Can we discuss pet peeves here? (3 Viewers)

[Ministry of Pain]

1st time I stepped into a mall since before the pandemic and even then it was some time ago...

-Sawgrass Outlets, it's a mini city. I walk in and look for one of those kiosk with the map of the place and all the stores listed...can't find one anywhere
-I ask several people where I might find it and surprisingly these folks who do draw wages from these stores, not a single one of them could direct me anywhere
-Finally I discover that now it's a digital touch screen that is completely blank and has nothing on the screen that would indicate for you to walk up and start using it to find directions.

I must have asked 4 different people around the food court area where I might find the Swatch store...it was 5 doors down the way just past the food court as my new digital display friend drew up a direct path from the screen to the store front, genius!

I walked out with 7 Swatches for my wife and gifts, mission accomplished

 

[ChiefD]

1st time I stepped into a mall since before the pandemic and even then it was some time ago...

-Sawgrass Outlets, it's a mini city. I walk in and look for one of those kiosk with the map of the place and all the stores listed...can't find one anywhere
-I ask several people where I might find it and surprisingly these folks who do draw wages from these stores, not a single one of them could direct me anywhere
-Finally I discover that now it's a digital touch screen that is completely blank and has nothing on the screen that would indicate for you to walk up and start using it to find directions.

I must have asked 4 different people around the food court area where I might find the Swatch store...it was 5 doors down the way just past the food court as my new digital display friend drew up a direct path from the screen to the store front, genius!

I walked out with 7 Swatches for my wife and gifts, mission accomplished

This post just took me back about 40 years.

 

[Osaurus]

Guests who don't bother to tell you when their flight arrives even though you're the one giving them a ride from the airport.

 

[Osaurus]

1st time I stepped into a mall since before the pandemic and even then it was some time ago...

-Sawgrass Outlets, it's a mini city. I walk in and look for one of those kiosk with the map of the place and all the stores listed...can't find one anywhere
-I ask several people where I might find it and surprisingly these folks who do draw wages from these stores, not a single one of them could direct me anywhere
-Finally I discover that now it's a digital touch screen that is completely blank and has nothing on the screen that would indicate for you to walk up and start using it to find directions.

I must have asked 4 different people around the food court area where I might find the Swatch store...it was 5 doors down the way just past the food court as my new digital display friend drew up a direct path from the screen to the store front, genius!

I walked out with 7 Swatches for my wife and gifts, mission accomplished

Sister is a Swatch freak. She has many. Vegas has multiple stores so she's good to go

 

[belljr]

they still make swatches? I had no idea

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Probably doesn't belong in this thread but I know this is just local business helping local business but..... bought a new car, received a thank you card in mail with a 1500 gift certificate to a local fine art portrait studio. First if you really wanted to thank me you should have just bumped another 1500 of the price

You need to start a thread about "Ideas For My Fine Art Portrait Pose"

I'm going with "The Heisman".

 

[offdee]

I swear I'm not old guy yelling at clouds........

Filling out a rebate for my daughter's contacts.

You need to upload a detailed receipt from the eye doctor for the visit, the prescription, the purchase of contacts. Fine no problem

upload all the documents..... after you submit the documents it takes you to one more page. All the information on that page is literally all the information on the documents I just freaking uploaded. I understand needing proof of purchase but your process asks for specific things to be on the receipt and now i need to also fill it in on another form???

Its basically the same as the phone rep asking for your information that you entered.... except i now entered it twice..... sigh

If they were smart they'd have those screens reversed. Make you enter all the information first and then tell you to simply upload the documents for proof of purchase (without asking for all the details that you already entered). Nobody would bat an eye at that.

 

[3 hour lunch]

It’s probably been covered, but people who watch videos on their phone on with sound, in public. Get some headphones or put it on mute. Drives me nuts.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

1st time I stepped into a mall since before the pandemic and even then it was some time ago...

-Sawgrass Outlets, it's a mini city. I walk in and look for one of those kiosk with the map of the place and all the stores listed...can't find one anywhere
-I ask several people where I might find it and surprisingly these folks who do draw wages from these stores, not a single one of them could direct me anywhere
-Finally I discover that now it's a digital touch screen that is completely blank and has nothing on the screen that would indicate for you to walk up and start using it to find directions.

I must have asked 4 different people around the food court area where I might find the Swatch store...it was 5 doors down the way just past the food court as my new digital display friend drew up a direct path from the screen to the store front, genius!

I walked out with 7 Swatches for my wife and gifts, mission accomplished

This post just took me back about 40 years.

1st time I stepped into a mall since before the pandemic and even then it was some time ago...

