Pet Peeves IV

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Originally Posted by Hibee87

We had an incident (That happened more than once, and also very recently) where it was worse than a pee in the bin or a bogey on the wall. Smeared on the toilet walls, on the floor, around the toilet etc. Im sure you get what im saying. Its happened more than once and in different traps of the toilet so it wasnt a one off mistake/revenge. Some dirty ******* has deliberately gone in with the intention. A grown Man! (The culprit has not yet been caught as far as I know either):sick:

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Yes I had something similar in a previous job, I was 99% sure that the guy who complained about it every morning was actually the culprit!
We checked it clean one night, no one else entered as we had CCTV in the outside corridor, the next morning same guy came crying that it was disgusting and he shouldn't have to use facilities in that condition. A review of corridor CCTV showed him being the first to enter the locker room in the morning.
The weirdo left soon after.

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby

Yes I had something similar in a previous job, I was 99% sure that the guy who complained about it every morning was actually the culprit!
We checked it clean one night, no one else entered as we had CCTV in the outside corridor, the next morning same guy came crying that it was disgusting and he shouldn't have to use facilities in that condition. A review of corridor CCTV showed him being the first to enter the locker room in the morning.
The weirdo left soon after.

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Some people are weird. Was he wanting attention, did t give him a thrill??

He should see a psychiatrist pronto.

In our office we had a bloke who would snort cocaine in the toilet cubicle

and would roar down the corridor like a bull bashing into people. How he got away with it for several years was a mystery.

Whilst serving in Norway we had a "phantom ****ter". He would take a dump in the hoods of unsuspecting victims sleeping bags.

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Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg

Whilst serving in Norway we had a "phantom ****ter". He would take a dump in the hoods of unsuspecting victims sleeping bags.

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I bet he thought his mates were a load of s***heads.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Is that because you've still 3 years to wait before you can apply? :greengrin

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Nah, the folk in the ads are just overly happy to be preparing for death. :-)

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Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg

Whilst serving in Norway we had a "phantom ****ter". He would take a dump in the hoods of unsuspecting victims sleeping bags.

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I've heard of it in boots but never in sleeping bags.

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Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg

Whilst serving in Norway we had a "phantom ****ter". He would take a dump in the hoods of unsuspecting victims sleeping bags.

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No wonder women think men are weird.

Cants who think they are a cut above because they drink wine.

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Originally Posted by IGRIGI

Cants who think they are a cut above because they drink wine.

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Central heating for tramps.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Central heating for tramps.

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:tsk tsk:

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Originally Posted by IGRIGI

Cants who think they are a cut above because they drink wine.

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Drivel.

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Originally Posted by Mrs. S

:tsk tsk:

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Little ole win drinker Mrs S? :greengrin

Censorship of the web.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Little ole win drinker Mrs S? :greengrin

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Old? Be very careful Mr Crab! I like a glass of wine but just buy the cheap stuff.

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Originally Posted by Mrs. S

Old? Be very careful Mr Crab! I like a glass of wine but just buy the cheap stuff.

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Sorry, a poor attempt at humour. :greengrin Must do better.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Sorry, a poor attempt at humour. :greengrin Must do better.

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:greengrin

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Originally Posted by Hibee87

We had an incident (That happened more than once, and also very recently) where it was worse than a pee in the bin or a bogey on the wall. Smeared on the toilet walls, on the floor, around the toilet etc. Im sure you get what im saying. Its happened more than once and in different traps of the toilet so it wasnt a one off mistake/revenge. Some dirty ******* has deliberately gone in with the intention. A grown Man! (The culprit has not yet been caught as far as I know either):sick:

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Someone was ****ting in the work shower every Tuesday afternoon for weeks last year. They put a plain clothes security guard outside to try to catch the culprit but then got complaints about a man lurking next to the ladies toilet and showers. Of course it was the security guard so they had to take him away so I don’t think they ever caught the person.

People that believe they deserve a medal of honour for going to the gym or working out.

