Most annoying thing people do at University?
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Original post by the666thmessiah
Oh, and the people who go to university to study the likes of drama or PE, its like, whats the point?
Err...dunno maybe because they actually enjoy it
Original post by Dagnabbit
Just wondering if anyone managed to go through the whole of first year without having any plates/bowls/cutlery stolen or broken?
I did. One of the girls ended up with 3 or 4 (out of 6) glasses smashed by other people.
Original post by OU Student
I did. One of the girls ended up with 3 or 4 (out of 6) glasses smashed by other people.
Ouch!
I had 2 cereal bowls, a couple of spoons and a plate stolen I think. Apparently, I should count myself lucky as well.
Original post by Tokyoround
You buy two Dominos pizzas cause its Tuesday and you're not a scrub.
Eat one and place the second in the fridge to eat the next day.
Wake up starving looking forward to munching pizza.
Enter the kitchen and find an empty box lying on the table.
Sacrilege.
Grab an axe and murder everyone in their sleep.
Eat one and place the second in the fridge to eat the next day.
Wake up starving looking forward to munching pizza.
Enter the kitchen and find an empty box lying on the table.
Sacrilege.
Grab an axe and murder everyone in their sleep.
If you were in court and I was a juror I would find it hard to convict you.
Original post by Huskaris
If you were in court and I was a juror I would find it hard to convict you.
Stealing Dominos is universally recognised as crossing the line.
Original post by dmccririck
So what do you say to someone new after you know their name? Pretty sure anything else would seem irrelevant.
I can think of so many ways to jump start a conversation, contrary to the generic drivel:
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How are you finding university so far?
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Where were you before you came here? (i.e. where they are from)
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Whereabouts are you staying? (reference to university accommodation)
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Are you going to the <insert event name here> tonight/tomorrow?
Simple, really. And none of this is irrelevant especially during fresher's week.
I consider myself a well-versed conversationalist and usually, if someone tries to initiate with the usual awkward silence filling small-talk, I walk away because that's a sign of a boring and unimaginative personality.
I don't associate myself with people like that.
Edit: only a true social reject would even think of negging me. I believe I've stated some pretty fair points regarding university socialising
(edited 12 years ago)
Original post by LouLou92
for some reason the girl next door to me plays the same **** song over and over again all the time..could live without it to be honest
That seems a harsh reason to criticise some1 tbh. She might just really enjoy that song so unless it's on really loud or something I wouldn't have a problem with it at all.
Get drunk and think it funny to bang on my bedroom window at three in the morning. Or press the buzzer for a minute straight. And this is why I wish I wasn't on the ground floor... -.-
Or have sex right in the space in the front of my window. And leave one of your shoes there.
... I love my accomodation.
Or have sex right in the space in the front of my window. And leave one of your shoes there.
... I love my accomodation.
Original post by Zangoose
I can think of so many ways to jump start a conversation, contrary to the generic drivel:
Simple, really. And none of this is irrelevant especially during fresher's week.
I consider myself a well-versed conversationalist and usually, if someone tries to initiate with the usual awkward silence filling small-talk, I walk away because that's a sign of a boring and unimaginative personality.
I don't associate myself with people like that.
•
How are you finding university so far?
•
Where were you before you came here? (i.e. where they are from)
•
Whereabouts are you staying? (reference to university accommodation)
•
Are you going to the <insert event name here> tonight/tomorrow?
Simple, really. And none of this is irrelevant especially during fresher's week.
I consider myself a well-versed conversationalist and usually, if someone tries to initiate with the usual awkward silence filling small-talk, I walk away because that's a sign of a boring and unimaginative personality.
I don't associate myself with people like that.
Yikes, well I wouldn't want to be associated with someone who judges people as soon as they've met them, and thinks having a conversation is some sort of fine art.
(edited 12 years ago)
People keep moaning at me! I swear I'm living with people who have OCD. I left some dishes by the sink overnight, come downstairs in the morning to find a note on them telling me to stop being a tramp. I left saucepans with hot water in to soak and find them on my part of the kitchen, water poured out of them, with a note. Its so annoying, just because I don't always wash my stuff immediately doesn't mean I'm never going to wash it. And now people have drawn up a rota for housework. Different bits of the kitchen are to get cleaned EVERY DAY by varying people. The kitchen does not need to be cleaned every day. Forget that -**** the system, **** the rota.
When a Facebook group is made for your year/course and people end up posting a load of completely irrelevant **** in it, resulting in about 20 notifications every time you check your news feed
Original post by Tesphen
People keep moaning at me! I swear I'm living with people who have OCD. I left some dishes by the sink overnight, come downstairs in the morning to find a note on them telling me to stop being a tramp. I left saucepans with hot water in to soak and find them on my part of the kitchen, water poured out of them, with a note. Its so annoying, just because I don't always wash my stuff immediately doesn't mean I'm never going to wash it. And now people have drawn up a rota for housework. Different bits of the kitchen are to get cleaned EVERY DAY by varying people. The kitchen does not need to be cleaned every day. Forget that -**** the system, **** the rota.
If you want to get on with your housemates, who I'm assuming have all agreed to this system, then do your bit! If you don't go with this system then the rest of this year will be hell.
It's only a few minutes of cleaning!
