Anger Management

Lillian_Blaire said:

KateSmash, I'll even take a half-empty one from your yard.

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Now that's some dedication!

DarienW said:

PS, not a complaint, but a question about AW--how does one do the cross-outs in the quotes? Am I just that dumb? I really can't find it . . .

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When composing a post (or editing one), use the "go advanced" button. You'll see more options for formatting your post. One of them looks like this: ABC Use it the way you would use the bold or italic buttons. Alternatively, you could type your text inside [ S ] and [ /S ] (except do not use the spaces I did inside the brackets -- I did that because otherwise you would just see and.

Why are all the other drivers trying to kill me?

I hate people who keep their seat reclined during the meal service on the plane. I won't hate you for reclining your seat on a long-haul overnight flight as long as you're considerate about it, but for pete's sake put it up while we're eating so I have room for my tray.

Oh, also people who put their feet (especially bare) up in my space on a plane (e.g, from behind on my armrest). This is NOT something I should have to ask you to stop doing.

And if there's an empty middle seat between us? That's shared buffer space. We each get half, and we're grateful we have two full armrests and a bit of extra space to put our stuff. You do NOT get to flip up the armrest and lie down across it with either your head or feet right up next to me. Because if you do? I'm dropping something heavy, wet, and/or hot on you and pretending it's an accident.

Why yes, I did just take a transatlantic flight. Why do you ask?

Lillian_Blaire said:

Took me forever to figure it out. Hit "Go Advanced" and when you get there, you'll have more options, including a cross out button on the bottom row, right side.

Also, I hate people who think it's okay to text during a movie. Like because it's quite I can't see the light shining in the dark theater, blinding me. I will yell at an idiot, right in the movie, for texting. I spent $15 on this movie. Go text in the hall!

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Thank you so much for the answer! I can't wait to utilize my new skill!

Agreed on movie texting, or even just checking. That light is so distracting, and what can't wait 2 hours???

Same with dinner, when someone keeps checking, um, aren't we here to talk? I had a girlfriend swiping on one of those dating sites while we were talking--RUDE!

Oh, and sips wine ruefully, then sips again!

CassandraW said:

When composing a post (or editing one), use the "go advanced" button. You'll see more options for formatting your post. One of them looks like this: ABC Use it the way you would use the bold or italic buttons. Alternatively, you could type your text inside [ S ] and [ /S ] (except do not use the spaces I did inside the brackets -- I did that because otherwise you would just see and.

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Thanks Cassandra! I'm so glad I asked! Can't wait to stop trying to find other solutions!

CassandraW said:

And if there's an empty middle seat between us? That's shared buffer space. We each get half, and we're grateful we have two full armrests and a bit of extra space to put our stuff. You do NOT get to flip up the armrest and lie down across it with either your head or feet right up next to me. Because if you do? I'm dropping something heavy, wet, and/or hot on you and pretending it's an accident.

Why yes, I did just take a transatlantic flight. Why do you ask?

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I find touching them makes them move away, LOL! Flying is a patience-trier to be sure!

Lillian_Blaire said:

You said had, so I assume she's an ex? Please say she's an ex. You totally could have utilized your new-found skill in that sentence. I had a girlfriend swiping.... See? Awesome.

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Ha, I meant had done that once. She's still a friend who happens to be a girl--wink-wink.

DarienW said:

I find touching them makes them move away, LOL! Flying is a patience-trier to be sure!

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Does this have anything to do with the other drivers who are trying to kill me?

CassandraW said:

I hate people who keep their seat reclined during the meal service on the plane. I won't hate you for reclining your seat on a long-haul overnight flight as long as you're considerate about it, but for pete's sake put it up while we're eating so I have room for my tray.

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Oh my god. Seat recliners on planes? I'm generally a pretty level person. It takes a lot to ruffle me. But people on planes who think just because their seat can recline means it's their right to put it the whole way back for the entire duration of a flight?

I WANT TO KILL YOU!! I want throttle your puny little neck (that's conveniently within easy reach since you're practically IN MY FREAKING LAP!!) until you stop breathing and DIE!! I HATE YOU!!!

*cough*

Ahem.

*waves*

Can anyone eat these donuts?

Haggis said:

Does this have anything to do with the other drivers who are trying to kill me?

