Three and a half weeks at the new job and I've been stall violated twice. There are 6 (yes, six!) stalls and both times I was the only one in the bathroom. What is this, the Minneapolis-St Paul airport? Because if someone starts giving under the stall hand signals, I'll start wearing adult diapers.
And ladies, why do some of you insist on bringing paperwork into the ladies room? Don't you remember the Seinfeld episode where George had to buy the book he took into the crapper? Because no one wants to touch what you carry out of the bathroom. Stop. Seriously. It creeps me out.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
These Ones
It's like nails on a chalkboard. And I seem to encounter more and more people saying "these ones" or "those ones". Have English grammar rules changed and I didn't get the memo? Because last time I checked, "these" and "those" are already plural.
I am officially adding "these ones" to join "moist" and "sleeve" on the list of words I can't stand.
(And I would like to thank my Mom and Dad for always correcting our grammar so we wouldn't go out into the world sounding completely ignorant)
I am officially adding "these ones" to join "moist" and "sleeve" on the list of words I can't stand.
(And I would like to thank my Mom and Dad for always correcting our grammar so we wouldn't go out into the world sounding completely ignorant)
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Surviving Costco
Why is it that some people walk into Costco and instantly go stupid? Is grabbing a shopping cart and moving into the store that confusing? Please do not grab your cart and then stop so you can pull out your shopping list, answer your phone, or rearrange your purse.
I realize that a lot of people go there to browse and get free samples (I'm not judging - I'm all about the free food). But can you please work with those of us who are there with a purpose? Instead of cruising down the middle of the main aisle, pick a side and let me pass into oncoming traffic - I'll take my chances. And if you're going to stop for a sample, take the food and move to an out of the way place to eat it. If you like it, you can go back to get a box of it.
If you really feel obligated to make small talk with the person serving the samples in order to feel less guilty about the fact that you have no intention of buying that item, then go ahead. But don't give me a dirty look when I ask you to move or attempt to run you over with my cart. Yes, you have a right to try the food and ask questions. Just like I have the right to actually go for the things on my list and leave in less than 3 hours.
(Disclaimer - these rules do not apply to Costco virgins or old people)
I realize that a lot of people go there to browse and get free samples (I'm not judging - I'm all about the free food). But can you please work with those of us who are there with a purpose? Instead of cruising down the middle of the main aisle, pick a side and let me pass into oncoming traffic - I'll take my chances. And if you're going to stop for a sample, take the food and move to an out of the way place to eat it. If you like it, you can go back to get a box of it.
If you really feel obligated to make small talk with the person serving the samples in order to feel less guilty about the fact that you have no intention of buying that item, then go ahead. But don't give me a dirty look when I ask you to move or attempt to run you over with my cart. Yes, you have a right to try the food and ask questions. Just like I have the right to actually go for the things on my list and leave in less than 3 hours.
(Disclaimer - these rules do not apply to Costco virgins or old people)
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