What gets to you?

[Billup]

Originally Posted by MidwestGolfBum

I always let those pricks know that they are, most certainly, welcome. I really hate people that can't just say "thanks" or hell, a nod of the head if they are on the phone would show that they noticed it.

It never ceases to amaze me how people can be so inconsiderate. I'm sorry but a "thank you" is not hard to say. Admittedly majority of people say thank you in the south, and being from a place where nobody says thank you, I automatically expect it.

It's not hard. Two words. Give a mother fucker some appreciation for a basic gesture.

[MidwestGolfBum]

Originally Posted by Billup

It never ceases to amaze me how people can be so inconsiderate. I'm sorry but a "thank you" is not hard to say. Admittedly majority of people say thank you in the south, and being from a place where nobody says thank you, I automatically expect it.

It's not hard. Two words. Give a mother fucker some appreciation for a basic gesture.

-1 to you sir!

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Originally Posted by Billup

It never ceases to amaze me how people can be so inconsiderate. I'm sorry but a "thank you" is not hard to say. Admittedly majority of people say thank you in the south, and being from a place where nobody says thank you, I automatically expect it.

It's not hard. Two words. Give a mother fucker some appreciation for a basic gesture.

I agree! Political Correctness bullshit is abound, but common courtesy is forgotten.

There are exceptions. About 3 weeks ago, I pulled into Home Depot parking lot, with wife and daughter aboard, and happened to have the wife's RAV4.

I noticed a young couple, a few parking spots away with a flatbed cart, approaching a very small econobox car. They had a large box on the flatbed, with a snow blower in it. From my perspective, I could tell right away, that there was no possible way in Hell that they were going to fit this box or even its contents without the box, into this car. On top of that, the car was loaded with other groceries and household goods! Plus a child seat and their son. Even if the car was empty, it would not fit.

I got out of the truck and said right away "Looks like you might need a little help there."

Long story short, it turns out they lived only 4 miles from the store. I easily loaded the box in my RAV4 and followed them to their house and helped him carry it into their garage. They were so overwhelmed by my act of kindness, that the wife tried to pay me $10, which I refused. My daughter took the $10, which I pulled out of her hand and gave back. She said it was for gas money. "Pshha, for 4 miles? Keep it."

Ok, so that made me feel good. But I'm hoping more so, that it made a positive impression on my daughter that she will never forget. All hope is not lost, believe it or not.

But I agree, it seems to be a waning philosophy.

[Billup]

Originally Posted by GB-335xiCoupe

I agree! Political Correctness bullshit is abound, but common courtesy is forgotten.

I got out of the truck and said right away "Looks like you might need a little help there."

"Pshha, for 4 miles? Keep it."

But I'm hoping more so, that it made a positive impression on my daughter that she will never forget. All hope is not lost, believe it or not.

Out of everything, these statements alone make the largest impact. It's alright to be a hardass mother fucker, but it's another thing to still care about the other people that occupy the world with you. Great example.

Last year when I drove through the shit show of snow in NC for 2 hours to get to work, stranded old couple trying to get a loose old golden lab in their truck on the median. I Stopped, picked the dog up and put it in their truck. 15 cars drove past. Seriously, what the fuck? Two seconds of help.

People never cease to amaze.

[991brothers]

People who just assume

[Joekerr]

American "pints" are what gets to me when I reflect upon life. I mean, everything else in America seems to be on this trend of "super size anything"....why not do the same for the pint?

I mean, at least make it as large as a Canadian pint...please? It just bothers me to order a pint and then receive something where I feel I'm getting ripped off...even though it is admittedly markedly cheaper....

[GB-335xiCoupe]

There's a "Canadian Pint"? Really? Isn't it an Imperial (as in English) pint? Not trying to be an ass, but I've not heard it called that before...

A pint has always been 16 liquid ounces to me. 20 liquid ounces to a Brit.
Troy ounce, on the same note messes me up...

[NorCal f80]

[wrickem]

It got to me this morning when I said "thank you" to the waitress and she replied "no problem". Wrong answer! The correct answer is "you're welcome". It shouldn't be a friggin problem because it's your friggin job to bring me my f*CK*NG food.

[MidwestGolfBum]

Originally Posted by wrickem

It got to me this morning when I said "thank you" to the waitress and she replied "no problem". Wrong answer! The correct answer is "you're welcome". It shouldn't be a friggin problem because it's your friggin job to bring me my f*CK*NG food.

Actually, I would almost prefer that they say "my pleasure" in that case. As you said, it is their job.

[Rotorocious]

I like to say Thanks to workers numerous times at Chick Fil-A to see how many times they reply with "my pleasure". They have to say it lol

[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by wrickem

It got to me this morning when I said "thank you" to the waitress and she replied "no problem". Wrong answer! The correct answer is "you're welcome". It shouldn't be a friggin problem because it's your friggin job to bring me my f*CK*NG food.

Originally Posted by Rotorocious

I like to say Thanks to workers numerous times at Chick Fil-A to see how many times they reply with "my pleasure". They have to say it lol

At least they freakin' reply to you guys! Sometimes these people behind the counter just look at you like they're pissed off to be at work.

How about when you say "Hi" or "Good morning" or whatever and the reply is; "For here or to go?"

[Sara]

Why is there a green "-13" next to my username??

[Whostheboss]

Originally Posted by Sara504

Why is there a green "-13" next to my username??

I've been asking the same thing. I guess it's some new appreciation feature.

[Sara]

Originally Posted by Whostheboss

I've been asking the same thing. I guess it's some new appreciation feature.

Just great. lol Looks like Im infamous.

[954Stealth]

Originally Posted by Sara504

Just great. lol Looks like Im infamous.

You're at 11 now. You are welcome

[Sara]

Ugh, I'm flying to LAX tomorrow and I havent even packed yet........... Even better...traveling alone with a 4 month old. Dads, any tips?

[MidwestGolfBum]

Originally Posted by Sara504

Just great. lol Looks like Im infamous.

Go talk to @Billup about that. We can't neg rep people anymore, which was the goal yesterday.

[Sara]

Originally Posted by 954Stealth

You're at 11 now. You are welcome

I'll buy you a drink

[Sara]

Originally Posted by MidwestGolfBum

Go talk to @Billup about that. We can't neg rep people anymore, which was the goal yesterday.

He negative reped me? I'll tear him a new ass. You dont mess with Madame Lieutenant General on this site.

[Sara]

Who's the asshole that made us wait 45 seconds between posts?

It was 15, then thanks to Jerry it went up to 30, and then 35, now 45? Fuckers.

[MidwestGolfBum]

Originally Posted by Sara504

He negative reped me? I'll tear him a new ass. You dont mess with Madame Lieutenant General on this site.

No, no, he didn't do it. He's at -60 last I checked.