Do you have a Pet Peeve (Part II)
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People who purposely don't answer texts "just because", regardless of if the person texting them legitimately needs an answer.
I was at a social gathering this weekend and as I was standing beside a social acquaintance I noticed his phone had over 1,100 unread text messages. I laughed out loud and asked, "Dang dude, is that how many texts you get in a day?". He said, "No, I respond to texts that I want to respond to, and the rest of them I just ignore, and I sleep well at night."
It hit me that I'd called and texted the guy several months ago for almost a week needing information about something in a common circle our kids run in together. So, jokingly/not so jokingly I said "I guess my text messages I sent you several months ago for almost a week are in that number?" He said, "Oh yeah, I'm sure they are." So my smart mouth just couldn't help but kick in and I told him "Well, I guess from here on out I know what to do with your calls and texts if you ever need anything from me." (As I'm taking a sip of my beer). He looked at me kind of funny and asked "What?" as he nervously laughed. (I'd had about four beers at this point). So I told him "Just text me" and walked off. LOL!
I was at a social gathering this weekend and as I was standing beside a social acquaintance I noticed his phone had over 1,100 unread text messages. I laughed out loud and asked, "Dang dude, is that how many texts you get in a day?". He said, "No, I respond to texts that I want to respond to, and the rest of them I just ignore, and I sleep well at night."
It hit me that I'd called and texted the guy several months ago for almost a week needing information about something in a common circle our kids run in together. So, jokingly/not so jokingly I said "I guess my text messages I sent you several months ago for almost a week are in that number?" He said, "Oh yeah, I'm sure they are." So my smart mouth just couldn't help but kick in and I told him "Well, I guess from here on out I know what to do with your calls and texts if you ever need anything from me." (As I'm taking a sip of my beer). He looked at me kind of funny and asked "What?" as he nervously laughed. (I'd had about four beers at this point). So I told him "Just text me" and walked off. LOL!
I called a local plumbing company on Friday to set up a service call at another property - non emergency.
Left my cell phone number - but did not say I can receive....but don't return texts. (I use a flip phone).
Got a text from them asking for some details.
I already had their email address and we've used this in the past, so sent them an email. Got a phone call the next day (Saturday) and he said "I guess you don't text." - not in a negative manner - just making the comment. So I gather I'm not the only one.
I will try to include this next message/voice mail I leave.
I did on some CL postings: "No texts or emails.....phone calls only"
As long as we know the rules......that's the important thing!
Grocery stores that have a lower price if you use their card. Just sell it at that price, card or no card.
You would be surprised at how many folks I run into (all guys) say they wish they could do this.
Do either of you guys ever use your phone while driving? Just curious...not judging.....
Never. I rarely even answer it if it rings while I am driving.
I not only texted him for a week but called him. The guy purposely ignored both. Not a text person? Okay, answer a phone call.
Okay here’s a big one for me: A friend or family member that “insists” on “helping” but in the end their “help” only causes more work for YOU.
My elderly in-laws moved in with us about 5 years ago when Covid hit. My sister in law “insists”’ on coming into town every other week for 3-4 days to “help”. Her “help” consists mostly of talking/texting/scrolling on her phone all day. She doesn’t cook, clean, wash clothes, run errands, grocery shopping, etc.. Basically turns out house into her personal B&B for the several days every other week.
The “topper” today-I’ve planned out the Thanksgiving menu. I do about 80% of the holiday cooking because it is easier for me to “time out” everything so it is ready at the appropriate time.
My sister in law -“Let me make the sweet potato casserole”. I’m like okay….have at it. Today she is leaving heading home and said she had “ordered” it from a restaurant 40 minutes across town…..for ME to pick tomorrow and “freeze” until next Thursday!
So my sister in law is “helping” me by ordering a sweet potato casserole that I have to drive 1 1/2 hours across town to pick up. I can pick up the stuff at the grocery store 10 minutes away a MAKE IT in less time it takes for me to go pick up (and pay for).
With friends and family like this, who needs enemies?
My elderly in-laws moved in with us about 5 years ago when Covid hit. My sister in law “insists”’ on coming into town every other week for 3-4 days to “help”. Her “help” consists mostly of talking/texting/scrolling on her phone all day. She doesn’t cook, clean, wash clothes, run errands, grocery shopping, etc.. Basically turns out house into her personal B&B for the several days every other week.
The “topper” today-I’ve planned out the Thanksgiving menu. I do about 80% of the holiday cooking because it is easier for me to “time out” everything so it is ready at the appropriate time.
My sister in law -“Let me make the sweet potato casserole”. I’m like okay….have at it. Today she is leaving heading home and said she had “ordered” it from a restaurant 40 minutes across town…..for ME to pick tomorrow and “freeze” until next Thursday!
So my sister in law is “helping” me by ordering a sweet potato casserole that I have to drive 1 1/2 hours across town to pick up. I can pick up the stuff at the grocery store 10 minutes away a MAKE IT in less time it takes for me to go pick up (and pay for).
With friends and family like this, who needs enemies?
One of wife’s sisters is a bat crap crazy sociopath. Manipulative and lies at the drop of hat without any remorse. Just this morning, while talking with my wife and her “other sister” (they were talking about how well their sister was doing and how she is making all these “changes” in her life), I asked “so you’ve seen these changes?” The answer was “well, no but she SAYS…”
I just laughed and said “Are you both that gullible? Given your sister’s history as a manipulative, pathological liar? Your sister is out of her gourd crazy and completely sociopathic”.
My other SIL chirped back “How do you know? Are you a clinical psychologist or something? I responded “I’m more qualified than that. I’ve been in sales and sales management for over 30 years. I know sociopaths when I encounter them. Plus being a member of your family only helped to “refine” that ability”.
I would just tell her that you are not her personal "gofer" and to pick it up herself. Sounds like it's time for a "come to Jesus" meeting with her and her husband. She'll get over it...and you will feel better.
Funny. I just said that to my wife. Tell her here to pick it up. My wife said “I’ll get it”… basically enables the behavior.
My wife is only “normal” one among her siblings. The reason her parents are with us and not the others.
I just wouldn't get it, you or your wife. Just leave it at the store. She paid for it, correct? Pfft, I'd just leave it and never say a word.
There's one or two in every family. I've got some in my family and they drive me nuts. One of them is my BIL. Don't put him in charge of anything dealing with food and having it ready on time. He's a certified narcissist and literally waits until everything else is just about ready to even START his part then tries to hold the entire Thanksgiving meal up to wait on the little thing he did. He and I have tied up several times. I've crawled his butt a few times about if he can't so something on time just don't do it.
This is the reason I just re-stocked the bourbon and scotch in the cabinet today before next Thursday.
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