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Our planet is home to billions of people with unique quirks and traits – and every single one of us holds different opinions. 

Is eating breakfast for dinner acceptable? How essential is a college education? Is social media creating a toxic culture or helping us stay connected? Is Shrek the best-animated movie ever? The list could go on and on, but you get the gist.

Some might argue that being overly opinionated is somewhat frowned upon – however, everybody perceives life in their own way. Distinct opinions foster debate – and debate is great, as you get the opportunity to view the world through someone else's eyes:

What is the smallest, pettiest hill you'll still die on?” – this web user turned to one of Reddit’s most thought-provoking communities, wondering what seemingly unimportant beliefs people are willing to defend, no matter what it costs them. The thread has managed to receive over 14K upvotes in just a matter of days, as well as 14.5K worth of comments and intriguing examples. 

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#1

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What No one wants to hear your phone conversations in public. NO ONE.

psykokittie , Susanne Nilsson Report

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Jihana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some years ago a woman on the train was discussing her vaginal yeast infection with someone on the phone. Why would you think that's a good idea?

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#2

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Beyonce is overhyped

ChipKey5682 , beyonce Report

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Kookamunga
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree. Don't understand the big deal about this over over over produced woman. She's made a few danceable numbers, but that's the extent of it in my book.

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45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What If today is Monday, then the upcoming Saturday is considered “this Saturday” not “next Saturday”. “Next” would be two Saturdays from now.

Fight me.

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Katie Fink
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Upvoted for the 'fight me' comment. No fight. Just bow of respect

Jennifer .S
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! 'Next' for me always refers to the following week, even if that day hasn't happened yet in the current week. ALWAYS!

Jennifer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It IS the "next" Saturday coming up, though. 🤣🤣🤣

Hobby Hopper
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've missed an appointment over this very misunderstanding. To me "next" literally and technically means the very next one that will occur.

Kerless Wispa
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So I don't see how you could've missed your appointment? Sounds like you went a Saturday early.

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BarBeeGirl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Next Saturday means the next Saturday which would be “this” Saturday Do we choose our weapons now or later?

Rod
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a matter in convention. In French, next Saturday is the upcoming Saturday.

Spencer McClure
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My family keep having to clarify "next saturday" as the saturday of next week because of this. It's kinda irritating to be honest.

jburgh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband has really strong feelings about this too. So, that is my license to mess with him.

Water dog
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always have to clarify what people mean when they say that.

Robert Trebor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are metaphysical arguments for both views. Please don't hit me.

Sonnovab Kegeles
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're right but, sometimes going with the wrong crowd can just be easier. lol

Debbie Stearne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then get ready for a lot of confusion. You want it to be the Saturday after the next one coming, then make it clear. Say a date for goodness sake, or be ready for disappointment.

Gabriela
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had to restrain myself from downvoting everyone who is disagreeing. Breath in 1, 2, 3, hold, 1, 2, 3, and out, 1, 2, 3…

Lily
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I take them as the same meaning: the next Saturday to happen

Stymied Egan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why don't they just add in the date? Online groups are notorious for posting events "Next Friday". How long has the post been up?

Trisha Howson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That what I aways say cause people get confused if I say next Saturday but it could be how we talk idk. Either way we need both understand what Saturday it so I will go into great detail and tell them what is most easily how they say Saturday . Weather be this Saturday or next Saturday, or the Saturday after this Friday or the 3rd Saturday of the month lol

similarly
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a regionalism. It used to be different in the USA depending on where you were from.

RJS
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So when you’re waiting for a bus, and it’s not due in for an hour, do you talk about “this bus”?

Vanner
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes yes a thousand times yes. This should be number one.

Brazen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So for me if it's Sunday to Tuesday it's "next Saturday", Thursday to Friday is "this Saturday." I do mean the same Saturday though...and tbh, Wednesday is a grey area where I could go either way.

Debbie Stearne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you can’t stipulate exactly which Saturday you are talking about, then saying “next Saturday” opens you up to misinterpretation. Best to say “Saturday week” or give the date if it’s important not to confuse others.

