Things People Do That Amaze You

Whee · 03-12-2009, 12:14 PM

oh my, where do I begin. Working in the tax business for 16 years, I have seen it all.

"No ma'am, we're not the IRS, we don;t set the rules."
"I'm sorry ma'am, your dog is not really a dependent."
"I'm sorry your husband is an a$$, but if you're married, you still have to file a joint return."

Been yelled at, threatened, had papers tossed at me. Broke my hand once after a client hung up on me because I'd had it.

Oh the stories I could tell over stogies and a gin & tonic...

03-12-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

oh my, where do I begin. Working in the tax business for 16 years, I have seen it all.

"No ma'am, we're not the IRS, we don;t set the rules."
"I'm sorry ma'am, your dog is not really a dependent."
"I'm sorry your husband is an a$$, but if you're married, you still have to file a joint return."

Been yelled at, threatened, had papers tossed at me. Broke my hand once after a client hung up on me because I'd had it.

Oh the stories I could tell over stogies and a gin & tonic...

Sapphire?

Whee · 03-12-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

Sapphire?

in a martini with blue cheese stuffed olives...

Hmmm, I'm pretty sure I can get everything I need right here in Wally World and have a businessman's lunch today!!

landhoney · 03-12-2009, 12:27 PM

My line of consulting is not the most interesting, so I'll spare you all. But something I deal with almost daily is people not following simple instructions and not reading.
I know we live in an age of ridiculous warning labels, constant advertising, etc. so we tend to shut things out and not read them. But if you hire a consultant and they say 'please read this document', please read it. There is little excuse for seeing "please sign but do not date this document' and then mailing a signed form we will not be able to use.

chippewastud79 · 03-12-2009, 12:27 PM

People who really think that shows like "The Hills" are reality TV, as in the people on the shows aren't actors but real teenagers who do nothing but party and drink and eat out all day everyday with nary a parent to be found.

When you hold the door for someone who has an arm full of boxes or anyone for that matter and there is no resemblence of a "thank you".

When high school aged kids in my area go to the mall with their children and show them off to their friends and you can hear them making comments like "Thats so cool"......No thats a kid....not cool, not a doll.... a real, living, breathing child. Or the fact that 15 year olds have baby showers

Genetic Defect · 03-12-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

People who really think that shows like "The Hills" are reality TV, as in the people on the shows aren't actors but real teenagers who do nothing but party and drink and eat out all day everyday with nary a parent to be found.

When you hold the door for someone who has an arm full of boxes or anyone for that matter and there is no resemblence of a "thank you".

When high school aged kids in my area go to the mall with their children and show them off to their friends and you can hear them making comments like "Thats so cool"......No thats a kid....not cool, not a doll.... a real, living, breathing child. Or the fact that 15 year olds have baby showers

hygiene is important

chippewastud79 · 03-12-2009, 12:32 PM

I am never a big fan of people who like to honk in lines of cars from 10 cars back. If there is no where for the car in front of you to go, then why are you honking at them. Like in the drive-thru when people are in such a hurry they can't even wait until people get their change before everyone starts honking. What is the damn hurry?

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

hygiene is important

So is abstinence and condoms

Mugen910 · 03-12-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

don't preach to me I'm not 15 or pregnant

Yet...

s15driftking · 03-12-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

When you hold the door for someone who has an arm full of boxes or anyone for that matter and there is no resemblence of a "thank you"

WOW, you have no idea how "on-point" you are with that one. NO IDEA!!! it kills me!!!

03-12-2009, 12:14 PM	#1
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,593 Trading: (17)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You oh my, where do I begin. Working in the tax business for 16 years, I have seen it all. "No ma'am, we're not the IRS, we don;t set the rules." "I'm sorry ma'am, your dog is not really a dependent." "I'm sorry your husband is an a$$, but if you're married, you still have to file a joint return." Been yelled at, threatened, had papers tossed at me. Broke my hand once after a client hung up on me because I'd had it. Oh the stories I could tell over stogies and a gin & tonic... __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

03-12-2009, 12:27 PM	#4
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You My line of consulting is not the most interesting, so I'll spare you all. But something I deal with almost daily is people not following simple instructions and not reading. I know we live in an age of ridiculous warning labels, constant advertising, etc. so we tend to shut things out and not read them. But if you hire a consultant and they say 'please read this document', please read it. There is little excuse for seeing "please sign but do not date this document' and then mailing a signed form we will not be able to use.

03-12-2009, 12:27 PM	#5
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You People who really think that shows like "The Hills" are reality TV, as in the people on the shows aren't actors but real teenagers who do nothing but party and drink and eat out all day everyday with nary a parent to be found. When you hold the door for someone who has an arm full of boxes or anyone for that matter and there is no resemblence of a "thank you". When high school aged kids in my area go to the mall with their children and show them off to their friends and you can hear them making comments like "Thats so cool"......No thats a kid....not cool, not a doll.... a real, living, breathing child. Or the fact that 15 year olds have baby showers __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.