Pet Peeves

[JimS4210]

Agreed! I always try and sit where there is no one behind me as I'm paranoid about blocking people's view. But sometimes theres no choice and I have to sit where I'm told. What am I meant to do?

Same here. As a member of the tall person club, or giraffe, as that poster so delicately put it, I'm ALWAYS mindful of blocking someone's view. But I gotta be honest with you, I can only slouch down so far before it becomes uncomfortable or bothersome to me. Maybe the poster thinks we should all sit in rows arranged by height. Tall people in the back, short people in the front.

I'll be looking for that poster when I head down in a few months. I'll be sure to plop my big ol' giraffe body right in front of them so they can't see anything at all. Might even wear a Goofy hat, too...

Jim

 

[LilyWDW]

I think a general pet peeve for me applies to Disney or elsewhere and that is people with a lack of consideration for others.

Or lack of personal responsibility. Things people can be proactive about (not getting on a SRO bus if they need a seat or getting their early enough to get a front spot for a parade) but for some reason seem to think they don't need to be.

While I completely agree that this is aggravating and frustrating, I would be hesitant to label all offenders as being self-centred. You see I'm married to one of these. He's really not being selfish or inconsiderate. The man, bless his heart, is just clueless. I love him to death, but he has the situational awareness of a gnat. I'm usually the one to steer him over to the side, or the one who takes control of the cart, given his tendencies.

So when we encounter these in the parks, we usually just politely ask them to let us by (sometimes hard for me to go around them on a sidewalk when I'm in my wheelchair). Sometimes this is enough to clue them in that they are blocking traffic. Sometimes it's not.

And sometimes you have to also remember that everyone is human and can get distracted and have a brain fart.

I think a lot of what makes them "pet peeves" is how the offender acts or reacts to the situation. If you stop in the middle of the walkway, realize it, and apologize then no harm no foul. If you stop in the middle of the walkway, realize it, and continue to stand there and give people evil looks then you are self centered. That reaction or action makes a HUGE difference in how everything is perceived.

 

[meggiebeth]

Same here. As a member of the tall person club, or giraffe, as that poster so delicately put it, I'm ALWAYS mindful of blocking someone's view. But I gotta be honest with you, I can only slouch down so far before it becomes uncomfortable or bothersome to me. Maybe the poster thinks we should all sit in rows arranged by height. Tall people in the back, short people in the front.

I'll be looking for that poster when I head down in a few months. I'll be sure to plop my big ol' giraffe body right in front of them so they can't see anything at all. Might even wear a Goofy hat, too...

Jim

I completely empathize, and I am really short- just five foot. However I won't get annoyed if seated behind a tall person- I tend to just swap seats with a taller member of my family.

Since I'm only fifteen, I find this challenging at school when I am seated right at the back at the classroom behind many, many tall people. Teachers in the past have made a fuss of moving me to the front, or anywhere with a better view, even when they are aware I cannot see the whiteboard or what they are teaching us a lot of the time. I don't want to compromise my learning, and that's a non Disney related pet peeve.

Another one I did not really encounter in WDW but in the Scottish highlands. We were on a funicular railway, which is basically like a tilted bus going up the hill. There were rows of seating, each with a very good view, although the front row is the best by a little. We arrived half an hour early to get the front row and waited in the cold. 25 minutes later the train was half full, and good seats still available at the back half. However some large people walked right up into our section and stood right infront of us- no seats left, but they decided they wanted a good view and they obviously didn't mind blocking ours, and other families' views. Ontop of this, their thighs were about an inch away from my face. When we politely asked them to shuffle forward a bit they just glared and looked away. They had blocked the views of the first two rows of people all of whom were annoyed. And this conversation went on between the mother and father:
'I think people are annoyed that we are blocking their views- should we move to another row- look- there are some good seats back there.'
'No, I don't care what they think or if I'm blocking their view, I'm happy here and I don't want to give them the satisfaction of leaving.'

I wouldn't have minded at all if all the seats were full but when half the trains seats were empty and they showed disregard for other passengers- it really annoyed me

 

[maxiesmom]

And sometimes you have to also remember that everyone is human and can get distracted and have a brain fart.

I think a lot of what makes them "pet peeves" is how the offender acts or reacts to the situation. If you stop in the middle of the walkway, realize it, and apologize then no harm no foul. If you stop in the middle of the walkway, realize it, and continue to stand there and give people evil looks then you are self centered. That reaction or action makes a HUGE difference in how everything is perceived.

 

[litlpixie]

While I did not read this entire thread so I do not know if this was posted before, I had to chime in with my absolutely biggest WDW pet peeve. Without a doubt, it's when I see adults w/ no shoes walking inside the food courts (and the CL's). I dont know why it doesnt affect me when I see kids do it, but when I see grown ups w/ bare feet walking around in a public place where food is being served, it completely skeeves me out. IDK, can that be a pet peeve? Peeve rhymes with Skeeve....so I guess its a Pet Skeeve? Unfortunately, I have witnessed this at other places too and I will never understand why people think thats ok....ugh, just thinking about it makes me little angry and nauseus

 

[JimS4210]

I completely empathize, and I am really short- just five foot. However I won't get annoyed if seated behind a tall person- I tend to just swap seats with a taller member of my family.

