So after reading this post by Ché I was inspired to share my own pet peeves after I had to endure one of them today. One of my colleagues was in the office, who is very rarely there (he’s field based) and he has this horrible habit that really, I mean REALLY, get under my skin.
Snorting.
Yes, that disgusting grunt-snort that makes you feel sick. What adult still does that? It’s a revolting bad habit that is normally insulted out of you by your friends when you are a kid. How did he miss those insults? Was he home schooled and his parents didn’t correct him on it? I don’t know, but I seriously HATE it.
It’s not my only pet peeve though. I’m riddled with them…
Spitting – This is right up there with snorting. It’s seriously disgusting. DON’T DO IT! It’s also surprisingly common here in England. You see teenage boys and grown men doing it all the time.
Chewing with you mouth open is another one. Actually, anything where I can hear or see your mucus is likely to disgust me immensely!
Being touched by someone with slightly damp hands – This one is because my husband won’t dry his hands properly and them come and touch me, leaving bits of moisture on my arm or hand. When I dry my hands I make them bone dry, and anything less irritates me. Thankfully Hubby no longer does this because he knows how much I hate it, and it’s not something likely to occur from a stranger. Ew!
Like many, bad grammar & spelling can irritate me. I’m not a huge stickler as I’m not perfect at it myself, but some things really annoy me. Like using the wrong word entirely. It’s common in the Midlands for people to write “are” instead of “our“, as in “Come to are house.” It’s not even the same word! Another one I’ve heard all over England is, “I went to the shop and brought a sandwich.” No you didn’t, you bought it.
Noisy crisp packets – Arrrrghhhh!!!! Why must they be so noisy?! Especially in an office environment, it’s so distracting from work. I know this is not the fault of the person merrily noshing their crisps, I just wish the manufacturers could develop a silent bag. As a result, when I eat crisps at my desk I tear the packet open flat. Generally this one doesn’t bother me at all times, just at work or in quiet places.
People who don’t leave things as they find them – This was drummed into me by my Dad. “Leave it how you found it” and this now stretches to all areas of my life, especially if you borrow something from my desk, put it back where you found it. I often extended it to “Leave it how you found it, or better“. Was there toilet paper on the floor when you entered this cubicle? No – so pick it up if you drop some. It was already there? Then just pick it up and throw it away for the next person (It’s gross you say? You should be washing your hands afterwards anyway). It’s not hard and makes the world a nicer place for everyone.
And lastly (for this post anyway)… Littering. Have some respect for your environment. I take pride in my neighbourhood, and it pisses me off when I see rubbish just thrown on the ground, or your McDonalds in the parking spot where your car used to be. There is no excuse for this one, it’s pure laziness.
So what are your biggest pet peeves? Let me know if you agree with some of mine.