I'm making a list and checking it twice. A list that is of my pet peeves in a world that seems to have lost a great deal of the civility I grew up with in the 50's and 60's. Saw a segment on The Today Show about this topic this morning and it got me thinking. So here is my list. So far!
1. People who use cell phones in public places and can't do it without everyone else being forced to listen in.
2. People who take or make cell phone calls while having a meal with anyone.
3. People who, while having a meal with anyone, keep checking their text messages and replying to them.
4. People who use cell phones while driving. Yeah, and you who are trying to get away with something by texting in your lap while driving so no one will see you and you know who you are.
5. People who get into line to board airplanes before their section of seats has been called.
6. While on the subject of airlines. . .the way airlines treat passengers. Period!
7. People who don't say please or thank you or no thank you or your welcome.
8. Wait staff who are too pushy and insensitive to the needs of the customer. No one should have to ask for more water or bread. It should just appear. The staff shouldn't interrupt you while you're having a conversation to ask you if you need more of anything or if there is anything else they can do for you. They need to be aware enough to wait for the right moment to ask. It isn't about them and what they need to get done. It is about you the customer and what and when you need something.
9. Wait staff who are too familiar when they say things like "how are you guys today?"
10. Pushy people in general.
I'm still thinking. . .
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