Made even worse when they reach level 10 smugness when talking about their "accomplishments" as if them losing a few pounds has put them on par with someone that comes up with a cure for cancer.

Been said before but I'd like to highlight it again.
Folk who put their seats back in aeroplanes especially when there's almost no leg room as it is.
Inconsiderate tolies.

People who send you a friends request on FB, the latest one being an old colleague. So I accept it expecting that they want to get in touch and will now make contact. 48 hours later not a word from them, obviously just want to be nosey and look through your page. Swiftly deleted as a friend.

People who can't see other folk being happy without putting them down.

Also, folk who feel they have to tell people (usually celebrities) that they're rubbish (an example recently, Thierry Henry tweets about leaving Sky, gets tweets to tell him he is a crap pundit). Or tweeting a comedian to tell them they're not funny, that kind of thing.

Why would you feel the need to do that?

Word censorship...you know what I mean? F*****G C**S

Every single one of you who read this said "****ing ****s" in your head. The Queen, The archbishop of Canterbury, Princess bloody whatshername all said "****ing ****s" in their heads, so why the stars?

Aaargghh even the forum censors words....WHY???

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Originally Posted by Bangkok Hibby

Word censorship...you know what I mean? F*****G C**S

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Why would anyone censor "farting cats"?

When a lady gets on the bus and is walking down smiling at you and you smile back, then she cuddles the woman in the seat infront of you and says haven't seen you in ages

Seems the world doesn't revolve around me after all haha

Ordering a cake in the patisserie cafe and they give you a knife and fork. Whats wrong with my hands? Now i feel obliged to eat a cake with a fork!

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Originally Posted by Mrs. S

Ordering a cake in the patisserie cafe and they give you a knife and fork. Whats wrong with my hands? Now i feel obliged to eat a cake with a fork!

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On the same note, seeing someone eating a pizza with a knife and fork is wrong.

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Originally Posted by snooky

Been said before but I'd like to highlight it again.
Folk who put their seats back in aeroplanes especially when there's almost no leg room as it is.
Inconsiderate tolies.

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I agree

and having been in back row of the plane where you cannot put the seats back, it’s even worse there.

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Originally Posted by stoneyburn hibs

On the same note, seeing someone eating a pizza with a knife and fork is wrong.

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Or a chippy. My sons pal gets a plate and knife and fork. Whats wrong with eating it out the paper with your fingers?

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Originally Posted by Mrs. S

Or a chippy. My sons pal gets a plate and knife and fork. Whats wrong with eating it out the paper with your fingers?

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That is how chippy should be eaten! Use your hands. :agree:

People who think they can tell other people how to eat their food. Food should be eaten by the individual in whatever way they like and with what method they enjoy eating it. There are no right or wrong ways.

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby

People who think they can tell other people how to eat their food. Food should be eaten by the individual in whatever way they like and with what method they enjoy eating it. There are no right or wrong ways.

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What about passing the port to the right? :cool2:

People getting peeved with other people's pet peeves. :-) Just let it go!

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby

People who think they can tell other people how to eat their food. Food should be eaten by the individual in whatever way they like and with what method they enjoy eating it. There are no right or wrong ways.

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Ive never told anybody how to eat their food. I just secretly judge :greengrin

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Originally Posted by Mrs. S

Ive never told anybody how to eat their food. I just secretly judge :greengrin

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I never said you did:-)

“Hibs Class”

This term has become complete self-aggrandising cringe IMO. Fair enough when someone goes over and above it could be an example of class, but calling basic levels of human respect “Hibs Class” like we’re a bunch of special snowflakes is pretty bad.

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Originally Posted by SRHibs

“Hibs Class”

This term has become complete self-aggrandising cringe IMO. Fair enough when someone goes over and above it could be an example of class, but calling basic levels of human respect “Hibs Class” like we’re a bunch of special snowflakes is pretty bad.

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:agree: Hibs crass? :hmmm:
Being misused and overused the word's true meaning is weakened, as with the word 'hero'.

