grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Well yes I would definitely take a clean taxi over the messy one! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Taxi drivers, the world over irritate me no end. Thailand: you want to buy gems? Korea: you want to go night club? Malaysia: I don't know the way, I'll drive around and ask passersby Singapore: You can't get one unless you call up and pay a $5 surcharge London: sucks air, oh that'll cost ya mate. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Does anyone grow up wanting to be a taxi driver? Link to post Share on other sites
ShinyDiscoBall 2 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 You could say that about most jobs Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 this irritates me no end. Why, what the... WTF for? Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 That she is wearing a Bra ? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 no, that I can read that word and know what it is. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 What does it say I think it looks cool I have something about backs Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 lol thursday Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Eudaimonia Defined: 1. The translation of "eudaimonia" should be compatible not only with Aristotle's theory but also (at first blush) with theories which identify eudaimonia with a life of pleasant amusements, a life devoted to the acquisition of wealth, a life devoted to the pursuit of honor, a life of public service in which one exercises civic virtues, and so on. The translation should make plausible the claims which Aristotle says everyone accepts about eudaimonia: that it is that for the sake of which a human being does everything that they do, that it is not pursued for the sake of some further goal, that the life of someone who is eudaimon is a pleasant life, etc. 2. "Eudaimonia" in Greek - Literally 'having a good guardian spirit', the Greek term "eudaimonia" has a much more objective meaning. To be eudaimon is to be successful, to have what is most desirable, to flourish. There is some disagreement about what sort of life is most flourishing. Some say it is a life of pleasure, others of honor, some a wealthy life, others a virtuous one. irritating hey Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 very irritating Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 In the cinema, that country and western elevator music you get before the film starts. It's twanging guitars and no tune you can ever remember. Which is what it is intended for, but all very irritating. Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 People who come into a shop and then have a deep and meaning full on the phone with some gimp on the over end wonder around for 20mins and then walk out still on the phone !!! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 SH. Sorry about that I was having a deep and meaningfull converation with a client. There is an old saying about a an old guy who smoked one cigar a day in a pub in England. After lunch every day he walked up to the bar and asked for 1 hamlet and then asked for a light. The new barmaid told him to buy some matches for 10p. Unbeknownst to this barmaid this guy had bought lunch for 32 years at this pub. And having the bar staff light his cigar was his one indulgence. He never went back. The moral of this story is clients suck and we pre-judge most people, if some one walks into our shop / display / dealership. There is a chance they are about to line our pockets. If it wasn't for the pricks we would have nothing to talk about tommorrow. That was a bit deep. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Customer is King ! In Australia shop owners think they are king. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I am with you on that! Service can be sorely lacking in Perth!! I have to admit to, on the odd occasion, having to receive an unexpected phone call while I have been out shopping (and usually on a time deadline) - I tend to continue to shop while I deal with the issue at hand. Whether that be groceries or clothes, or just searching for the perfect gift for my mother... I can still spend my money and talk at the same time. (Multi-tasker -> me) I have upon occasion even been on the phone on an urgent call at the till - but I always ask my phone person to hold for sec - pull the phone down give the assistant the 'gee I am sorry cringe face' and say "My apologies for being so rude, unfortunately this call cant wait". They usually don't care, and are more than happy to not have to make silly conversation with me, their 173rd customer for the day. What really annoys ME is when the 16yr old sales assistant in a store gets peeved when you ask her for assistance! I am sure the store owners would be horrified if they were aware of the way some of their staff behaved with the customers!! Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I could never work with the general public, I'd be locked away for murder before the end of the first day. To be honest MB, i like calling a spade a shovel and want to be dealt with quickly and efficiently, with a bit of humour and cynicism thrown in. but at the same time, I fully encourage the fact that a bit of pleasantry and courtesy costs me absolutely nil. I dont however, want someone to be so nice to me (when they clearly dont mean it) that I have to force my fingers down my throat! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Agreed. I get put off by the overly gushy assistants ---> the "darling you look absolutely fabulous in that dress....it was as if it was made just for you" touch, touch, invade my personal space. [defo fingers down the throat time] But by the same token..."excuse me but I like this shirt - do you have the other colors in stock in this size?" [rolls eyes "Ma'am what you see is what you get" back to conversation with other lazy sales assistant] Time for slapping! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 those old biddies and not so old biddies who thumble for their change after the total has been rung up. You get your purse out while the shopping is being handled, then you get your notes out at the ready with coins. Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 EXCUSE ME but I give 100% service I am one of the most popular and busiest stores in my field. My gripe is that those sort of people don't want to buy anything but I have to stand out in the store the whole time they are on the phone when there is a mountain of work that needs attending in the back room. Don't care what they do when the staff are on that's what they get paid for is to stand at attention. Yes Thursday I have an Adult Shop!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Didn't mean you personally snowhuntress. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Originally Posted By: snowhuntress EXCUSE ME but I give 100% service I am one of the most popular and busiest stores in my field. My gripe is that those sort of people don't want to buy anything but I have to stand out in the store the whole time they are on the phone when there is a mountain of work that needs attending in the back room. Don't care what they do when the staff are on that's what they get paid for is to stand at attention. Yes Thursday I have an Adult Shop!!!! WTF that about But I'll play along. so you're making the vids out back personally? Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 They think it's mandatory to buy something when you go into he shop Maybe because it's Adult shop, or maybe it's Gold Coast. (it's a shithole) Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sorry SH Didn't mean to have a go at you. He may come back later to buy his pocket pussy he was just embarrased buying it from you. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 that was you wan't it. Did you go back in the end? Link to post Share on other sites
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