Since I'm only fifteen, I find this challenging at school when I am seated right at the back at the classroom behind many, many tall people. Teachers in the past have made a fuss of moving me to the front, or anywhere with a better view, even when they are aware I cannot see the whiteboard or what they are teaching us a lot of the time. I don't want to compromise my learning, and that's a non Disney related pet peeve.

Another one I did not really encounter in WDW but in the Scottish highlands. We were on a funicular railway, which is basically like a tilted bus going up the hill. There were rows of seating, each with a very good view, although the front row is the best by a little. We arrived half an hour early to get the front row and waited in the cold. 25 minutes later the train was half full, and good seats still available at the back half. However some large people walked right up into our section and stood right infront of us- no seats left, but they decided they wanted a good view and they obviously didn't mind blocking ours, and other families' views. Ontop of this, their thighs were about an inch away from my face. When we politely asked them to shuffle forward a bit they just glared and looked away. They had blocked the views of the first two rows of people all of whom were annoyed. And this conversation went on between the mother and father:
'I think people are annoyed that we are blocking their views- should we move to another row- look- there are some good seats back there.'
'No, I don't care what they think or if I'm blocking their view, I'm happy here and I don't want to give them the satisfaction of leaving.'

I wouldn't have minded at all if all the seats were full but when half the trains seats were empty and they showed disregard for other passengers- it really annoyed me

Megan, you seem like a wonderful person. If i happen to sit in front of you and block your view, just tap me on the shoulder. I'll be glad to move out of your way!

Jim

 

[cluvsdisney]

While I did not read this entire thread so I do not know if this was posted before, I had to chime in with my absolutely biggest WDW pet peeve. Without a doubt, it's when I see adults w/ no shoes walking inside the food courts (and the CL's). I dont know why it doesnt affect me when I see kids do it, but when I see grown ups w/ bare feet walking around in a public place where food is being served, it completely skeeves me out. IDK, can that be a pet peeve? Peeve rhymes with Skeeve....so I guess its a Pet Skeeve? Unfortunately, I have witnessed this at other places too and I will never understand why people think thats ok....ugh, just thinking about it makes me little angry and nauseus

I just saw someone do this the other night at dinner. We were at a restaurant with an outdoor patio and this guy was walking around with no shoes. I thought it was kind of strange...there's no telling what's on the floor (food stuff, broken glass, etc).

 

[connorlevismom]

4. Loud talkers. As fascinating as your dog's general health is, or your MIL's bout with toe fungus ...... for all that is holy and good, when waiting in some line, share that info with your immediate group, NOT the folk standing 10 feet behind you.

This cracked me up and reminded me about my last trip down to Florida. This was actually on the airplane (so there was no escape), but this mom and daughter were sitting right behind me. The daughter looked to be about my age 38 and the mom did not actually seem much older. Anyway, the daughter starts going on and on about their dog and how it has been rubbing it's butt on the carpet and that they are always having to clean poop off the carpet.....I wanted to turn around and vomit right in her lap so she would stop talking!

 

[Claudine877]

My biggest pet peeve is for so-called 'family places' that cater to younger children with kids meals or events (yes, you McD and Chuckie Cheese!!) yet in their restrooms they do not have a smaller toilet or god-forbid a smaller sink. I've asked in some places whether they have a step stool so a small child can wash their hands and was told it was a hazard. Really?? And my having to hold a 40 lb child up by the belly so they don't lean on the counter so they can wash their hands isn't a hazard to both mother and child?? It makes me so furious that they have stupid booster seats so they can sit safely in chairs or seats, but refuse to child-enable restrooms. Sigh. Thanks for letting me vent.

 

[labattblue]

While I did not read this entire thread so I do not know if this was posted before, I had to chime in with my absolutely biggest WDW pet peeve. Without a doubt, it's when I see adults w/ no shoes walking inside the food courts (and the CL's). I dont know why it doesnt affect me when I see kids do it, but when I see grown ups w/ bare feet walking around in a public place where food is being served, it completely skeeves me out. IDK, can that be a pet peeve? Peeve rhymes with Skeeve....so I guess its a Pet Skeeve? Unfortunately, I have witnessed this at other places too and I will never understand why people think thats ok....ugh, just thinking about it makes me little angry and nauseus

Doesn't WDW have a "no shirts, no shoes, no service" policy at all indoor dining locations? If not, they need one ASAP.

 

[thestevied]

Same here. As a member of the tall person club, or giraffe, as that poster so delicately put it, I'm ALWAYS mindful of blocking someone's view. But I gotta be honest with you, I can only slouch down so far before it becomes uncomfortable or bothersome to me. Maybe the poster thinks we should all sit in rows arranged by height. Tall people in the back, short people in the front.