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I would definitely not recommend touching them! In a car their personal zone is extended to the whole interior space--their own personal bubble.

And if I were driving next to you, I'm be yelling--this way, quick! They're trying to kill us!

Glad to know she's not a serial meal-texter. ('wink, wink'? Now you've got me wondering all sorts of things.)

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hmm, should I explain . . . I bet all those things you're thinking are more interesting than the truth!

bwah-ha-ha

be frank said:

Oh my god. Seat recliners on planes? I'm generally a pretty level person. It takes a lot to ruffle me. But people on planes who think just because their seat can recline means it's their right to put it the whole way back for the entire duration of a flight?

I WANT TO KILL YOU!! I want throttle your puny little neck (that's conveniently within easy reach since you're practically IN MY FREAKING LAP!!) until you stop breathing and DIE!! I HATE YOU!!!

*cough*

Ahem.

*waves*

Can anyone eat these donuts?

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My theory is this: If it's a reasonably short flight and/or a daytime flight, everybody should keep their seat up.

If it's overnight and a very long flight (like, over an ocean), you should keep your seat up until the meal service is served and cleared and they dim the lights. Then you can recline and try to get some pathetic broken sleep until they turn the lights back on. If the flight is too short for them to have a meal service and light-dimming, suck it up and keep your seat upright.

Can anyone eat these donuts?

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You may have my share, be frank!

Oh, God--planes. One transatlantic flight I was in a middle row with a woman and her sick child...the kid not only threw up repeatedly, but her mother changed said kid's diarrhea-filled diaper on the seat next to me. Then she threw a fit when the flight attendant put on rubber gloves to remove the diaper: "What? You think she has AIDS?"

The guy with the meal cart slipped me an extra bottle of wine.

Marlys said:

Oh, God--planes. One transatlantic flight I was in a middle row with a woman and her sick child...the kid not only threw up repeatedly, but her mother changed said kid's diarrhea-filled diaper on the seat next to me. Then she threw a fit when the flight attendant put on rubber gloves to remove the diaper: "What? You think she has AIDS?"

The guy with the meal cart slipped me an extra bottle of wine.

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As he well should have.

CassandraW said:

My theory is this: If it's a reasonably short flight and/or a daytime flight, everybody should keep their seat up.

If it's overnight and a very long flight (like, over an ocean), you should keep your seat up until the meal service is served and cleared and they dim the lights. Then you can recline and try to get some pathetic broken sleep until they turn the lights back on. If the flight is too short for them to have a meal service and light-dimming, suck it up and keep your seat upright.

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I do think that even during "attempting to sleep" times, no one should put their seat back the whole way. A little? Sure. The whole way? Not on your life. I'm not someone who can sleep on planes (hell, I can't sleep in beds half the time), so I'm always awake. The problem with plane designs is that the screen is mounted on the seat in front. If the person in front reclines fully, not only is it damn uncomfortable for the person behind, they also lose their entertainment system.

Yes, I get really annoyed about this.

DarienW said:

You may have my share, be frank!

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Thanks!!

Marlys said:

The guy with the meal cart slipped me an extra bottle of wine.

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LOL. But man does that flight sound awful.

Lillian_Blaire said:

Probably. I have a naughty mind.

Anyhoo, did you know you can combine replies to multiple people's comments? Just click the little 'quote +" button at the bottom right on all the comments you want to reply to, then click "reply with quote" and they'll all show up together. That saves you a bit of time--saves you from needing to create multiple posts. Ignore me if you already knew this. Just trying to be my helpful self.

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The naughtier the better, hee . . .

And yeah, thanks on the multi-quote! I have tried a few times, just not waiting till all the ones were checked first.

Tonight, everyone is posting so fast it's hard to keep up!

be frank said:

Yes, I get really annoyed about this.

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I actually like sitting up, so don't throw any stones on a red-eye--I wait till the last possible moment!

Lillian_Blaire said:

He should have slipped you a ticket for a free flight!

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Extra wine was better than nothing, but wow! I don't know if I could handle a puker without puking!

Lillian_Blaire said:

I know, right?? So fast. Everyone needs to rant so badly.

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Look, I used my new skill! I am getting edumacated tonight!