, 07:15 PM

i don't showing up early for stuff, a few minutes but beyond that why do this? Appointments are made for a reason!

The stuck turning signal

People who drive TOO slow, that is just as dangerous as speeding because now everyone has to go AROUND you.

People who drive from the passenger/back seat while i am driving!.

ButchEire · 03-01-2012, 07:22 PM

Mainly because I hate being late but also because I have nothing better to do and can work anywhere, with my laptop.

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Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

i don't showing up early for stuff, a few minutes but beyond that why do this? Appointments are made for a reason!

girl_dee · 03-01-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ButchEire

Mainly because I hate being late but also because I have nothing better to do and can work anywhere, with my laptop.

i'd rather wait in the car than walk in very early

ButchEire · 03-01-2012, 07:38 PM

I understand but I can't squeeze my laptop into a good position in my little Eurocar, lol. I also live in Buffalo and would freeze my butt off in the winter.

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Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

i'd rather wait in the car than walk in very early

PaPa · 03-01-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

i don't showing up early for stuff, a few minutes but beyond that why do this? Appointments are made for a reason!

The stuck turning signal

People who drive TOO slow, that is just as dangerous as speeding because now everyone has to go AROUND you.

People who drive from the passenger/back seat while i am driving!.

Haahaahaaahaaa! Dee, ya ever get the air brakes from the passenger side?? I hate that!!

girl_dee · 03-01-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PaPa

Haahaahaaahaaa! Dee, ya ever get the air brakes from the passenger side?? I hate that!!

yup, my mother usually has one foot through the floorboard and the other puffing on a cigarette, while hanging from the roof in sporadic *bracing* moves. i want to put her in the trunk.

PaPa · 03-01-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

yup, my mother usually has one foot through the floorboard and the other puffing on a cigarette, while hanging from the roof in sporadic *bracing* moves. i want to put her in the trunk.

Her other foot is puffing on a cigarette? Bwaahaahaaahaaa!!

*Anya* · 03-01-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PaPa

Haahaahaaahaaa! Dee, ya ever get the air brakes from the passenger side?? I hate that!!

Lol, I drive people crazy because yes, I have been known to slam on the brakes from the passenger side

Hey, it's involuntary!

girl_dee · 03-01-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by *Anya*

Lol, I drive people crazy because yes, I have been known to slam on the brakes from the passenger side

Hey, it's involuntary!

MOM?????????????????

oh wait!

Miss_J · 03-01-2012, 09:25 PM

roommates! auughhh!!! Please do NOT pay your share of the rent and then borrow every penny back from me over the course of the month. Seriously? I am not your mama nor your bank. If you can't afford your habits then maybe its time to change them?

VintageFemme · 03-02-2012, 08:24 AM

Overly aggressive [see obnoxious] drivers.
Chrome water spots.
My nails.
Shoes. I always check out people's shoes. It tells me much about them.
Customer service.

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