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Originally Posted by SRHibs

“Hibs Class”

This term has become complete self-aggrandising cringe IMO. Fair enough when someone goes over and above it could be an example of class, but calling basic levels of human respect “Hibs Class” like we’re a bunch of special snowflakes is pretty bad.

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It is a bit of a beamer, to be fair.

running out of data, a couple of years ago 2GB would do me fine - no issues. I ran out a couple of times and upgraded to 5GB and that barely does me the month. I'm not doing much different.

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Originally Posted by SRHibs

“Hibs Class”

This term has become complete self-aggrandising cringe IMO. Fair enough when someone goes over and above it could be an example of class, but calling basic levels of human respect “Hibs Class” like we’re a bunch of special snowflakes is pretty bad.

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A-to-the-****ing-men

Thread closed, we have found it. The most nonsensical and cringeworthy phrase ever to be uttered from the mouths of morons imo

When watching a Fringe street performer on the High Street with your granddaughter and an adult tourist pushes in and stands right in front of her, completely blocking her view.

When would that ever happen? THREE TIMES this morning 😡😡😡

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Originally Posted by My_Wife_Camille

A-to-the-****ing-men

Thread closed, we have found it. The most nonsensical and cringeworthy phrase ever to be uttered from the mouths of morons imo

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I'm having a bit of a 'whoosh' with that bit, MWC. Help!

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Originally Posted by snooky

I'm having a bit of a 'whoosh' with that bit, MWC. Help!

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A-to-the-****ing-men

As in 'Amen to that'.

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Originally Posted by stoneyburn hibs

On the same note, seeing someone eating a pizza with a knife and fork is wrong.

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My wife eats pizza from the middle out.

Disgusting.

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Originally Posted by Onceinawhile

My wife eats pizza from the middle out.

Disgusting.

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Doesn't everyone do that?

You don't pick up a slice & eat the crust first?

I must be the devil for some people on this thread, I eat home cooked pizzas with a knife and fork from the crust in. If I get a take away pizza than I eat the crust first :angeldevi

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Originally Posted by Craig_HFC

Doesn't everyone do that?

You don't pick up a slice & eat the crust first?

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I don't eat pizza from the inside out or the outside in. No knife and fork, just stuff the whole thing in my gob in a oner. Lovely.

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Originally Posted by Craig_HFC

A-to-the-****ing-men

As in 'Amen to that'.

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A-ha :aok:

Ta :doh:

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Originally Posted by snooky

A-to-the-****ing-ha! aok:

Ta :doh:

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Fixed!

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Originally Posted by Craig_HFC

Doesn't everyone do that?

You don't pick up a slice & eat the crust first?

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Some people eat the crust first.

I like to eat the good bit first then dip my crusts; I don't think you'd be able to dip your crust at the beginning.

I eat pizza with a knife and fork, some decorum please.

Ryrie's having the temerity to charge £4.55 for a pint of Strongbow, eh no thanks, I'll head elsewhere. Unsurprisingly the place was empty.

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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

I must be the devil for some people on this thread, I eat home cooked pizzas with a knife and fork from the crust in. If I get a take away pizza than I eat the crust first :angeldevi

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Mama Mia !

Salad cream, I've yet to find any kind of eaterie that has it.
Love it with fish and chips.

Bluetooth headphones. For a while they’re great, but inevitably they will run out and need to be charged at a time when you want to listen to more music. For a few years now I’ve persisted with them, but finally I’ve gone back to the old style headphones. The only downside is that when I need a pish I have to pause the song.

Acronyms. Especially in job ad's. "must have FJGDR experience and GSH or TUYHG" (yes I was randomly hitting the keyboard, cos I'm sure they do too!!)

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Originally Posted by Mixu62

Acronyms. Especially in job ad's. "must have FJGDR experience and GSH or TUYHG" (yes I was randomly hitting the keyboard, cos I'm sure they do too!!)

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Try dealing with the military if you want an acronym minefield. (No pun intended).
Think Robin William's skit in Good Morning Vietnam.