-Sawgrass Outlets, it's a mini city. I walk in and look for one of those kiosk with the map of the place and all the stores listed...can't find one anywhere
-I ask several people where I might find it and surprisingly these folks who do draw wages from these stores, not a single one of them could direct me anywhere
-Finally I discover that now it's a digital touch screen that is completely blank and has nothing on the screen that would indicate for you to walk up and start using it to find directions.

I must have asked 4 different people around the food court area where I might find the Swatch store...it was 5 doors down the way just past the food court as my new digital display friend drew up a direct path from the screen to the store front, genius!

I walked out with 7 Swatches for my wife and gifts, mission accomplished

Sister is a Swatch freak. She has many. Vegas has multiple stores so she's good to go

There was an entire wall 70% off, not all were special but I found quite a few
Bunch of 50% off, the trendier better selling ones about 30% off and nothing that would be new from their website

We have a store down in South Beach, full retail prices.
Sawgrass is an outlet mall, somewhat overrated but certain things are an absolute steal there.
Went on a week day about 10-11 in the morning when they first opened, would not want to be there on a weekend with large crowds.

 

[sho nuff]

they still make swatches? I had no idea

Loved the one I had...in the 80s.
Got to have a swatch guard though man...how are you going to protect it without that little colorful rubber band thing?

 

[belljr]

they still make swatches? I had no idea

Loved the one I had...in the 80s.
Got to have a swatch guard though man...how are you going to protect it without that little colorful rubber band thing?

I had this one with a blue "guard"

https://cdn.watchcharts.com/listings/a12016d1-de13-4b1f-af87-3562048da8fe.jpg?d=300x300

Vintage Mens SWATCH watch ‘NEWPORT TWO’ (GW108) Blue White Striped 1987 | WatchCharts

Relisted due to non-payment. Vintage Swatch ‘Newport Two’ Watch Blue White Striped 1987 The crystal is bright with only very minor surface scratches, dial and hands all look great. New Energizer battery fitted, the strap is original and still

watchcharts.com

 

[parasaurolophus]

Cars these days are one giant computer. Touchscreens, apps, cameras, sensors, auto driving, etc.

So why the **** do I need a 30 dollar code reader or a service tech to decipher why the hell the check engine light is on?

Especially when you can get the codes by doing an ignition/brake pedal sequence without a scanner. No reason those can't be displayed better.

 

[Tecumseh]

And here I was just going to complain about how my wife doesn't completely remove the tear-off strips on resealable bags (most recently a bag of cashews) when she opens them.

My wife bypasses the resealable option and just tears the damn thing open. It’s infuriating.

She also puts the empty sweetener packets back in the box, so I have to go through a goonies style treasure hunt to find an unopened packet.

 

[Mummy4]

And here I was just going to complain about how my wife doesn't completely remove the tear-off strips on resealable bags (most recently a bag of cashews) when she opens them.

My wife bypasses the resealable option and just tears the damn thing open. It’s infuriating.

She also puts the empty sweetener packets back in the box, so I have to go through a goonies style treasure hunt to find an unopened packet.

 

[mr. furley]

Cars these days are one giant computer. Touchscreens, apps, cameras, sensors, auto driving, etc.

So why the **** do I need a 30 dollar code reader or a service tech to decipher why the hell the check engine light is on?

how else are manufacturers going to do **** like remotely turn off vital car functions then charge you to turn them back on??

won't you please think of corporate profits for a change, gosh!

 

[massraider]

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She also puts the empty sweetener packets back in the box, so I have to go through a goonies style treasure hunt to find an unopened packet.

You should keep an eye on that. I’m not sure how hoarding starts, but this sounds about right.

 

[belljr]

My wife takes phone calls on the couch next to me.......

 

[Dezbelief]

My wife takes phone calls on the couch next to me.......

At least you know she's not hiding anything from you.

 

[psychobillies]

My wife takes phone calls on the couch next to me.......

At least you know she's not hiding anything from you.

An affair might be better.

 

[belljr]

This isn't a pet peeve but just an oddity/complaint? Listen I'm sure there is a method to the madness but I'm not sure I follow it.

Order 2 things on Amazon - They arrive at a facility 15 minutes from my house to then be shipped to a facility 25 minutes from my house - and may or may not go out for delivery today......

