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Poets write love notes in a bid to win their lover’s heart, dreamers put their notes in a bottle and let the sea take care of it, and many people like you and me, they can imagine their shopping trip with a grocery list.

But sometimes, notes, or rather their writers, take a more sinister turn. As a result, from time to time, people spot passive-aggressive, weird and questionable notes and messages glued to anywhere from shop windows, coffee places, their own buildings, you name it.

Below we wrapped up some of the most mildly infuriating notes that make you wonder why some thoughts land on paper when they'd have been better off kept inside the writer's head.

#1

This Made Me Mad

This Made Me Mad

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To find out when leaving a note to someone is a good idea and when it isn’t, as well as how to sound nice in writing or when it is better to talk face-to-face, Bored Panda reached out to Beth Collier, a communication, creativity, & leadership consultant.

#2

Racist Karen Left This Note

Racist Karen Left This Note

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#3

Found In A Tenancy Facebook Group

Found In A Tenancy Facebook Group

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When asked whether leaving a note to your neighbors about something that you don't like is the way to go, Beth said that it depends on the situation.

“A face-to-face conversation can be preferable, as you can get more information (and possibly a resolution) faster from a conversation.” She explained: “For example, your neighbor may not realize that their music is loud or that their barking dog is bothering you, and you might be able to resolve this situation quickly through a short conversation.”

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#4

That’s So Wrong

That’s So Wrong

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Daffydillz~
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's gonna complain cause she ate a whole salad??? God help her if she had a carb or a piece of meat. He'd have really lost his shît if she had dessert...

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Shyla Bouche
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She ate a WHOLE damn salad? How dare she! Why, next she'll want a main course, and maybe even dessert. What next? A drink with her meal?

Ches Yamada
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He almost *exploded* because she finished a SALAD?! Also his use of "women" instead of "woman" is making me rage.

Rahul Pawa
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least she found out after the first date. That should make it much easier to move on.

Little Wonder
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She can't eat salad? What's she supposed to live on, half a lettuce leaf and good vibes?

Narwhal Blast
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahhahahahahaha I love this so much! Also, she can't poop, because it's gross.

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Sinead Kenny
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She ate a full SALAD. She is seriously giving off 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🤦‍♀️

Eb
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it when someone shows you who they are up front. Saves so much time.

Hilary Mol
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So... she's going to be overweight in the future because she ate an entire salad. Just, wow. What an idiot. Diamond deserves to date someone better than this lump of coal.

Reinaldo Fuentes
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Given what women have to deal with, the fact that lesbianism isn't a much, MUCH more common phenomenon is pretty amazing to me.

Jeya Mackelle
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not really a phenomenon, but I'm glad I'm bisexual. My girlfriend would at least love me for who I am, not judge me for gaining a few pounds and not appealing to their r******d pornography wet dreams.

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Weasel Wise
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He meal preps....? Is he thinking that because she ate a bunch of leaves and grass he would come home from the gym and all his meal prep is gone? Wtf is going through his head? No, wait. Don't bother finding out, just run!

Ba-Na-Na
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, and I bet he’d only allow her to order a side salad too. Poor gal, RUN! Run far away!

Costa Villaras
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obviously Diamond is a women [sic]. This is why they ate the whole salad... had to feed more than just one.

Mistiekim
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like how Neil silenced his notifications after that text. Afraid of Diamond’s response, you jackass?

Claire Elise
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I almost exploded" You mean you almost had a tantrum. Over a salad. That someone else was eating.

Kat Min
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people are just the sh1tstains of humanity... 'I need a woman who knows when to stop eating' Have fun living your incel life.

Phil Green
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"...I need a women..." Poor lamb, what he needs is someone to show him how the English language works before he can start demanding a WOMAN!

Sisyphus
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This really is her fault for going out with a literal Red Flag.

laura lee
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow guy flipping out over eating a "whole salad" salad.... was she chugging a bottle of ranch or something?

Aria the Dog Lover
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She ate a whole salad? Gross, she couldve eaten a whole pizza or burger or something. Idk salads are just gross to me. Anyway, carry on.

Shifty McFlea
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg you ate a wHoLe SaLaD and now you’re gOnNa Be FaT aHhHhH I cAn’T dAtE yOu!!!1111!!1!!!1!!!11!!!