Randy Volz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it's Monday, the NEXT Saturday on the calendar will be in 5 days. The following week would be, "The Saturday after next" or, "A week from Saturday".

Casey Horn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

literally missed an audition with a band over this. they said “next friday” and it was tuesday… so i never showed up on the friday three days from tuedsay. i was waiting for the “next friday”

Bumblebee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't use "next Saturday" at all any more lol just "this Saturday" and "a week Saturday". Less miscommunication

Peter Buckley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately you are wrong, next Saturday, Saturday week. I understand what you're saying, This and next are interchangeable... English, who would have thought two words or phrases could represent the same thing.

The Other Guest
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's "last Saturday" for the one just passed, then "this Saturday" for the one coming up, and "next Saturday, not this Saturday but the one after" for the following one.

onitsuka
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't even know this was in contention. I've always referred to the coming Saturday as "this Saturday" and "next Saturday" was the following week.

Elin Calliel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“The Saturday after next” is two Saturdays from now. The upcoming Saturday is next Saturday. “This” Saturday and “next” Saturday are exactly the same thing. (How’d I do?)

Kyle D
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not really even "this Saturday", it's just Saturday. "Next Saturday" is indeed 12 days from Monday.

Markart
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saturday next covers coming Saturday, a week on Saturday covers the one after.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get so confused by dates, people always mean something different. And “Monday week” makes no friggin sense. Is that THIS Monday coming? or the next Monday which could also be THIS Monday as it is the next Monday to happen. Or is it the next next Monday, as it’s the Monday happening after the nearest one. So confusing

Sarah
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have had full blown arguments with my parents over this...it's the same as when it goes 12am, midnight...it is still the day I woke up on, not the day the calendar says it is.

Lia Salvatore
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its this saturday, and if you cannot manage that, coming saturday. change my mind, i dare you.

Pittsburgh rare
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a non native speaker, learning this difference was important and has made communication easier. I use "this coming..." and have never had a problem

Alditekim
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I won't fight you. I will fight with you. Fighting is scary. You fight, I'll watch from distance.

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Huddo's sister
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But, that's true... EDIT- In Australia this is literally the distinction, despite it confusing many people

Koos Kommentaar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is this so important? Just another arrogant English speaker...

Den Ver
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And when driving, "NEXT EXIT" is the one after "THIS EXIT". It's as though some cities put their most useless employee in charge of signage and others put their best in charge. There is a real lack of consistency. . . . . . . . I get aggravated when a sign improperly says, "Broadway Next Exit" to indicate I should actually change lanes suddenly for "This Exit" -- the exit I'm looking at -- the one I'll pass in about 5 seconds.

El Dee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, THIS whatever is the next one. NEXT whatever is the one after that..

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#4

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What It’s common courtesy to wait for someone to come off the elevator before entering.

mkittyxoxo , Dushan Hanuska Report

#5

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Put your goddamn shopping cart/trolley in the corral

Ok_Chocolate3253 , 7C0 Report

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Kookamunga
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, don't be a bum. Don't be lazy. Don't say it's someone else's job. Just do the considerate thing and put the damn cart back.

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#6

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Adding 's at the end of a word does not make it plural.

I've seen it in ads. I've seen it on signs. I've even seen it on a flyer someone wrote advertising their services as a writer.

People walk around like it's normal! Out in the street! Saying that they have 14 chicken's! Like monsters!

I will die on this hill over and over until my assembled corpses make it into a slightly bigger hill.

TophatDapps , Andy Maguire Report

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Nathaniel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Corrected it "I will die on this hill over and over until my assembled corpse's make it into a slightly bigger hill."

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#7

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Throwing your cigarette butts is littering.

undefined_one , Basharat Alam Shah Report

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Memere
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is absolutely NOT PETTY! Birds have been found to be picking up cigarette butts & trying to feed them to their young, or using them as nesting material.