 

[Sullie]

Oh the deli counter, le sigh. I'm convinced the only reason it exists is because it's a preview of what hell is going to be like.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Oh the deli counter, le sigh. I'm convinced the only reason it exists is because it's a preview of what hell is going to be like.

https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.025b9973bedf0b5a52ff801173e9562d?rik=UnfRy6XCE6MWbw&pid=ImgRaw&r=0

 

[Sullie]

Oh the deli counter, le sigh. I'm convinced the only reason it exists is because it's a preview of what hell is going to be like.

https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.025b9973bedf0b5a52ff801173e9562d?rik=UnfRy6XCE6MWbw&pid=ImgRaw&r=0

I promised myself "self, please don't do a whole rant" and I intend to try to stick to that. Having said that, I would PREFER to take a number but, in my little corner of the world, Kroger, Meijer, Target, etc. ALL got rid of their paper number system so we have to "self-police." And so that just adds to the charm of waiting in line at the deli.

 

[Mummy4]

Oh the deli counter, le sigh. I'm convinced the only reason it exists is because it's a preview of what hell is going to be like.

I refuse to pay $10+ for regular deli meat so I haven't been to the deli counter since covid.

and my beloved chipped chop ham has disappeared from the deli counter so I don't have to have a fight with a lazy deli person about the definition of "shaved/chipped"

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Oh the deli counter, le sigh. I'm convinced the only reason it exists is because it's a preview of what hell is going to be like.

I refuse to pay $10+ for regular deli meat so I haven't been to the deli counter since covid.

and my beloved chipped chop ham has disappeared from the deli counter so I don't have to have a fight with a lazy deli person about the definition of "shaved/chipped"

I figured that post was a bat signal for you.

 

[General Malaise]

You guys don't have a "Grab and Go" at your grocer for deli meat? Game changer, but then I'm not that picky about what I put on my sandwiches. Ham, turkey, chicken....anything fine. Usually have a sale on one of those ready for the picking.

 

[Osaurus]

You guys don't have a "Grab and Go" at your grocer for deli meat? Game changer, but then I'm not that picky about what I put on my sandwiches. Ham, turkey, chicken....anything fine. Usually have a sale on one of those ready for the picking.

I online order ahead, but am familiar with them. It's the next best thing or possibly better.

 

[General Malaise]

You guys don't have a "Grab and Go" at your grocer for deli meat? Game changer, but then I'm not that picky about what I put on my sandwiches. Ham, turkey, chicken....anything fine. Usually have a sale on one of those ready for the picking.

I online order ahead, but am familiar with them. It's the next best thing or possibly better.

Order ahead? Wow....fancy. Didn't know that was an option.

I generally hit the Fred Meyer (like a Meijer or Super Wall Mart) by my office at 7:30am and just take what's sitting around. There is usually only one lady back at the deli counter and she's meaner than a rattle snake. I don't even try to engage with her nor make eye contact but that won't stop her from shouting at me occasionally "I'M THE ONLY ONE BACK HERE". Gawd, take it easy, Hortence. I'm not asking you for anything.

 

[nirad3]

It’s probably been covered, but people who watch videos on their phone on with sound, in public. Get some headphones or put it on mute. Drives me nuts.

Yeah I'm right there with ya. At the gate at an airport, or most likely at a fast food joint. Infuriating.

 

[Osaurus]

You guys don't have a "Grab and Go" at your grocer for deli meat? Game changer, but then I'm not that picky about what I put on my sandwiches. Ham, turkey, chicken....anything fine. Usually have a sale on one of those ready for the picking.

I online order ahead, but am familiar with them. It's the next best thing or possibly better.

Order ahead? Wow....fancy. Didn't know that was an option.

I generally hit the Fred Meyer (like a Meijer or Super Wall Mart) by my office at 7:30am and just take what's sitting around. There is usually only one lady back at the deli counter and she's meaner than a rattle snake. I don't even try to engage with her nor make eye contact but that won't stop her from shouting at me occasionally "I'M THE ONLY ONE BACK HERE". Gawd, take it easy, Hortence. I'm not asking you for anything.

Publix has it, but note that it's a 15+ minute delay from store opening. They get cranky when you walk up at 7 am

 

[Osaurus]

It’s probably been covered, but people who watch videos on their phone on with sound, in public. Get some headphones or put it on mute. Drives me nuts.

Yeah I'm right there with ya. At the gate at an airport, or most likely at a fast food joint. Infuriating.

Guy 2 seats over on flight the other day did this before taking off and after landing. Super annoying.

 

[massraider]

There is usually only one lady back at the deli counter and she's meaner than a rattle snake. I don't even try to engage with her nor make eye contact but that won't stop her from shouting at me occasionally "I'M THE ONLY ONE BACK HERE". Gawd, take it easy, Hortence. I'm not asking you for anything.

If it makes you feel any better, there are three stoner skate kids that work in the back, and just **** with her all day long.

