Saturday, March 19, 2005

That Really Gets On My Nerves

This is the first in a series of things that irritate me. They may sound trivial to you, but get on my nerves. Let me know what your pet peeves are.
  • People who don't use their turn signals. Is it that hard to push or pull that stick 1 inch?
  • People who can't put their shopping carts in the cart coral.
  • Stores that start announcing they are closing 20 minutes before they actually do. I guess they want to rush you into not buying anything.
  • Restaurants that have a "Special of the Day". You think they are giving you a break in the price, but if you look it is often the same price.
  • People who use vulgarity in public. Hey folks, there are children out there. Hello!
  • The misuse of the word jive instead of jibe.

jibe ( P ) (jb)intr.v. Informal jibed, jib·ing, jibes
To be in accord; agree: Your figures jibe with mine.
[Origin unknown.]

jive ( P ) (jv)n.
Jazz or swing music.
The jargon of jazz musicians and enthusiasts.
Slang. Deceptive, nonsensical, or glib talk: “the sexist, locker-room jive of men boasting and bonding” (Trip Gabriel).

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