What are your Pet Peeves?

[plgrn]

Vacationers with a sense of entitlement. They spent lots of $$$ to get here and they don't care how they act as long as they are first at everything and are having a great time.

That is what it all boils down to right there. Forgetting that everyone else has ALSO paid a lot of $$$ and you aren't the only one in the park.

 

[cinder1]

I just want to say it's not so easy to know when a bus will be full. Once we got on a bus thinking we would all have seats. At that time, it was me (pretty pregnant), DH holding DS3, DD5, DD7. The bus driver said nothing as lots of people got on. (We've had bus drivers say after so many people got on that it would be standing room only.) Once on, we got half way back before it became apparent it would be standing room only for us. There was no way for us to get off because people kept streaming in. We all had to stand. DH held DS, DD7 was big enough physically to stand and I was fine even though hugely pregnant. But my DD5 was/is a very slight person and she was flying everywhere. I was furious because there was a lady sitting right in front of my DD. I did not expect her to give up her seat or even to hold her about 3 or 4 yr old DS (although I certainly would have) BUT her packages did not need their own seat. My DD is falling and flying about and this lady leaves her packages in their own seat!!

Once we made a stop and some people got off, we still didn't have seats, but an elderly GENTLEMAN towards the front who saw all that was going on gave up his seat to my DD. His wife tried to give me her seat, but I declined and thanked them profusely for allowing my DD to sit.

Now DH, me, DD11, DD10, and DS7 ALWAYS give up seats to younger kids, parents holding kids, elderly folks, pregnant ladies and anyone who seems to need it more than us. We know what it's like to not realize the bus will be full. I don't think anyone has ever expected us to give up seats, but they sure appreciate it when we do.

 

[dixiedizfan]

If it keeps you from being belligerent or puking on my family, then yes, we will offer you a seat.

 

[disneyjunkie]

I just want to say it's not so easy to know when a bus will be full. Once we got on a bus thinking we would all have seats. At that time, it was me (pretty pregnant), DH holding DS3, DD5, DD7. The bus driver said nothing as lots of people got on. (We've had bus drivers say after so many people got on that it would be standing room only.) Once on, we got half way back before it became apparent it would be standing room only for us. There was no way for us to get off because people kept streaming in. We all had to stand. DH held DS, DD7 was big enough physically to stand and I was fine even though hugely pregnant. But my DD5 was/is a very slight person and she was flying everywhere. I was furious because there was a lady sitting right in front of my DD. I did not expect her to give up her seat or even to hold her about 3 or 4 yr old DS (although I certainly would have) BUT her packages did not need their own seat. My DD is falling and flying about and this lady leaves her packages in their own seat!!

Why didn't you ask the lady to move her bag? There's no way I'd stand while a bag takes up a seat.

I'm sure the driver would have opened the back doors to let you off if you wanted to wait for the next bus.

 

[cinder1]

I didn't ask the lady to move her bags because we were right in front of her. She knew we were there. In fact, she knew many, many people were there. I was not in the mood to confront someone who was obviously a rude person. As for getting off in the back, we would have had to push past many other folks to get to the back, some of whom had pushed their way onto the bus in front of others to begin with. Sometimes it is easier and causes less of a problem if you just let it go. Sometimes it is better to confront. This was a less is more time.

And most of you are right. No one should EXPECT another rider to give up a seat, but what happened to common courtesy? Just like holding a door for someone and not letting it slam in someone else's fact. There is no reason for rudeness even (especially) on vacation. As many have said, we all paid a lot to be there; we all need a break from the daily grind. Being polite and friendly makes difficult situations better for everyone.

I agree with all the other pet peeves too. Most of them come down to being polite.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

If grandma has fragile bones, then it might be best for her family to rent a car to drive her around in, or call a taxi for her own safety rather than expecting others to give up a seat for her.

Couldn't the same theory be applied to kids though? If Junior HAS to have a seat because he will hurt himself if the bus comes to a quick stop and he is standing, why not call a cab, rent a car, etc.?

