Elevator Etiquette

Elevators are nice. They take the burden of having to climb step after step to your destination. However, there are a lot of pet peeves that can be associated with elevators. Today I only want to address one of them.

When you arrive to your chosen floor, it's nice when you can just step off and go about your day. However, it's frustrating when the doors open and the people who are waiting for the elevator rush in before those who are already riding can get off.

People are just always in such a hurry. I guess their patience wears thin while waiting a few seconds for the elevator to come. I've also noticed that most of the time people are just going up or down a single floor. Wouldn't it have been better for them to just take the stairs?

So...the next time you are waiting on the lift - allow for those who are getting off - to get off!

Coca-Cola Cleans up GTA

I know a lot of people have pet peeves about video games that contain a lot of violence in them. If that describes you, then you may appreciate the following commercial that was done for Coca-Cola.

It takes the likeness of a popular video game, Grand Theft Auto, and transforms the violence into kindness after a refreshing coke. It's a result of "the Coke side of life" marketing campaign.

Swearing, Cursing, and Cussing

I recently stumbled across a blog post on the joys of cursing^*. It's an interesting debate - the topic of "Swearing, Cursing, and Cussing". A lot of times I don't pay much attention but sometimes a pet peeve of mine is the way people use profanity. Please keep in mind that if you want to think about this topic you will have to expose yourself to what some people refer to as "unwholesome thoughts".

I really like the statement "profanity is a sign of intellectual laziness." I don't want to risk turning this blog into a not-so-family-friendly-blog by giving examples. However, I don't think it is a stretch for you to think of times when people have used slang in such a way that there is no possible way for it to fit into context. Granted you have to know what certain words mean for those of you who are pure and innocent.

I'll admit - sometimes a well timed word provides emphasis, emotion, or a really good laugh. I don't want to get into any moral or religious debates, but seriously, if you are going to swear - know what you are saying.

^*Viewer discretion is advised for this link. Also, another pet peeve of mine is when people use misleading images to draw attention to their page.

Grocery Carts

I don't do a whole lot of shopping at the Grocery Store so you would think that most of the carts I get would be in good working condition - not so much. It seems that every time I do go shopping and require a cart, I spend more time looking for a cart that works than I do shopping.

Carts that don't work are totally pet peeves of mine. What do people do to their carts? It's not like you have to have any practice at driving them. Whether it is the wheel that squeaks, rattles or doesn't roll it's flat out frustrating when you get a crappy cart.

Then, what really gets me is when I get half way finished shopping and kick myself for not going back to find a better cart. At that point I don't feel like unloading everything into a new cart. I think stores should provide you with a free can of WD-40 if you get a cart that squeaks. What do you think?

Email Invitations

Every now and then I get invitations from people for special events like many of you. A lot of times people use services like evite and I really think they're great sites - very efficient and even fun to look at. However, a new pet peeve of mine are the people who feel like online invitations are a good idea for EVERYTHING.

If you are getting married, graduating, or have some other formal event that you want people to participate in, do it the old fashion way and send out a real invitation. Don't get lazy with a mass email.

Now, I did receive an email invitation from a coworker for a shower here at work - not a big deal. I'm cool with email invitations in certain settings, especially places like my office where everyone is a penny pincher. I'm curious though- what kind of events would you say are above online invitations?