The Rules

[EJFan]

i, and i imagine most people, wish that everyone with whom i crossed paths would adhere to a few simple rules. they're as selfish as they are pointless, but at least I'D be happier in my daily life if everyone would follow them.

for example, i posted (in the WPMO thread) my rules for chronic complainers. i have another rule that states, "if your primary (or, worse yet, sole) source of information is network TV news, don't waste my time with your insight or opinions on events and society."

other examples could be for asking people to stay the fuck out of YOUR lane on the highway... or to keep your kids out of my house if they can't sit down for ten minutes straight... or to not send me emails with "u" or "lol" or other 'net abbreviations in them.

so what are your rules? what things could other people do (sensible or not) to make you more content in daily life?

 

[Nightbird]

Live and let live.. Why do people feel the need to force their values and beliefs on others?

No, my yard doesn't have pristine green perfect grass growing in it. I happen to like growing my own food thank you.

 

[pleasteasme]

Common courtesy is a good place to start.

"Treat others as you would like to be treated." What ever happened to that?!

 

[silverwhisper]

there are other fucking people on the sidewalk/road.

ahem.

ed

 

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[EJFan]

3. If I say "Thank You" for something, could you please say "Your Welcome" instead of "no problem". "No problem" irritates the hell out of me.

is "it ain't no big thang" out of the question here too?

 

[silverwhisper]

i'm sensing another classic thread in the making...

oo, got another one: chew with your fucking mouth closed god damn it!

ed

 

[Quoll]

Don't bitch and moan about something that hasn't/can't been/be done and then the moment someone else has the solution or says they can do it finally get off your arse and do it.

 

[Cathleen]

3. If I say "Thank You" for something, could you please say "Your Welcome" instead of "no problem". "No problem" irritates the hell out of me.

I am SO guilty of this one. I have been making it a priority on my "Things to Change" list. It isn't the correct reply for me to use. I had success with it Thursday!

 

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[Cathleen]

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Thanks for trying Cate.

No problem!

You KNOW you it had to be said...

 

[Cathleen]

I used to use it as a regular response too. Then one day I was in a store, asked an employee to check something for me, and the response I got made me feel like I was asking him to eat shit. He checked on the item for me anyway, and when he came back (with the item I was looking for), I said "Thank you" and he said "no problem". Well, he sure as hell made it seem like it was a problem. Ever since then, this has been a peeve of mine.

Thanks for trying Cate.

You're welcome Scaly, you're right about it being a poor response.

 

[silverwhisper]

i gotta confess, i do it too, more than i'd like.

ed

 

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[Cathleen]

I figured someone would do it sooner or later

Aren't you just tickled it was me?

 

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[Quoll]

I'm guessing "No worries" is the same thing huh.
Some of us mean it when we say it you know.
If it's a problem for me you'll know it.

 

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[Denae]

When trying to walk past someone, or get something out of a cupboard, or reaching over me, it would be nice if someone would say "excuse me" and afford me the opportunity to move out of the way rather than knock me over, drop something on me, etc. and have to say "oh, sorry."

You wouldn't have anything to be sorry about if you had said "excuse me" in the first place.

 

[bobsgirl]

If you make a mess, clean it up! Especially in the kitchen. Why is this so hard for certain husbands to learn??

 

[Denae]

If you make a mess, clean it up! Especially in the kitchen. Why is this so hard for certain husbands to learn??

Another kitchen one--If you drink the last of the milk, DO NOT put the carton back in the fridge. Throw it away and write down the item on the grocery list!!!!

 

[cymbline]

When someone interrupts you in mid-sentence about something that has nothing to do with what you are taking about. They can wait, just make a mental note.

People who say one thing and then do another.

Personal space people. This 27in circle around me is called “my personal space.” I am not a touchy feely person. And you don't have to stand just inches from me to talk to me either.

 

[cymbline]

3. If I say "Thank You" for something, could you please say "Your Welcome" instead of "no problem". "No problem" irritates the hell out of me.

Very guilty of this.

 

[bobsgirl]

When someone interrupts you in mid-sentence about something that has nothing to do with what you are taking about. They can wait, just make a mental note.

People who say one thing and then do another.

Personal space people. This 27in circle around me is called “my personal space.” I am not a touchy feely person. And you don't have to stand just inches from me to talk to me either.

Excellent point.

As some of you know, I use a wheelchair. I consider my chair to be an extension of my personal space, and it makes me very uncomfortable when someone I don't know well leans against the chair or uses it for a footrest. What's worse is when it's used for a footrest and the foot is tapping or wiggling.

 

[Quoll]

When someone interrupts you in mid-sentence about something that has nothing to do with what you are taking about. They can wait, just make a mental note.

People who say one thing and then do another.

Personal space people. This 27in circle around me is called “my personal space.” I am not a touchy feely person. And you don't have to stand just inches from me to talk to me either.

Wow you are so tolerant, I think my space would be at least twice, maybe three times that.