More Gen Y trashing

Whilst still trauling Wikipedia I found this re Gen Ys

Business owners in Australia feel that members of Generation Y were found to be "demanding, impatient and bad at communicating," according to a 2007 survey.

The survey found that almost 70% of those surveyed found their Generation Y workers to be dissatisfying, with poor spelling and grammar and no understanding of appropriate corporate behaviors.

However, the survey also showed most employers praised the energy and charisma of their Generation Y workers.

Spoilt little girl put in her place

I was at Westfields shopping mall in Bondi with the family on the thursay after Christmas (I don't know why I did it either.. seemed like a good idea at the time).

Anyhoo we were waiting for a lift with a bunch of other pram pushers and lazy bastards when this young girl wandered past. She looked about 19 and was dressed up in the Hollywood prima donna slut way with the big sunnys and a 'up yours' attitude. She had token emo boyfriend in tow with a selection of big keychains and saggy arsed jeans. She had a dirnk from the food coart and proceded to produce a wrapped straw for it. She then ripped the wrapper and just let it fall to the ground.

So what did I do ? I went - 'scuse me - I think you dropped your wrapper...'. She looked all embarassed as she had to bend over and pick it up in front of a gaggle of people. I could feel a smug ha-ha from all the non - Gen Ys who were waiting for the lift and though to myself its another victory for us old bastards !!!

So word up all you young Gen Ys !! We see what you do and we keep score. So you want to sprint up the corporate ladder, start by being good people and cleaning up after yourselves...

Mobile phones and driving

Now I have a pet hate (what just the one ??)

I really get the poops when I see people on the phone while driving. I make a point of never using my phone while driving. Knowing my luck i would get busted, or would drop the phone then crash while feeling around for it.

However I have noticed a new phenomenon. Why do people think if they hold the phone 6 inches from their mouth that it is any different than holding it next to their head ?
Maybe they can drop it if the think there are cops around??

It just seems to be something I've noticed a lot more in the last few weeks.

While on the subject, has anyone noticed how many semi or large truck drivers seem to be on a hand held phone. mmm, I am driving a 50 Tonne missile, but I think I'll call my friend for a chat rather than concentrating on driving. Last time I looked trucks had like a zillion gears. How do you change gear, steer and chat at the same time ?????

Bizarre.

Queue ettiquete pt 2

I spent almost an hour in a queue for check in for an international flight today. Now as you know I have a very low threshold for idiots in queues (see this post).

The thing that amused me about today was that after queuing for and hour I was still surrounded by people who didn't have passports or documentation to hand.
What do you think we are queuing for ? The toilets? You need your passport to check in....

Maybe its a Sunday thing when all the people who have never flown before come and queue just for something to do.

Serving suggestions - WTF ?

Every noticed how most food packaging now has 'Serving Suggestion' in small letters at the bottom of the picture? Well thanks for that Mr Manufacturer, because I would never have thought of putting the contents of the box on a plate with a bit of lettuce, or putting my Wheetabix in a bowl with some milk.

Are people really that stupid that they can't work out what to do with the contents of the box and that the picture is a suggestion of how you might choose to serve it without being old so.

I wonder if some stupid American sued someone when they opened the box and realised it didn't come on a plate with whisps of steam and shiny vegetables.

Good grief....

Brakelights on Cars - they need to work for a reason

You know those red things on the back of cars? They are called brake lights. They let the person behind you know you are slowing down or stopping.

Why does every second car I see have at least one faulty light. Having just the LED high level brake light is not good enough. I tried telling a few people about their faulty lights but either get flicked off, or just get a nod of ignorance. I am very tempted to start taking digital pics and send them to the cops with the location and times.

CHECK YOUR LIGHTS WORK !! - and don't whine when I drive into the back of you...

Airplane toilets

OK, this is a bit of an icky one. If you must pee on the seat, can you at least wipe it up afterwards? Not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also shows respect for other people. Also, if the sign on the door says engaged, pulling the handle will not get you in. But keep trying – it gives me more time to pee on the seat.

Actually this is not limited to airplane toilets. I’d like to think you are big enough to clean up after yourself.