I'll be looking for that poster when I head down in a few months. I'll be sure to plop my big ol' giraffe body right in front of them so they can't see anything at all. Might even wear a Goofy hat, too...

Jim

Would love to join you, Jimbo!!

 

[thestevied]

And sometimes you have to also remember that everyone is human and can get distracted and have a brain fart.

this is possibly the best quote I have ever seen in my entire life!

 

[thestevied]

Megan, you seem like a wonderful person. If i happen to sit in front of you and block your view, just tap me on the shoulder. I'll be glad to move out of your way!

Jim

I agree with this, again! If I know I'm in the way and I can move, I will! If I can't go anywhere, then sorry, but I'm staying put!

 

[LilyWDW]

My biggest pet peeve is for so-called 'family places' that cater to younger children with kids meals or events (yes, you McD and Chuckie Cheese!!) yet in their restrooms they do not have a smaller toilet or god-forbid a smaller sink. I've asked in some places whether they have a step stool so a small child can wash their hands and was told it was a hazard. Really?? And my having to hold a 40 lb child up by the belly so they don't lean on the counter so they can wash their hands isn't a hazard to both mother and child?? It makes me so furious that they have stupid booster seats so they can sit safely in chairs or seats, but refuse to child-enable restrooms. Sigh. Thanks for letting me vent.

Just so you know, restrooms are highly designed based off of code requirements. You have to fit so much into a small space. Toilet and sink height is also based off of code. So, it's not that easy to fit in anything "extra" especially in tighter spaces.

And yes, providing a stool for a child to stand on can be considered a hazard. If the child was injured, the location could be sued since THEY provided the stool. No company is going to accept that sort of risk.

 

[mmay60046]

I have said it before, i wish this site had a forum just dedicated to just complaining.

I thought THIS was that forum?

 

[mmay60046]

Yes, stopping in the middle of the sidewalk is by far my biggest pet peeve. It is just completely self-centered...I believe that those are the same people who leave their grocery carts in the middle of the aisle so no one can get around them. Ugh.

I would bet it has less to do with being self-centered than it has to do with poor situational awareness and being generally oblivious.

 

[mefordis]

Agreed! I always try and sit where there is no one behind me as I'm paranoid about blocking people's view. But sometimes theres no choice and I have to sit where I'm told. What am I meant to do?

I know. Make up your minds. Do we fill in all the rows and move all the way down, or select a seat that isn't in front of a short person?

 

[si-am]

I don't know if anyone has said this yet, but one of my big pet peeves is really tall people who feel the need to get right in front of me before a show, especially one where plenty of seats are available. If you're tall, there's no reason in the world why you need to sit right in front of a shorter person unless you specifically want to keep them from being able to see. I can't tell you how many times I've had to move (or just not see if there aren't other seats available) because some giraffe decided they had to be inconsiderate.

My other huge pet peeve is, as others have said, spoiled rotten, badly behaved kids. (Which, unfortunately, seems to be the vast majority of kids these days...)

Oh wow. Thanks for dredging up my old 6th grade nickname (giraffe). Haven't heard anyone say that since 1986. Good one.

I can't help being tall anymore than you can help being short. I sit where I'm told. If I can't see well and have the option of moving, I do. I suggest pygmies do the same.

 

[deegack]

Oh wow. Thanks for dredging up my old 6th grade nickname (giraffe). Haven't heard anyone say that since 1986. Good one.

I can't help being tall anymore than you can help being short. I sit where I'm told. If I can't see well and have the option of moving, I do. I suggest pygmies do the same.

You know I have been thinking about this post today. As the wife of a tall man 6'7", i find it annoying that if the op was talking about an obese person and called him an elephant or hippo everyone would be in an uproar and the moderator would probably edit the post. But because it's a tall person no one says a word. My dh has been told he should move to the back row when waiting for a parade because he is tall even though we get there early and stake out a spot and if he is going to stand for the parade he makes sure to stand for a half hour or forty five minutes before so people realize how tall he is and can adjust accordingly. We get groans when we enter theaters. Not to mention te idiotic jokes. The world is made for average size people. No one would tell a short person to wear stilts. Or an obese person to go on a diet but jokes and name calling about tall people are a-ok.
Go back to your normal posting. I just had to get that off my chest.

 

[thestevied]

You know I have been thinking about this post today. As the wife of a tall man 6'7", i find it annoying that if the op was talking about an obese person and called him an elephant or hippo everyone would be in an uproar and the moderator would probably edit the post. But because it's a tall person no one says a word. My dh has been told he should move to the back row when waiting for a parade because he is tall even though we get there early and stake out a spot and if he is going to stand for the parade he makes sure to stand for a half hour or forty five minutes before so people realize how tall he is and can adjust accordingly. We get groans when we enter theaters. Not to mention te idiotic jokes. The world is made for average size people. No one would tell a short person to wear stilts. Or an obese person to go on a diet but jokes and name calling about tall people are a-ok.
Go back to your normal posting. I just had to get that off my chest.

Well said. I, and my wife of a tall Englishman, agree.