Young Whippersnappers!

You have been forewarned.
This one has been building for awhile...and it's very random.
Know, first off, that this is aimed at no one who reads this. If you are feeling like maybe it's aimed at you, it's not. Maybe there is something I'm ranting about that you do, but I do not know that you do it, so please don't feel bad!
Mostly it comes down to this: When did people stop teaching/learning manners?
Common courtesy people! Seriously, I know people have "pet peeves", but this is not about my peeves (though some are here). This is about a whole generation of people who are learning that it doesn't matter to think about someone else before yourself! I know there are some who are still being taught correctly, but that number is getting too small!

• When you see me with my turn signal on, trying to get into your lane, do something! I don't care if you speed up so I go behind you, just get out of my way!!!


• If you have an appointment, call to confirm! I read something aimed towards investigators that said: "(The Missionaries) will likely be a bit hesitant to call you up the night before to confirm an appointment, because they are afraid that you would use that as an opportunity to cancel. They will be thrilled if you give them a call and let them know that you remember them and will be there."
  Yes, this poor brother actually said the missionaries are afraid of calling people. I don't like using the phone, but I know how to call and confirm an appointment. The rule in our house has always been: If they don't confirm, they don't eat. It may sound a little harsh, but how hard is it to confirm a meal people!? I did it every day on my mission. If you want to eat, make sure the members know you're coming over.
  This one is specifically bothering me today because we are supposed to have the missionaries over for dinner tonight. Phillip also was possibly going with them to an appointment. Yes, the responsibility also lies with us, but they have not called. We've had to cancel before because the missionaries just assumed we would be feeding them at 5. I don't get home until 5:30...you do the math.


• Expecting tips - "Back in my day..."
  You shouldn't be getting a 15% (or more) tip just because you stand there. In the state of California you are getting at least minimum wage already.
  Make sure my drink is full, actually bring the food to me and remember what I asked for.
  Treat me like a human being...then we'll talk percentages.


• Cell phone manners. Okay, cell phones are relativly new and I'll give you the time you need to figure out the manners for them. But there are some REALLY obvious times when your cell should be off (turn it to vibrate and check it if you need to).
  Oprah had a guest who related this story:
  Audience member Nancy says she got a rude awakening in the last place any woman would expect -- at the gynecologist. "I was at my gynecologist's office and I put my legs in the stirrups, totally exposed," she says. "His cell phone went off and he answered it. It was not an urgent conversation, and it went on for seven to 10 minutes."
  Nancy says she was so shocked she couldn't even say anything! "I never went back," she says.
  
• Call in to work if you're sick
• don't answer the phone: "huh?" when you're calling a business! (Just had that one happen)
• if it's not yours, don't eat it. Seriously people! I work in an office of 50 some-odd people (ATTORNEY'S ETC!) and there is a food thief!
• Walk on your own lawn!!! and play in your own trees! We have a couple of kids (and adults) who think that our yard is for them to walk/drive/play all over. I REALLY want the sprinklers to turn on from inside...or set on a motion sensor!!!! Oooooo! Now I'm thinking...........

Okay, I think I'm done...for now. If you made it this far, you're awesome! Thanks for listening! Your turn. What irks you?