The theme for Ten on Tuesday this week is 10 Things That Turn You Off About People. Hunh. Not a particularly nice theme but I’ll give it a shot.
1. Bad breath. So gross.
2. Not respecting personal space. You all know the ones who just get tooclose, right?
3. Laziness. Work comes first – then play.
4. Rudeness. Please and thank you matter in my world.
5. Telling stupid jokes. Puh-lease.
6. Borrowing things and not returning them. Money, cars, my stuff. You borrow it, you bring it back when you say you will.
7. A big ego.
8. Bad grammar or mispelled words in a document. There’s just no excuse for this anymore.
9. Lying. I can always tell.
10. Self-righteousness. Climb on down off that high horse before you fall!
Okay, I did it. But now I feel all cranky. I hope next week’s theme is a happy one again!
margene Said,
Thinking about the worst in people does put one in a bad mood.
Chris Said,
LOL!! Yeah, I can see how this topic would do that.
Patty Said,
Oh Carole – I certainly agree with you! 10 times over!
jill Said,
Yeah, that left a sour taste. How’s this: 10 Things I Enjoy about CaroleKnits.
knitting talent * lovely photos * a peek at spinning * color * great recipes * sense of humor and goodwill * encouragement to try new things * seeing a part of the country I’d like to visit * feeling like I’ve had a cup of coffee with a kindred spirit * a source of creative inspiration.
Nora Said,
Yeah, I had the same hesitation! The thing is, I agree with all of yours, yet my list is different – there certainly are many ways to turn people off!!
Hillary Said,
It certainly isn’t a very positive thing to ponder. I do agree with most of your list 100%.
Diana Said,
Number 8, definitely number 8!
Martha Said,
You would tell me, nicely, if I were doing any of these, right?
Teyani Said,
good list. I agree. And I would add people who don’t follow through on what they say they are going to do – oh yeah.. and dishonesty is such a big one…
grrrr..
definitely a cranky thought
CaroleP Said,
Hope you are feeling Happy by now – I read you first every day because you are always so happy and positive. You make my day happy.
What you say bothers you about others I also agree with and could add a few more – oops, negative. Anyway, there is no excuse for any of it.
Have a Happy Day!
Katie K Said,
I know what you mean. I especially hate it when someone says or writes, for example, “she gave the yarn to John and I.” Hardly anyone in the English speaking world knows the difference between a subject and an object anymore.
Julie Said,
Good list! I got a little cranky after writing mine as well; it’s hard not to.
Anne Said,
#3 is my personal pet peeve. Makes me want to get a stick after someone. Especially if I am PAYING them to actually do something (like make a sandwich, for cryin’ out loud).
Judi Said,
Your thoughts and mine match pretty well – too bad there isn’t spell check on blog comments though.
Cookie Said,
Now that you’re all cranky, you can do some spinning for Team CrankyPants. ;^)
deb Said,
Oooh – grammer and spelling! Don’t get me started!
Doris Said,
Happy thoughts…happy thoughts….is that helping any?
Dolores Said,
I love your blog and read it frequently! You are an amazing knitter and complete so many projects!!
But #8 – I’m sorry, isn’t that “misspelled”?