Not withstanding the question I'm about to ask, does anyone ever ask you the same question (whether at work or otherwise) that you swear you've answered 100 times over? Some examples from my life;
This one I get at work constantly...
"Whats for lunch in the cafeteria today?"
Its no big secret that I walk into the office every day holding a bag with my lunch in it. That and I've told the same people who ask the question, "I bring my lunch" over and over again.
This one really annoys me...
"Did you watch the game last night?"
I pretty much make it clear to everyone that I generally hate watching sports. Yet they still assume that I somehow had a change of heart and decided to spend a few hous of my free time watching a game.
I get similar: Do you want to get in on the football board (American football)? I've gotten to a point where I answer with something as insulting as possible towards football as a sport, and they just look at me amazed that I can't stand that stupid game. Inevitable it turns to "Well, you don't have to like football, you could still win", which I return with "And how would I know if I won? Oh, lemme guess, I'm supposed to take your word for it". They even talk about how the pot is big this time, because last week's winner never collected. IOW, last weeks winner doesn't watch football either, so he never knew he won, so he didn't know to collect.
Same thing with Nascar, I watch Drag Racing and Formula 1/IRL, and really can't stand Nascar, yet people are always asking me about Nascar.
Anything a partner asks that starts with "Why?" :teddyr:
The main questions I get tired of hearing always begin with "Daddy, can I..."
Another I get asked daily is "Do we have any food?" We can have just returned from the grocery store and my kids will ask that one.
One I hate that I get on a webgame site I go to that I am sick of is "What's everyone's age/gender/location?"
And sicne the election, I am sick of people asking me who I voted for. Most use it as a way to start a rant if I happen to say I voted for the canidate they didn't.
The ones that I get the most are:
1. "Do you have this film?"
Answer in negative is followed by: "You are destroying the history of the SA film industry!"
Answer positive is followed by: "Oh, put it on DVD for me, will you."
A refusal (because we cannot do this) is usuallu followed by: "You are destroying the history of the SA film industry!"
The one question that makes me go AAAAAGGGGHHHHH is either "You can't perhaps help me?" or "You don't perhaps have this in stock?" ~ they are already saying that I can't help them and I don't have what they want, so why bother to help?
"Are you over 18"
I'm 21 for crying out loud!!!!!!
"When you going to marry him?"
This one I've gotten many, many times, from women:
Is it in yet. . . :bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle:
Quote from: Menaaaard!! on February 17, 2009, 03:14:45 PM
This one I've gotten many, many times, from women:
Is it in yet. . . :bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle:
Who the f**k posted as me?
Funny reply, but you didn't get the letters down right.
Quote from: ghouck on February 16, 2009, 12:51:19 PM
I get similar: Do you want to get in on the football board (American football)? I've gotten to a point where I answer with something as insulting as possible towards football as a sport, and they just look at me amazed that I can't stand that stupid game. Inevitable it turns to "Well, you don't have to like football, you could still win", which I return with "And how would I know if I won? Oh, lemme guess, I'm supposed to take your word for it". They even talk about how the pot is big this time, because last week's winner never collected. IOW, last weeks winner doesn't watch football either, so he never knew he won, so he didn't know to collect.
Same thing with Nascar, I watch Drag Racing and Formula 1/IRL, and really can't stand Nascar, yet people are always asking me about Nascar.
I'm givin' karma to this post!!!!! :teddyr:
Quote from: Circus_Circus on February 16, 2009, 01:19:26 PM
Anything a partner asks that starts with "Why?" :teddyr:
Agreed.
I'd add "When?".
On the internet ... A/S/L?
In life ...
When can you get to _____?
Can it be done any cheaper? (You want cheaper hire a amateur.)
Can I ask you one question? (I answer "Yes, and that was it.")
When will _____ be finished? (When it freakin' is ...)
Actually I get tired of most questions.
My parents constantly ask me, "Have you or will you brush your teeth and wash your face?"
My God, they ask it every night and I'm really tired of hearing it! It's so annoying and when I answer them in midsentance so they don't have to say everything, they get angry and call me a smart-alec!
Quote from: Menaaard!!! on February 17, 2009, 04:05:13 PM
Quote from: Menaaaard!! on February 17, 2009, 03:14:45 PM
This one I've gotten many, many times, from women:
Is it in yet. . . :bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle:
Who the f**k posted as me?
Funny reply, but you didn't get the letters down right.
It was me, , , but it wasn't my fault. . .
"Can I see your I.D.?"
I suppose when I get carded I should take it as a compliment.
But it happens every single time!
Quote from: Ash on February 17, 2009, 07:08:08 PM
"Can I see your I.D.?"
I suppose when I get carded I should take it as a compliment.
But it happens every single time!
