Human Behaviour

[Stephen]

I thought this could be a thread for all those weird little things that people do.

For instance you know when you're driving and stopped at a pedestrian crossing waiting for a green light and someone crosses at the last minute? They always do this half-arsed little jog half way across the road and then walk the rest of the way. It's like they expend enough energy to show that they're mindful of keeping everyone waiting but they can't be bothered actually getting out of the way.

So what behaviours have you noticed that amuse or frustrate or even restore your faith in humanity?

[vktr]

I find it funny (or hate it, not sure) when people walk like zombies staring into their mobile devices. The thing is the evolution hasn't equipped us with ability to text a message and be aware of our location in space at the same time

[Trollheart]

Something I do, sometimes, is getting to the bus stop, seeing a bus there but I haven't reached it yet. Do I
a) run, and then be laughed at when the bus pulls off at the last minute,
b) walk slowly, as if I don't care, but when I get there the bloody thing still hasn't moved and I look like an idiot or worse
c) Walk slow, then realise **** it I might make this, break into a run only to find the second part of (a) comes to pass?

The best ever though was when I ran the heart out of myself to catch the bus, arrived gasping (I was never fit) at the bus stop to find the bloody thing was BROKEN DOWN! Man, I must have been laughed at in secret by everyone who was on the bus, waiting for the replacement!

[Neapolitan]

Originally Posted by vktr

I find it funny (or hate it, not sure) when people walk like zombies staring into their mobile devices. The thing is the evolution hasn't equipped us with ability to text a message and be aware of our location in space at the same time

That'a a good reason for them to have GPS & VTT apps for cell phones.

[midnight rain]

I tend to dislike it when people judge others for things that have no bearing on their own life. Is that a paradox?

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Something I do, sometimes, is getting to the bus stop, seeing a bus there but I haven't reached it yet. Do I
a) run, and then be laughed at when the bus pulls off at the last minute,
b) walk slowly, as if I don't care, but when I get there the bloody thing still hasn't moved and I look like an idiot or worse
c) Walk slow, then realise **** it I might make this, break into a run only to find the second part of (a) comes to pass?

The best ever though was when I ran the heart out of myself to catch the bus, arrived gasping (I was never fit) at the bus stop to find the bloody thing was BROKEN DOWN! Man, I must have been laughed at in secret by everyone who was on the bus, waiting for the replacement!

Ah yes, running for the bus. Always a classic.


How about disowning the fart? You think you're alone so you try to slip one out but no sooner is it out there and someone comes around the corner heading straight for it. You try to saunter off nonchalantly and pretend it's not yours but your not fooling anyone.

[Thom Yorke]

Originally Posted by stp

For instance you know when you're driving and stopped at a pedestrian crossing waiting for a green light and someone crosses at the last minute?

Or, if some people actually do miss the light, they'll repeatedly keep mashing the crosswalk button.

[14232949]

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Something I do, sometimes, is getting to the bus stop, seeing a bus there but I haven't reached it yet. Do I
a) run, and then be laughed at when the bus pulls off at the last minute,
b) walk slowly, as if I don't care, but when I get there the bloody thing still hasn't moved and I look like an idiot or worse
c) Walk slow, then realise **** it I might make this, break into a run only to find the second part of (a) comes to pass?

The best ever though was when I ran the heart out of myself to catch the bus, arrived gasping (I was never fit) at the bus stop to find the bloody thing was BROKEN DOWN! Man, I must have been laughed at in secret by everyone who was on the bus, waiting for the replacement!

This situation is quite the predicament. It all depends on how desperately one needs to get on that particular bus I believe.
If you can get the next one in 10-15 minutes and it's fair weather, I wouldn't bother breaking sweat to rush for the current bus.
If you had a job interview to attend and that was the only bus to head in the direction you needed to go, you had better get doing your best Usain Bolt impression.
Those disapproving looks from those that witnessed your frantic dash can easily be quashed by sitting behind them in the bus.

[Thom Yorke]

Lying to fit in, no matter how small or inconsequential of a lie it is ("Oh yeah, I've seen that movie.")

People that won't let you pass them because it would show weakness on their part or something.

[jackhammer]

Drivers who don't indicate. I don't drive so I get pavement rage. There is a roundabout that I have to traverse everyday on my walk to work and I am lucky if 10% of drivers indicate a left turn so if you are not indicating to take that left turn I am completely in my right to cross over.

The amount of times I have flicked the V's at drivers who don't indicate is in the hundreds. Wankshafts.

Queue jumpers. At a bar where it is a level playing field is annoying but acceptable but at a bus stop or in a store is not just annoying it is damn disrespectful especially as we Brits are legendary at queuing!

People who say thank you when you hold a door open for them restore my faith in good manners as I always hold a door open for people. People who DON'T say a thank you will get a very sarcastic " you're welcome" at the top of my voice. Not had a retort yet but then a shaved head and beard usually works as a deterrent not to mess.