Why do people talk loudly on their cell phones in public?

Why do people think you are interested in their phone conversation? They act like there is no one in the room but them. Do they know that they don't have to shout across the room for the person on the other end of the conversation to hear them?  Do they know that the rest of us do not find their conversation interesting? Do they know about noise pollution? That such a thing exists? Listen people, next time you are in a room with others and want to have a phone conversation, resist the urge while still in the room.

Why do people use their GPS to get to familiar places?

People that turn on their GPS to go places they've been to a million times just like listening to some strange woman direct them where to go. Even when you know she's wrong, you still listen to her. If she gives you the wrong directions every time you go to a particular place, why do you insist on turning her on every time you go there? Do you think she is eventually going to get it right? Irritating! 

Why do people expect you to believe crazy things they tell you?

Have you ever had someone tell you something completely outrageous and so unbelievable that what shocks you the most is the fact that they actually thought you would believe them? I'm an intelligent, educated person. The people I'm talking about are also intelligent, educated people. Do they actually believe that I am dumb enough to get sucked into their craziness?  It's such an insult to my intelligence when people tell me things that are so completely far from the truth. I say if you're not going to tell the truth, at least say something believable. Don't give yourself away by saying something ridiculous. Try it on yourself first. Would you believe you??

Why do people wear stupid hats to get attention?

If I were ready to leave the house and the person I was with said, "You're wearing THAT?", I would definitely change into something else, or if it were a hat, TAKE IT OFF!  Listen to people that love you and don't want you to embarrass yourself. Someone I know insists on wearing his cowboy hat to weddings. He has been told by many loving family members that it looks umm well, STUPID. He doesn't live in Texas and he's not a cowboy. Now, someone else close to me wears a red and black checked "Elmer Fudd" hat everywhere. He's kinda bald, so I get wearing some type of head cover outside when it's cold.  BUT once you come inside where you are socializing with people, TAKE IT OFF!! Purely attention getting behavior. 

Why do people carry on personal conversations on their Facebook pages?

If you want to have a personal conversation with someone that is just between the two of you, there are many ways to do that. You can call, text, email, or send a message via Facebook. Hey, you can even pay them a visit!  What you don't need to do is carry on the conversation through their Facebook page so hundreds of other people can view your conversation! Years ago, I mean MANY years ago, when the thought of actually having a computer in your home was science fiction, we had something called "party lines". Party lines were when you had several families on one telephone line. If you went to pick up the phone to call someone, your neighbor might be on the line. You could either put the phone down and wait to use it later, or you could be "bogus" and invade their privacy by listening in. My point is that conversations between two people on Facebook is like being on a party line. I don't know about you, but I feel like I'm spying by reading it. 

Why Do People Overcrowd Our Gyms in January?

Tomorrow when I go to the gym, I will expect to find someone on my favorite treadmill, people I've never seen before populating the area where I like to do my stretches and ab routine, and every weight machine in use. Who are these people? They are "The Resolutioners". People that vow to start their new year off right by joining a gym and disrupting us "gym regulars" during the month of January. Don't get me wrong. I'm all for changing your life and setting new goals, BUT unless you are serious about it and plan on sticking to it, don't use my treadmill and mat space! 

Why do people act like they don't know how to use a revolving door?

Why do people stop or slow down when going through a revolving door? They act like they don't know what to do. Do they realize that there are other people that are being affected by their actions? There are people stuck while they are trying to figure out how to walk through the revolving door. It's not that difficult people. Just keep pushing through!  And how about the dimwits that try and go through two at a time? Dummies!

Why Do People Show Their Nasty Bare Feet?

My 58 year old BIL comes to my Christmas Eve party with moccasins and no socks on his feet. Why would he do that knowing that he was going to take his shoes off?  We are talking about Chicago, IL in December! Not only that, but then he sits in the chair with the ottoman so that everyone has a clear view of his nasty feet. 😖 No one wants to look at or smell your nasty feet. Do I actually have to make a list of rules for future parties like wear a pair of socks??? Embarrassing!

Why Do People Group Message Unnecessarily?

This isn't about Group Message as a whole. I'm all for group message when necessary and convenient. I use it. BUT when the conversation doesn't pertain to the rest of the group, GET OFF THE GROUP MESSAGE. No one wants to hear their phone go "ding ding ding ding" only to read messages between two other people - especially people they don't even know. You know, like when someone says "Happy Thanksgiving or Happy Easter" to a group of 15 people, then your phone starts going crazy with dozens of greetings back and forth between a bunch of strangers? It's exhausting!

Why Do People Post Cliffhanger Facebook Statuses?

Why do people post cryptic Facebook statuses? Either share or don't share. Nobody has the time or energy to dedicate to asking you a million questions about your status that leaves people hanging. If you're in the ER, say why (seriously though if you are in the ER, how are you facebooking?). If you are going on the trip you've always dreamed of, say where (seriously though if you are leaving your home to go on yet another trip, don't advertise that your home is left unattended). People that do this are just fishing for a response. So next time you want to leave a cryptic (cliffhanger) post on Facebook, do us all a favor and don't share! 

Why Do People Fake Sick for Attention?

Why do people continue to fake sick for attention and think we are stupid enough to fall for it? For the past two or three weeks, this person has been telling me how sick he is, calls me up and coughs in the phone, and every single time we talk (several times a week) he is on his way to the pharmacy to get his prescription. There are so many things wrong with this. Let's start with the fact that I don't know anyone who goes to the pharmacy that often. Usually when you get a prescription, it's for 7-10 days - not one or two days. Most importantly, people that are so sick that they need a constant supply of pharmaceuticals and are always coughing up a lung don't play racquetball to "feel better". Have you ever gone to an educated and highly trained professional with a a horrible upper respiratory infection and have that medical professional tell you to "go play a game of raquestball" to feel better?? Absolutely not! He or she is going to tell you to rest among other forms of treatment. Moral of the story: if you're going to fake sick, don't go play raquestball an hour later. 

Why do people act like idiots?

So I was watching news footage about a ruckus at Navy Pier and how they had to close it down and behind the reporter were young people performing for the camera acting like they didn't have the brains the Good Lord gave them. Dummies. 

Why do people bring all of their kids out shopping the day after Christmas?

We all know how busy the stores are the day after Christmas with sales, returns, etc.  So why do parents add to the confusion and commotion by bringing their children? Most people are off work that day, so instead of bringing your children and making all of the other customers angry, they should stay home with Dad! Come on people, get it right! The world does not revolve around you and your little rugrats!

Why do people have to ruin parties?

So my sister-in-law comes to my Christmas Eve party toting a container of kiwis and squash soup. Kiwis and squash soup have no place in my traditional menu of spiral ham, tortellini soup, and other appetizers such as meatballs and veggies. And then to top it off, she just sets the kiwi and squash soup down like "hey, do something with this random stuff I brought over". Same sister-in-law ruined our grab bag game by announcing that we were not allowed to steal gifts this year. What fun is that and who put her in charge?