Limeydragon
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha! U think she isent lady like!? Boy, im basically a carnivor. Stop judging people for how much they eat

Cpt. Robert Christian
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WITELMFSCC?! Throatpunch, Shaftpunch, and Ballpunch this waste of human space!

Don't Talk to Me
Community Member
1 year ago

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Renee Stephens
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And you should have held the door and paid the whole bill and walked her to her door without expecting anything yet, here we are. See the stereotypes I pointed out there? Nuff said.

meow point1
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some skinny people need to eat a lot because they have fast metabolisms, and even if she did get overweight that's no reason not to love someone.

Asphalt Bubblegum
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At the very bottom: "Neil has notifications silenced." ...As it should be.

Bonesko
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What happened during that shower that made them change their tune?

XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦 🇬🇧
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My response would've been a pic of me shoving a cupcake 🧁 in my gob and giving the 1-fingered adios! 🖕

Nizumi
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't even.... What a toolbox! Look - I met my husband over brunch. We cleaned our plates. Then we walked around for an hour or two and got coffee and cake. Then we walked around for a few more hours and got more food. The day was getting on so eventually we had dinner. Our first date was 12 hours, two meals, two coffee stops (with pastry or muffin), 30C+ degree heat in which neither one of us looked good, which has led to 19 years together some arguments, no fights, and countless good meals together.

Joy D Kramer
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oooh!!! This means he's still SINGLE? Anyone have those digits for me?? 🤢👎🏻

Giulia Fortunati
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's like in "Gone with the wind", when they try to force Scarlett to eat before a party, because eating is not ladylike!

J Célèste Kee
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope Diamond blocks and deletes this clown and treats herself to a nice salad!

Danish Susanne
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If thise was not your last as well as your first date, he must either be very rich or have some hold on you.

Dav Carro-Ripalda
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A salad? A whole salad, lettuce and all? Oh you greedy Diamond. Be ready to burn in hell...

JP Purves
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Diamond ate an entire salad? She's probably one of those people who constantly gorge themselves on lettuce and tomatoes until they are in a food coma, so unladylike.

Unnamed Hooman
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’d love to see this man’s reaction to me eating an entire large pizza by myself

Brittany Lamb
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well must have been a 45lb salad to cause such a reaction...cursed spinich

Rachel Reynolds
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, a WHOLE salad. I want this guy to take me on a date while I'm training for a match and watch his head explode from how much I eat.

Charles Bryant
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww - too bad he’s such a jerk. It would’ve been nice had they been able to stay together, with his name being Neil and hers being Diamond. 🤣

Lily from England
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nobody who eats a whole salad, is ‘ greedy ‘ - they’re starving. 😂 In all seriousness, what d*ck.

GFSTaylor
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This dude is straight out of the pre-War South. In Gone With The Wind, Mammy insists Scarlett eats a meal *before* going to the barbeque, because she believes that a lady should 'eat like a bird' and men won't like her if she eats normally.

elfin
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is rude, obnoxious, and irrational in the present. Run, girl.

D Peterson
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm glad he opened his mouth & proved how stupid he is before she wasted her time on him.

Jeya Mackelle
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Glad I am not dating. Men are truly not worth it if a woman eating normally just like any other human being is an affront to them. It's a f*****g salad, you prick. He probably considers himself a "high value man." At this point, there's no such thing.

Rebecca Phillips-Partridge
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What in the HEE-HAW is wrong with that person. Says Sooooo much more about their inner self.... Run Diamond, Run!

Lu
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You’re perfect but also I almost punched you in the face. Damn, psycho.

Laura Williams
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep delete him. To guy who wrote that women are supposed to not eat. Go to hell!!!Also why didn't you have butterflies in your stomach it was your first date? Your first date and you didn't expect her to eat. Which you didn't seem plan for. Go back to when women were expected to wear corsets you were born in the wrong era. I hope you never find a woman like you described.

Agnes Jekyll
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this guy has spoken and revealed what a jerk he is. and what a creep. women are supposed to finish a salad? wait until you see me eat my lasagne!

Mysteria
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ewwww this gives me incel vibes. “Unladylike” for eating a salad

Annabell
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

omg she ate a whole salad?! How dare she! This excess! this gluttony! Sin! I hope they cross paths again sometime when she's still the beautiful queen she is now and he's a fat old ba$tard.

