Pet Peeves

[Bonkerelli]

Say "Did I ask you?" to remind them that you did not, in fact, ask them. Repeat as needed until they leave.

You can.. but sometimes it ads fuel to the fire

 

[Bonkerelli]

Interesting, I'm from a military background and the south. I have not seen the same level of offense from men. Though I can see it, somewhat, if one is near a military base. After all, the normal response from any sergeant to an enlisted that calls them "Sir" is "Sir!, What do you mean, Sir? I work for a living." Because, of course, commissioned officers do no work.

Maybe it is regional. My hubby trained in the South and said it is just a bunch of nice folks down there with true manners and hospitality. I live in the NW.. maybe people get too offended easily up here

 

[Bonkerelli]

Not justifying, but just commenting: Is it possible that the gentle touch in close quarters is to acknowledge your presence? Sort of I'm here in this tight space, but I'm not coming any closer? Sort of a way to maintain some distance even though uncomfortably close?

Yes and that is understandable but not always the case. Usually you can get people's attention by simply saying "excuse me" rather than touching someone suddenly.

 

[azurbanclucker]

Say "Did I ask you?" to remind them that you did not, in fact, ask them. Repeat as needed until they leave.

You need to be more abrasive than that. Try "When I am intersted in your opinion, I will give it to you" next time.

 

[DavidReaves]

I lack self control sometimes

I'm new here and all, but, sometimes?

 

[Bonkerelli]

You need to be more abrasive than that. Try "When I am intersted in your opinion, I will give it to you" next time.

Come on.. you can be MORE abrasive than that!

 

[MACCanadianCoop]

You need to be more abrasive than that. Try "When I am intersted in your opinion, I will give it to you" next time.

Have you ever actually used that line?

 

[azurbanclucker]

Have you ever actually used that line?

Yes. I'm pretty easygoing and approachable in general, but if you irritate me to the point where I'm going to say something, you're getting both barrels in the face.

 

[azurbanclucker]

I'm new here and all, but, sometimes?

 

[MACCanadianCoop]

Yes. I'm pretty easygoing and approachable in general, but if you irritate me to the point where I'm going to say something, you're getting both barrels in the face.

Nice lol