Professional time-wasters

[Qizx]

I'm surprised this hasn't been said yet (At least that I saw, kinda tired) but when two cars are going THE EXACT SAME SPEED next to each other on the highway/freeway. Seriously, these people are the scum of the earth to me. Especially in the far left lane (the fast lane here in the colonies) these people NEED to either put their foot down on that pedal or move over.

 

[shootthebandit]

CYCLISTS!!!!!! Why are you on the road on what is essentially a childrens toy. You look like a dick in a day glow vest and lyrca shorts and theres a huge queue of traffic behind you. It really gets ony nerves when its a 60mph limit and im being held up by someone on a bike. If you can pedal at 60mph then feel free to use these roads

Along similar lines, people (and theres a lot of these about). Who sit at 50 in a 60 limit, if you do this please just go a bit faster its not that hard

 

[Uncle Comrade]

Unable to operate self-service machines.

This also incenses me. They are literally the simplest computers to operate. Anyone who's spent even the smallest amount of time in a supermarket before these came along, even as a shopper, should know how to scan barcodes simply by virtue of the fact that there's someone right in front of you doing it. Swipe, beep, bag. Swipe, beep, bag. What's so bloody difficult about that?

The ones at my local Asda sound a little bit different to the ones Colour Scientist has encountered, in that they won't proceed with scanning until the item that has just been scanned is placed in the weight tray at the end. Even so, this adds very little time to the whole procedure, even less if it's two people. Somehow, people still seem to fail to grasp such simple things as touch screens, scales and debit cards.

If you can't operate the damn thing, fuck off to the manned tills and let people who can use the things get on with their day. God-fucking-dammit. (Alright, so I suppose it's simply ignorance rather than deliberate time-wasting, but sod it, I'm on my soapbox now)

Even more so when they blame the machine 'not working properly' just because they're too dim to figure it out. I was coming home late one night and noticed the Tesco near my house was open nearly ten minutes past the usual closing time, which turned out to be the fault of a couple of luddites who were stood there, pawing ineffectually at the touchscreen, angrily telling the member of staff who was trying to help them that "these things are supposed to be easier, not harder!" (If I remember correctly, it was the 'place the item in the bagging area' bit they were having difficulty with)

 

[Redd the Sock]

People in bus lineups that pay with small change, or ask the driver for directions when people are in line behind them. Bonus points if it's raining or 30 below.

People that (again) don't look behind them before asking cashiers about services unrelated to their current purchase. I appreciate wanting to know about loyalty programs or wanting to check the status of an order, but if there are 10 people behind you and you already taken 5 minutes, it might not be the best time.

Or the big one: my boss. He keeps wanting meetings to talk about things, but he never comes prepared and I have to sit there and wait while he reads the paperwork.

 

[sageoftruth]

For me, it's people crossing the street. Even when I'm just watching from the sidewalk, it grinds my gears seeing a person slowly and nonchalantly crossing the street while a driver or a line of drivers is waiting. Bonus points if the person isn't using a crosswalk. I always make it a priority to hurry up if my presence on the street is stopping traffic, and when I see someone taking a leisurely stroll instead, it's hard to see it as anything other than the person thinking he's the only one worth caring about.

 

[Mossberg Shotty]

In my experience, the people who intentionally waste people's time tend to have lives that are otherwise devoid of human interaction. So they inappropriately try to fill the void by dragging out simple exchanges. I used to work in a hardware store and most of our clientele were elderly gentlemen who came in often, working on small projects to keep their houses in order. Some would come in for a box of nails and end up talking to me for half an hour about their grandchildren, their past, and their lives in general. I never minded that because they were polite (for the most part) and genuinely fun to talk to. And I was getting paid to assist them.

Other people, on the other hand just serve to waste my time, and I have little patience for that. Like people who don't grasp the concept that the purpose of escalators isn't so you can stand there, stationary, waiting to reach your destination, but so you can move twice as fast.

 

[ZombieSuicide]

I can't stand people who don't understand what I refer to as "elevator etiquette". If someone is in the elevator, they get out first, then you get to come in. Do not rush the door like a bunch of savages, I have to get out of this thing and on my way. This works for the bus too. If you're on the bus and you want to get off, you get first dibs.

 

[Imperioratorex Caprae]

I'm not one for hurrying, I enjoy my journeys (emergencies are an exception) and yeah it might be annoying when other folk hold you up. I just look for something to occupy my time, the less I think about human silliness the better life is.

 

[krazykidd]

In my school, we have some pretty narrow stairs, and girls sit on them all the time
2 girls are enough to completely block the stairs, and they never sit alone, whenever someone wants to use them they have to get up to let them pass and sit down again
This looks like the worst place one could pick to sit down, and yet it's full all the time

I also have a maid that i barely see because she's in my house while im at school, but whenever i see her, she never shuts up, she even repeats the same things while talking as well, sometimes even 3 times per conversation
I wonder if she likes talking a lot or if she just has bad memory

You have a maid? And you are complaining that she talks to you everyone once in a while? #Firstworldproblems

OT: people who get on the bus and don't have enough money for the bus fare and hold everyone up. This is especially bad in The winter or when it's raining, people litterally getting drenched and freezing because some cumwad decided to only bring $2.90 and tries to convince the bus driver to let him in. The bus costs $3.00 , everybody knows this! It's always heen 3.00 ! Make sure you have enough before you leave the house!

Also old people who decide that the best place to stand is at the front of the bus when there is more than enouggh room in the back! And don't even get me started on those trailer trash parents with babies in a tank version of a stroller.

