Things that confuse/annoy you

[XJ40]

People who spend (what seems like) an eternity sifting through their wallet/purse looking for the correct change, all the while swearing that they have it, only to say "nope, sorry" 🤬

 

[DesertPenguin]

Or the old man that takes his hand out of his pocket with a handful of dirty sweaty coins and says with his hand out "I'm sure it's there", gesturing for you to pick through them to get the right change. Yea, not doing that

 

[kikie]

Going to add to that; women taking all the time to take their purse, find the correct amount of cash, or their debit card while making small conversations with the chasier (checkout) keeping me waiting and holding up all the other customers. After they payed, these women take their time to talk even more while putting everything back in their purse.


Arrgghh frustration time.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Annoyances:
- People that take forever to go at a green light.
- Waiting in a really long line!
- Traffic Jams!
- When someone gets my order wrong. I can understand why someone gets it wrong, but it still annoys me.

 

[TexRex]

People that take forever to go at a green light.

Ugh... "Put the gat dang phone down and drive!"

What bugs me perhaps even more (but for a different reason, obviously) are those who creep across the crosswalk while the light's still red. "How much quicker do you think that really gets you to your destination?"

And then there are those who seem to have their hand on the horn ready to push it the split-second that the light turns green, as if honking is the only thing that gets the person in front of them to go.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Annoyances:
- People that take forever to go at a green light.
- Waiting in a really long line!
- Traffic Jams!
- When someone gets my order wrong. I can understand why someone gets it wrong, but it still annoys me.

There's always that one guy that inches forward all the time and things the green turning signal is him so jumps that too. But then when the actual light for him is green he casually gets on the accelerator. I thought you were in a rush?!

 

[TheNuvolari]

Okay, I know I'm hanging on this thread all damn day, but let me say this. This is just.... Oh dear.

So we had a beautiful classmate, sadly she went to another school now. I mean, everything in her was really nice looking. Nice shape, face, eye and hair. Our another classmate (the guy who I wrote in the general relationship thread), didn't like her, because according to him...

Spoiler

"She didn't had as good looking waist as an Anime girl."

Oh.

my.

goodness.

It's seriously annoying that people are judging other people by drawings.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Okay, I know I'm hanging on this thread all damn day, but let me say this. This is just.... Oh dear.

So we had a beautiful classmate, sadly she went to another school now. I mean, everything in her was really nice looking. Nice shape, face, eye and hair. Our another classmate (the guy who I wrote in the general relationship thread), didn't like her, because according to him...

Spoiler

"She didn't had as good looking waist as an Anime girl."

Oh.

my.

goodness.

It's seriously annoying that people are judging other people by drawings.

Wow, that relates to what you said earlier.

Sorry Anime fans, but I have to say this:

I understand that you love Animes. I quite like some of it too. But living with them and don't care about the world is just simply wrong.
My friend loves animes, and he doesn't want a girlfriend, because:
"Why? I have a waifu!"

Come on man, it's not the liking of the Disney movies what makes you childish, it's that animes suck you in and you don't care about EXISTING GIRLS.

This is what really annoys me.

Never actually had this problem before, but I can easily understand why it would annoy you though.

 

[TheNuvolari]

Wow, that relates to what you said earlier.
Never actually had this problem before, but I can easily understand why it would annoy you though.

Exactly. He is the same "friend".

Thank you for your understanding, Sonygamer455.

 

[Sonygamer455]

One thing that confuses me is girls that persistently flirt with me, but then aren't actually interested in dating me. Had this happen so much in high school, I don't even get my hopes up anymore when I think someone has a crush on me. I get some girls like to flirt, but if you're not actually interested in dating me, then don't waste my time.

 

[kikie]

One thing that confuses me is girls that persistently flirt with me, but then aren't actually interested in dating me. Had this happen so much in high school, I don't even get my hopes up anymore when I think someone has a crush on me. I get some girls like to flirt, but if you're not actually interested in dating me, then don't waste my time.

There are many youtube clips about this. It is possible that some guys think girls are flirting but they actually are only being friendly. And there are girls that flirt just for the fun of it.

Girls work in mysterious ways.

 

[Sonygamer455]

There are many youtube clips about this. It is possible that some guys think girls are flirting but they actually are only being friendly. And there are girls that flirt just for the fun of it.

Girls work in mysterious ways.

Indeed. I haven't seen any of those types of videos yet, but I know what you're saying. I have dealt with both of these before, but I am mainly speaking of the ones that seem to do it for the fun of it.

 

[TexRex]

I am mainly speaking of the the ones that seem to do it for the fun of it.

Of course, this is a thing. For those so inclined, flirting is fun. Studies involving the use of PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scans have shown that the act of flirting, not just being flirted with, stimulates the release of dopamine and endorphins in the brain which results in pleasure and the suppression of pain.

The key is regular human interaction that allows one to infer from context the intent behind flirtation, as well as knowing the difference between flirtation and just plain friendliness.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Of course, this is a thing. For those so inclined, flirting is fun. Studies involving the use of PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scans have shown that the act of flirting, not just being flirted with, stimulates the release of dopamine and endorphins in the brain which results in pleasure and the suppression of pain.

So is that just a fancy way of saying they do it to make themselves feel better?

 

[TexRex]

So is that just a fancy way of saying they do it to make themselves feel better?

I don't think it's intentional, but I suppose, subconsciously, it is one of many motivations for flirtation. I think it's fairly innate for those so inclined, and I like to think I'm among those ranks.