Original post by Tesphen
People keep moaning at me! I swear I'm living with people who have OCD. I left some dishes by the sink overnight, come downstairs in the morning to find a note on them telling me to stop being a tramp. I left saucepans with hot water in to soak and find them on my part of the kitchen, water poured out of them, with a note. Its so annoying, just because I don't always wash my stuff immediately doesn't mean I'm never going to wash it. And now people have drawn up a rota for housework. Different bits of the kitchen are to get cleaned EVERY DAY by varying people. The kitchen does not need to be cleaned every day. Forget that -**** the system, **** the rota.
Pouring the water out is immature, because they could just leave your pans on the side still soaking, but people who don't wash stuff up immediately annoy me. Unless you're fortunate enough to live in a student house with a disproportionately large kitchen, imagine the mess if everyone in your house adopted the same system as you? There'd be no workspace left, and probably no utensils, either.
Wow, cleaning the kitchen every day... what a novel idea. Maybe when you go home, you should observe how often your own kitchen is cleaned (not by you, I presume). Unless it's not used or, alternatively, a hovel, I would imagine that most parts of it are cleaned every day. Okay, perhaps not every wall and cupboard, but I would hazard a guess that the cooker is wiped down after use, and the sides are disinfected regularly.
"**** the system, **** the rota?", really? Unfortunately, one of the premises of living in shared accommodation is that you have to pull your weight - you're not a special case, and you shouldn't burden others with your mess. If you don't like the rota, then fine - opt out - but I really suggest you never leave ANY mess out, or else you are automatically a part of it if someone else has to clean any of your stuff, and therefore you should participate. Seriously, grow up.
After reading through this thread I think I've been shockingly naive to think that I'm not likely to be sharing accommodation with messy people. This is one of the reasons I'm desperate to get en suite because shared kitchens get messy enough but I don't think I could deal with a dirty bathroom. That would send me crackers!
Its a shame that everyone can't just take 5 minutes to clear something up.
Also, about the food stealing thing, what can be done to prevent it? Foods that don't need refrigerating can be hidden in your room sometimes but what about fridge food? I would ideally like a mini fridge but a decent sized one is quite expensive and I just do not have the cash. Any tips?
Its a shame that everyone can't just take 5 minutes to clear something up.
Also, about the food stealing thing, what can be done to prevent it? Foods that don't need refrigerating can be hidden in your room sometimes but what about fridge food? I would ideally like a mini fridge but a decent sized one is quite expensive and I just do not have the cash. Any tips?
Original post by Zangoose
I can think of so many ways to jump start a conversation, contrary to the generic drivel:
Simple, really. And none of this is irrelevant especially during fresher's week.
I consider myself a well-versed conversationalist and usually, if someone tries to initiate with the usual awkward silence filling small-talk, I walk away because that's a sign of a boring and unimaginative personality.
I don't associate myself with people like that.
Edit: only a true social reject would even think of negging me. I believe I've stated some pretty fair points regarding university socialising
•
How are you finding university so far?
•
Where were you before you came here? (i.e. where they are from)
•
Whereabouts are you staying? (reference to university accommodation)
•
Are you going to the <insert event name here> tonight/tomorrow?
Simple, really. And none of this is irrelevant especially during fresher's week.
I consider myself a well-versed conversationalist and usually, if someone tries to initiate with the usual awkward silence filling small-talk, I walk away because that's a sign of a boring and unimaginative personality.
I don't associate myself with people like that.
Edit: only a true social reject would even think of negging me. I believe I've stated some pretty fair points regarding university socialising
There's no need for the superiority complex.
So you think you're a "well-versed conversationalist", big whoop.
Is there anything you're not good at? Because for some people, making conversation with loads of new people, in a new environment, with nobody familiar in the vicinity, is what they don't happen to be good at. Stop being an **** and give people a chance.
Back on topic:
- People being ****s to vulnerable people for ****s and giggles. My trans friend endured a fair few people in halls knocking on her door in the middle of the night (drunk), asking if she'd be wearing a skirt to lectures.
Seriously? Grow up.- People complaining that unis do nothing to help them/fail to consider circumstances when they don't hand in work. In some cases, OK, I understand that. But, coming from someone who struggled with some traumatic circumstances and an eating disorder during uni, I found them to be nothing less than wonderful. Unis will generally help you - so long as you go and ask for the help you need. They're not psychic. If your grandmother dies and you really really can't focus on work, the uni won't know what's wrong unless you TELL them, and ask for any support you need.
- People who try to work in social areas, then go off on one if you happen to be having a social conversation.
Really? If you really want somewhere quiet, there are designated study rooms, the library, and a load of other places you can go other than the designated lounge areas. Likewise, people who go to the library or other study areas and chat. So inconsiderate and rude.
- People thinking you're soooooooooo boring/square/unsociable if you turn down a night out for whatever reason. Yes, sometimes for assignments etc, but sometimes I just don't feel like going clubbing. It's not a ****ing crime.
- People who don't take responsibility for their own health/safety. Surprisingly enough, people don't plan every night out with, "take ____ home early, because they're so rat-faced." You want to go out and drink or whatever? Fine... but learn your limits. It's not fun for anyone when EVERY night out ends up with someone cutting their night short to take you home/spend the rest of the night making sure you don't choke on your own vomit.
Original post by jelly1000
calm down! people arent complaining about people bringing a laptop to lectures, they are complaining that those who do use it to go on facebook e.c.t when they shouldnt be
But at the end of the day, does it really matter if someone is on facebook? it's not affecting you if someone's on facebook is it?
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