 

[Sullie]

You guys don't have a "Grab and Go" at your grocer for deli meat? Game changer, but then I'm not that picky about what I put on my sandwiches. Ham, turkey, chicken....anything fine. Usually have a sale on one of those ready for the picking.

I online order ahead, but am familiar with them. It's the next best thing or possibly better.

Order ahead? Wow....fancy. Didn't know that was an option.

I generally hit the Fred Meyer (like a Meijer or Super Wall Mart) by my office at 7:30am and just take what's sitting around. There is usually only one lady back at the deli counter and she's meaner than a rattle snake. I don't even try to engage with her nor make eye contact but that won't stop her from shouting at me occasionally "I'M THE ONLY ONE BACK HERE". Gawd, take it easy, Hortence. I'm not asking you for anything.

Our Meyer/Kroger has a grab and go but it's generally laid waste and the choices you're usually left with are :

1.) Sawdust Hill Turkey - Sahara Desert flavor
2.) Sugar Maple Honey Ham - Candied Ham flavor/extra sweet
3.) Hellfire and brimstone Chicken - Carolina Reaper flavor
4.) Flavorless brand cheese available in Colby only - extra suburban neighborhood bland flavor
5.) Bone in chipped chopped ham with extra bone

I've tried them all, I'm not a fan. I know, I know, I'm a big picky crybaby, snowflake for choosing to stand in line and selecting my $28 per pound of chicken. However, before the words even leave the mouth of the deli worker I loudly say "I don't care how it's sliced, you choose for me" so at least I'm not the "no thinner, no thicker, yes 1/4 of a pound, no that's too much, no that's not enough and a 1/4 lb of this, 3 slices of that, 1 ounce of potato salad" guy . . . so, I've got that going for me.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

There is usually only one lady back at the deli counter and she's meaner than a rattle snake. I don't even try to engage with her nor make eye contact but that won't stop her from shouting at me occasionally "I'M THE ONLY ONE BACK HERE". Gawd, take it easy, Hortence. I'm not asking you for anything.

Angry Deli Lady might be the #1 person to avoid at a supermarket. That and the guy with the floor cleaning zamboni who follows you into every aisle.

 

[General Malaise]

There is usually only one lady back at the deli counter and she's meaner than a rattle snake. I don't even try to engage with her nor make eye contact but that won't stop her from shouting at me occasionally "I'M THE ONLY ONE BACK HERE". Gawd, take it easy, Hortence. I'm not asking you for anything.

If it makes you feel any better, there are three stoner skate kids that work in the back, and just **** with her all day long.

Yeah, the older I get, the more grace I try to extend to others. I have no idea what they're going through, so a simple "hope you have a nice day" or something innocuous seems to be prudent when I encounter somebody who is disgruntled.

 

[General Malaise]

You guys don't have a "Grab and Go" at your grocer for deli meat? Game changer, but then I'm not that picky about what I put on my sandwiches. Ham, turkey, chicken....anything fine. Usually have a sale on one of those ready for the picking.

I online order ahead, but am familiar with them. It's the next best thing or possibly better.

Order ahead? Wow....fancy. Didn't know that was an option.

I generally hit the Fred Meyer (like a Meijer or Super Wall Mart) by my office at 7:30am and just take what's sitting around. There is usually only one lady back at the deli counter and she's meaner than a rattle snake. I don't even try to engage with her nor make eye contact but that won't stop her from shouting at me occasionally "I'M THE ONLY ONE BACK HERE". Gawd, take it easy, Hortence. I'm not asking you for anything.

Our Meyer/Kroger has a grab and go but it's generally laid waste and the choices you're usually left with are :

1.) Sawdust Hill Turkey - Sahara Desert flavor
2.) Sugar Maple Honey Ham - Candied Ham flavor/extra sweet
3.) Hellfire and brimstone Chicken - Carolina Reaper flavor
4.) Flavorless brand cheese available in Colby only - extra suburban neighborhood bland flavor
5.) Bone in chipped chopped ham with extra bone

I've tried them all, I'm not a fan. I know, I know, I'm a big picky crybaby, snowflake for choosing to stand in line and selecting my $28 per pound of chicken. However, before the words even leave the mouth of the deli worker I loudly say "I don't care how it's sliced, you choose for me" so at least I'm not the "no thinner, no thicker, yes 1/4 of a pound, no that's too much, no that's not enough and a 1/4 lb of this, 3 slices of that, 1 ounce of potato salad" guy . . . so, I've got that going for me.

Boy, you're not wrong on those deli selections, especially the hot chicken. My god, I made the mistake of grabbing that one thinking "how hot could it be if it's at a deli counter"? My god, that first sandwich was like eating dragon fire.

