The Vent Part Quatre

[Ban Hammer 13,344]

so we got a nice send off yesterday someone stole the catalytic converter off my car

we put in a claim with our insurance because we only have a 100 dollar comprehensive deductible.. I am just waiting for the insurance person to call me...

most cars are too low to the ground to do that - what did they do, jack the car up?

[Marilyn. 340]

most cars are too low to the ground to do that - what did they do, jack the car up?

no, my hubby was able to fit under the car to tie up the part that was dragging.. there was also a big scrap in the cement under the car..they probably scraped it taking it out..oh and they also took the time to take the bolts out instead of sawing it off

Edited April 3, 2011 by Marilyn.

[Krikit 1,164]

so we got a nice send off yesterday someone stole the catalytic converter off my car

SO glad you're moving.

[Kimbear 53]

Maybe its just me..but i find that "Un Huh" is the rudest thing ever invented phrase wise. When I say "thank you" I expect "Your welcome" in return, not "un huh"...to me its the same as waving your hand at me to make me go away. who the eff invented that #######?

[Kimbear 53]

no, my hubby was able to fit under the car to tie up the part that was dragging.. there was also a big scrap in the cement under the car..they probably scraped it taking it out..oh and they also took the time to take the bolts out instead of sawing it off

omfg are you serious??? and no one saw it happen or heard it? Just wow....definitely hope you get out of there fast.

[Colleens 40]

Maybe its just me..but i find that "Un Huh" is the rudest thing ever invented phrase wise. When I say "thank you" I expect "Your welcome" in return, not "un huh"...to me its the same as waving your hand at me to make me go away. who the eff invented that #######?

Try living in the south. You say You're Welcome here and you get looked at funny.

[CanadaLove 16]

Try living in the south. You say You're Welcome here and you get looked at funny.

And immediately marked as 'one a 'em Yankee types.'

[The Dude 206]

Maybe its just me..but i find that "Un Huh" is the rudest thing ever invented phrase wise. When I say "thank you" I expect "Your welcome" in return, not "un huh"...to me its the same as waving your hand at me to make me go away. who the eff invented that #######?

I think I have found an appropriate use of "Uh huh". I'm not a fan of it, but I think it is ok to use when someone sarcastically says "you're welcome", or is being disingenuous in general.

omfg are you serious??? and no one saw it happen or heard it? Just wow....definitely hope you get out of there fast.

It's fairly common in any metro area in the world. The titanium in the catalytic converter is fairly easy to remove.

[Veronik 19]

Try living in the south. You say You're Welcome here and you get looked at funny.

Oh yeah, and how many times have you been called 'hon' or 'honey' by complete strangers?

[Kathryn41 3,205]

That's one of the things that has always bugged me about my husband - he always says 'uh huh' instead of 'thank you' or 'you're welcome'! I know he isn't being rude and is acknowledging something, but it has always sounded rude to me, too.

I get the blank looks when I say 'you're welcome' to some one as well - or 'excuse me'. No one says 'excuse me' or 'I'm sorry' if something they do infringes on you - like push past you in the grocery store with their cart, or something. You get used to it after a while and realize they aren't meaning to be rude, they have just never learned to use these phrases.

I get called Hon or Honey a lot, especially by cashiers or waitresses. I guess it is better than ma'am . One Southern custom I do like is calling a woman 'Miss" as in "Miss Kathryn". That is what they say when they do know you and don't have to call you 'hon' . Age and marital status don't come into play - every woman is "Miss (first name)" to men, women and children who are allowed to use your first name. It's kind of nice.

Edited April 6, 2011 by Kathryn41

[Veronik 19]

That's one of the things that has always bugged me about my husband - he always says 'uh huh' instead of 'thank you' or 'you're welcome'! I know he isn't being rude and is acknowledging something, but it has always sounded rude to me, too.

I get the blank looks when I say 'you're welcome' to some one as well - or 'excuse me'. No one says 'excuse me' or 'I'm sorry' if something they do infringes on you - like push past you in the grocery store with their cart, or something. You get used to it after a while and realize they aren't meaning to be rude, they have just never learned to use these phrases.

I get called Hon or Honey a lot, especially by cashiers or waitresses. I guess it is better than ma'am . One Southern custom I do like is calling a woman 'Miss" as in "Miss Kathryn". That is what they say when they do know you and don't have to call you 'hon' . Age and marital status don't come into play - every woman is "Miss (first name)" to men, women and children who are allowed to use your first name. It's kind of nice.

Yep that's true!

I haven't encountered too many rude people around where we live, I'm lucky I guess! Well, being from Quebec, I'm kinda used to rude people so this is an improvement!

[Flames9_RN 358]

I use ma'am a lot, always told that showed respect! Ye sit is mazing how few people saw welcome, and my biggest peeve is people that don't say excuse me!!!! I have been know just not to move and watch them get upset,lol Then state "an excuse me would be appropriate!!" lol

[Kimbear 53]

I use ma'am a lot, always told that showed respect! Ye sit is mazing how few people saw welcome, and my biggest peeve is people that don't say excuse me!!!! I have been know just not to move and watch them get upset,lol Then state "an excuse me would be appropriate!!" lol

that drives me nuts too. and yet when i say it they look all confused..so i just roll my eyes and push em out of the way..and if they say anything..well i did say " EXCUSE ME"...IGNORAMUSES....:rofl:

[The Dude 206]

Seems in line with the Canadian stereotype of overly apologizing that you expect others to diligently apologize for each and every thing. I guess that's a Canadian thing, not an American one.

[Colleens 40]

Oh yeah, and how many times have you been called 'hon' or 'honey' by complete strangers?

All.the.time I don't mind when my husband does it, but it has always bothered me when strangers called me that. I also get sweetie and sweetheart alot too.