Which social norms do you dislike?

[Houston]

Singing "Happy Birthday". Terrible freaking song - no one enjoys singing it and people stand there awkwardly while everyone does it. Toss in the stupid ad-libs some people toss in to make it interesting, and it's unbearable.

As an introvert who doesn't like attention, I hated that whole section of my birthday parties as a kid.

Running around at Chuck E Cheese or whatever was fun, but the worst part was when everyone (and their parents) piled into a small room, sang happy birthday to you while you just sat, and then watched as you open presents by yourself.

 

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

One social norm I wish everyone practiced is the courtesy flush. Nothing like walking into a shit storm

 

[Albert Flasher]

My HOA is pretty low key besides a couple of fascist socialist policys. It's the fees that are a problem. They should pay me for living there.

 

[LordKOTL]

One problem with HOA's and lawns is that some of the more fascist ones specify a type of grass that's non-native and consumes a ton of water, fertilizer, and whatnot that means upkeep is a chore unto itself.

Again, why? I never saw the appeal of a lawn. My Sundays are better spent on sports. If that's your bag then fine, enjoy yourself. I'd rather plant bunch of native plants that can pretty much take care of themselves--especially with the light (or lack thereof) conditions and don't require heaps of fertilizer.

 

[Albert Flasher]

My plans on building a house fell thru so in a pinch I bought my current home. Bought it at the peak the recession so no complaints really. Got a great deal and if prices hold I'll make a pretty penny when I sell.

 

[KittiesKorner]

I got press-ganged into being treasurer for an HOA for 7 years. Then again, I am a socialist.

What I couldn't believe is how certain homeowners in an 8-unit condo building had to be chased every single fucking month for their check, but were always the first to complain about, say, the parking lot lines needing to being repainted (which I and the president always did ourselves), among other things that depended on HOA funds

 

[number51]

HOA's are pretty much the devil. I have never been around one that didn't have some snooty power hungry loser attempting to enforce their will over an entire neighborhood. Period.

In my experience people that have no power at home or work or anywhere in life, take jobs that no one else wants like HOA presidents and message board mods.

 

[BNB]

I got press-ganged into being treasurer for an HOA for 7 years. Then again, I am a socialist.

What I couldn't believe is how certain homeowners in an 8-unit condo building had to be chased every single fucking month for their check, but were always the first to complain about, say, the parking lot lines needing to being repainted (which I and the president always did ourselves), among other things that depended on HOA funds

Do you get paid for that?

Being a treasurer for an HOA that is.

 

[KittiesKorner]

Nope


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[Dogstar]

Stupid department of health telling me how clean my plate has to be.

Hepatitis Harry who has to bang the serving spoon on his plate to get his 4th round of mashed potatoes should be required to get another plate. Thing I always wondered was why that same clean plate regulation doesn't apply to self-serve drinking glasses.

 

[Burque]

Hepatitis Harry who has to bang the serving spoon on his plate to get his 4th round of mashed potatoes should be required to get another plate. Thing I always wondered was why that same clean plate regulation doesn't apply to self-serve drinking glasses.

Stop being such a hypochondriac.

 

[brett05]

I'm not sure if this is a social norm or a job requirement, but I don't care for cashiers asking me if I found everything okay. It doesn't bother me and I know they're just trying to either be nice or do their job, but they can't really do anything to fix it if your answer is no. The couple of times I've actually said no, their response was like, "Oh, I'm sorry" and one gave me this look like "I just work here" and they kind of shrugged and didn't really say anything.

I just say yes and move on with my day. But if they didn't ask me at all, I'd be completely okay with it.

I agree.

I answer this most times with "No, but I don't look so hard for someone to pay"

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

Do you get paid for that?

Being a treasurer for an HOA that is.

The payment for a position like that is the heart felt appreciation and thank yous you get from your fellow homeowners.

 

[Dogstar]

Stop being such a hypochondriac.

Only with buffets and public toilet seats.

Enjoy your herpes.

 

[DC]

One social norm I wish everyone practiced is the courtesy flush. Nothing like walking into a shit storm

THIS. I make it a point at my restaurant whenever I'm in there cleaning something or TCOB, to say "Courtesy Flush Please." The guests can't see me so whatever. I mean, why would you sit over a bowl of shit for 10 minutes. Flush it so you don't stink and so you don't stink up the restroom. Disgusting!

 

[BNB]

The payment for a position like that is the heart felt appreciation and thank yous you get from your fellow homeowners.

Not worth it then.

 

[Tjodalv]

The practice of "open defecation" in numerous undeveloped, or even developing, countries. I mean, damn! Dig a fucking hole somewhere people!

 

[Tater]

The payment for a position like that is the heart felt appreciation and thank yous you get from your fellow homeowners.

You must have never been to a meeting. Brutal...

 

[airtime143]

"How are you today?"
Look- you dont really give a shit, and if I dumped all my problems out as a response or went on about something exciting, you would probably want to crush my skull to make me stop.

 

[HeHateMe]

THIS. I make it a point at my restaurant whenever I'm in there cleaning something or TCOB, to say "Courtesy Flush Please." The guests can't see me so whatever. I mean, why would you sit over a bowl of shit for 10 minutes. Flush it so you don't stink and so you don't stink up the restroom. Disgusting!

Sounds like your restaurant might have a shit problem. Who goes out to eat and reeks up the bathroom?