Grievances With the General Public

Sometimes when I'm sitting on the bus or walking down the street, I see something that really annoys me. I often wonder if I'm the only one who notices these things. Tom says this post is catty, but this stuff is just common sense to me. Here are some of my grievances with the general public.

1) People Who Take the Elevator Up One Floor

Seriously. Why are these people so lazy? I'm taking the elevator from ground to 14. And you are taking the elevator from ground to 2. Isn't it faster to take the stairs? Unless you're carrying an awkward load or have health problems, there is no reason to take the elevator one floor! And the same can be said about people who take the elevator down one floor. This is the epitome of laziness, because this fabulous thing called "gravity" makes descending stairs a whole lot easier than going up.

2) People Who Make Their Way to the Bus Door Before the Bus Stops

The bus I take in the morning is usually pretty full. It's a double bus (extra long), and usually all the seats are full, and people are crammed into the aisles. That being said, once we reach downtown, at least 12-30 people get off at any given stop. So it's early. You're groggy, and a bit cranky. You're standing on a packed bus, crammed in there next to Mr. I-Didn't-Shower-This-Morning, and some person who has a seat realizes that their stop is next. While the bus is still in motion, they stand up, and start elbowing/pushing/squeezing their way though the mash of standing people, trying to get to the bus doors. And while trying to make way for this person, you have the unfortunate luck to make the acquaintance of Ms. I-Smell-Like-Ashtray, and Mr. I-Forgot-Deodorant. The bus finally stops, and the person gets off. And then the other 30 people make their way off the bus. And what do you know? There is now a CLEAR path from the persons original seat. If they had just WAITED for everyone else to get off the bus in order, you never would have made the acquaintance of your unfortunately smelly passengers. **Sigh**

A really full bus.

3) Cars (More Specifically, Trucks) That Can't Park.

Don't lie. It's happened to you before. You're driving around and around in a parking lot looking or a spot. It's packed full. You're going to have to go to a different lot and park 4 blocks away! And then.... You see it! An empty space. A prime space! You're overjoyed! You pull up to it, and at the last minute realize the driver of the shiny new F150 in the stall next door felt that ONE stall wasn't good enough for him. He actually needed 1 1/2 stalls! And now you're SOL, because thanks to him, you can't squeeze into the only remaining parking stall in the lot. Thanks.

Exhibit A

4) People Who Go To The Gym and Socialize

Let me clarify. It's not that I don't like it when people socialize at the gym. It's nice that you ran into your friend that you haven't seen in months, and I encourage you to chat and catch up. But if you're going to do that, please move away from the exercise equipment. There are only so many treadmills, and I'd actually like to use one to RUN. It's not very considerate of you to stand motionless on one for 20 minutes while you catch up on the latest gossip.

5) Girls Who Don't Know the Difference Between Tights and Leggings.

Leggings: Can be worn as a substitute for pants. They are totally opaque, and you can't see through them. Generally if you are wearing leggings, you should also be wearing a long shirt or tunic that covers your bum. The reason for bum coverage is because leggings don't leave anything to the imagination. And unless you are part of the 0.5% of the population with a perfect body, no one wants to see your bum.

Note: Bum Coverage

Tights: Are a slightly thicker version of nylons and cover the feet. The key here is that you can still see through tights. They are not a substitute for pants, they are meant to a) make a fashion statement b) pretty-up an outfit, or c) provide extra warmth when you are wearing a dress or skirt.

Simple black tights.

An outfit can quickly become a train-wreck if leggings or tights are worn inappropriately! Beware!

Anyway, there's only one day of work left until the Easter long weekend. I hope the Easter Bunny treats you well!