Stupid little things that bug you

Mike Cledford said:
Driving along the road and you come across a parked car on your side. The Highway Code and common sense tell you to give way to the car travelling towards you and stop to give way to them. But they decide to stop themselves and flash you through. Aftrr a few moments' hesitation you go forward in the knowledge that if you have a collision it's your fault. Out of politeness you have to acknowledge them stopping for you.
Later in the day you find yourself behind them in the Tesco queue doing the old 'oh do I have to pay? l will look for my money then'.
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As you mention the Highway Code, can you tell me where it mentions flashing headlights to indicate giving way?
 
Stupid pub orders in Coronation Street. Someone went up the bar recently and said "A bottle of beer please."

Has anyone ever said that? It's like going into a restaurant and saying "A plate of food please."

They also say "A bottle of lager, please". Or "A pint please, Jenny". A pint of what? And which lager? And don't most lager-drinkers buy a pint of draught lager?

And why does everyone drink out of the bottle? Is there a shortage of glasses?

I VERY occasionally see someone drinking out the bottle in a pub, but in Corrie every male person does it.
 
The phrase "your's to own" on an advert for something of low value e.g. a newly release film on DVD

You OWN a house, a car, a caravan etc. Not a small piece of consumer goods.
 
Big Swifty said:
Stupid pub orders in Coronation Street. Someone went up the bar recently and said "A bottle of beer please."

Has anyone ever said that? It's like going into a restaurant and saying "A plate of food please."

They also say "A bottle of lager, please". Or "A pint please, Jenny". A pint of what? And which lager? And don't most lager-drinkers buy a pint of draught lager?

And why does everyone drink out of the bottle? Is there a shortage of glasses?

I VERY occasionally see someone drinking out the bottle in a pub, but in Corrie every male person does it.
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People that watch Coronation Street. (sorry had to )
 
East Level 2 said:
As you mention the Highway Code, can you tell me where it mentions flashing headlights to indicate giving way?
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I know what youre getting at. But those who bug me in this instance think it is giving right of way..... l think. I don't like uncertainty pn tje road.
 
Mike Cledford said:
I am not sure the police or insurers would agree.
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Yes they would, if you had halted your progress and they still collided with you then the other driver would be totally at fault. I suppose if you see the other driver coming towards you and you floor your vehicle into theirs, then maybe you're right.


;)
 
Big Swifty said:
Stupid pub orders in Coronation Street. Someone went up the bar recently and said "A bottle of beer please."

Has anyone ever said that? It's like going into a restaurant and saying "A plate of food please."

They also say "A bottle of lager, please". Or "A pint please, Jenny". A pint of what? And which lager? And don't most lager-drinkers buy a pint of draught lager?

And why does everyone drink out of the bottle? Is there a shortage of glasses?

I VERY occasionally see someone drinking out the bottle in a pub, but in Corrie every male person does it.
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Probably just saving time. Waitresses often ask if you would like a glass or just the bottle. Loads prefer the bottle as it is cold from the cooler and your brew won't warm up as fast as it would poured into a warmer glass. A common north american thing i guess. Not knowing what kind you want and leaving the server to guess is daft alright.
 
TheRemainsOfTheDave said:
Yes they would, if you had halted your progress and they still collided with you then the other driver would be totally at fault. I suppose if you see the other driver coming towards you and you floor your vehicle into theirs, then maybe you're right.


;)
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Encountered it at lunchtime. Two cars about 10 yards apart on my side so l obviously gave way and stopped. So did she and waited 50 yards away keeping flashing. So l waited until she moved past me. I've never been able to read a woman's mind and i ain't going to try.on the road. Being on the wrong side of the road is never helpful in a rta.
 
Poor grammar in adverts.

Rightmove; “Find your happy”.
Apple; “Think different”.
Subway; “East fresh”.
Mercedes-Benz’s; “More power, more style, more technology, less doors”.
Toyota; “Start your impossible”.
Deliveroo; “Eat your amazing”.
 
Psychedelic Casual said:
Poor grammar in adverts.

Rightmove; “Find your happy”.
Apple; “Think different”.
Subway; “East fresh”.
Mercedes-Benz’s; “More power, more style, more technology, less doors”.
Toyota; “Start your impossible”.
Deliveroo; “Eat your amazing”.
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I'm with you all the way but I'm not hip cool and trendy anymore. Dude.
 
Psychedelic Casual said:
Poor grammar in adverts.

Rightmove; “Find your happy”.
Apple; “Think different”.
Subway; “East fresh”.
Mercedes-Benz’s; “More power, more style, more technology, less doors”.
Toyota; “Start your impossible”.
Deliveroo; “Eat your amazing”.
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You forgot the ubiquitous dropping of the word and

Go and drive
Go and figure etc
 
How diaereses have disappeared from the English language.

Coöperate
Naïve
Coördinate
Reïgnite
Chloë/Zoë
Hiätus
 
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