 

[AnthrSolidSnake]

Well, since working in retail again I've realized how impatient I am with people. Only been about two weeks at this new job and people have forgot their wallets (one guy which actually used that as an excuse to steal something), can't find their DAMNED member cards (which everyone has since we just hand them out), and sometimes generally have a whole story to tell. But...the customer...is always...right....right? *eye twitch*

 

[FPLOON]

Oh! I got one! Someone who, once they're next in line to order something at a fast food place, for example, they stare into space still thinking about what to order for lunch or something...

Spoiler: Those kind of situations always remind me of this...

Also, I'm throwing my hat into the "crossing the street" crowd, since I always feel like I have to run across the crosswalk when it's my turn to cross, just so that the driver doesn't get the urge to run me over out of impatience... (and that almost happened once...)

 

[Artina89]

I will cast another vote for slow moving groups of people when they take up the entire width of the pavement, especially when I have got off one of my buses and have to damn near sprint to get my connection so I can make it to work on time. It is hard enough without having people taking their sweet time. If you are going to move slowly, at least walk in single file or get out of the way.

 

[Vigormortis]

Professional time wasters? Or do you mean people that annoy you? Because if it's the latter I have a few...

People who post angry rants in threads about the most inconsequential and mundane non-issues.

People who over use the word "hate". Especially in occasions where "hate" is the single biggest overreaction to what's being discussed.

People whose family can afford a fucking maid but who ***** that the maid had the god-damned gall to talk to them.

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If ever I am in need of a daily dose of hyperbole or pettiness, the Escapist Forum always delivers.

Now I just need to go find a "Game X is overrated." thread and I'm set. =)

 

[Vigormortis]

If ever I am in need of a daily dose of hyperbole or pettiness, the Escapist Forum always delivers.

Now I just need to go find a "Game X is overrated." thread and I'm set. =)

you forgot elitism and self-righteousness...

Damn. You're right.

It's been a busy day. I wasn't thinking clearly. I should probably amend my post.

 

[Qizx]

Professional time wasters? Or do you mean people that annoy you? Because if it's the latter I have a few...

People who post angry rants in threads about the most inconsequential and mundane non-issues. For example people who flip their shit because someone is walking slowly or because someone isn't walking on an escalator.

People who over use the word "hate". Especially in occasions where "hate" is the single biggest overreaction to what's being discussed.

People whose family can afford a fucking maid but who ***** that the maid had the god-damned gall to talk to them.

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If ever I am in need of a daily dose of hyperbole or pettiness, the Escapist Forum always delivers.

Now I just need to go find a "Game X is overrated." thread and I'm set. =)

God forbid people get together and chat about things that bother them, holy shamole. I agree using "hate" might be an over statement but for crying out loud venting/bitching about things is a great way to help relax about something. God knows you've never been annoyed by something "mundane." What is big enough to complain about? Losing 5 minutes of time? 50 minutes? a whole day?

SIDEBAR: I agree complaining about the maid talking was a pretty silly one.

 

[Phasmal]

People who mumble or speak quietly and then speak no louder when you ask them to speak up.

Look, I'm hard of hearing, but I function without a hearing aid. I don't want to explain this to every random person I meet. But I still struggle hearing people who are unreasonably quiet.

Though, being able to answer back to `What are you, deaf?!` with `YES. PARTIALLY.` is always funny.

 

[Vigormortis]

God forbid people get together and chat about things that bother them, holy shamole. I agree using "hate" might be an over statement but for crying out loud venting/bitching about things is a great way to help relax about something. God knows you've never been annoyed by something "mundane." What is big enough to complain about? Losing 5 minutes of time? 50 minutes? a whole day?

SIDEBAR: I agree complaining about the maid talking was a pretty silly one.

Okay, to be fair I probably should have worded my post a bit better. And I did go back and change it a bit to clarify.

What I was getting at was how much fervent, unbridled anger and hatred some people seem to display over the most inconsequential annoyances. Not just in this thread but in general. I come across those sorts of overreactions on a daily basis.

Don't get me wrong. I agree that some of the things brought up are annoying. For example, a group of people walking slowly and taking up a whole sidewalk. But that doesn't make me hate the people involved. In the case of the slow walkers, I'll try to get their attention and say something like, "Excuse me. Can I walk past you? I'm a little late for an appointment."

Most people will move. Some will even say, "Oh, of course. Sorry we were in the way."

Those that don't, or those that will look at you with disgust and say, "Ugh. Excuse you but we're walking here." are assholes that deserve some animosity. I still don't think it would illicit the use of the word "hate", as many would jump to using, but they're certainly colossal jerks not worth wasting time on.

I'm fine with ranting about annoyances. Even I do it. (obviously) But the tendency to jump straight to "I hate this" is a bit much.

I hope that clarifies my (now ironic) original mini-rant. Probably didn't help that posts like the "maid" one kind of set me off.

Sorry. :/

 

[Meximagician]

People sent to pick up multiple orders from just about any sandwich or doughnut shop and don't call ahead.

Double points for when they didn't write down what everyone wanted, call back to the office, are STILL STOOD IN THE F#@&!%G LINE, and are STILL. SOMEHOW. INDECISIVE.

"Uh yes I want a... um... chicken... hold on... chicken footlong... on... no... make that a... seafood..."

The trifecta is when they're also jerks about it, snapping at any show of impatience on the part of staff or other customers. I was 'lucky' enough to be right behind someone doing that.

conscience: "This poor soul has simply made a series many, many stupid mistakes, we can't possibly blame them."

temptation: "Quick, let's find out how far we can bounce their head off the sneeze guard! Bet it sounds like an empty coconut when it hits the Plexiglass!"