 

[drag n' fly]

Wearing hats in restaurants. I even put it in my trip report

 

[dixiedizfan]

Couldn't the same theory be applied to kids though? If Junior HAS to have a seat because he will hurt himself if the bus comes to a quick stop and he is standing, why not call a cab, rent a car, etc.?

 

[Caboosey]

Wearing hats in restaurants. I even put it in my trip report

OMG, having a strict military father has made this a major pet peeve of mine as well - you do NOT wear a cover inside! It just kills me to see people doing this...

 

[MushyMushy]

Couldn't the same theory be applied to kids though? If Junior HAS to have a seat because he will hurt himself if the bus comes to a quick stop and he is standing, why not call a cab, rent a car, etc.?

The same theory applies to anybody whose safety would be compromised by standing on a bus.

I just happened to reply to a post about grandma.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

The same theory applies to anybody whose safety would be compromised by standing on a bus.

I just happened to reply to a post about grandma.

Gotcha

 

[ZuZugal]

So if I have had a drink too much and I am struggling with my balance then I will be offered a seat. Whoohoo!

I'm afraid my daughter took my lap when she could not yet handle the "balancing act" of the bus ride while standing. Grown men who have had way too much to drink aren't given nearly as much latitude (just ask my dh.)

 

[honeybee30]

And most of you are right. No one should EXPECT another rider to give up a seat, but what happened to common courtesy? Just like holding a door for someone and not letting it slam in someone else's fact. There is no reason for rudeness even (especially) on vacation. As many have said, we all paid a lot to be there; we all need a break from the daily grind. Being polite and friendly makes difficult situations better for everyone.

I agree with all the other pet peeves too. Most of them come down to being polite.

I agree completely. Giving up a seat on the bus is not an entitlement, it's a courtesy. I've never seen anyone glare or demand a seat from anyone else. Heck half the time I'll offer a seat to a kid or older person and they'll refuse it. It's just polite to offer. I was raised that way. Age before beauty was what my parents always told us as they kicked one of us kids out of their favorite chair.

Besides, standing on the bus really isn't that big of a deal - unless you have a physical impairment , are too little to reach the hand railings, or are carrying a sleeping baby, etc. I just don't understand how an adult whose perfectly capable of standing can watch someone struggle without offering them a seat. I don't care whose Grandma it is!

 

[luuuceee]

I didn't ask the lady to move her bags because we were right in front of her. She knew we were there. In fact, she knew many, many people were there. I was not in the mood to confront someone who was obviously a rude person. As for getting off in the back, we would have had to push past many other folks to get to the back, some of whom had pushed their way onto the bus in front of others to begin with. Sometimes it is easier and causes less of a problem if you just let it go. Sometimes it is better to confront. This was a less is more time.

Understood completely. I try to be nonconfrontational wherever possible, and honestly, I probably would have done the same thing you did. What good would it have done? Started a fight, probably. I would have had to let that one go too.

I agree with all the other pet peeves too. Most of them come down to being polite.

That's totally it. Unfortunately, I bet a lot of the time, people aren't checking their manners at the door at WDW. They probably are about as rude in their day-to-day lives too.

I've had many times at work where I was right behind someone, and they saw me, yet they still let the door slam in my face. Even when my hands are totally full. If I see anyone coming right behind me as I go through the door, I hold it. A lot of times, honestly, the people are pleasantly surprised that someone bothered to do that. I guess it's the exception rather than the rule now.

I've also been in meetings where the room is full and a lady in a knee-length skirt comes in and, finding no chairs, is about to sit on the floor. Several times I've offered my chair to said lady (I'm a jeans gal myself!), which of course promptly embarrassed a lot of the guys into offering their seats instead.

