# Things I find rude and will make me look down on you **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 11, 2013, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849 "2013-01-11T12:15:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/21 "2013-01-11T16:48:39Z")
Re: Pyjamas… the original pyjama was day wear in India, and was brought over by the British. I wonder whether day-wear pyjamas are coming back? If so, I expect the designs will diverge from night-wear pyjamas. ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/22 "2013-01-11T16:54:33Z")
> [@Antigen](#): > > This will probably make a few people mad at me, but I find gum-chewing offensive. I refer specifically to the smacking, open-mouthed method of showing the world what color gum you’ve chosen to chew. This plus a kajillion. Sometimes Singapore seems like a paradise. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/23 "2013-01-11T16:57:47Z")
Using the handicapped restroom stall when ever other stall (and urinal) is open and available for your able-bodied use. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/24 "2013-01-11T17:07:55Z")
I agree with #2 but think it should be expanded. There should be no eating allowed in public. I can’t stand to smell their food or listen to these imbeciles chomp and slurp and burp. Especially in restuarants. God the fucking morons in restuarants eating and chatting away. Shut the fuck up already. I don’t want to hear that when I’m eating at that restuarant. No one should be allowed to eat in restuarants. Also babies and toddlers. No babies or toddlers should be allowed in public. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/25 "2013-01-11T18:13:51Z")
People who go out in public. Jerks! ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/26 "2013-01-11T18:42:39Z")
What’s even worse than wearing pajamas in public is those guys who have the temerity to wear straw boaters after Labor Day. These social conventions are in place for a reason people! ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/27 "2013-01-11T19:14:45Z")
> [@harmonicamoon](#): > > People crowding the baggage claim. Why do they have to stand right next to the conveyer? Stand back, when you see you bag move forward. To me it is obvious. Because people fill in an empty space when there’s no reason for them not to (except in buses, as noted above, probably because they’re lazy or afraid that they won’t be able to get out the front, completely forgetting the back). It’s human nature. So when you have to push past someone to get at your bag, and end up hitting them with it when you have to swing it off the belt, then _you’re_ the rude one. ---
**Author:** ![Scarlett67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scarlett67/32/7387_2.png) [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/28 "2013-01-11T19:24:51Z")
> [@harmonicamoon](#): > > People crowding the baggage claim. Why do they have to stand right next to the conveyer? Stand back, when you see you bag move forward. To me it is obvious. Also, people who peruse displays in stores while standing directly in front of them. If you took two steps back, other people could look at the same time (and maybe even get things from the shelf) instead of having to wait until you decide whether to get Creamy or Super Crunch. Conversely, people who butt in and plop themselves right in front of me when I am standing back from the shelves as described above. Ahem! Do you not see me right here? ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/29 "2013-01-11T19:42:16Z")
> [@RobDog](#): > > Umm, I’m 6’4". On some public transport and cinema seats etc I’m more or less forced to spread my legs to fit in so I hope you’d excuse me for that Wow. Is that circumference or diameter? ---
**Author:** ![jlzania](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/67e7ee/32.png) [@jlzania](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jlzania)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/30 "2013-01-11T19:49:29Z")
> [@saje](#): > > Wet hair? Really? As long as it’s not dripping on you I don’t why it should matter to you, assuming that the owner isn’t whipping out a battery operated curling iron and blow dryer. > > I have very long, thick hair. There are times when I must shower and go, and I hate blowdrying my hair. So I towel it, comb the bangs and the ends, and go. Sometimes it’s braided, but it’s wet. > > Sorry if you are offended, perhaps you could avert your eyes. Agreed. My hair isn’t that long but I hate blow drying it and seldom do. Get over yourself already. ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/31 "2013-01-11T21:25:32Z")
Feet on stuff, sure. Feet off the floor in some way? Who cares? Men with their legs open, what’s the big deal? Unless they’re wearing super-tight pants or short shorts. Wet hair, seriously? As long as it’s not dripping I don’t see the problem. At least they showered! ---
**Author:** ![Apollon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e47774/32.png) [@Apollon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apollon)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/32 "2013-01-11T22:04:46Z")
People who wear sandals without socks. Yeah, you heard that right! Wearing sandals without socks offends me. I think it’s distasteful and disgusting to expose one’s naked toes for other people to see. Extra disgusting if the toenails are painted (doesn’t matter if they’re male or female). Because of the above, I’m offended by assholes who say that one should not wear socks with sandals, because that prevents people who might otherwise have been perfectly willing, from doing the decent thing and putting on a pair of socks. Now, you might think that I’m weird for holding that view, but you have to admit that at least it’s not as weird as the claim that wet hair are offensive. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/33 "2013-01-11T22:32:49Z")