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Originally Posted by Bangkok Hibby

Word censorship...you know what I mean? F*****G C**S

Every single one of you who read this said "****ing ****s" in your head. The Queen, The archbishop of Canterbury, Princess bloody whatshername all said "****ing ****s" in their heads, so why the stars?

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Such a wonderful rant I am genuinely impressed with this level of peeve. Respect 😎

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Originally Posted by Bangkok Hibby

Word censorship...you know what I mean? F*****G C**S

Every single one of you who read this said "****ing ****s" in your head. The Queen, The archbishop of Canterbury, Princess bloody whatshername all said "****ing ****s" in their heads, so why the stars?

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Surprised the admin pricks let you away with calling yourself Bang**** Hibby.

Probably already been covered, but WTF are folk carrying to pubs in rucksacks that they never did 20 years ago? Total pain in the arse and bad enough struggling to bar through a sea of bodies without pushing backpacks out your way.
In Dublin today and it is just as bad as Edinburgh for this millennial habit.

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Originally Posted by Carheenlea

Probably already been covered, but WTF are folk carrying to pubs in rucksacks that they never did 20 years ago? Total pain in the arse and bad enough struggling to bar through a sea of bodies without pushing backpacks out your way.
In Dublin today and it is just as bad as Edinburgh for this millennial habit.

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Presumably it's people after work. Those people now have laptops that they carry in rucksacks rather than previously desktop computers that stayed in the office. :dunno:

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Originally Posted by danhibees1875

Presumably it's people after work. Those people now have laptops that they carry in rucksacks rather than previously desktop computers that stayed in the office. :dunno:

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This looks more like desk top computer than laptop to be fair.

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Originally Posted by ACLeith

When watching a Fringe street performer on the High Street with your granddaughter and an adult tourist pushes in and stands right in front of her, completely blocking her view.

When would that ever happen? THREE TIMES this morning ������

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Tourists....haven't a clue about queueing or manners. For all their faults Brits are "generally" more polite

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Originally Posted by IGRIGI

I eat pizza with a knife and fork, some decorum please.

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Thank god the eternal verities are still alive somewhere at least. We're not the 51st State yet.

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Originally Posted by Carheenlea

Probably already been covered, but WTF are folk carrying to pubs in rucksacks that they never did 20 years ago? Total pain in the arse and bad enough struggling to bar through a sea of bodies without pushing backpacks out your way.
In Dublin today and it is just as bad as Edinburgh for this millennial habit.

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I carry my phone, book, water, newspaper, snack, magazine etc. Dunno how I managed with just pockets. Also carry a charger and occasionally my tablet. Also a shopping bag to save on plastic if I need groceries

I know it’s wrong of me but every time I see someone having a conversation on their phone (in a public place) without holding the phone to their ear.. I think “prick”

People that don't know how to conduct themselves in the quiet coach on trains, ignorant bassas!

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Originally Posted by WeeRussell

I know it’s wrong of me but every time I see someone having a conversation on their phone (in a public place) without holding the phone to their ear.. I think “prick”

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Yes! :agree:

I don't get it at all. Put it on loud speaker and hold it up infront of their chin - as if the extra 10cm to their ear would be difficult.

Mensur Suljovic, what a helmet!

People who don’t understand how insurance policies work and insist that they can contact your insurers directly to pay for damage in their property. Err no you claim off your own insurance and they put the claim in against our insurance to recover their costs.

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Originally Posted by danhibees1875

Yes! :agree:

I don't get it at all. Put it on loud speaker and hold it up infront of their chin - as if the extra 10cm to their ear would be difficult.

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The reason I said "wrong of me" is because I actually think the same when they're speaking using headphones. Hands-free walking about speaking just isn't for me :greengrin

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Originally Posted by WeeRussell

The reason I said "wrong of me" is because I actually think the same when they're speaking using headphones. Hands-free walking about speaking just isn't for me :greengrin

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To be fair, I can just about get on board with that - at least they're keeping their hands free and have gained something from it. :greengrin

It's not for me personally, I'm too self conscious for nonsense like that - it is a bit strange when someone walks past just chatting away to noone.

