What (besides politics) irritates you?

[defcon]

Originally Posted by thebridge15

I have never heard of a head-to-head interview, but that sounds absolutely miserable. Like a straight up nightmare.

It was. Most of the time was spent with questions or statements that were so personal in nature by both sides that they have no legal business in a job interview. Seriously. Topics included kids, how incompetent fast food workers were, Flight 370, and marriage. Honorable mentions go to how wet weather affects black peoples hair and how it does not affect white folks hair.

But...I just found out I got the job. Knowing the game helps. There was one old white guy who did not say a word. When he was introduced (he didnt introduce himself) they did not state his position. I am guessing I played to him and he had authority. He winced at some of the sidetracks and answers. He actually gave me his only smile of the whole 75 minutes. I literally spoke a total of maybe a minute, introducing myself and answering the last question. I did not butt in, interrupt, or delve into unrelated bullshit. Strictly business. Also we were told we would hear back by Wednesday...must mean I did much better than everyone else.

Still only PT, since Obamacare killed FT jobs.

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

I've done a couple group interviews. I dug it.

In a way, its better, because not all the scrutiny is focused on you. Other people generally dig their graves, just sit back and watch the train wreck. Counter someone elses idiotic response with something better. The worst though is where its like 3 or more interviewers and just you...had a crossfire interview once and I had to run my mouth and ask the interviewers to ask one question at a time and stop interrupting each other.

Originally Posted by cazzie34

I did a group interview for an attorney position. Ended up getting the job. If you know how to manipulate the setting they can be to your advantage. Having said that, I hated it. Especially for a professional position like lawyer.

Not surprising. The legal profession is all about taking shit that should be so simple the layman can do and understand it and putting in into a substantive and procedural form that is nearly a different language. Glad it worked out for you.

[dmbgodagirl41]

Originally Posted by scrock25

Sometimes I irritate myself too.

no, this is more in the customer service aspect.

For example, you don't get a month's worth of free stuff because you were inconvenienced for an hour. Life doesn't work that way.

[K270]

Originally Posted by Lee3691

People with coughs

People who cough and don't cover their mouth when they cough. Nothing irritates me more when I'm helping a customer and they just start coughing without covering their mouth. A couple of times I've actually stepped out of my check stand and took a step or two away. The customer seemed shocked that I did this, but hopefully they got the idea.

[defcon]

Originally Posted by dmbgodagirl41

no, this is more in the customer service aspect.

For example, you don't get a month's worth of free stuff because you were inconvenienced for an hour. Life doesn't work that way.

One of my customers was cool as shit and surprised me. His order was mangled by the post office and missing half the quantity he requested. So we offered to ship him an upgraded product or a partial refund. He declined and said he was highly impressed with the quality of the customer service and happy he did not have to speak to a foreigner.

That being said, when I enter/say something, i.e information, like an account number, to an automated system, and then have to repeat it again for a live person.

That is irritating.

[Lee3691]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

This is such an irrational irritant (unless it's a "should've stayed home from work" type deal), but holy fuck is it one of mine. The sound of someone coughing makes me want to kick puppies.

I know they can't help it, but I still want to throat chop them and put us both in a better place.

When I have a cough, I definitely irritate myself

[defcon]

My coughs must sound like sneezes, because people say bless you alot.

[daveshookme]

The smell of my own farts lately.

[ExistenceNow]

Blare my music and I'm the asshole.


Put headphones on and blare my music that way... still the asshole.

[AJF_41]

Originally Posted by Ashley J

Bad produce in general . Nothing worse than getting home to wash your berries only to find mold.

I thoroughly inspect everything to the point now where I even open the damn carton and feel the things. I've been burned WAY too many times by bad fruit & veggies.

I seriously hate that during certain points of the year I have to buy my groceries in one place and then make a second stop to a higher end grocery store just buy the fresh stuff. Grocery shopping already blows... I don't want to do it twice.

agree all around

[zajDmB1]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

Blare my music and I'm the asshole.


Put headphones on and blare my music that way... still the asshole.

Get better headphones. Lousy earbuds are bad for you anyway.

[ExistenceNow]

Originally Posted by zajDmB1

Get better headphones. Lousy earbuds are bad for you anyway.

Was rocking the Sennheiser cans.


I think the butthurt party was offended that I was ignoring them completely once the headphones went on.

[M. Steng]

Loud mufflers/engines/sound systems on cars utilized only to draw attention to the car. Nobody gives a fuck about your souped-up '98 Honda Accord. No need to go 60 down a residential street blasting some awful music out of your awful sound system with an even louder muffler attached to the back.

[jackisback24]

Hard boiled eggs that don't peel easily.

[uro55]

Craft beer snobs.

[dmbgodagirl41]

Originally Posted by defcon

One of my customers was cool as shit and surprised me. His order was mangled by the post office and missing half the quantity he requested. So we offered to ship him an upgraded product or a partial refund. He declined and said he was highly impressed with the quality of the customer service and happy he did not have to speak to a foreigner.

That being said, when I enter/say something, i.e information, like an account number, to an automated system, and then have to repeat it again for a live person.

That is irritating.

Most people who contact customer service actually react the way you described above. Usually they are happy to know that their concern was 1. heard, 2. heard by someone who understands, and 3. that person understands and wants to make things right.

I work in an industry where social media is really important and a huge channel for feedback, so people go to the company/product site forums and just talk about stuff they know nothing about and then demand free things because of a small inconvenience.

Really wish I could start writing responses for our Customer Service Reps that are something like "sorry we're not sorry. If you don't like, buy something else, asshole"....granted, I don't really feel that way, but it's always the people who kick and scream and act like total fuckwads who get what they want. I'd love, for once, for a company to say "We don't care that you're pissed, you're pissed for no reason and you're being a baby. Go fuck yourself".

[dmbgodagirl41]

Originally Posted by M. Steng

Loud mufflers/engines/sound systems on cars utilized only to draw attention to the car. Nobody gives a fuck about your souped-up '98 Honda Accord. No need to go 60 down a residential street blasting some awful music out of your awful sound system with an even louder muffler attached to the back.

Da whistles go WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

[crashintonickdm]

the combination of dumbness by go cubs and muskie

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

Originally Posted by dmbgodagirl41

Most people who contact customer service actually react the way you described above. Usually they are happy to know that their concern was 1. heard, 2. heard by someone who understands, and 3. that person understands and wants to make things right.

[BOLD]I work in an industry where social media is really important(/BOLD] and a huge channel for feedback, so people go to the company/product site forums and just talk about stuff they know nothing about and then demand free things because of a small inconvenience.

Really wish I could start writing responses for our Customer Service Reps that are something like "sorry we're not sorry. If you don't like, buy something else, asshole"....granted, I don't really feel that way, but it's always the people who kick and scream and act like total fuckwads who get what they want. I'd love, for once, for a company to say "We don't care that you're pissed, you're pissed for no reason and you're being a baby. Go fuck yourself".

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[daveshookme]

Originally Posted by dmbgodagirl41

Most people who contact customer service actually react the way you described above. Usually they are happy to know that their concern was 1. heard, 2. heard by someone who understands, and 3. that person understands and wants to make things right.

I work in an industry where social media is really important and a huge channel for feedback, so people go to the company/product site forums and just talk about stuff they know nothing about and then demand free things because of a small inconvenience.

Really wish I could start writing responses for our Customer Service Reps that are something like "sorry we're not sorry. If you don't like, buy something else, asshole"....granted, I don't really feel that way, but it's always the people who kick and scream and act like total fuckwads who get what they want. I'd love, for once, for a company to say "We don't care that you're pissed, you're pissed for no reason and you're being a baby. Go fuck yourself".

Huff post just published an article on how the customer isn't always right. You'd enjoy it. Your fantasy dream does happen.

[AJF_41]

most of the posts in this thread

[defcon]

My family. Fuck them. As of right now they are dead to me. Fucking done.

[daveshookme]

I thought they were dead to you yesterday? What happened? Or, just reiterating it unnecessarily?

[Funkhouser]

people who really love origami

[DMBfreak41]

Trying to write a programming script for a project while learning and understanding how to write a script. Hopefully will be rewarding if I figure it out on my own.

Originally Posted by jackisback24

Hard boiled eggs that don't peel easily.

I use this method to peel hard boiled eggs: crack at both ends, roll the egg with some pressure, start peeling.

[snow1868]

Originally Posted by Drumlax15

people who really love origami

Had no idea this was even a thing. Unless you're in Japan.

[zajDmB1]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

Was rocking the Sennheiser cans.


I think the butthurt party was offended that I was ignoring them completely once the headphones went on.

Ah, I thought you meant earphone bleed, which IS annoying. Not only do I find it annoying to hear the super repetitive hi-end of a drum beat for 3 minutes, it's also really bad for ones ears to be cranking that shit directly into your ear drum.

Originally Posted by M. Steng

Loud mufflers/engines/sound systems on cars utilized only to draw attention to the car. Nobody gives a fuck about your souped-up '98 Honda Accord. No need to go 60 down a residential street blasting some awful music out of your awful sound system with an even louder muffler attached to the back.

The worst is when it's the first thing they've done. So it's a super shitty car with a muffler or rims or spoiler. I just think to myself "way to call attention to the fact that you drive a horrible car…"

[zajDmB1]

Originally Posted by Drumlax15

people who really love origami

How much origami does this person make for you that it's irritating?

[Funkhouser]

roughly 30 origami pieces a day.

[defcon]

Originally Posted by daveshookme

I thought they were dead to you yesterday? What happened? Or, just reiterating it unnecessarily?

Even more dead. Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end.

And...to end a long, miserable, rainy, cold day...

drumroll






my toilet broke its seal and I spent two hours fixing it...with a healthy smattering of various feces and urine to boot. I am going to bed soon in the hopes this day cannot get any worse.

I live on the corner of Grey Street, and the end of the world.

[bartender_man]

Originally Posted by crashintonickdm

the combination of dumbness by go cubs and muskie

That's a good one!