I t happens to me sometimes too. Chriminey....my gin blossums and bags under my eyes scream ALCOHOLIC! I spilt more booze than some of these store cleks ever sold.
Quote from: RCMerchant on February 17, 2009, 09:05:28 PM
Quote from: Ash on February 17, 2009, 07:08:08 PM
"Can I see your I.D.?"
I suppose when I get carded I should take it as a compliment.
But it happens every single time!
I t happens to me sometimes too. Chriminey....my gin blossums and bags under my eyes scream ALCOHOLIC! I spilt more booze than some of these store cleks ever sold.
I haven't been carded since I was 14. I use to take my mom's car at 14 drive to the liquor store and buy booze. When I got carded the clerk at the drive thru window, would say ... "You not even old enough to be driving! One 5th of whiskey that'll be $7.50 did you want cigarettes too?" No joke.
My how times have changed.
"Would you like to donate a dollar to (whatever charity)?"
Not that I'm against charities, matter of fact I give to them when I can. However, being asked this when I'm buying a pack of gum is rather annoying.
Quote from: CheezeFlixz on February 17, 2009, 09:31:37 PM
Quote from: RCMerchant on February 17, 2009, 09:05:28 PM
Quote from: Ash on February 17, 2009, 07:08:08 PM
"Can I see your I.D.?"
I suppose when I get carded I should take it as a compliment.
But it happens every single time!
I t happens to me sometimes too. Chriminey....my gin blossums and bags under my eyes scream ALCOHOLIC! I spilt more booze than some of these store cleks ever sold.
I haven't been carded since I was 14. I use to take my mom's car at 14 drive to the liquor store and buy booze. When I got carded the clerk at the drive thru window, would say ... "You not even old enough to be driving! One 5th of whiskey that'll be $7.50 did you want cigarettes too?" No joke.
My how times have changed.
I was carded at a bar on my 30th birthday - and refused entry because the guy at the door insisted it was a fake ID. I thought it was a joke at first, but he was serious - and did not let me in.
:cheers:
About the ID thing, I've noticed in the past 5 years I haven't been asked. Back in the day, it was always on standby in my wallet. I recall going to one goofy theme resturant after work one day and this overzealous doorman inspecting my license for about 3 minutes before letting me in.
"How tall are you?"
Can't COUNT the number of times I've had that asked. Granted, it's gotten a lot less since I've gotten out of high school, but I still get the question every now and then (about six-six, if you're curious.)
Other than reaching stuff on high shelves, and playing basketball (which I don't, and never have) it's not quite as advantageous to be tall as you might think. For starters, low ceilings, ceiling fan, low door frames, getting in and out of cars, not to mention the fact when you're tall and a bit heavyset like me, EVERYONE just assumes you make a good pack mule. It's like, "Hey, we've got this huge box of anvils lying around... oh, I know, let's have Mike move them! He never gets tired!"
Plus I'm told I intimidate people (never really understood that until the day I ran into someone TALLER than me (yes, they do exist) and I was like, "Whoa! Not used to this!" But it seems like I could never intimidate the people I'd WANT to intimidate.
You see, being tall makes you stand out, whether you want to or not. You can't just "blend in" when you're my size, and growing up when they find out you're not an overly aggressive person well, that's just an open opportunity to pick on someone that many won't pass up.
"Do you play (football/basketball)?"
Don't hear that too much either, but got damn tired of hearing that during my junior high/high school years. Neatly enough, my PE coaches never asked me that question...
"Is there ANY way you could lower the price some more?"
Get this a lot while working at the hotel, usually from people who probably shouldn't be staying at my hotel to begin with (the word "Suites" in the title IS NOT just window dressing, all the rooms are SUITES, which means you pay a bit more. You don't like that idea, there's a Motel 6 down the road.) Plus, if I had the authority to lower the price further than what I've already said was the LOWEST I could go, do you REALLY think I'd be working the freaking MIDNIGHT shift? :lookingup:
Quote from: The DarkSider on February 17, 2009, 09:58:29 PM
About the ID thing, I've noticed in the past 5 years I haven't been asked. Back in the day, it was always on standby in my wallet. I recall going to one goofy theme resturant after work one day and this overzealous doorman inspecting my license for about 3 minutes before letting me in.
Last month I got carded when I went to Target to buy some Nyquil. I opened my wallet and showed the clerk my ID. She frowned and said, "I can't see your birthday." I removed the ID so she could see but I was sorely tempted to point to my massive amount of gray hair and ask, "Do you really think I was born after 1988?"
Quote from: Shadow on February 17, 2009, 10:40:47 PM
Last month I got carded when I went to Target to buy some Nyquil. I opened my wallet and showed the clerk my ID. She frowned and said, "I can't see your birthday." I removed the ID so she could see but I was sorely tempted to point to my massive amount of gray hair and ask, "Do you really think I was born after 1988?"