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#8

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What When a kid has a birthday, only HE gets to blow out the candles! It INFURIATES me to my very soul when I see other kids try to blow them out. The only thing worse is when adults LET THEM.

Drew__Mast , Dark Dwarf Report

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#9

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What I don't care how you pronounce them, but it's written "could/would/should/might HAVE", not "could of".

TwoTheVictor , kellywritershouse Report

#10

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What The toilet paper roll goes over not under!!!

wrapped-in-rainbows , edkohler Report

#11

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What It’s “I couldn’t care less”
“I could care less” doesn’t even make sense.

Aftmostfieesh , Brian Evans Report

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#12

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Being late, making others wait, or any other method of wasting another’s time, is stealing the most valuable, non-retrievable, irreplaceable thing in their life.

Usual_Mayhem , Evan Report

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FreshGanesh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS. As I’ve gotten older and watched the previous generation start to shuffle off this mortal coil, have beaten the big C in my late 20s and began to lose a few friends too early, I resolved that my time is the most valuable thing in my life. I semi-jokingly tell people that disrespect my or others’ time that I value it at a minimum of $60/hr. Stealing other peoples time is the worst. Not appreciating them when they gift you their time is entitled & inconsiderate.

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45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What It is possible to look at something on a grocery store shelf without blocking the whole aisle. Looking at you, shoppers in a certain Aldi this afternoon …

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April Caron
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ll never forget this… once I was trying to pass a man and woman with their cart at the end of a very long aisle. They were in the very middle. I couldn’t go around on either side of them. I said, “Excuse me.” No one budged. I thought perhaps they didn’t hear me. I said it again a little louder. The man looked at me and went to move the cart, but the woman grabbed it and said to him, “When I’m done.” That’s when I became “done.” I walked over to their cart, shoving it aside and pointing to the man with her, I said, “He may have to wait until you’re ‘done,’ but I don’t! I’m ‘done’ being polite. Move it!” She stared at me dumbfounded, while he told her, “You deserved that.” She looked at him and said, “Shut up.” And I continued shopping.

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#14

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Don't talk with your mouth full of food.

Maybe it's just me, but I don't want to see partially chewed food in your mouth.

ChillyWillie03 , AZ COF Report

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Deborah Harris
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

or smacking your mouth when eating ..makes me want to physically throttle someone .....

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#15

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What When I have time approved off from work and something goes wrong, no it is not my responsibility to log back on and take care of it.

ironwheatiez , Mitch Barrie Report

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Matt MacFarlane
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I walked away from a job because my arrogant supervisor would never leave me alone. Calling and texting all hours..never got time away from the job.

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#16

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What That you need to let people off the f*****g subway before you get on. My guy, you will get on - let me off first!

croix_v , Paul Robertson Report

#17

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Big groups who won't make way on the sidewalk. If you wont move I will walk right into you.

marcellabitch , Jaysin Trevino Report

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SupernaturalPanda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will refuse to move and will be the one who walks right into the middle of the flock .

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#18

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Cologne (and perfume) should be discovered, not announced.

Stop weaponising that s**t by bathing in it.

beetrootfuelled , Freddycat1 Report

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Jihana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Got a terrible migraine tonight, took a lot of medication so the headache was gone in the morning. I still felt like throwing up, but I did not want to stay home. In the hallway at work a woman walked in front of me who absolutely REEKED of sone terribly sweet perfume. That did not help with my already upset stomach...

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#19

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Use the left lane for passing and then get back into the doggone right lane. Grew up in Germany where that's enforced on the Autobahn. American left lane hogs drive me nuts, especially when they go five miles under the speed limit. What's the friggin' point?

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Erik Ivan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Sweden there is a fine if you hug the left lane. Only problem iis that there is no one to enforce trafic laws.

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#20

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Bank of America charged me $2 for a miscellaneous charge, in 1997. I called to ask what it was for because there was no reason. The lady on the phone said, well, I can't tell you because it is miscellaneous. I asked her to then please reverse it and she refused.

I pulled all three of my accounts from them and moved them to a credit union and ever since, full stop refuse to have a damn thing with that company.

