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Mar 9th 2017 | 4:02 am

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petitefrancaise

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Re: Pet Peeves?

my teens walk around the house with earbuds in. It used to really annoy me. Now, I realise that I can have a whole conversation with them without anyone answering back or being cheeky. win/win!!

Mar 9th 2017 | 4:03 am

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by petitefrancaise

my teens walk around the house with earbuds in. It used to really annoy me. Now, I realise that I can have a whole conversation with them without anyone answering back or being cheeky. win/win!!

I have mine in when doing housework. It really helps pass the time. I've never thought of using them as a method to avoid being disturbed

Mar 9th 2017 | 4:09 am

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing

I've never thought of using them as a method to avoid being disturbed

You have much to learn young padawan

You should enroll into Ol'LivingInNYC's course on Social disconnection & tricking people into thinking you're normal; when you're really just a weirdo.
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I probably should also clarify, the latter part is mainly my personal experience and not an insult/reflection of users on this forum.

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Mar 9th 2017 | 4:15 am

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by livinginnyc

You have much to learn young padawan

I meant at home

. I'd have them in to actually listen to music if I was on the train, or flying or out for a walk. I drive most everywhere anyway, so it rarely comes up.

Mar 9th 2017 | 4:23 am

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing

it rarely comes up.

We haven't had an actress/bishop post in a day or so.

Mar 9th 2017 | 4:36 am

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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We haven't had an actress/bishop post in a day or so.

It has been a while. They must have got married.

Mar 9th 2017 | 4:49 am

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by Steerpike

Mind you .... this brings me to my real pet peeve, and that is, people who now play music, watch videos or play games on their phone WITHOUT earbuds. I don't what to listen to YOUR entertainment, sorry! Happens a lot on planes. And in restaurants ... parents stick an iPhone in the hands of the kids, which is fair enough, but make the kid use earbuds ... don't impose that noise on me! Games are the worst ... stupid noises. ..

I would have totally agreed with you on this until I had kids. We do try to keep the volume down, but screens do help with keeping kids under control. Would you rather them running around , screaming?

Mar 9th 2017 | 8:08 am

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by mrken30

I'd rather you didn't take them on a plane at all.

Mar 9th 2017 | 9:00 am

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by Pulaski

I'd rather you didn't take them on a plane at all.

They should be in the hold with the dogs and cats.

Mar 9th 2017 | 9:02 am

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by Pulaski

I'd rather you didn't take them on a plane at all.

I was thinking more about restaurants. The plane is easy in comparison, they are strapped down.

Mar 9th 2017 | 9:10 am

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by mrken30

I was thinking more about restaurants. The plane is easy in comparison, they are strapped down.

Yeah, but their tongue isn't.

Mar 9th 2017 | 9:34 am

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by Pulaski

Yeah, but their tongue isn't.

But they have alcohol on planes which works well as a sedative. Pity more parents don't use that option.

Mar 9th 2017 | 11:52 am

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by mrken30

But they have alcohol on planes which works well as a sedative. Pity more parents don't use that option.

What kind of muppet wastes alcohol on their kids?

Mar 9th 2017 | 12:21 pm

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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What kind of muppet wastes alcohol on their kids?

Don't you mean what kind of muppet wastes money on a business class seat on a kid where alcohol is supplied for free.

Mar 9th 2017 | 12:32 pm

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Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by mrken30

Don't you mean what kind of muppet wastes money on a business class seat on a kid where alcohol is supplied for free.

I'm all for kids being stuck in business class, keeps them out of cheapo seats where you'll find me lurking!