Originally Posted by mozoo

The one word over here that aggravates me the most is "HUH?"

I've instilled in my daughter the words "please", "thank you" and "pardon/excuse me". Her friends always thought that was funny or lame. To that end, I have earned myself the nickname of "Nazi Mom".

Originally Posted by Dan725

Me too. I think it's a cultural difference, being brought up with the mantra "I want never gets", it grates when you hear it, although in most instances they don't mean to be rude.

Some people do take it to the extreme though. Several times when picking up a takeaway from the chinese, I have noticed some people picking up orders won't give them the time of day. The person behind the counter is always very friendly, but some people just talk right over her, blurt out their order number and almost throw the money at them in contempt before storming out.

Another one that kills me is the people who cannot be arsed to hang up their cell phones at checkouts and when ordering food. Thats one thing I've got to give credit to our local post office for - there is a sign that says if you are blabbing on your phone when you come to the counter, you'll go to the back of the line! :)