Things A ot Of People Say That Don't Make Much Sense.

[Fuddy1952]

The older I get it's harder to keep in mind what I need, especially supplies and I don't always write it down.
So I'm getting things in order, I know what I want, and always some clerk... "need any help? Whatcha' lookin' for? If you need anything just holler. I'll be in the next aisle over putting up plumbing supplies. You know all those fittings take time, especially the half and 3/4 stuff...yadda, yadda, yadda".

Thanks! I just forgot 4 of the 10 things I needed.
1/2" bolts was it...or 3/4"...

 

[HillStreet]

It’s all good.
No worries.
When I ask for directions, and the person says “Which way are you going?” I say I am going to where I just asked you for directions.

What REALLY bugs me is when I pay for something at the register and say Thank You, the cashier says “No Problem”. I guess it bugs me because I went to the store, spent money, and they have the nerve to say no problem, like they are doing me a fair.

 

[HillStreet]

Suposably

Yup, forgot about that one.

 

[HillStreet]

I did hear something on television not too long ago. It was a young woman talking about her life and she said something like “I am just letting my life organically unfold”. I didn’t get it but I suppose someday if I see someone “organically unfolding” I need to know what to do. Organically unfolding—- is that good or bad?

 

[atsah]

People around here say "hard tellin not knowen a lot.. If you go to DD, they ask " what do you need" and "do you need anything else". They also use "wern't a lot and anaway instead of anyway.

Organically unfolding sounds like what happens to you after they put you in the ground.

 

[Diggin It]

Instead of 'I don't mind helping', it's 'I don't care to help'. OK, then ... don't. Be that way.

 

[the old grind]

The one that irks me, is if I say "Thank you", they return with "No problem". They're basically saying that you didn't put them out very much; I would much rather hear "You're welcome". Not that it matters a whole **** of a lot, but I guess maybe people are getting away from what I consider tradition.

"No problem, Sir." It better not be a problem to do what you're paid to do anyway. "Your welcome" is rarely taught anymore, so folks just say what's trendy.

IMO, "no problem" should be reserved for when someone makes an extra effort, or does a favor for nothing and is happy to help without expecting a tip on top of that. If I wouldn't finish with "glad I could help" I wouldn't have begun the task. (Mom taught me that one) I know, that hints of sincerity, but we altruists are routinely admonished for 'doing' and not 'charging". (mill/lathe work, tilling, felling, stumping, grading, virus removal, network setup, trailering, digging w/BH ...

It's 'no problem' for me to tip 10% vs 20% when I hear that trite 'no problem' phrase. You're welcome.

Profile question on dating website: "What are you doing with your life right now?"
Answer: "Just being!" Sure took a lot of thought to quantify that life goal. (Know a winner when you see one.)

 

[SirMaxwell]

Hows it going?

"Livin' the dream' or 'same **** different day'.


This I just heard by chance as I was walking past the television, Uncle Phil, or something was advertising. I have no more to say about it, do not wish to consider it any further, it hurts my brain when I hear such things.

"I was so flustrated that he wouldn't conversate me."


Now for fun, I have used:

Store person: Hey there, hows it goin'
Me: Not so well if you must know.
SP: Sorry to hear that, can I help you with anything?
Me: Sure, You got a hundred bucks I can have?
SP: Ummm, ahhh, urrgh
Me: Oh well, never mind that. Can I borrow your car?

Then there is the elevator situation:

Me: Waiting for elevator.
Suit: Comes up, presses button for elevator.
Me: Excuse me, what was that?
Suit: Ummm what, pressing the button for the elevator?
Me: Ahhhhh. So that's the secret...

My favorite, at Fast Food drive up.
Spkr: Can I help you?
Me: You sure can. I'm a little confused but give me a second.
Me: Ready?
Spkr: Yes Sir.
Me. Okay, I'd like a Whopper, 2-McBigMacs, a Winky Fish and 4 Chocolate Frosties.
Spkr: I'm sorry sir, this is Burger King.
Me: Oh yea the King. Let's see, A King, Queen, Jack, Joker(clown), and the smiley freckled girl. Now the King can't make the Jokers Food, the Joker can't make his own food, the Queen disdains them all, and the little girl just keeps making that freaky smile like she knows some secret the rest don't.
Spkr: Ummm what? No No sir, B-u-r-g-e-r King.
Me: Okay yea sure. So, that's Two Jumpy Jacks, One of those square burgers, One Queen plate, Three Curly Frys, and 4 McFrosties chocolate flavored.
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Apologies to OP, I kinda ran off the rails.

 

[4get gto]

I could really gives two shitz what people say...!

 

[mbohuntr]

My good friends in Arkansas always greet each other by saying.." How you doin? You doin allright?" One day I asked.."Have you ever heard anyone say no?? " We all had a good laugh.. I sure miss those guys..