Linda Harms
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Neil is illiterate, along with his other defective character traits. Doesn't know that "women" is plural? Girl, have another salad and forget this POS.

Ponypower
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope it was the most delicious salad, and she finds a person who is like, " That looks good, I might order that next time, shall we order desert?"

RoanTheMad
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet he made her order the salad when she'd rather have had something else, too.

Tuna Beach
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His name is Neil, hers is Diamond. She dodged a bullet in more than one way.

Mrs.Pugh
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is she going to be overweight if she's gobbling down salads?

QuirkyKittyGirl
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But, what he doesn't say is that it was HIS side salad; because we womens don't want to get fat in the near future. Un. Real.

Nitka Tsar
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The whole SALAD? Oh no! Leave the salad and eat the burger next time

Timbob
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yah, like somebody who can think, and spell and write and…….!

Erik Ivan
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She dodged a bullet there. The dude sends all kind of red flaggs.

Mrs Irish Mom
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I ate chicken chips and salad on my 1st date with my Husband, poor little Neil would have a heart attack watching me eat and if Neil is reading any of these, 13 years later and im not Fat 🤯 shocker

Vasana Phong
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey Neil, did you ever think she had butterflies in her stomach before the date and couldn’t eat all day, it was a freaking salad!

TeenieMeanie
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What kind of salad sorcery does this woman possess? Where can I find a bowl?

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#5

My Work Doesn’t Allow You To Use A Toilet As A Toilet

My Work Doesn’t Allow You To Use A Toilet As A Toilet

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#6

I Was Recently Engaged To My Girlfriend And Someone Sent Me This In The Mail

I Was Recently Engaged To My Girlfriend And Someone Sent Me This In The Mail

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On the other hand, the leadership consultant argues, “if you leave a note instead, your neighbor may interpret your message more critically, and may respond more negatively as a result.”

Beth says that if you don't feel safe or comfortable speaking to the neighbor, then it's OK to write a note, “just choose your words carefully."

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The First Time I Went By Myself. Today I Took My Husband With Me. Spot The Difference

The First Time I Went By Myself. Today I Took My Husband With Me. Spot The Difference

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Apparently Submitting Assignments Before The Due Date Is Considered “Late”

Apparently Submitting Assignments Before The Due Date Is Considered “Late”

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#9

This Note Left On A Truck

This Note Left On A Truck

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In order not to sound passive-aggressive in a note that could potentially aggravate the situation, Beth’s advice is to “be polite, explain the situation, and look for a solution together. Your neighbor may be inconsiderate, but they may not know there is even an issue.”

Beth argues that it’s best to “write the note like an adult speaking to another adult - not like a parent speaking to a naughty child. Keep your message short and simple - but be clear about what the issue is, and what you want.”

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This Poorly Written Letter From My Passive Aggressive Neighbor Telling Me To Remove My 'Legally-Owned' Plants From My Property

This Poorly Written Letter From My Passive Aggressive Neighbor Telling Me To Remove My 'Legally-Owned' Plants From My Property

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Left On My Sister’s Windshield… Who Is From Asheville, But Has South Carolina Plates… Stay Classy Asheville

Left On My Sister’s Windshield… Who Is From Asheville, But Has South Carolina Plates… Stay Classy Asheville

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#12

Student Gets A Zero On An Assignment For Turning It In Unstapled

Student Gets A Zero On An Assignment For Turning It In Unstapled

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"If you know the neighbor and have a decent relationship with them, it can be easier (and faster) to speak to them face-to-face. When you talk to someone face-to-face, it is easier to communicate your tone and meaning than it is in writing,” Beth explained.

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She also reminds readers to think about timing if you approach them (e.g. you might want to avoid meal times, or late at night/first thing in the morning). “And don't approach them when you're angry."

#13

One Of A Seemingly Endless Series Of Unreasonable Notes Left By My Boss. It’s Great Here

One Of A Seemingly Endless Series Of Unreasonable Notes Left By My Boss. It’s Great Here

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#14

Went To A Friendsgiving, They Let Their Neighbor Know Ahead Of Time That They Would Be Having People Over, It Was 4:45pm On A Saturday And About 6 People Were There At That Point. He Abruptly Knocked On The Door Once, Taped This Note To The Door And Ran Off

Went To A Friendsgiving, They Let Their Neighbor Know Ahead Of Time That They Would Be Having People Over, It Was 4:45pm On A Saturday And About 6 People Were There At That Point. He Abruptly Knocked On The Door Once, Taped This Note To The Door And Ran Off

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#15

What Is Wrong With People? Open Your Own Mail

What Is Wrong With People? Open Your Own Mail

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#16

I'm *Trying* To Date And I Encounter This Constantly. Why Is It Such A Big Deal That I Choose Not To Drink Alcohol?

