What is your biggest est pet peeves?

 

 

I also hate the word Bae. If you have a boy/girl friend, husband/wife, call them babe or baby. Bae is just annoying

Edited June 17, 201412 yr by hoops5
Rule 3

A 16 year old girl called me "bae" the other day and I felt mildly uncomfortable.

Edited June 17, 201412 yr by hoops5
Rule 14

I have never heard of the word. Had to look it up in a slang online. Stated it is a slang word used most often in western Florida.

Here's a peeve I have. Hey McDonald's folks, if I take the time to "walk in" the restaurant at least acknowledge me somewhere in the first 10 minutes I'm standing at the counter to be waited on. All their attention from cashier to cook to manager is focused on that drive thru window and the hell with anybody that actually walks in. Service is something that is TERRIBLY lacking any more.

 

My son and I did a test a while back. I walked in and he took the car through the drive thru. Yup, he got his faster than I. More often than not, I find that I want to go into the restaurant and sit down and relax with my food. Not sit in a line of cars breathing fumes and eating up gas. And here's another thing, hey McDonald's, those split ordering windows, who came up with this idea? I'm in a single file line to get to a split ordering area only to get back in single line, provided there's not a fight over who got there first, it just doesn't seem faster to me at all.

Here's a peeve I have. Hey McDonald's folks, if I take the time to "walk in" the restaurant at least acknowledge me somewhere in the first 10 minutes I'm standing at the counter to be waited on. All their attention from cashier to cook to manager is focused on that drive thru window and the hell with anybody that actually walks in. Service is something that is TERRIBLY lacking any more.

 

My son and I did a test a while back. I walked in and he took the car through the drive thru. Yup, he got his faster than I. More often than not, I find that I want to go into the restaurant and sit down and relax with my food. Not sit in a line of cars breathing fumes and eating up gas. And here's another thing, hey McDonald's, those split ordering windows, who came up with this idea? I'm in a single file line to get to a split ordering area only to get back in single line, provided there's not a fight over who got there first, it just doesn't seem faster to me at all.

 

McDonalds is bad for you.

Here's a peeve I have. Hey McDonald's folks, if I take the time to "walk in" the restaurant at least acknowledge me somewhere in the first 10 minutes I'm standing at the counter to be waited on. All their attention from cashier to cook to manager is focused on that drive thru window and the hell with anybody that actually walks in. Service is something that is TERRIBLY lacking any more.

 

My son and I did a test a while back. I walked in and he took the car through the drive thru. Yup, he got his faster than I. More often than not, I find that I want to go into the restaurant and sit down and relax with my food. Not sit in a line of cars breathing fumes and eating up gas. And here's another thing, hey McDonald's, those split ordering windows, who came up with this idea? I'm in a single file line to get to a split ordering area only to get back in single line, provided there's not a fight over who got there first, it just doesn't seem faster to me at all.

 

Restaurant psychology, my friend. My belief for the reason for the split lane ordering stations, is that a.) you're more likely to stay in line, if it appears that line is short to get to order (if there's six cars ahead of you, and there's two stations, well, heck...that's only 3 people in front of you, no matter which way you go.), but more importantly b.) is that you're much less likely to pull out of line once you have your order placed. (And once they've actually got your money...heck, you're not going anywhere.)

 

And the reason why the drive-thru gets preferential treatment? Well, if you saw a line backed all the way around the building, you may very well just keep going (to another restaurant)...and they know that. But, if you take the time to find a parking spot, walk in, and see the same number of people ahead of you inside...you're probably less likely to leave because it feels like you have to do more.

 

Your best solution? Tell them that you know Rockmom. That'll put some butts in gear.

Drive thru pet peeve: When the voice on the other end (after greeting you) says something like, "Would you like try try our new (fill in the blank) sandwich with a side order of (fill in the blank) today?". No! I would like to tell you what I want and then I want you to make it and give it to me. Also, when they reply back after I order with something like, "Would you like a nice hot apple pie with that?" or "Can I get you something to drink with that?" If I wanted a pie or a drink I would have ordered it!

Drive thru pet peeve: When the voice on the other end (after greeting you) says something like, "Would you like try try our new (fill in the blank) sandwich with a side order of (fill in the blank) today?". No! I would like to tell you what I want and then I want you to make it and give it to me. Also, when they reply back after I order with something like, "Would you like a nice hot apple pie with that?" or "Can I get you something to drink with that?" If I wanted a pie or a drink I would have ordered it!

 

 

Some places require their reps to "upsell". It's annoying to them as well but they have to ask you.

Some places require their reps to "upsell". It's annoying to them as well but they have to ask you.

 

Back a thousand years ago when I worked at Wendy's, we called it "suggestive selling".

I hate when you are being waited on and the phone rings and the employee answers it. It seems like it is always a 4 minute conversation.

I worked retail and we were always instructed to answer the phone even in the middle of a transaction. Reason being was that you already had the person in the store, the person on the phone was a potential customer.

I hate people being late.

 

I also can't stand to miss the beginning of any sporting event. I don't care if it's a Red's game, my brother's game, a high school game, etc. I hate being late and I don't care for leaving early either, unless it's just a painfully miserable blow out.

Restaurant psychology, my friend. My belief for the reason for the split lane ordering stations, is that a.) you're more likely to stay in line, if it appears that line is short to get to order (if there's six cars ahead of you, and there's two stations, well, heck...that's only 3 people in front of you, no matter which way you go.), but more importantly b.) is that you're much less likely to pull out of line once you have your order placed. (And once they've actually got your money...heck, you're not going anywhere.)

 

And the reason why the drive-thru gets preferential treatment? Well, if you saw a line backed all the way around the building, you may very well just keep going (to another restaurant)...and they know that. But, if you take the time to find a parking spot, walk in, and see the same number of people ahead of you inside...you're probably less likely to leave because it feels like you have to do more.

 

Your best solution? Tell them that you know Rockmom. That'll put some butts in gear.

 

I'll do that! :lol2:

Restaurant psychology, my friend. My belief for the reason for the split lane ordering stations, is that a.) you're more likely to stay in line, if it appears that line is short to get to order (if there's six cars ahead of you, and there's two stations, well, heck...that's only 3 people in front of you, no matter which way you go.), but more importantly b.) is that you're much less likely to pull out of line once you have your order placed. (And once they've actually got your money...heck, you're not going anywhere.)

 

And the reason why the drive-thru gets preferential treatment? Well, if you saw a line backed all the way around the building, you may very well just keep going (to another restaurant)...and they know that. But, if you take the time to find a parking spot, walk in, and see the same number of people ahead of you inside...you're probably less likely to leave because it feels like you have to do more.

 

Your best solution? Tell them that you know Rockmom. That'll put some butts in gear.

 

Oh no, I have a "standard" on how long I'm going to wait in a drive-thru line after giving my order. If I feel it's too long a wait, I will pull out and leave. I don't do it often but I have done it.

McDonalds is bad for you.

 

I know, my doctor tells me this all the time. I do try to order the healthiest stuff on the menu in the morning (egg white sammich!)

I hate when you are being waited on and the phone rings and the employee answers it. It seems like it is always a 4 minute conversation.

I worked retail and we were always instructed to answer the phone even in the middle of a transaction. Reason being was that you already had the person in the store, the person on the phone was a potential customer.

 

To me, if I'm standing there and you are waiting on me and you stop to answer a phone, I consider that rude. And if I'm still standing there after your conversation is done, I will let you know. Also, if you stated to me just what you posted, I will call the supervisor and voice my dissatisfaction.