Ani Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 This may sound pointless...But this morning some lady pulled the string on my nerves by simply chewing her gum...She was sitting next to me and chewing that bubble gum, like it was her day job...Making weird dishwasher-like sounds...and she was perfectly comfortable with others staring at her, showing that it was disgusting and annoying... I mean... Are they doing it on purpose? Is it fun to play on the nerves of others??? I am upset at myself that i did not chsnge my seat or said something... it got to me so much, i caught myself stretching my chin... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yervant1 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I can tolerate almost anything but BO that does it for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 This may sound pointless...But this morning some lady pulled the string on my nerves by simply chewing her gum...She was sitting next to me and chewing that bubble gum, like it was her day job...Making weird dishwasher-like sounds...and she was perfectly comfortable with others staring at her, showing that it was disgusting and annoying... I mean... Are they doing it on purpose? Is it fun to play on the nerves of others??? I am upset at myself that i did not chsnge my seat or said something... it got to me so much, i caught myself stretching my chin... Perhaps something else was also bothering you? I find when little things get on your nerves, it usually indicates that your tolerance level has been considerably shortened by other influences, and not always consciously. When someone is short-tempered with you without reason, it has significant impact upon your morale and whether you like it or not, there's a good chance you'll be unreasonable with someone else - the "bad vibes" being passed from one person to the next. The good news is the opposite can also be true... So to get back to the subject - there's not a lot that annoys me typically. When the TV's too loud with bad reality shows perhaps... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I can tolerate almost anything but BO that does it for me. I am sorry Yervant jan, but what's BO... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraHye Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I am sorry Yervant jan, but what's BO... Body odor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Perhaps something else was also bothering you? I find when little things get on your nerves, it usually indicates that your tolerance level has been considerably shortened by other influences, and not always consciously. When someone is short-tempered with you without reason, it has significant impact upon your morale and whether you like it or not, there's a good chance you'll be unreasonable with someone else - the "bad vibes" being passed from one person to the next. The good news is the opposite can also be true... So to get back to the subject - there's not a lot that annoys me typically. When the TV's too loud with bad reality shows perhaps... I agree with what you said about tolerance level and being short tempered...I sometimes concentrate on little things which is pointless and can be ignored as well... But she was tooooo much...And it got to everyone around... http://www.stainexpert.co.uk/images/1762.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Body odor Thank You Extra Jan... But BO is ...It can hit like an asthma attack ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 There are a lot of things that can annoy me. Some are caused by people and some are not. Like: - Ticking clocks (too rhythmic and metronomical) - People using toothpicks in public (especially on the tables, eww!) - People who constantly sniffle loudly. Children do this a lot (the well-behaved won't) and I don't allow my students to sniffle in my presence. Vava, I consider myself to be pretty tolerant, but some things are just too much for me to tolerate. Why should I? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 (edited) There are a lot of things that can annoy me. Some are caused by people and some are not. Like: - Ticking clocks (too rhythmic and metronomical) - People using toothpicks in public (especially on the tables, eww!) - People who constantly sniffle loudly. Children do this a lot (the well-behaved won't) and I don't allow my students to sniffle in my presence. Vava, I consider myself to be pretty tolerant, but some things are just too much for me to tolerate. Why should I? It really doesn't matter to me to what extent you are able (or willing) to tolerate life's little annoyances. My experience has shown me that life is far too short to spend it in an "annoyed" state - especially when the sources of grievances are so trivial. I would argue that my time/life is far too valuable to allow something as inconsequential as a ticking clock, or someone else's bad habit vex me. If it doesn't encroach upon my rights as an individual (eg. someone smoking at a table next to mine, when it is clearly forbidden), and it can be ignored, then I'll the first to ignore it. Live and let live, I think, is a decent maxim. Edited September 12, 2007 by vava Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 (edited) It really doesn't matter to me to what extent you are able (or willing) to tolerate life's little annoyances. My experience has shown me that life is far too short to spend it in an "annoyed" state - especially when the sources of grievances are so trivial. I would argue that my time/life is far too valuable to allow something as inconsequential as a ticking clock, or someone else's bad habit vex me. If it doesn't encroach upon my rights as an individual (eg. someone smoking at a table next to mine, when it is clearly forbidden), and it can be ignored, then I'll the first to ignore it. Live and let live, I think, is a decent maxim. Vava Whatever you said above is the absoulte truth...But i personally still can not put a border, and not let the secondary things to get to me...I think about every little thing, and sometimes when i ask q-ns to people close to me, i feel that they think I am annoying for taking every detail so personally... Edited September 12, 2007 by Ani777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emil Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I agree with Ani about the gum chewing. There's a nurse I work with who is constantly chewing her gum loudly and makes that stupid sound with it. One day I'm going to snap and throw something at her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nairi Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 It really doesn't matter to me to what extent you are able (or willing) to tolerate life's little annoyances. My experience has shown me that life is far too short to spend it in an "annoyed" state - especially when the sources of grievances are so trivial. I would argue that my time/life is far too valuable to allow something as inconsequential as a ticking clock, or someone else's bad habit vex me. If it doesn't encroach upon my rights as an individual (eg. someone smoking at a table next to mine, when it is clearly forbidden), and it can be ignored, then I'll the first to ignore it. Live and let live, I think, is a decent maxim. Good post. Ani, if you know why trivial things bother you, then you should be able to transcend it. Ever tried meditation? Could help calm the nerves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 It really doesn't matter to me to what extent you are able (or willing) to tolerate life's little annoyances. My experience has shown me that life is far too short to spend it in an "annoyed" state - especially when the sources of grievances are so trivial. I would argue that my time/life is far too valuable to allow something as inconsequential as a ticking clock, or someone else's bad habit vex me. If it doesn't encroach upon my rights as an individual (eg. someone smoking at a table next to mine, when it is clearly forbidden), and it can be ignored, then I'll the first to ignore it. Live and let live, I think, is a decent maxim. Vavul have you ever sat next to a vitnamise and had oriental food? I wishes I was sitting next to a smoker at that time, and this is every day when i used to work in a company you could hear every jucy sound his mouth made wile eating with his chapstick then again after couple of weeks i refused to go to lunch now thats annoying to me when i was 5 or 6 my mother used to slap on my mouth to keep it closed, this is basic manners talk about devoted eating of chap sue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Vavul have you ever sat next to a vitnamise and had oriental food? Not to sound too racist, but this comment about the Vietnamese is so true 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 It really doesn't matter to me to what extent you are able (or willing) to tolerate life's little annoyances. My experience has shown me that life is far too short to spend it in an "annoyed" state - especially when the sources of grievances are so trivial. I would argue that my time/life is far too valuable to allow something as inconsequential as a ticking clock, or someone else's bad habit vex me. If it doesn't encroach upon my rights as an individual (eg. someone smoking at a table next to mine, when it is clearly forbidden), and it can be ignored, then I'll the first to ignore it. Live and let live, I think, is a decent maxim. Yes, I agree, life is too short for that. That's why I almost always remove myself from a place if possible so that I don't have to deal with any unpleasantness and become annoyed. I can't "ignore" burpings, picking tooths, picking noses, throat cleanings, snifflings, etc. if those "activities" are continuous and no effort is made on the part of the person to stop them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I agree with Ani about the gum chewing. There's a nurse I work with who is constantly chewing her gum loudly and makes that stupid sound with it. One day I'm going to snap and throw something at her. A couple of years ago I had one parent of my student who'd sit in on the lessons and constantly chew gum loudly. I was too new to the profession and too young and naive to try to do something about this horrible, arrogant behavior! Now if this was to happen I'm sure I'd calmly turn around and say "no unmusical sounds, please". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Stupid people just piss me off. And there seem to be soooooooo many of them around. I mean just rediculously stupid people ... not the ones that make stupid mistakes as everyone is bound to make mistakes. That and people that don't signal when changing lanes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormig Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I get annoyed in traffic or when having to dodge people on the sidewalk. Otherwise I'm pretty OK with the rest. The mouth noises, I have a threshold limit with. I also do not have problems with barking dogs and stuff, sometimes don't even notice. Some people really get annoyed by them and starting shouting back at the dog. I do not however like to be kept from my sleep by a crying baby or something, especially on the plane where you shouldn't be using earplugs. It gets tougher when you are really tired. Then I start fantasising about the baby getting on its feet and going out the exit door. The screeches, eugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraHye Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Stupid people just piss me off. And there seem to be soooooooo many of them around. I mean just rediculously stupid people ... not the ones that make stupid mistakes as everyone is bound to make mistakes. That and people that don't signal when changing lanes. Don't forget people who talk on the phone while driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takoush Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I get annoyed when people talk loudly and right by an earshot. Or when talking from room to room shouting while you are in the room. I also get annoyed when people eat loudly like Ed described of that Vietnamese's eating habits. Yuyks. Also someone chewing loudly reminds me of a donkey's "chori"s mouth. eekh. Bad habits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Don't forget people who talk on the phone while driving. Those pretty much fall into the category of don't signal while changing lanes anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraHye Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Those pretty much fall into the category of don't signal while changing lanes anyway. How so? You could be on the phone and use signal while changing lanes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yervant1 Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Oh I just remembered another one that is a no no, clipping your nails in public and the pieces flying all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takoush Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) Oh I just remembered another one that is a no no, clipping your nails in public and the pieces flying all over. Oh geez... that would really be gross. What turns me off also is people walking me by and spitting on the street so inconsiderately. Not good. Edited September 14, 2007 by Anahid Takouhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdavidyan Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 The government trying to control your personal life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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