What are your pet hates?

goldfish have a bad rep, usually because the ones from pet stores, no matter how clean the store, have at least one of 4 or 5 diseases, and they're just so finicky. not for amateurs - of course a lot of people I know would struggle with the care and feeding of a pet rock.

btw, any goldfish I've had has lasted at least a week. But it's like they're the 'suicidal bunny' of fish. you turn around or blink, and floating belly up

 

My friend has 3 goldfishes and they won't die. I have to tell him about once a month that he should clean the bowl because I can't see any fish in there at that point and yeah, they're living beings. On the other hand: they're living in a tiny and often filthy fish bowl so maybe i shouldn't bother

 

When you send a coworker an email and they feel the need to call you to discuss it ...every single time. It’s a simple yes or no answer that I need but they call you and you’re on the phone for ten minutes.

Please make it stopppp!!

 

People tailgating as I'm driving. I really hate this. All you are going to accomplish by doing this, is both of us driving 10 miles an hour, if you are lucky.

 

That is so funny Deidre...lol

 

Yes so much this! i think its because some people just suck at expressing themselves through written word and would rather talk about it. i'm surprised at how many people in the business world arent capable of writing a coherent, grammatically correct email. I'm the opposite, I can write emails all day but if you call me on the phone i'm not going to remember what I wanted to say

 

in the first line of the email -

'this does not require a phone call. simply reply to the email with a 'yes' or 'no', or a couple of short sentences. (no more than 40 words please) I am exceptionally busy today and fielding phone calls will interrupt my flow and slow me down. thank you for your professional courtesy and understanding.'

 

I'm also pretty awful on the phone but far better in person and via the mail in communication.

 

When some fucker tells me I drink too damn much. Kiss my ass Jack & Jim have been better to me than anyone else

 

I’ve noticed guys who are my dad’s age (50’s and up) do this. Just replyyyy by emaillll!

I have started to not pick up my phone and they are forced to leave voicemail

 

I hope it doesn't become problematic though. Jack & Jim especially are better in moderation. But hey, enjoy (responsibly)!

 

and here I am, 40, and as soon as I could get away from the wretched accursed telephone, I did. I actually don't even give out my phone number unless I have to. I say 'you want to reach me - email. if you have to call me, leave a message, and I'll email you.'

 

sounds like you're drinking too damn much....

water.

 

Or write your number on a chick’s hand at a bar? Then you make an exception

 

I don't go to bars anymore. but I'm just as likely to have a card with my email

 

I never pick up my phone.

 

it's all just phonespam anyway.

 

I dont pick up my phone then I send a text, "sorry I missed your call, whats up"

I'm sure its really annoying but I don't care

 

Yeah i get at least 5 robo calls a day. So annoying

 

I Soooooooo hate those robo calls.