I thought I would change things up a little today and go with a post that is a little on the lighter side (well, I guess that depends on whether or not you consider me complaining about other people’s actions as light, but I do so there). For the record, if you have committed any of these faux paus in my presence, I forgive you this time, but take this as fair warning that if you do it again, you are off the friend list ;-).

Without further delay, here are the top 10 things that people do (or don’t do) that grate my nerves (according to Will)

1. Not saying thank you if I hold the door open for you. Oh, are you too good for that? Guess what, next time I will let it slam in your face, then you will think twice before doing it again.
2. Not washing your hands after you go to the bathroom. All I have to say is YUCK. Please don’t extend your hand to shake mine, I will have to say no thanks! I actually witnessed this today, which prompted me to write this blog post.
3. Feeding people lip service. If you say you are going to do something, then just follow through with it. If you never intended on doing it in the first place, then just stay quiet and don’t mention it.
4. Cutting someone off in traffic just to get one car ahead. I mean really, does it save you that much time? Come on, Karma is going to come back and bite you eventually if you keep this up.
5. Passing me in the hallway and saying “Hey, how is it going” and keep on moving. Did you really want to know how I was doing? Guess not or you would have stopped to hear my response. Next time a simple Hello would be sufficient.
6. Talking for the sake of talking. Sometimes it is better to listen to the conversation rather than trying to be the conversation. There is a great old saying that goes like this “In order to be understood, first you must understand.” You are never going to understand, let alone be understood if you do not keep your yapper quiet sometimes and listen.
7. Assume their situation is the worst situation in the world right now. Trust me, no matter how bad you have it right now, there are plenty of other people out there who have it worse. Be thankful for what you have and be thankful you are not in their position.
8. Being late. Oh, this one really gets me. I am usually either on time or ahead of schedule. I respect other peoples time, therefore I give them the respect they deserve and show up on time. Try to do the same, your time is no more valuable than mine, and if it is, then why are we meeting in the first place?
9. Trying to be everything to everyone. I am actually guilty of this on occasion, so perhaps I should take some of my own medicine. There is a little thing called delegation, try it sometime, you may find that it makes your life a little easier. Some things are just better left to be done by someone else.
10. Last, but not least, keeping up with the Jones. Who are the Jones anyway? I do not know them, nor do I think I want to, but it seems a lot of peeps out there do know them and want to one up them. Be happy with who you are, you are unique and that is what makes this world a special place. Otherwise we would all be living in Pleasantville and what kind of fun would that be. Diversity is a good thing, embrace it and spread it.

There you have it, that is my list and I am sticking with it. Feel free to add to it as you please, I am sure there are countless other things out there that people do that rub you the wrong way. Say it loud and say it proud!