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Originally Posted by danhibees1875

To be fair, I can just about get on board with that - at least they're keeping their hands free and have gained something from it. :greengrin

It's not for me personally, I'm too self conscious for nonsense like that - it is a bit strange when someone walks past just chatting away to noone.

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I do this a lot. Its easier to hear through my earphones than the phone in a busy street. The other option would be for me to hold the phone to my ear and stick my finger in the other ear - far more self conscious about that look :greengrin

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Originally Posted by Mrs. S

I do this a lot. Its easier to hear through my earphones than the phone in a busy street. The other option would be for me to hold the phone to my ear and stick my finger in the other ear - far more self conscious about that look :greengrin

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I did mean to put a caveat in to one of my posts about there being any sort of technological advantage that I wasn't aware of!

I think I do the finger in the other ear trick though; I'll probably be a lot more conscious about it now that you've pointed out that I probably look like an idiot doing so.

Now that I think about it, I've received calls while wearing headphones before and end up in a right muddle trying to answer the call, and disconnect my headphones all at once - particularly my bluetooth ones. :dizzy:

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Originally Posted by danhibees1875

I did mean to put a caveat in to one of my posts about there being any sort of technological advantage that I wasn't aware of!

I think I do the finger in the other ear trick though; I'll probably be a lot more conscious about it now that you've pointed out that I probably look like an idiot doing so.

Now that I think about it, I've received calls while wearing headphones before and end up in a right muddle trying to answer the call, and disconnect my headphones all at once - particularly my bluetooth ones. :dizzy:

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On the other hand ive also tried to make calls on my phone forgetting my bluetooth earphones are switched on. Once got an irate text from my son after i had tried to call him a few times and couldn't hear him saying to turn my ******* earphones off :greengrin

The talking 'toilet' on Virgin trains

-Groups of people standing conversing on busy streets.
-Groups of 4-5 people walking side by side and blocking the entire pavement.
-People with no spatial awareness in the supermarket.
-People with no spatial awareness in the train station.

All these things make me irrationally angry. It’s a lot better down here, but every time I go to Edinburgh I’m completely amazed by peoples’ complete lack of awareness.

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Originally Posted by SRHibs

-Groups of people standing conversing on busy streets.
-Groups of 4-5 people walking side by side and blocking the entire pavement.
-People with no spatial awareness in the supermarket.
-People with no spatial awareness in the train station.

All these things make me irrationally angry. It’s a lot better down here, but every time I go to Edinburgh I’m completely amazed by peoples’ complete lack of awareness.

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Especially the shoppers who look at the shelves with their trolleys at 90 degrees across the aisle. Similarly the two 'pals' who meet and chat with both their trolleys blocking the aisle. :brickwall
Like you say, SRH, it's their lack of awareness that is infuriating. They are ignorant in both senses (stupid and/or arrogant).

People who say things like " It's a lot better down here" or other claims:)

Joining polly-pockets with paper clips.

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Originally Posted by NORTHERNHIBBY

Joining polly-pockets with paper clips.

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That's a great one. I wholeheartedly concur.

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Originally Posted by NORTHERNHIBBY

Joining polly-pockets with paper clips.

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Lever arch files - when the arches get twisted and all the files drop out. FFS, in this day and age, can they not make the arches strong enough to stay operative? If not, invent a new system.
That's where computers come in, I suppose :wink: - i.e. a paperless system.

Unannounced gherkins in anything, especially sandwiches. Seems to be a particular issue over here, where the supermarket sandwich selection is already atrocious . Vinegary, slimy abysmal things that ruin everything they touch. The wasps of the food world.

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Originally Posted by lyonhibs

Unannounced gherkins in anything, especially sandwiches. Seems to be a particular issue over here, where the supermarket sandwich selection is already atrocious . Vinegary, slimy abysmal things that ruin everything they touch. The wasps of the food world.

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Found in a mixed pickle jar good, elsewhere bad.

