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I am constantly amazed by the growing lack of consideration for others I witness at work, while commuting, and on the street. People seem to be completely self-absorbed and don't even notice when they interfer with and intrude into the personal space of others around them. Is this the result of the "me" generation being all grown up now? I think cooperation and consideration are the foundation of a functioning society. When we lose our respect for our fellows, life becomes more stressful and sometimes dangerous.
Posted by SuzCluz on January 9, 2008 - 08:27 AM
I remember walking up to a counter and being greeted in some fashion, even if it's a raised hand and I lip read "be with you in a minute." Today, I stand and wait while they talk, finish their personal phone call or pick their nose -- then they just look up at me and wait for me to state my business. That rates right up there with the number of personal phone calls at the office to the extent that work interferes with them!!!!
Posted by Kjirsti on January 9, 2008 - 08:46 AM
i DON'T assume any call is personal. My pet peeve is when people stand there when you are on the phone and don't say I'll be back or just jot a note. Or how about when you're having a conversation with a coworker or supervisor, and someone butts in...personal or no personal conversation, an "excuse me" would be the least someone could do, or just come back later. People are indeed not considerate anymore. I would never stand there and interrupt anyone on the phone or in another conversation. Respect lacks today in the workplace.
Posted by PJJ on January 9, 2008 - 11:24 AM
It is as though people can't think for themselves anymore. Recently in the grocery store a guy was on his cell phone running up and down the aisle asking the person on the cell phone what selection he should make. At the same time, the constant movement blocked the aisle and prevented people particularly with grocery carts from moving on. Whatever happened to preparing a list before going to the store and if the store doesn't have it, it doesn't have it. There isn't that much to talk about on cell phones or perhaps people don't really want to deal with people face to face.
Posted by galway on January 9, 2008 - 12:06 PM
Petty I know, but our building has many card readers throughout. The first person to approach the door uses his/her card to activate the door, but I HATE it when the other person just stands back and doesn't even open the door once it's activated... they wait for the 1st person to do it all. I will at least get the door for the person who gets there first and is using their card :-)
Posted by JustMe on January 9, 2008 - 12:26 PM
I commute 26 miles in each direction to and from work in sometimes bumper to bumper traffic. What annoys me to no end is when the car in front of me lowers the window and tosses out a glowing cigarette butt. In the desert Southwest where I used to live, that little glow stick has often caused fires on the side of the road. Here in northern Virginia, they may not start fires, but they do litter the road sides and the gutters; I’ve seen them inches deep. What do I do about it? I honk my horn and do the little shame-shame finger to them; mildly therapeutic for me and I’m sure they’re affected with deep remorse. You might think I’m an anti-smoking zealot; I could very well be, but I figure if there is anywhere a person should be able to be king or queen of his or her “castle” it should be the car. I would just like to say to them: It’s your right to smoke if you want, but please, KEEP YOUR BUTT IN THE CAR!!
Posted by Nehemiah on January 9, 2008 - 12:32 PM
My peeve is matrix management - too many stakeholders; overdependance on consensus; de-emphasis on personal accountability; responsibilities without authority. It's a miracle anything gets done. It's so frustrating, it fosters complaints about coworkers who are really just spread too thin. Throw in a person who can't keep their head above water and then it really goes bad.
Posted by wledoejoed on January 9, 2008 - 01:27 PM
My peeve is matrix management - too many stakeholders; overdependance on consensus; de-emphasis on personal accountability; responsibilities without authority. It's a miracle anything gets done. It's so frustrating, it fosters complaints about coworkers who are really just spread too thin. Throw in a person who can't keep their head above water and then it really goes bad.
Posted by wledoejoed on January 9, 2008 - 01:28 PM
My pet peeve is when people put their cell phones, Blackberries, Palms, etc. on vibrate out of consideration for others, then leave them on their desks so they vibrate away.
I also hate it when people forget to press the "mute" button when they're on a conference call and jabber away to the people in their office.
Posted by WMGlassberg on January 9, 2008 - 02:49 PM
Why don't clerks in stores and restaurants listen anymore? Even though I make eye contact and speak my request in clear English, the response is usually "what?", forcing me to repeat myself. Whatever happened to cleks who say, "May I help you?" and then listen to your response?
Posted by Pathfinder on January 10, 2008 - 10:30 AM
How about a little consideration for those of us who suffer from allergies, asthma, and other respiratory ailments? I'm talking about people who marinate overnight in cheap perfume or cologne, or slather on a half-bottle of highly scented lotion. When I was growing up, my mother taught me a lot of "ettiquette thumb rules." Here's one of them: If I can smell you before I am close enough to whisper in your ear, you need to take a shower.
Posted by Mike Novak on January 11, 2008 - 08:45 AM
How about a little consideration for those of us who suffer from allergies, asthma, and other respiratory ailments? I'm talking about people who marinate overnight in cheap perfume or cologne, or slather on a half-bottle of highly scented lotion. When I was growing up, my mother taught me a lot of "ettiquette thumb rules." Here's one of them: If I can smell you before I am close enough to whisper in your ear, you need to take a shower.
Posted by Mike Novak on January 11, 2008 - 09:42 AM
My office pet peeve is when people in other offices are on a conference call and don't close their door.
I liked the pet peeve I read from someone else about how we are no longer greeted when entering a business establishment. My sons (ages 30 and 34) will both stare at the employee until they say something! It works every time.
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