I've also seen the same meeing (non) etiquette apply for folks on crutches. I can't believe people would make them stand, or try to sit on the floor, in that case.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Hmmm... maybe it's time for some "Thank you for..." business cards.
Thank you for stopping suddenly.
Thank you for blocking the walkway.
Thank you for cutting in line.
Thank you for narrating this attraction.
Thank you for letting your children run amok...

 

[Andy B]

I'm afraid my daughter took my lap when she could not yet handle the "balancing act" of the bus ride while standing. Grown men who have had way too much to drink aren't given nearly as much latitude (just ask my dh.)

They would not wannt me landing on them

 

[paulag]

This is our first trip to Disney with the family and I am now officially stressed! I don't wantpeople being mean at the happiest place on earth!

 

[shazy03]

My response to that is......whoever BROUGHT grandma on the bus had better give up their seat for her.

Now before you think I'm dis'n you, I'm not. My 13 and 11 yr old kids are EXPECTED to give others a seat on the bus. They are the perfect ages to be the STANDEES. My 4yr old sits on my lap. He would love to stand too, but doesn't yet have the balance and agility skills for it (although said 13 & 11yr olds love to watch him try!)

We have been to WDW enough and have taught the older kids to automatically give up their seat for an elderly person, parent w/small child or stroller, or anyone that looks like they might just pass out from the day. If DH is holding the 4yr old, then I give up my seat too. I just feel better about having good manners than feeling all smug in my seat. I wish more people would feel that way.

There are plenty of people out there who could use more manners, the "with child" and the "child-free" alike. I've seen both sides of this on the bus. I don't like to see a 3 and a 4 yr old taking up a seat when mom and dad could be holding them on a crowded bus. I don't like to see a dad struggling to hold a toddler and lean on a stroller (just an unsafe situation for dad, child and whoever else is nearby if he loses his balance) when an able-bodied young person/adult is nearby and could give up his seat to them.

It's all just common courtesy and common sense while ridin' the bus!

Its nice to read there are old fashioned values still out, Ive also been raised to respect my elders, and always give my seat to my elders, heavy pregnant, ladies or just someone I would see in discomfort standing.

My pet peeve ....... people forgetting we are in disney la la land and should respect each other and value the experience, leaving the rudeness and the breakdowns in society where we left them outside

 

[disneyjunkie]

I didn't ask the lady to move her bags because we were right in front of her. She knew we were there. In fact, she knew many, many people were there. I was not in the mood to confront someone who was obviously a rude person. As for getting off in the back, we would have had to push past many other folks to get to the back, some of whom had pushed their way onto the bus in front of others to begin with. Sometimes it is easier and causes less of a problem if you just let it go. Sometimes it is better to confront. This was a less is more time.

I guess it just boils down to the fact that we are all different.

There's no way I'd allow my child to struggle standing on a crowded bus or train while someone uses a bag to hold a seat.

I just dealt with this on two crowded buses today. One lady had groceries in a seat and a teen had a backpack in a seat. Both times I politely said excuse and pointed to the seat. They moved their stuff and I sat down.

I really believe rude people count on others not speaking up for themselves. They know what they're doing and they know that 9 times out of 10 they will be able to get away with it.

 

[VickynMickey]

I guess it just boils down to the fact that we are all different.

There's no way I'd allow my child to struggle standing on a crowded bus or train while someone uses a bag to hold a seat.

I just dealt with this on two crowded buses today. One lady had groceries in a seat and a teen had a backpack in a seat. Both times I politely said excuse and pointed to the seat. They moved their stuff and I sat down.

I really believe rude people count on others not speaking up for themselves. They know what they're doing and they know that 9 times out of 10 they will be able to get away with it.

Speak up people or others will walk all over you
We have a rental car this trip, so don't have to worry about the busses This is our first Spring Break Trip and I know its going to be crowded.

But back to the subject at hand:
My biggest pet peeve is too hear a parent scream at their very small upset child"DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I PAID FOR THIS VACATION, YOUR GOING TO HAVE FUN " Omg, You can't make a child have fun, just because you paid thousands of dollars for a trip.