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Originally Posted by lyonhibs

Unannounced gherkins in anything, especially sandwiches. Seems to be a particular issue over here, where the supermarket sandwich selection is already atrocious . Vinegary, slimy abysmal things that ruin everything they touch. The wasps of the food world.

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Unannounced Gherkins made me laugh. :greengrin

Im one of those people who check my food thoroughly before eating, an unannounced gherkin would ruin my day!

BBC & ITV News websites seem to be always providing yesterday's news.
Do they both employ one updater part-time?

Probably say this every year, but....

People who talk about the "Fringe festival".

Rips my knitting....

Radio presenters and DJs who play music without giving the names of the song or the artist before or after the event. I find myself scrambling for my Shazam app. to find out for myself.

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Originally Posted by Jim44

Radio presenters and DJs who play music without giving the names of the song or the artist before or after the event. I find myself scrambling for my Shazam app. to find out for myself.

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And DJs who speak with that fairground announcer ‘Scream if ya wanna go fasta” voice.

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Originally Posted by Jim44

Radio presenters and DJs who play music without giving the names of the song or the artist before or after the event. I find myself scrambling for my Shazam app. to find out for myself.

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DJ's in general who sound all ****ing cheery and upbeat at 06:00 in the the morning. Just **** off will you!

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Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg

DJ's in general who sound all ****ing cheery and upbeat at 06:00 in the the morning. Just **** off will you!

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My thoughts entirely - that's why I can't stand listening to the radio or tv. Especially during AM.

Train Station

Since the Beeching cuts in 1963, and possibly even before that, America has not been part of our rail network. Why then do people call railway stations train stations? All round the country there are Railway Hotels, not Train Hotels, next to railway stations. And if you can't spell words properly just because they've got a U in them, **** off back to wherever you came from, which is America.

Adults on scooters flying down the pavement. When did this become a thing? I’ve seen about 4 in the last few weeks. All hipster types.

People who start threads and think they've got a scoop when in actual fact if they cared to look they'd find that there are several threads about their 'scoop' already on the go. There's a prime example on the main forum just now. :ostrich:

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Train Station

Since the Beeching cuts in 1963, and possibly even before that, America has not been part of our rail network. Why then do people call railway stations train stations? All round the country there are Railway Hotels, not Train Hotels, next to railway stations. And if you can't spell words properly just because they've got a U in them, **** off back to wherever you came from, which is America.

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It's the train that becomes stationary at a station, not the railway.

Don't know why, but it really rankles me when Celtc get called "the Hoops". :grr: :brickwall :timebomb:

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Originally Posted by snooky

Don't know why, but it really rankles me when Celtc get called "the Hoops". :grr: :brickwall :timebomb:

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That annoys me too.

I think it's because I always imagine it being said in that nasally, exaggerated, almost put on Glasgow accent.

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Originally Posted by EH6 Hibby

Adults on scooters flying down the pavement. When did this become a thing? I’ve seen about 4 in the last few weeks. All hipster types.

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Sweet jesus don't get me started and never move to the continent. Here, it's the go to mode of transport for the man about town, guys in full suits zooming about the place like kids on ritalin between meetings/on their lunch break.

Grim.

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Originally Posted by lapsedhibee

Train Station

Since the Beeching cuts in 1963, and possibly even before that, America has not been part of our rail network. Why then do people call railway stations train stations? All round the country there are Railway Hotels, not Train Hotels, next to railway stations. And if you can't spell words properly just because they've got a U in them, **** off back to wherever you came from, which is America.

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Trains travel on rails and stop at train stations
Buses travel on the road and stop at bus stations

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Originally Posted by Future17

It's the train that becomes stationary at a station, not the railway.

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby

Trains travel on rails and stop at train stations
Buses travel on the road and stop at bus stations

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A station is the thing that trains stop at on the railway. Hence railway station.

A station is not the thing that railways stop at on the train. Hence not train station.

cf Tube station: The tube is what the trains travel through, a sort of underground tunnelly thing, not the thing that passengers sit in.

cf Space station: A place in space, not a place where space stops. :wink: