Anonymous
05/31/2023 19:20
Subject: Petty Vents
My neighbors put a basketball court in their yard. So now every night, it’s hours of repetitive thumping, squealing, and and a good bit of screaming/crying right outside my family room and bedroom windows.
Anonymous
05/31/2023 19:15
Subject: Petty Vents
People who do not understand the differences between texting, emails, phone calls, and social media posts.
A long yammer about “the funniest thing happened at the bank” is a social media post, not a text.
A long, detail-involved, logistical message is an email.
“Your father and I are getting a divorce” is a phone call, not a text.
Before you contact someone, think through what you want to convey or need to discuss. Choose the appropriate form of contact.
And worst of all is the “Hi” or “Hey” text. Nope, not engaging. If you have something to say (and it is usually asking for a favor), SAY IT.
A long yammer about “the funniest thing happened at the bank” is a social media post, not a text.
A long, detail-involved, logistical message is an email.
“Your father and I are getting a divorce” is a phone call, not a text.
Before you contact someone, think through what you want to convey or need to discuss. Choose the appropriate form of contact.
And worst of all is the “Hi” or “Hey” text. Nope, not engaging. If you have something to say (and it is usually asking for a favor), SAY IT.
Anonymous
05/31/2023 19:15
Subject: Petty Vents
Similar to waving thanks, I HATE cars that have heavily tinted front windows. If I can't see you to communicate, I don't. I won't be able to let you in, wave you at a four way or anything. I progress as if you don't exist. Plus you're an azzhole.
Anonymous
05/31/2023 19:15
Subject: Re:Petty Vents
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My petty vent is that my DH's petty vent is becoming unbearable. He hates hearing people chew, so he has to have background noise during all of our meals--and it has to be loud enough to drown out any sound of chewing. If I want to enjoy croutons on my salad, I have to endure him giving me the death stare every time I bite a crouton and all of us have to shout over the dinner music if we want to talk to each other. It's just easier to avoid eating crunchy things at home.
This actually sounds a bit insane. I think you can elevate this vent to another forum!
It’s called misophonia.
Anonymous
05/31/2023 19:04
Subject: Re:Petty Vents
Anonymous wrote:When I let people pull in front of me while driving and they don't give me the "thank you" wave. Is it SO hard to put your hand in the air and shake it to acknowledge that I just did you a favor??
Yes a million times!!
Anonymous
05/31/2023 18:59
Subject: Re:Petty Vents
Anonymous wrote:#1. I hate when there is an exit and you can see a line for the turn and some @ssh@le drives all the way to the front of the turn off and forces their way in.
#2. I hate people that allow these selfish drivers cut the line.
Yes! The one coming off Memorial Bridge towards the Lincoln Memorial veering right. How many times has a dimwit tried to force his way in; it’s not two lanes there!
Anonymous
05/31/2023 18:08
Subject: Re:Petty Vents
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:#1. I hate when there is an exit and you can see a line for the turn and some @ssh@le drives all the way to the front of the turn off and forces their way in.
#2. I hate people that allow these selfish drivers cut the line.
Do you realize that studies have shown that he’s doing it right and traffic moves faster if you do this ?
+1. It’s not “cutting the line,” it is “zippering in” and it is how you are supposed to do it.
Anonymous
05/31/2023 17:42
Subject: Re:Petty Vents
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hate that I'm the only person in my household who actually cleans things. My DH will load the dishwasher and wipe down the counters sometimes, but I'm the only person in the house who actually cleans bathrooms, vacuums, dusts, or scrubs anything. And when I've mentioned getting a housecleaner in at least once a quarter my DH acts like it's such an extravagance and says "but our house is really clean!" Yes, because I keep it clean!
a major vent of mine too. my husband thinks doing the dishes and wiping the counter that is nearest is "cleaning" the kitchen and somehow he's done. What about the rest of the kitchen and the rest of the house?? I mean I don't think he even knows what a baseboard is or has ever considered wiping down cabinets or door handles...ever. We could literally both be looking at the same room and he thinks it's fine and I see all the gunk and dust that needs to be detail cleaned.
My husband cleaned the kitchen today. He cleaned up his breakfast dishes but shoved the items I used to pack ds's lunch to one end of the counter. I worked from home and had to get on a call. I mean come on.
Anonymous
05/31/2023 17:40
Subject: Re:Petty Vents
Anonymous wrote:My petty vent is that my DH's petty vent is becoming unbearable. He hates hearing people chew, so he has to have background noise during all of our meals--and it has to be loud enough to drown out any sound of chewing. If I want to enjoy croutons on my salad, I have to endure him giving me the death stare every time I bite a crouton and all of us have to shout over the dinner music if we want to talk to each other. It's just easier to avoid eating crunchy things at home.
This actually sounds a bit insane. I think you can elevate this vent to another forum!
Anonymous
05/31/2023 17:37
Subject: Petty Vents
Anonymous wrote:I'm pissed that I'll never be able to have a litter of kittens or puppies crawling all over me because I'm a responsible person. I only have dogs and we get them as rescues, so not puppies. It just pisses me off that stupid people get to do this stuff, and even ask other people to help fund it.
I get this.
We did get two kittens from a friend who was going to take them to the pound and they were so cute during their kittenhood! Next time you get a cat, get two kitten siblings. Worth it! Also, I think about fostering puppies and kittens too.
Anonymous
05/31/2023 17:36
Subject: Re:Petty Vents
Anonymous wrote:#1. I hate when there is an exit and you can see a line for the turn and some @ssh@le drives all the way to the front of the turn off and forces their way in.
#2. I hate people that allow these selfish drivers cut the line.
Do you realize that studies have shown that he’s doing it right and traffic moves faster if you do this ?
Anonymous
05/31/2023 17:31
Subject: Petty Vents
Anonymous wrote:I hate my earbud situation. I lose AirPods and wireless earbuds that aren’t connected to each other. I take them out and set them down in random places, or worse, put them in my pocket. There’s not enough Adderall in the world to fix this problem. So I’ve found some earbuds I love in every way except that the squishy part that goes in your ear keeps slipping off. If they’re dangling around my neck rather than in my ears, something will catch and pop one off. If they’re in my ears, it’ll pop off in my ear and I’ll think everything sounds weird for a few minutes until I dig it out. I’m so tired of earbud nonsense.
You want the Beats ones! They hook over your ear like sporty ones so they don’t fall out or dangle. They are the best!
Anonymous
05/31/2023 17:24
Subject: Re:Petty Vents
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'm 62yo and tired of working. Just tired of spending so much time on work, and sick of workplace politics.
56, but otherwise ditto.
53 here, raising my hand as well.
Anonymous
05/31/2023 17:20
Subject: Petty Vents
Businesses where you cannot order or contact CS online, and people who don’t respond to emails.
Anonymous
05/31/2023 17:17
Subject: Re:Petty Vents
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:When I let people pull in front of me while driving and they don't give me the "thank you" wave. Is it SO hard to put your hand in the air and shake it to acknowledge that I just did you a favor??
I drive with my windows closed and though I raise my hand in front of the rear view mirror I am not sure you can see me.
I am still grateful!
I see you! Every time.
Thank you! It was important for me to know!