I'm *Trying* To Date And I Encounter This Constantly. Why Is It Such A Big Deal That I Choose Not To Drink Alcohol?

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#17

This USPS Delivery Guy Who Left A Passive-Agressive Note On My Mother's Package Of Cat Food. She Has An Injured Back

This USPS Delivery Guy Who Left A Passive-Agressive Note On My Mother's Package Of Cat Food. She Has An Injured Back

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#18

They Took Out All The Milk We Stored For My 3 Kids And Left Us This Note

They Took Out All The Milk We Stored For My 3 Kids And Left Us This Note

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#19

Found This Note On My Car After Work

Found This Note On My Car After Work

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#20

Dunkin’ Donuts By Me Blatantly Admitting That They Use Ice To Give You Less Coffee In Your Drink

Dunkin’ Donuts By Me Blatantly Admitting That They Use Ice To Give You Less Coffee In Your Drink

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#21

Neighbor Took Delivery Of A Package That Our Business Purchased, Used The Contents, And Now Wants Us To Pay For The Scraps

Neighbor Took Delivery Of A Package That Our Business Purchased, Used The Contents, And Now Wants Us To Pay For The Scraps

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#22

Somebody Left This Note On My Car… In My Assigned Space…

Somebody Left This Note On My Car… In My Assigned Space…

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#23

*Gasp* Imagine Having The Audacity To Walk Barefoot In Your Own Apartment

*Gasp* Imagine Having The Audacity To Walk Barefoot In Your Own Apartment

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#24

But… It Is…

But… It Is…

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#25

So Sorry About Stealing Your Golf Clubs. Here's My Old Sh**ty Set... A Neighbor Of Mine Woke Up To Find This Note On Her Van The Day After It Was Broken Into

So Sorry About Stealing Your Golf Clubs. Here's My Old Sh**ty Set... A Neighbor Of Mine Woke Up To Find This Note On Her Van The Day After It Was Broken Into

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#26

This Note In The Window Of A DQ Here In Eastern KY

This Note In The Window Of A DQ Here In Eastern KY

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Found This Note Taped To Our Door After A Dog In The Complex Barked All Morning. We Don’t Own A Dog And We Were At Home All Day

Found This Note Taped To Our Door After A Dog In The Complex Barked All Morning. We Don’t Own A Dog And We Were At Home All Day

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Got This Note From A Concerned Citizen. I Have An Electric Car And It Has “Dog Mode” Which Means It Uses Electricity To Keep The AC Running So My Groceries Don’t Overheat While I Made A Quick Stop In Another Store… there Were Only Gas Guzzlers Parked Next To Me

Got This Note From A Concerned Citizen. I Have An Electric Car And It Has “Dog Mode” Which Means It Uses Electricity To Keep The AC Running So My Groceries Don’t Overheat While I Made A Quick Stop In Another Store… there Were Only Gas Guzzlers Parked Next To Me

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#29

Received In The Mail From A Concerned Neighbor

Received In The Mail From A Concerned Neighbor

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#30

My Roommate Thinks I Should Pay For Things I Had No Idea They Were Buying

My Roommate Thinks I Should Pay For Things I Had No Idea They Were Buying

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Someone’s Been Leaving Notes On My Car At Work, This Is The Most Recent And In Depth One Yet. Nope

Someone’s Been Leaving Notes On My Car At Work, This Is The Most Recent And In Depth One Yet. Nope

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Message I Received When Attempting To Cancel My Gym Membership

Message I Received When Attempting To Cancel My Gym Membership

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My Friends Were Having A Discussion About Sororities And Frats At Breakfast Today. Apparently, Some Sorority Girls Were Eaves Dropping And Gave Us This Passive Aggressive Note Then Ran Off

My Friends Were Having A Discussion About Sororities And Frats At Breakfast Today. Apparently, Some Sorority Girls Were Eaves Dropping And Gave Us This Passive Aggressive Note Then Ran Off

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