People, who are not driving, but walking around, carrying on a conversation with someone via one of those bluetooth devices. Especially when you are looking at me and talking, and the stupid device is hidden by your hair. Yes, lady this morning as I was entering my office, I am talking about you! ---
**Author:** ![RobDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f07891/32.png) [@RobDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RobDog)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/34 "2013-01-11T22:36:29Z")
> [@Apollon](#): > > People who wear sandals without socks. > Yeah, you heard that right! Wearing sandals without socks offends me. I think it’s distasteful and disgusting to expose one’s naked toes for other people to see. Extra disgusting if the toenails are painted (doesn’t matter if they’re male or female). > > Because of the above, I’m offended by assholes who say that one should not wear socks with sandals, because that prevents people who might otherwise have been perfectly willing, from doing the decent thing and putting on a pair of socks. > > Now, you might think that I’m weird for holding that view, but you have to admit that at least it’s not as weird as the claim that wet hair are offensive. 😉 :gasp: Besocked sandals are an Abomination Unto Nuggan! ---
**Author:** ![chiroptera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/35 "2013-01-11T23:02:19Z")
I’m chiroptera and when at the movies I will usually remove my shoes and put them up on the (only if unoccupied) seat in front of me. I have a bad back and sitting or standing in one position for more than 20 minutes becomes extremely uncomfortable. Often I sit lotus-position or legs-tucked-somehow in movie theaters, airplanes, even restaurants for the same reason. I’ve also dared to appear in public with either shower- or rain-dampened hair. The horror, I know. Public gum-chewing is, I agree, gross. > [@](#): > > I will think of more. **SanVito** , you _said_. Any more abominations? No response on the wet hair thing? Hellooooo? ---
**Author:** ![Blackberry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecd19e/32.png) [@Blackberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackberry)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/36 "2013-01-11T23:21:03Z")
I fucking hate people who let their kids scream and act crazy in public and just completely ignore it. If I see a kid throwing a fit and the parent is trying to get them under control or better yet rushing out the door with them, then I don’t hold it against them at all. If they’re acting like they don’t even hear or see what their little monster is doing, I want to stab them. It is amazing to me how many people do that. Not even JUST that it’s so rude, but how is their stupid kid not even annoying THEM? And yeah, having a problem with someone having wet hair in public is baffling. ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/37 "2013-01-11T23:41:04Z")
> [@harmonicamoon](#): > > People crowding the baggage claim. Why do they have to stand right next to the conveyer? Stand back, when you see you bag move forward. To me it is obvious. A-fucking-men. I travel a lot and this makes me SO STABBY. ---
**Author:** ![RobDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f07891/32.png) [@RobDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RobDog)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/38 "2013-01-11T23:43:57Z")
> [@chiroptera](#): > > … > > **SanVito** , you _said_. Any more abominations? No response on the wet hair thing? Hellooooo? +1 on the wet hair thing. I’m intrigued. ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/39 "2013-01-11T23:49:03Z")
Okay, I don’t care if people have wet hair. Something that does bother me, hair-wise, is when I’m sitting in a forward-facing seat on the bus, and the person in front of me has long hair and hasn’t bothered to tie it up, so it spills over the edge of the seat and, sometimes, onto my bag and/or hands. I have long hair, but I tie it back and make sure it doesn’t get in anyone’s way. It also bothers me when it’s raining or snowing, and I’m sitting in a forward-facing seat, and the person in front of me takes off their wet hood so that the hood spills over the back of their seat and drips all over my bag and hands. Annoying! ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849/40 "2013-01-11T23:49:39Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > Using the handicapped restroom stall when ever other stall (and urinal) is open and available for your able-bodied use. Just as an interesting anecdotal update: just about two hours ago I encountered a young man pissing in the handicapped stall at the gym (of course while everything else was free). His reasoning for using the stall?? Well, he told me that he really had a problem with “child molesters and pedophiles looking at his junk”, so he had to use the handicapped stall. What the motherfuck?! :dubious: Needless to say, I told him I had no sympathy for his plight and asked him (however pointlessly) to please refrain from doing this in the future. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-find-rude-and-will-make-me-look-down-on-you/646849.md?page=3)