 

[Sonygamer455]

I don't think it's intentional, but I suppose, subconsciously, it is one of many motivations for flirtation. I think it's fairly innate for those so inclined, and I like to think I'm among those ranks.

Understandable I guess.

 

[kikie]

Of course, this is a thing. For those so inclined, flirting is fun. Studies involving the use of PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scans have shown that the act of flirting, not just being flirted with, stimulates the release of dopamine and endorphins in the brain which results in pleasure and the suppression of pain.

The key is regular human interaction that allows one to infer from context the intent behind flirtation, as well as knowing the difference between flirtation and just plain friendliness.

Don't forget oxytocin (cuddle hormone).

 

[kolio]

Annoyances:
- People that take forever to go at a green light.

First of all, I like to take the extra second and a half to make sure people aren't blowing through red about to kill me if I suddenly take off at a green light. Yes, many times it's possible to already have an eye out for those things, but not always as people in bigger vehicles beside you may hinder your view. Secondly, hit me in the ass if I don't go immediately and buy me a new car.

- Waiting in a really long line!
- Traffic Jams!
- When someone gets my order wrong. I can understand why someone gets it wrong, but it still annoys me.

Life.

 

[Alpha Cipher]

Cashiers that ask/promote/confirm something about my order. I'm very meticulous whenever I order, because ordering irritates me to no end
I'd always say my order, very specifically, whether I want add-ons, whether I want combos, whether I want drinks, and even alternatives if I feel like they're about to say that they don't have a particular item. I like to think that I'm rather clear and loud on how I talk, so it's not like they don't understand me. Maybe if they pay more attention to me and their job than chatting to the cashier next to them all the time I don't have to waste another second talking to them- they irritate me just as much as I probably irritate them, so I believe we share a common goal

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

First of all, I like to take the extra second and a half to make sure people aren't blowing through red about to kill me if I suddenly take off at a green light. Yes, many times it's possible to already have an eye out for those things, but not always as people in bigger vehicles beside you may hinder your view.

Okay, cool. I do that too. However, you're not the kind of person I'm talking about, I'm talking about the person that is too busy looking at their phone or something else to notice the light being green for a minute.

Secondly, hit me in the ass if I don't go immediately and buy me a new car.

I don't know if you're joking or actually assume that I'm the kind of 🤬 that does that.

 

[TexRex]

Don't forget oxytocin (cuddle hormone).

Indeed.

First of all, I like to take the extra second and a half to make sure people aren't blowing through red about to kill me if I suddenly take off at a green light. Yes, many times it's possible to already have an eye out for those things, but not always as people in bigger vehicles beside you may hinder your view.

Oh absolutely, but that really does only take a moment--indeed it probably takes less time than it takes for the average person behind you to punch their horn.

It's clear, however, when the person you're waiting on isn't paying attention to the task of driving.

 

[kikie]

Big confusion:

Why do a lot of people listen to music (while wearing headphones) while working out in the gym?

The gym is not only a place to work out but it is also a sort of a social gathering. There is always music playing in the gym and people talking to each other and still more than half have a smartphone/mp3 player and a headphone.

 

[DesertPenguin]

That's easy. People have personal preferences for what motivates them/pumps them up.

 

[TexRex]

The gym is not only a place to work out but it is also a sort of a social gathering.

Disagree. I'll talk with people before and after a workout but never during, and I offer others the same courtesy.

Many gyms have social areas such as a retail space, beverage bar or the showers (jokes).

 

[kikie]

That's easy. People have personal preferences for what motivates them/pumps them up.

Indeed but why shutting yourself off while there is music playing in the gym is beyond me. Or maybe it's me and I'm a very social guy, which I truly am.

Disagree. I'll talk with people before and after a workout but never during, and I offer others the same courtesy.

Many gyms have social areas such as a retail space, beverage bar or the showers (jokes).

Seems to be different across the pond. Here people talk to each other while working out, while doing cardio. Seems like Belgians are very, very friendly people.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Must be a cultural thing.

I hate how I want to ride my bike and exercise (which I really need) but it's too damn hot. And then I think I'll do it after dinner when it's cooler but I tell myself I'm too tired

 

[TexRex]

Indeed but why shutting yourself off while there is music playing in the gym is beyond me.

I don't find canned gym music particularly motivating and I have no control over the tempo.

I hate how I want to ride my bike and exercise (which I really need) but it's too damn hot. And then I think I'll do it after dinner when it's cooler but I tell myself I'm too tired

Trainers aren't terribly expensive--I love my Tacx mag trainer.

 

[DesertPenguin]

I enjoy the thrill of speed and wind around me though

 

[kikie]

I enjoy the thrill of speed and wind around me though

For the feeling of speed.

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[kolio]

Okay, cool. I do that too. However, you're not the kind of person I'm talking about, I'm talking about the person that is too busy looking at their phone or something else to notice the light being green for a minute.

I did not think that you were talking about distracted drivers due to the following:

Annoyances:
- Waiting in a really long line!
- Traffic Jams!

This lead me to believe you were the typical impatient driver who tailgates, whips into the right lane to pass a car in the left lane not giving them a chance to move out of your way, and honks at people for taking too long to go at green lights.

I don't know if you're joking or actually assume that I'm the kind of 🤬 that does that.

It was not a joke, nor is it directed towards you. And, I would never think of you as a 🤬. It was directed at impatient drivers who don't always pay attention and put the pedal on the floor as soon as the light turns green.