Dave1992 said:

missfee said:

This happened to me recently. If I didn't respond to the person's text message (which was not a question just a vague statement that they could have kept to themselves), then an hour later, they would call. I wouldn't pick up. Then another hour later they would call again. When that was ignored then I get another text a half an hour later saying did I get the original message . This has been going on since Saturday and I had to put an end to it yesterday because it was INSANE. I told them to refrain from contacting me any further, ever. Their response: "Ok". Some folks have entirely too much time on their hands.

This should not had been that hard. If a person doesn't answer a text message or a phone call then obviously they are either busy, don't feel like answering or don't want to be bothered. If you are calling, then leave a voicemail message with why you need them to call you back. After that, it's up to that person to contact you back....but it's not required. The constant repeating of the texting and calling, especially if you have nothing of value to say is irritating as fuck and tells me that there is something seriously wrong with you.

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Sounds horrible and I agree with you.

It's similar with my father, and it has gotten much worse since I have moved out. He needs to call me every day just to talk (which is already something I could have also included on my last - talking without any purpose. It's fine on some occasions [to me, about once a month with only those people whose voice you really want to hear], but not on a daily basis) and I hate that. It often happens that I just won't pick up (then he will call three more times) or that my phone is turned off (I need at least one day a week when my phone is off and I don't want to be bothered by anyone). Whenever that happens, he really does find it extremely offensive

Dave, I feel I can speak on behalf of all parents out there... What he is doing is reassuring himself that you are alive and ok!! Its HARD when your first child moves out.... very very hard! You worry about them constantly! I realize this is annoying, i really do... if he doesnt already know how, teach him to text! Will save you lots of headaches!! he will back off a bit with time, but just be patient... This is one of the hardest things a parent can do is let their kids be adults...

Oh, and if you dont answer the calls, that only fuels the OMG HE MUST BE DEAD fire, and he may show up on your doorstep to make sure you arent dead... Not that Ive ever done anything like that..

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People that put babies and children in the car on the street side--needlessly risking their lives. How fucking stupid is that? And then, on narrow streets they are blocking up shit.

First--it aint fucking safe at all. I will not drive by while you strap your newborn in and simultaneously press your 2 and 3 olds against the car to allow supposed safe passage of vehicles..

second--dont wave a thank you at me. you are forcing me to block up traffic and wait for your dumb, lazy, trifling ass. Kids should be taught to enter, exit throught the sidewalk side. That is why there are doors on the other side of the car........

Nothinbutjoy said:

In the "phone calls and texts" school of petty things that annoy me...

It annoys the hell out of me when someone calls me and expects me to carry the conversation. My step mom will call me and have absolutely nothing to say. YOU called ME. What do you want? If you just wanted to say "Hi", say "Hi" and end the call or whatever, but say SOMETHING!

I know right. Waste of time.

missfee said:

Nothinbutjoy said:

In the "phone calls and texts" school of petty things that annoy me...

It annoys the hell out of me when someone calls me and expects me to carry the conversation. My step mom will call me and have absolutely nothing to say. YOU called ME. What do you want? If you just wanted to say "Hi", say "Hi" and end the call or whatever, but say SOMETHING!

I know right. Waste of time.

ABSOLUTELY!

The guy I mentioned above (who texts first) does that. THAT'S why I don't answer!

missfee said:

Shyra said:

Yes! When I meet someone and shake hands, I give a firm handshake. My palm is dry and nonclammy. If a person does not reciprocate with firmness but gives me one of those limp, sickly handshakes, I chalk them up as wimps. Maybe that's unfair, but if you offer your hand or one is offered you, at least give a little squeeze to let the person know you are pleased to make his/her acquaintance. I especially enjoy shaking hands with men who have large, warm hands. I find it kind of erotic.

Oh hell yes!!! That's usually when I give that "Waiting to Exhale" look.

After my mom's memorial service, the reverend and I had a nice chat. He took my right hand in both of his very large, warm, dry hands. I thought, "Oh, God, please don't strike me dead right here in church for thinking nasty thoughts!"

Nothinbutjoy said:

In the "phone calls and texts" school of petty things that annoy me...

It annoys the hell out of me when someone calls me and expects me to carry the conversation. My step mom will call me and have absolutely nothing to say. YOU called ME. What do you want? If you just wanted to say "Hi", say "Hi" and end the call or whatever, but say SOMETHING!

This is exactly why I never initiate phone conversations. I know I'm not good at that so I just don't call. But then they get mad when I don't call

tinaz said:

Dave1992 said:

Sounds horrible and I agree with you.

It's similar with my father, and it has gotten much worse since I have moved out. He needs to call me every day just to talk (which is already something I could have also included on my last - talking without any purpose. It's fine on some occasions [to me, about once a month with only those people whose voice you really want to hear], but not on a daily basis) and I hate that. It often happens that I just won't pick up (then he will call three more times) or that my phone is turned off (I need at least one day a week when my phone is off and I don't want to be bothered by anyone). Whenever that happens, he really does find it extremely offensive

Dave, I feel I can speak on behalf of all parents out there... What he is doing is reassuring himself that you are alive and ok!! Its HARD when your first child moves out.... very very hard! You worry about them constantly! I realize this is annoying, i really do... if he doesnt already know how, teach him to text! Will save you lots of headaches!! he will back off a bit with time, but just be patient... This is one of the hardest things a parent can do is let their kids be adults...

