Irritations

[Wickerman]

When anyone asks you a question, do you ever reply with "yes, no . . .", we often see this in televised interviews, I find that the most infuriating response.

"Yes, no, what I meant was. . .", or
"Yes, no, I was only going to . . .", or
"Yes, no, it was the funniest thing. . ."

What on earth does "Yes, no" mean?, one or the other people, not both!

[C. F. Leon]

People that begin EVERY sentence with "So..." or some other catch phrase. It's particularly annoying during interviews.

[bonestrewn]

Bosses that expect Ritz-Carlton results for Holiday Inn money and resources...

[c.d.]

Idiots who are stopped by the police for a traffic violation and refuse to show their drivers license and registration. They then refuse to roll down their window and exit the vehicle as instructed. It always results in the police breaking the window and dragging them from their car. Do they really think if they stay in the car the police will simply let them go? Oh yeah, and swearing at the police and insulting them really helps you as well.

So they compound a simple ticket with the cost of replacing a window and now are charged with several felonies including resisting arrest. Brilliant strategy. "Yeah, I guess I showed those cops."

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[c.d.]

Cop: "Ok, you're under arrest."

Suspect: "No, I'm not."

Remember that phrase folks. It will get you out of an arrest.

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[c.d.]

In the extremely unlikely event that that doesn't work, try screaming I didn't do anything and get off of me over and over.

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[C. F. Leon]

People who come to the Library's Quiet Room, and then talk on their phone, or think it's their kids' personal Playroom.

[c.d.]

Having a problem with my land line phone. Technician will be out today "sometime between 1:00 and 5:00." Thanks, that really helps narrow it down. Now I have to be home all day. Plus, I am told that if the problem is my phone and not the network I will be charged a huge amount for the service call. Wankers.

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[Herlock Sholmes]

Radishes.

I’ve tried them 4 times and am yet to notice even a hint of a flavour. What is the point of them?

[Doctored Whatsit]

I hate modern telephone systems - you dial and get offered numerous options, none of which fit your query, so you inevitably pick the wrong option. You eventually get placed in a queue that goes on forever, you listen to dreadful distorted music, you are told the call will be recorded for training purposes etc etc.

I bought a new phone with an answering machine a few years ago that offered a totally unnecessary 30 seconds to record my outgoing message, and so, after a few bad experiences phoning various companies, I recorded my message which expressed my irritation ...

"Sorry, but I am unavailable at the moment. To speak to an assistant who is very sweet, but no help whatever, press 1. To be subjected to some awful electronic music, press 2. To be cut off for no apparent reason, press 3. Otherwise, please leave your message after the tone. Your call is important to me ... it says here..."

That summed up my feelings at the time, and they haven't changed much.

[c.d.]

Something helpful (well, in theory) that I was told was that if you are actually lucky enough to speak to a live company agent and they are unable to help you, don't ask to speak to their supervisor. Instead, ask if you can speak with someone who has the authority to resolve your problem which is not always their supervisor. Worth a shot.

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[Doctored Whatsit]

Something helpful (well, in theory) that I was told was that if you are actually lucky enough to speak to a live company agent and they are unable to help you, don't ask to speak to their supervisor. Instead, ask if you can speak with someone who has the authority to resolve your problem which is not always their supervisor. Worth a shot.

c.d.

Cheers CD. Most of the time it's getting past a series of recorded messages to actually speak to a human being that iritates me!