Peeves of the Pet Kind

Alright, so I have pet peeves.  Don't we all?  In no particular order, here are seven:

1)  When people write things like this:  "Best.  Birthday.  Present.  Ever."  Especially when used in excess, it's annoying.  This is often seen in blogs and on Facebook by girls who just HAVE to add the drama found in their lives to their internet posts.

2)  Loud people.  People who are loud and draw all attention to yourselves, do you really think everyone cares that much about what you are saying and/or doing?  We don't.  Nobody wants to overhear the conversation you are having on your cell phone in which you make everything you say sound more important than it is.

3)  Unintelligent arguments.  Unintelligent people are one thing, but when they try to carry on intelligent arguments, they sound foolish, and if you are on the other end of the argument, it is annoying.  Do not try to argue if you do not know what you are talking about.  You look stupid.

4)  Loud Chewing.  This is a classic nuisance and will always be a pet peeve of mine.  People who chew loudly (i.e., the lip smackers, those who swish their food, and those who bite down too hard on chips)  have you never learned how to chew?  Where have you been your entire life?  Have you never heard anyone talk about how annoying this is?  Why do you make no effort to be decent?  You are annoying.

5)  Slow drivers, please learn this simple fact:  Other people on the road have places to be.  I do not expect that everyone drive faster than the speed limit, but I do expect that everyone at least drive the speed limit.  If you can't handle going 25 mph, do not drive.

6)  High pitched/nasally voices on the phone.  Speaking on the phone is not very enjoyable.  Speaking on the phone with people who have annoying voices is even less enjoyable.

7)  People who are oblivious to what is going on around them.  I pride myself on being pretty observant, knowing at all times what is happening around me and adjusting my behavior if the situation necessitates.  People who make no effort in doing this drive me crazy.  Example:  You are annoying if I am walking behind you and want to pass, but being the oblivious self you are, you do not move.  Watch what is going on around you!