BigFatCoward Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 1 hour ago, polishgenius said: If I'm the first person getting off the train and there's someone getting on who tries to stand in the middle of the door instead of to the side as it opens, I will make it clear that I'm just gonna step directly forwards. Haven't had anyone not step out of the way yet, to be fair. I don't understand it at all, though- being at the side is way faster to get on. Also if in a crowded area I stand aside to let someone from the opposite direction through, and someone from behind me cuts in front instead, I am absolutely petty enough to catch up to them, overtake, and slow right down in their way. Especially if the person I was letting through was elderly, had a kid/pushchair, or anything of that sort. Like fuck you. I'm almost always getting off with my bike and wil happily take out people blocking my way. Corvinus85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Only time people walking in public spaces really bothers me is at airports. When I get off a plane I really want a cigarette, so I'm walking as fast as possible to get outside. Which, of course, takes some time to get outside, but get the fuck out of my way. Swear to gods people become dumber about public walking in airports compared to the rest of regular society or whatever. Grocery stores, I suppose, is another time people are idiots about that, but it doesn't bother me as much. And while I haven't used the metro/subway since I lived in DC, that did bother me when people would not observe the basic "right lane standing/left lane walking" social protocol on the escalators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 17 minutes ago, DMC said: Only time people walking in public spaces really bothers me is at airports. When I get off a plane I really want a cigarette, so I'm walking as fast as possible to get outside. Which, of course, takes some time to get outside, but get the fuck out of my way. Swear to gods people become dumber about public walking in airports compared to the rest of regular society or whatever. Grocery stores, I suppose, is another time people are idiots about that, but it doesn't bother me as much. And while I haven't used the metro/subway since I lived in DC, that did bother me when people would not observe the basic "right lane standing/left lane walking" social protocol on the escalators. The people standing still on people movers and escalators… don’t get me started… Madame deVenoge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horangi Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) 23 minutes ago, DMC said: Only time people walking in public spaces really bothers me is at airports. When I get off a plane I really want a cigarette, so I'm walking as fast as possible to get outside. Which, of course, takes some time to get outside, but get the fuck out of my way. Swear to gods people become dumber about public walking in airports compared to the rest of regular society or whatever. Also apropos to Tywin's comment, but man Westerners don't know how to deplane. There is no reason to spend 20 minutes waiting to get off. Everyone knows whats about to happen, why do half the passengers act surprised when their row comes up and only then start gathering their stuff? Compare that to deplaning at like Incheon and they clear a fully loaded A380 in like 5 minutes flat. A good percent of the passengers are likely needing to catch a connection or need to hit the rest room, get a move on it folks! I'll extend this gripe though to just about any line service- you've been waiting for 5 minutes to order food and only started considering your purchase when you get to the cashier? ETA: Regarding escalators in DC- yeah you always knew when it was tourist season when you hear the locals shouting 'stand to the right' like hot dog vendors at a ball game. Edited May 27 by horangi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Ah...to tag onto the smoking comment earlier...people who vape indoors in restaurants and public spaces and then argue with you when you tell them that that isn't allowed indoors either but they think they're entitled to because, "it isn't smoking..." Tywin et al. and Madame deVenoge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin et al. Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 32 minutes ago, Ser Scot A Ellison said: The people standing still on people movers and escalators… don’t get me started… Fucking right there with you. If the person looks exhausted, I get it, but otherwise move your ass. Ser Scot A Ellison 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin et al. Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) 40 minutes ago, horangi said: Also apropos to Tywin's comment, but man Westerners don't know how to deplane. There is no reason to spend 20 minutes waiting to get off. Everyone knows whats about to happen, why do half the passengers act surprised when their row comes up and only then start gathering their stuff? Compare that to deplaning at like Incheon and they clear a fully loaded A380 in like 5 minutes flat. A good percent of the passengers are likely needing to catch a connection or need to hit the rest room, get a move on it folks! It's basically the same thing with stop lights. If we worked together we could all get through this very quickly. But we can't have nice things. My issue with deplaning has more to do with the person who rushes up. Slow people suck, again assuming they're physically capable, but the worst to me is when someone tries to jump 10 rows and just screws the process up. Buy a better ticket if getting off means that much to you. And a double fuck you to the person who buys a middle seat ticket and then takes one of the other seats and acts like you're the asshole for telling them to move. Quote I'll extend this gripe though to just about any line service- you've been waiting for 5 minutes to order food and only started considering your purchase when you get to the cashier? I hate these people. The only excuse is if it's a place you've never been to and the menu can be hard to read. I did that the first time I went to In-N-Out. But say the person who gets to ordering at Chipotle and doesn't know what they want, jeez. Edited May 27 by Tywin et al. horangi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 15 minutes ago, Tywin et al. said: The only excuse is if it's a place you've never been to and the menu can be hard to read. I did that the first time I went to In-N-Out. Er, the In-N-Out menu is literally designed to be as simplistic as possible. Indeed, that's why it's called In-N-Out. Tears of Lys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin et al. Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) 8 minutes ago, DMC said: Er, the In-N-Out menu is literally designed to be as simplistic as possible. Indeed, that's why it's called In-N-Out. Lol, no. There's a ton of secret shit you can order. It's why I had to ask. ETA: Just to give another example, I haven't been to Jamba Juice in ages, but their menu isn't their real menu. You can order discontinued drinks that haven't been on the menu for a long time. Then they have to go find the old recipe for it. Berry Lime Sublime is amazing. Edited May 27 by Tywin et al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Just now, Tywin et al. said: Lol, no. There's a ton of secret shit you can order. It's why I had to ask. LOL, yeah. It's still easy as fuck to figure out how to order. Your example was hilariously stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin et al. Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 4 minutes ago, DMC said: LOL, yeah. It's still easy as fuck to figure out how to order. Your example was hilariously stupid. I don't think so. Again, first time I went in I had to ask if I can really do this. It's not like there's a secret menu at Taco Bell. Hence why I used the other example with Jamba. Some places do have off the board shit and the first time you go in you do need to ask. But at least I went in knowing what I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Again, it's just funny that you're complaining about people taking a long time to figure out how to order, and then your personal exception is In-N-Out. On its face, it's amusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin et al. Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) I was thinking more along the lines of someone who has been to McDonalds numerous times and then didn't know what they wanted when it was their turn to order. That's frustrating. If someone is clearly going somewhere for the first time and has a question or two, you let that slide. Or for example you go to a restaurant you've been to many times, only get one thing (looking at you here, Applebee's) and they took it off the menu and won't do it, that person is also afforded some time to figure out what they want. Edited May 27 by Tywin et al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) 3 hours ago, Spockydog said: , how something like this is allowed on our roads with no requirements for the rider to have a driver's license, tax, or insurance. Don't ever come to NYC -- the streets and sidewalks are packed with 'em. As for those who hate people on escalators and moving walkers not walking -- first, we aren't supposed to be walking up or down the escalators, second those airport and train station movers are walking for us -- that's the point. For people with limited vision and bad spinal problems such as me -- which don't overtly show to YOUR eyes -- walking on those things is literally risking my life. Particularly if I have luggage. And yes, I stay to the side, but some of these escalators, as at the 5th Ave. subway station are so narrow, there really isn't room for two people on a single step. And they are very steep and very long. So -- fuck YOU. I love the version of escalator encountered in Spanish train stations which is wide, without steps, made for people with luggage. Both safe and convenient and to the point. ] Edited May 27 by Zorral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A True Kaniggit Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 (edited) Ha. On a personal note, I have a complaint related to the food ordering situation. My dad always feels the need to wait for the waiter/waitress to show up and then ask what they recommend before he orders. It’s a small thing, but annoying as hell. Edited May 28 by A True Kaniggit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry of the Lawn Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Ty at In-and-Out for the first time: Ty: This menu amirite? Cashier: Yeah, it's crazy. Ty: give me three double doubles insane-o mode, my friend Cashier: uhh Ty: muppet madness style *cough cough* like the tazmanian devil Cashier: are you... Ty: the one that plays the fucking drums *wink* Cashier: there's no need to curse at me, sir Ty: I'm not talking vegetable or mineral my friend Cashier: first time huh Ty: Roger that, amigo. And blazed out of my skull Phylum of Alexandria, A True Kaniggit, Jace, Extat and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 This ground my gears yesterday. Feed the clearly-hungry baby you clout-chasing ghouls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Food estsblisjments that bring your food and then go and get your cutlery and condiments. It's normally pubs, but it makes me want to smash the place up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 23 hours ago, Zorral said: As for those who hate people on escalators and moving walkers not walking -- first, we aren't supposed to be walking up or down the escalators, second those airport and train station movers are walking for us -- that's the point. For people with limited vision and bad spinal problems such as me -- which don't overtly show to YOUR eyes -- walking on those things is literally risking my life. Particularly if I have luggage. And yes, I stay to the side, but some of these escalators, as at the 5th Ave. subway station are so narrow, there really isn't room for two people on a single step. And they are very steep and very long. So -- fuck YOU As I’m one who complained about people standing on escalators and people movers I’m happy to qualify that complaint and leveling it only at the able bodied. If you have trouble moving I understand not doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 1 hour ago, Ser Scot A Ellison said: As I’m one who complained about people standing on escalators and people movers I’m happy to qualify that complaint and leveling it only at the able bodied. If you have trouble moving I understand not doing so. You don't have to qualify your original statement. It's obvious to anyone with any sense that's what you meant. Zorral 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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