 

[General Malaise]

If I DO ever ask the deli counter for a pound of whatever, I always employ the "I've got a few things to go grab and I'll be back in a bit to pick up my meat". I feel like just standing there hoovering makes everybody uncomfortable. Let them do their job, come back when it's done. And I'm not clogging up the area for others. Win-Win-Win.

 

[Sullie]

If I DO ever ask the deli counter for a pound of whatever, I always employ the "I've got a few things to go grab and I'll be back in a bit to pick up my meat". I feel like just standing there hoovering makes everybody uncomfortable. Let them do their job, come back when it's done. And I'm not clogging up the area for others. Win-Win-Win.

YES! I've been at Kroger deli and (usually it's when the older gentlemen are working) they'll say "if you'd like, I'll take your order with your name and while you go shopping for the rest of your items, we'll fill the order and you can stop by and just pick it up later?" And I am ALL OVER that when they offer that. I love the hell out that and I wish I could do that every time.

 

[ChiefD]

You guys do realize that this is totally their shtick? You are on their turf.

They are laughing just as hard at you.

 

[General Malaise]

You guys do realize that this is totally their shtick? You are on their turf.

They are laughing just as hard at you.

Well, if being slightly grumpy towards me makes their day a little brighter, so be it.

Also, going slightly over is ALWAYS fine with me.

 

[Keerock]

You guys do realize that this is totally their shtick? You are on their turf.

They are laughing just as hard at you.

"Did you see that guy who looks like he could eat a whole Big Mac in 2 bites? I bet his kids run his house. Probably posts on a lame message board all day too..."

 

[Keerock]

BTW... the grab and go deli packages near me all suck. They slice everything on the thickest setting available. 6 slices per pound.

 

[Zegras11]

I'd say a good 75-80% of all "memes" I see on Facebook include at least one misspelled word. Are people really this dumb? Wait, don't answer that.

They are loosers.

 

[shuke]

Oh the deli counter, le sigh. I'm convinced the only reason it exists is because it's a preview of what hell is going to be like.

Almost got in a fist fight once. I can't remember if I documented it here or not.

 

[shuke]

my beloved chipped chop ham

Oh now I know who this is.

 

[shuke]

You guys don't have a "Grab and Go" at your grocer for deli meat? Game changer, but then I'm not that picky about what I put on my sandwiches. Ham, turkey, chicken....anything fine. Usually have a sale on one of those ready for the picking.

Mine does, but I have refined tastes. Boars Head Cracked Pepper Mill Smoked Turkey or nothing!

 

[Sullie]

Oh the deli counter, le sigh. I'm convinced the only reason it exists is because it's a preview of what hell is going to be like.

Almost got in a fist fight once. I can't remember if I documented it here or not.

Hand to heart, true story. I'm at Kroger, I'm waiting in line at the deli and I'm about 3rd or 4th in line. My wife comes by and she said "wow, how about if I take the cart and grab some other things we need and meet up with you. . . I'm sure you'll still be here." I said "yep, good idea." So, again, no effing numbers so we have to self police. I'm 6'3" so I stand out. So, at least 10 minutes goes by, it's FINALLY my turn and a little person (she was maybe 3 feet tall, had to be over 60) barges in and that woman butts in line and starts yelling out her order directly in front of me and, holy crap did that woman have a booming voice, I mean she was super loud. It reminded me of something you'd see on "Curb your Enthusiasm" I feel like I am super easy going but the whole line jumping thing ticks me off. I wasn't mad but I was irritated and I didn't want to make a scene so I (literally) just leaned over her and I just started giving my order as if I didn't see or hear her. And, she knew EXACTLY what she was doing because she had walked by 2 or 3 times while I was standing there. What was awesome is that the guy behind the deli counter said "excuse me m'am, he was here before you, will you please be quiet and let him order?" And so she ran away but it was so bizarre it was pretty funny.

 

[the moops]

Page long discussions about deli meat

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I sometimes do the grab and go but seems like everything is 0.75 lbs. I usually need salami for my kid when he doesn’t like the school lunch so he’ll only eat like 2-4 slices a week so I prefer to get like 1/3 lb
Or I’m making something and need 1lb+

Or 90% of the time the grab and go is out of whatever I need

But yes the Kroger deli is a torturous process and I dread anytime there is more than 1 person ahead of me

 

[Mummy4]

Oh the deli counter, le sigh. I'm convinced the only reason it exists is because it's a preview of what hell is going to be like.

Almost got in a fist fight once. I can't remember if I documented it here or not.

we want to hear it again even if you did