Misspellings...

Unfortunately, I experience this annoyance quite frequently. When people can't spell correctly and don't seem to care. When I was working at my first real job, I would be so annoyed by the management who would send out emails (that contained misspellings) to everyone in the department. So much so, that I began to think "you have to misspell to be in management!" That thought makes me chuckle a little now when I see misspellings. Thoughts like "they must be in management" or "trying for a management position?" come to mind.

I think it bothers me the most when it's committed by a developer of a web site or other application that people use. It's embarrassing to the entire company, provoking thoughts like "wow, must not be a professional company" or "can't afford a proofreader?" I shake my head whenever I find (and of course correct) one of these.

I value the ability to spell and think that I did quite well in school with regard to spelling. But in the digital age when a spell checker comes with nearly every program that allows you to type, can't we all just get it right?

Wash...

I've been annoyed about this one for quite some time...People who use the restroom and don't wash their hands afterwards. I see it happen frequently, even though there are signs "encouraging" people to do so. It's actually a sign showing how to do it! And there are two of them...one in English, the other in Spanish. They're right by the door as you're on your way out. How can you miss them?

I can just picture the life and travels of a germ as it is transferred from the toilet to the door and throughout the rest of the building. No wonder people open the bathroom door while holding a paper towel...they can't guarantee that everyone's done their job after doing their business. And no wonder people get sick.

Thankfully, my company has an automated hand sanitizer dispenser just outside the restroom door. But that's not a good reason not to WASH!

Coming Soon...

Frequently, I'll be setting up a video for my kids to watch and while getting everyone cozy, I'll hear from the TV..."Coming soon to DVD and Video..." Do the producers not realize that the "V" in DVD stands for video? Even the "V" in VHS stands for video. It's all video, if you think about it. The only difference is the physical format. The proper phrasing (in my opinion) should be "Coming soon to DVD and VHS..." Granted, it doesn't have the same ring to it. But it would be more correct.

Little Annoyances...

Because it's so easy to complain (and my other blog sites are awfully slow), I thought that I'd create a blog where I could just rant. I'll try not to get too overworked...just a little annoyed :)