Handbag_Lady , Markus Report

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April Caron
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had my debit card declined at a gas station on a pay day, when my check was auto-deposited. Bank of America was right next door, so I popped inside. The teller very loudly berated me, saying my account had a hold put on it because I’d been “depositing” checks I’d written… immediately taking cash out of my account, knowing the checks were no good. The bank was giving me the cash, assuming the checks would clear. And I’d amassed more than $4000 this way. And the bank was going to press charges. By then, every customer in the lobby was staring at me, like I was scum of the Earth. Thoroughly embarrassed, I told the clerk to check again. Check MY account again. To look for those supposed deposit/withdrawals. Her face said it all. And in a low voice, that no one else could hear, she said, “I’m sorry. There’s obviously a mistake.” Loudly, I repeated, “YOU SAY YOU’RE MISTAKEN? IT’S NOT ME DOING THESE THINGS?” I withdrew all my money. Closed my account. And will not do business with them.

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#21

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Scrolling through TikTok/Reels/whatever with your volume up in public or semi-public places (transit, waiting room, restaurant).

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Kookamunga
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate this behavior. And what's up with walking around with the phone on speaker having a conversation? NO ONE cares what you are saying. Just put the phone to your ear like a normal civilized person.

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#22

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Piqued my interest.
It’s not “peaked”

bhbbby , Jennie Park mydisneyadventures Report

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Memere
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used piqued once in a conversation with a co-worker. Mind you, she had a college degree & I don't, but the woman had no idea what that word means! I had to rephrase my remark to "it caught my interest" before she understood.

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#23

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Fish is meat.

I had one friend who would not let it go and argued that it was not and it was ‘just fish’ so much that it became a running joke.

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Danni
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It should be very simple, if it was alive and is now dead, it is meat, eating it means you are not vegetarian. no buts ands or ifs.

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#24

You “lose” a bet. You don’t “loose” a bet

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Charlie grace
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am so glad this is listed. It is my absolute number one pet peeve. Why is it so often wrong?!

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#25

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Don’t wave me through the 4 way stop to “be nice”, just take your goddamn turn.

AudraA444 , jantos Report

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Debbie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This, I dislike it when people give me the right of way when I don't have it. It confuses me and other road-users. I do not expect it, I expect I have to wait my turn, and then someone waves at me that I can go first, and I get confused and feel like I should hurry, and then if I go, I pay less attention to other stuff (like someone crossing the road next to me). There are exceptions - when it is really busy and you're on a side road, and there is no gap in sight to turn on the road as well. But not when there is no real need.

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#26

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What If you open the microwave before it's done clear the timer so the next person doesn't have to try figure out why it's not starting.

braaibros , CJ Sorg Report

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Jen Weber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I caved and finally created a BP account just so I could up vote this one.

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#27

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What The meteorological phenomenon is "lightning", NOT "lightening"

TwoTheVictor , Kenneth Hagemeyer Report

#28

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What When you're inside it's the floor, when you are outside it's the ground.

DrewCallen , Jon-Eric Melsæter Report

#29

Saying “irregardless”, despite the fact it’s in the dictionary (albeit, as a “nonstandard”), makes you look and sound like a f*****g moron.

“Regardless” does the job. It means “without regard”. So adding the prefix “ir-“ is goddamned redundant.

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Nathaniel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Irregardless of your point, irregardless is still a correct term and can still be used irregardless of your feelings.

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#30

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Sidewalk and hallway traffic should move like road traffic. Stick to the side of the sidewalk or hallway based on the direction you are going. I will not move out of my way for you if you are walking on the wrong side.

simongurfinkel , mrhayata Report

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also make note of the part of the world you are in! We don't all drive on the right side!

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#31

It is a PIN, not a PIN number. PIN stands for personal identification number.

Just like it is an ATM, not an ATM machine.

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#32

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What "6 a.m. in the morning."

No. Just no.

FantasticPear , Thomas Quine Report

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Debbie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just use 24hr clock. 06:00 = 6 am. When talking, it's 6 in the morning or 6 in the evening. (and when writing, we write 18:00 but say 6)

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#33

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Before placing a ziploc bag in the refrigerator or freezer, squeeze the air out of the bag. I don't know why my wife doesn't, and one day I'll have to make a choice.

johnbacosta , michelle Report

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#34

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Do not ask questions you know the answer to. "Are you crying?" no sharon I am just sweating through my eyes, that's why I look so upset.

angryage , Karolina Grabowska Report

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J Baker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One very notable exception: for "will you marry me?" you should already know the answer and don't have much business asking it if you don't.

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#35

45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What An apology should be used when you are genuinely sorry, not as absolution; it should also not be expected to be forgiven, either.

Edit: As a Canadian, I'll concede that I do use "sorry" several times a day in the most seemingly mundane of situations, but trust me; I am sorry I am in your way.

methratt , Bob Report

#36

Don't reach over and honk the horn while I am driving.

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kathryn stretton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stop the car and kick them out. A passenger road raging on 'your behalf' is stupid and dangerous.

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The checkout at the store should read "10 items or **fewer**"

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45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What So many people, movies and TV shows misuse the phrase “divide and conquer”.

It doesn’t mean “to split up and attack on multiple fronts”, which is a horrible idea for military strategy on the grand scale of armies.

It means to divide your enemy, and conquer them one by one.

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J Baker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keep your enemy fighting amongst themselves so you can defeat them. Classic British colonial strategy.

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#39

Cereal then milk. What kind of heathen would do it the other way around.

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Minath
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only time I put the milk in first is when I don't have much left, it's easier to judge how much cereal the milk will hold.

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45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What I can't stand every movie/game title or band/artist name being acronymized these days. What the hell is TLAT? SWTROS? When you say BTS are you talking about the musical group or behind the scenes of something? Its like learning a new language.

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45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What If the earth was flat why don’t they have penthouses on the borders

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Deborah Harris
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the Earth was flat there would be nothing at the border/edges because cats would have pushed it all off

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45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What In the business of dangling someone with a rope around their neck until they die, it's "hanged," not "hung."

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Nathaniel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But what if the hang man (or hang woman, hang person?) did a good job of hanging the criminal, the criminal would be well hung?

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#44

"Begs the question" does not mean "raises the question" or "brings up the question," even though it's recently been used that way often.

It's a specific term for a logical fallacy (basically, circular reasoning) -- because rather than arguing the question, you are begging that it be conceded. "You're begging the question," means you're using the point you're trying to prove as an argument to prove that very same point.

Edit: Folks, I get it. "Raises the question," is now a common usage, language is determined by use, it's not prescriptive, etc etc. Please, let me refer to you to the title of this thread and ask you why you didn't *expect* shallow pedantry. If we can still get pissed about 'irregardless', we can still be annoyed by this.

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#45

Rudolph is not a core member of Santa's reindeer team. The song specifically says "then ONE foggy Christmas Eve... Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh TONIGHT."

why would Santa risk being noticed with a red light of a nose if he didn't need to? Rudolph is like the brights on your car, you only need them when you need to.

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Kookamunga
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was just the beginning. Rudolph was with them after that point every Christmas Eve, because Santa's no dummy. I don't need fog at night to put my headlights on. It just has to be dark. Then Rudolph and Clarice had kids and a couple of them had the same birth defect, so today Rudy Jr. is guiding the sleigh. Duh. rudolph-an...fca4ed.jpg rudolph-and-clarice-62f3d5afca4ed.jpg

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#46

It’s vulva, not vagina.

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45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What Danny needs to f*****g replenish the fridge downstairs. You take a soda pop, YOU REPLENISH.

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45 Of The Pettiest Beliefs People In This Online Group Would Stand By, No Matter What My mom was in the wrong when she said my prom date shouldn't wear black and red together because those colors tend to look whorish.


Edit: for those of you trying to picture it. the dress was black lace, and pretty short. My date wore bright red lipstick and pumps.

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