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Life's little annoyances...
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You mean misanthropy like?How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't think -
Not exactly. I like people, but in much the same way as I like tigers, poisonous snakes, or thunderstorms. I'd rather not live somewhere full of them.Originally posted by Troll View PostYou mean misanthropy like?While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Yeah. Same. All my annoyances seem to start with 'people who...'Originally posted by doodab View PostNot exactly. I like people, but in much the same way as I like tigers, poisonous snakes, or thunderstorms. I'd rather not live somewhere full of them.Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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That reminds me - I like finishing peoples' sentences for them, if I can nip in before they have a chance.Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostYeah. Same. All my annoyances seem to start with 'people who...'
Annoys the hell out of most people, but at least it shows you're listening (unless the end bears no relation to what they would have said)Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post..
I hate small talk - I can't do it; it scares me. I hate getting into a lift at work in case someone wants to hit me with small talk, and I hate getting my hair done for the same reason.What they said, plus;Originally posted by norrahe View PostMeetings for the sake of meetings. When you could actually be doing something.
- rooms without windows with the possible exception of the crapper
- people who don't use the words 'please' and 'thankyou'And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Remind me never to meet you!Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostThat reminds me - I like finishing peoples' sentences for them, if I can nip in before they have a chance.
Annoys the hell out of most people, but at least it shows you're listening (unless the end bears no relation to what they would have said)Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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People who are pushy and condescending when they don't know anything. However, they will tulip you in meetings, and try to put pressure on you and make you look stupid.
People who talk loudly on phones. Last week some bloke was yapping for 15 mins in a quiet carriage, until someone prodded him to shut up while pointing at the sign.
Idiots who stand in starbucks (or any takeaway) queue, and start scouring the menu only when they reach the counter. Why the feck can't you read it and decide what you want while standing in the queue?
People who whip out their life savings in copper coins while paying grocery in Tesco/Asda. Fecking move on!I am Brad. I do more than the needful and drive the market rates up by not bobbing my head.Comment
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My mother-in-law.
Just the most dreadful person on the planet.
But to be fair to her, she hates me too.Comment
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