Nyquil? Whoa, they card for that these days? Didn't know that...
I got carded once at Wal-Mart because I was buying a can of compressed air. Apparently there are idiots going around inhaling that stuff or some such...
Other than that though, I don't get carded too often, mainly because I don't drink. Not for any real moral reason, mind you, it's just I've tried a couple types of alcohol, and they kind of taste crappy, so I didn't drink anymore of them. Plus, I get into enough trouble for the s**t that I say while SOBER, God only knows what would happened if I got plastered and starting talking.
Hehe.. reminds me of that MadTV sketch where this drunk guy wakes up to find that, while drunk we ran for President and won.
Secret Service Guy: I think people found you refreshing, sir, I am, you are pretty upfront with your views.
Guy: What? I don't HAVE any views!
SSG: Maybe not now sir, but when you get in front of a camera with a bottle of Jack Daniels, you can be very opinionated.
:smile:
I've gotten carded buying Clint Eastwood DVDs at Wal-Mart.
Question I'm sick of hearing: "What the hell's wrong with your skin?" :hatred:
Quote from: Saucerman on February 17, 2009, 11:32:46 PM
I've gotten carded buying Clint Eastwood DVDs at Wal-Mart.
Question I'm sick of hearing: "What the hell's wrong with your skin?" :hatred:
Well? What the hell is wrong with your skin?
Quote from: ghouck on February 17, 2009, 05:42:25 PM
Quote from: Menaaard!!! on February 17, 2009, 04:05:13 PM
Quote from: Menaaaard!! on February 17, 2009, 03:14:45 PM
This one I've gotten many, many times, from women:
Is it in yet. . . :bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle:
Who the f**k posted as me?
Funny reply, but you didn't get the letters down right.
It was me, , , but it wasn't my fault. . .
:teddyr:
Quote from: CheezeFlixz on February 17, 2009, 11:38:24 PM
Quote from: Saucerman on February 17, 2009, 11:32:46 PM
I've gotten carded buying Clint Eastwood DVDs at Wal-Mart.
Question I'm sick of hearing: "What the hell's wrong with your skin?" :hatred:
Well? What the hell is wrong with your skin?
Beat me to it.
Damned if I know, and no dermatologist I've ever been to has been able to tell me, or give me anything to fix it. It kind of looks like acne, but it's concentrated on my arms. Acne treatments do nothing for it though... :bluesad:
"Why don't you get a .45 instead of a 9mm?"
Because I don't want a .45. 9mm kills you just as dead (Yes, it does. Deal with it!) and the 9mm pistol I carry is a little smaller, lighter, and holds four more shots than the .45 version.
When I used to work in retail, I'd get a lot of variations on: "Why don't you carry stuff that people really want?"
That boils down to "Why don't you carry the weird, far-left-of-center, utterly illogical, over-priced items I want but no one else in their right mind would want?"
If they were cute or nice, I usually responded with "I have a copy at home, but it'll cost you $200." If they were weasels, I usually said, "Uh, you should really ask the department manager. He/She is right over there." Then I'd hide.
No one ever gave me $200....
Quote from: akiratubo on February 18, 2009, 11:05:29 AM
"Why don't you get a .45 instead of a 9mm?"
Because I don't want a .45. 9mm kills you just as dead (Yes, it does. Deal with it!) and the 9mm pistol I carry is a little smaller, lighter, and holds four more shots than the .45 version.
You should really stop holding up people; it's a bad habit that's going to get you into trouble. :tongueout:
Quote from: Javakoala on February 18, 2009, 11:26:10 AM
When I used to work in retail...
...If they were cute or nice, I usually responded with "I have a copy at home, but it'll cost you $200."
The second line explains the first line. :lookingup:
anything that starts with... Have you seen my....
". . .Will the Defendant please rise?. . ."
BUT, , they always act surprised when I answer "NO"
"Please give me my leg back!"
honestly, do they really think that I'd go to all that trouble to saw it off if I was just going to stitch it back on?
"Can you check the stockroom?"
"There's none there, ma'am."
"Well, can you just check?"
People seem to have this idea in their head that stock rooms are this magical place where every size, colour and style you need is just being hidden there. Seriously, no. It's a bunch of creepy mannequins and shelving units. >_>
Our manager used to tell us to just go back there, count to ten, and then come back out so it looked like we looked.
Here's another...
"Would you like to apply for a Wal-Mart credit card?"
The cashiers there are required to ask every single customer this. If they don't, you get a free candy bar. There are signs on every register that say that.
I'll be standing in the express line and the cashier will ask the people in front of me. When I get up to her, and before she can say anything, I always tell her, 'No. I don't want to apply for a Wal-Mart credit card."
She usually thanks me. :smile: