10 Things I Hate About.. Well, NOT You. (I think! :p)

What is a PET PEEVE?

Wikipedia defines it as: “a minor annoyance that can instill great frustration in an individual.”

I was reading a friend’s blog entry on the tragic traffic altercation that cost her cousin’s life. The incident happened at 2pm – all because some idiot with a gun couldn’t control his temper. I mean, SERIOUSLY. Yes, there have been scientific inquiries on the causes and effects of road rage but to DRAW YOUR GUN AND FIRE JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE FRIGGIN’ KICKED YOUR CAR?! What is this world coming to?!

I am appalled.

Anyway, the incident got me thinking.. What are the top 10 things that drive me absolutely NUTS? This should serve as a fair warning to my friends (yes, I’m speaking to YOU!) the next time I flip out. (Don’t worry, I don’t own a gun. Bwahahaha!) Perhaps if we all were more “open” about the things that bug us, we can 1) Exercise better self-control, 2) Be more tolerant and considerate of others or 3) Run away (just kidding).

This is my Top 10 List of Annoyances. What’s in yours? ;)

1) People who DON’T reply.

Uh, hello. What exactly is so hard about ACKNOWLEDGING, nay ANSWERING a question!? I’m not asking for a dissertation. A simple “yes” or “no” would suffice. Yung mga “I’ll try..” na yan, I take as a BIG, FAT “NO.” Not answering is just plain rude. Besides, I don’t spam or send forwards. If I ask you something, it means I WANT (and EXPECT) an answer.

(Oh, no! Chiko’s turning into a mean, cranky little lady.. Everybody RUN. :P)

2) Stupid questions (and answers).

Fine, fine. Not everyone’s an Einstein. Pero hello naman. I once called the house looking for someone and the guy said “Andito” and subsequently hung up. ANO BA YAN!!!

I have a reputation for being masungit and mataray. I’m not going to deny that. But please, the next time something comes out of your mouth.. THINK naman. I’m confident that you’re a smart cookie. Really. :)

3) People who CAN’T decide.

Argh. Can you sense the frustration?!

Sometimes, I find myself having this deep appreciation of them “caveman” days.. When, to end an argument, the Neanderthal would just bonk the woman on the head and carry her home. TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT. If I don’t agree, I’ll say so.

(An appeal to the MEN: You are supposed to LEAD. And even if we’re into this whole Women’s Lib thingie, we APPRECIATE and RESPECT men with enough backbone to take charge. This is rare nowadays. Dare to be different!)

4) People with NO elevator etiquette.

Our office is in Medical Plaza – where the elevators take eons and eat people. It’s also where I encounter the RUDEST, most INCONSIDERATE set of people ever to exist. Let me ask.. What is so DIFFICULT about 1) Holding the elevator door open so people can get in? and 2) Stepping out of the elevator so people can get out? Apparently, for most people, this is tantamount to rocket science.

Around 2 weeks ago, I stepped out of the elevator to let a bunch of people out and.. the people who refused to budge inside let the door close on me! I had to wait a LOOOOONG time for another elevator to come up. Eep.

5) People who talk during movies.

I LOVE the cinema. I love watching movies. Sometimes, when I watch movies, my patience is tested. GREATLY.

Hey, I react. I laugh – REALLY loud. I even scream. But I NEVER initiate a conversation during a movie. It’s annoying. A joke or a side-comment is fine but anything that takes more than two sentences to say just takes your attention off the film for too long. And then it prompts you to do the same and bug another person because you got lost.

Have you ever had to sit through a movie and the person next to you keeps asking questions? “Uh, I haven’t seen this either. Now shut up.” (Of course, I say it nicely but that’s what I’m thinking.) How about sitting next to someone who gives a running commentary during the movie? Look, if I wanted the audio-commentary I will go and get me the DVD.

6) People who spit or pee in public places.

DISEASE, anyone? What gives?! I find blowing my nose in public disgusting enough but SPIT? Tapos I can tell pa if they have infections because of the color. KADIRI. Totally unhygienic. As for the peeing.. Obviously, it’s the men who do this. Talk about confidence. Hmph. Anyway, it’s plain gross. Can you just HOLD it? Do you know men can hold their pee for 2 hours while women can hold it in for 4? How long does it take to find a bathroom anyway? We are not in the wild (although sometimes it may seem like it).

7) People who don’t flush.

I don’t care how close we are or how long we’ve known each other. I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANY FLUIDS THAT COME OUT OF YOUR BODY!!! I do not need to know if you’ve taken your prescribed dosage of Vitamin C today or if you are indeed a vegetarian. There is such a thing as COURTESY.

8) People who don’t obey traffic laws.

Yeah, ROAD RAGE! A couple of months ago I got into an accident because some idiot was driving too fast at an intersection. (No, the idiot was NOT me! :P) It pains me that we ALWAYS have to drive defensively because NOBODY follows the rules. Like, where else would anyone be scared to FOLLOW the traffic light for fear of getting into an accident?

9) Socks with sandals.

Hahahaha. Pet peeve nga eh. I know it’s silly to put, but sandals were meant to be worn without socks. I mean, really, what’s the point!?

10) People who wear sandals and don’t have clean toes.

This is plain beyond human decency. I’d personally prefer the socks on in cases such as these.


So there. Obviously, I’ve just had a bout of PMS. I don’t mean to offend anyone by posting this list and if I have, I do apologize. These are just my outspoken and unsolicited observations on the things that annoy me. Besides, ang pikon talo. ;) Again, this e-mail isn’t directed at anyone in particular. I do get around, you know. Hahaha! :P