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Minor things that really piss you off !

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    Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View Post
    in the same spirit.

    Books that could explain their idea/message in 4 pages but spend 300 pages doing it.
    ah so you've read Stephen King then?
    sufficiently advanced stupidity is indistinguishable from malice - Asimov (sort of)

    there is no art in a factory, not even in an art factory - Mixerman

    everyone is stupid some of the time - trad.

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      Originally posted by thunderlizard View Post
      yes - also "vibroleg".
      yikes, I have vibroleg- don't even know I'm doing it... i know that if I was sat by me it would drive me crackers to I do sympathise and must learn to stop....

      that said a few days ago was sat opposite a guy who shook the entire bank of desks everytime he moved (he was called 'Mr-SmashnSlam') it was infuriating especially as he couldn't interpret my incredulous glare as I watched my coffee slosh around in its cup everytime he moved...

      luckily today I'm behind 'Mr-Shouty' - one of those blokes who is a complete plonker but doesn't realise you don't have to shout into phones - so I have to listen to his dreck for about two hours while he does a conference call - I could probably tune it out if he was actually talking about work stuff...

      guy who sat next to me on train yesterday, by the way he sat down and let out a stupidly loud sigh I realised he was a 'broadcaster' - I spent the rest of the journey trying to ignore his sighs, grunts and general fidgeting - he also took an inordinate amount of time to drink a cup of machine coffee really loudly - my fault for wanting to read on the train I guess

      defo mr angry today!!
      sufficiently advanced stupidity is indistinguishable from malice - Asimov (sort of)

      there is no art in a factory, not even in an art factory - Mixerman

      everyone is stupid some of the time - trad.

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        In a solidly built office, with sturdy furniture, you don't notice vibroleg. It's only a problem in flimsy places where everything starts resonating.

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          I'm not sure I've encountered this vibroleg before - or perhaps it's one of the few things in the world that hasn't annoyed me.

          Learnt a new word today though - dreck - thanks 2BIT. I can also relate to the 'broadcaster' type - NEW GIRL does that alongside the constant laughing to herself and looking around to see who's going to ask what she's laughing at.
          Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
          +5 Xeno Cool Points

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            I can now add constant sniffing and clearing of nostrils to the tapping but the humming has stopped for now
            "Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what's for lunch." - Orson Welles

            Norrahe's blog

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              I used to have a sniffer sat next to me. Blow your God Damn nose you total moron. I offered him tissues about every 5 mins - he soon got the message. Used to go off to the loo for a massive blowing session (yes, I could hear him from my desk) Strangely I'd could cope with the blowing much more than the sniffing.
              Bazza gets caught
              Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

              CUK University Challenge Champions 2010

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                People who congregate right behind your back and have an impromptu meeting.

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                  Originally posted by cailin maith View Post
                  Strangely I'd could cope with the blowing much more than the sniffing.
                  You're going to get sooo much stick for that
                  Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
                  +5 Xeno Cool Points

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                    Originally posted by russell View Post
                    People who congregate right behind your back and have an impromptu meeting.
                    I JUST HAD THIS! Some Aussie moaning about jet lag to his boss, having a right old barny they were, right up my arse.
                    Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
                    +5 Xeno Cool Points

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                      Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post
                      You're going to get sooo much stick for that
                      Too many dirty minds in this place - You included Miss Poppins!
                      Bazza gets caught
                      Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

                      CUK University Challenge Champions 2010

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