Oh, and if you dont answer the calls, that only fuels the OMG HE MUST BE DEAD fire, and he may show up on your doorstep to make sure you arent dead... Not that Ive ever done anything like that..

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Yeah, I know and understand, and I am thankful he cares. That's why I tolerate it to a certain extent. But that doesn't change the fact that I find it extremely annoying if people call me and don't have relevant information to tell me...

He knows how to text, but he hates it. And I can understand him; I hate texting too. But I also hate it when people constantly want to talk to me.

I think I still want my ex, and that annoys me.

Dren5 said:

I think I still want my ex, and that annoys me.

PurpleRighteous1 said:

Nothinbutjoy said:

In the "phone calls and texts" school of petty things that annoy me...

It annoys the hell out of me when someone calls me and expects me to carry the conversation. My step mom will call me and have absolutely nothing to say. YOU called ME. What do you want? If you just wanted to say "Hi", say "Hi" and end the call or whatever, but say SOMETHING!

This is exactly why I never initiate phone conversations. I know I'm not good at that so I just don't call. But then they get mad when I don't call

Same here.

Dren5 said:

I think I still want my ex, and that annoys me.

I've been there so I know that's no fun. It isn't any fun either to still care about someone who doesn't deserve it and have no idea why you still care. That's my current dilemma.

People who talk about Prince like they know him.

missfee said:

StillGotIt said:

-- People who talk on cell phones at restaurants

-- People on the public transportation who are having phone conversations and yelling it out at the top of their lungs

-- People who have undisciplined children and let them run around and do whatever the fuck they please to total strangers

-- Cashiers that ring up your shit and dont' even bother to speak to you

-- People that take stupid risks just to get ahead of me by one car length in the middle of highway traffic....what the fuck. Bitch, if you cant fly, you are not going anywhere.

Hell yes...what's even ruder is if you are on a date and your date answers the call and proceeds to have a 10 minute conversation or more at the table. WTF?

I hate this shit too because everybody doesn't need to know, nor cares about your phone conversation. I hate when folks love to look like asses in order to seek attention.

This drives me nuts as well. Precisely why I go to Walmart in the wee hours of the morning.

Disgruntled workers irritate the fuck out of me. If you hate your damn job so much then find something else and stop giving customers a hard time. Either that or take a fucking course in customer service.

This kills me. I've seen folks speed up to cut in front of me as if I'm driving like Miss Daisy when I'm over the speed limit myself only for them to just turn at the next corner when you were in the same lane the whole time...just behind me.

No dissrespect, but to me that's a sign that he's not into you.

StillGotIt said:

-- People who block up traffic to have a fucking conversation with somebody on foot

-- People who talk on cell phones at restaurants

-- People on the public transportation who are having phone conversations and yelling it out at the top of their lungs

-- fat people who squeeze into the seat next to me (and spill into my seat) and then wiggle their asses to push me over so they can be comfortable. You KNOW your ass don't fit....

-- People who have undisciplined children and let them run around and do whatever the fuck they please to total strangers

-- People who stand over me while drinking a beverage on the bus. Now you know the second we hit a bump something is probably going to spill..........

-- when you pay for something and they are rude and place your money on the countertop

-- Cashiers that ring up your shit and dont' even bother to speak to you

-- People that take stupid risks just to get ahead of me by one car length in the middle of highway traffic....what the fuck. Bitch, if you cant fly, you are not going anywhere.

Talking about delusional

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angel345 said:

missfee said:

Hell yes...what's even ruder is if you are on a date and your date answers the call and proceeds to have a 10 minute conversation or more at the table. WTF?

I hate this shit too because everybody doesn't need to know, nor cares about your phone conversation. I hate when folks love to look like asses in order to seek attention.

This drives me nuts as well. Precisely why I go to Walmart in the wee hours of the morning.

Disgruntled workers irritate the fuck out of me. If you hate your damn job so much then find something else and stop giving customers a hard time. Either that or take a fucking course in customer service.

This kills me. I've seen folks speed up to cut in front of me as if I'm driving like Miss Daisy when I'm over the speed limit myself only for them to just turn at the next corner when you were in the same lane the whole time...just behind me.

No dissrespect, but to me that's a sign that he's not into you.

It's fine because when that happens I'm not into him either. Now, if he wasn't into me before we walked into the restaurant then that's his fault because he never should had asked me out. So basically, it's his time that's being wasted. I'm good.

missfee said:

angel345 said:

No dissrespect, but to me that's a sign that he's not into you.

It's fine because when that happens I'm not into him either. Now, if he wasn't into me before we walked into the restaurant then that's his fault because he never should had asked me out. So basically, it's his time that's being wasted. I'm good.