- Talking to a voice recording for a technical problem
- This happens because it's costly to have actual people answering all the questions of callers.
- When people drive too slow in the left lane
- This happens for no particular reason besides people but maybe because they don't realize or because they're trying to slow down traffic.
- The traffic in Gainesville on Museum Rd. and 13th street during rush hour
- This happens because rush hour is a busy time on the road, but also because the light systems are poorly timed.
- Having to shave
- This exists for everyone and its just a nuisance that takes time out of your day.
- Hair in public bathrooms
- This exists because people are messy and don't care enough to pick it up.
- When people try to get on an elevator when people are still trying to get off
- This happens because people may be in a hurry and not caring of other people's feelings.
- When the spirals of a notebook come out of place
- This happens because they are cheaply made.
- People that tap their pen/feet in class
- This happens because of a variety of reasons due to nervousness or just it being a habit.
- How easy iPhones screen shatter
- This happens because they're made of glass and because I'm sure Apple doesn't make them that well so you have to pay for more money.
- Advertisements on YouTube videos
- This exists YouTube is trying to make money and companies are trying to advertise their company.
- Confusing phone system menu options
- This exists because of these automated voice messages and don't specify which number you should press.
- Unskilled service representatives
- This exists because it's not a desirable job and its low pay.
- When you're in your bed, and you want to turn the fan on
- This bugs me purely out of my laziness.
- Getting blisters from new shoes
- This happens because your foot hasn't molded into the shape of the new shoe or the material the shoe is made out of isn't comfortable for your feet.
- When your phone or computer freezes
- This happens for a variety, but usually unspecified reasons sometimes which is why it bugs me.
- Having to cut your nails
- This is simply just another annoying task that takes time.
- Apple headphones that tangle so quickly
- This happens for unknown reasons which is why it frustrates me and the rest of the world, but maybe because of the material Apple uses.
- Super expensive textbooks for college students
- This exists because of of companies overcharging as they know college students need these books to pass classes.
- When umbrellas fly open when it's too windy
- This happens because they are poorly made and can't handle wind.
- People having sweaty hands
- This happens for a variety of reasons maybe due to someone's nervousness, their internal body temperature, or etc.
I thought this was an extremely difficult assignment as it took me a while to come up with 20 tangible things that bugged me. For me, when I'm put on spot to list these sort of things, it usually takes me a while because sometimes they're so obvious to me in everyday life, that I forget about them. This assignment shows how tough it is to be an entrepreneur because they roles are to fix the unmet needs in society, and I could barely make a simple list of my unmet needs.
I totally agree with you about having to talk to a voice recording for a technical problem. It is one of the worst pet peeves that I have but that I forgot to put on my list also. Another that I also share that I did not put on my list is people who click their pens in class. It really distracts me a lot and every time I hear it I go crazy. We also had some similar difficulties trying to come up with the list was very hard for me because a lot of the things that bug me I do not notice until they are actually happening.
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ReplyDeleteJames,
ReplyDeleteI could really relate to your bug list. A lot of your bugs such as the tangling of headphones and the freezing of technology are issues that plague me on a daily basis. From reading your list I noticed a lot of bugs I could've put on my own list that I didn't even think of at the time. I agree with you on how difficult this assignment was, as it took me a long duration of time to complete. Keep up the good work!
and check out my bug list! : http://stefankostas.blogspot.com/2016/01/bug-list.html
Hi James, you hit the nail on the head with a ton of these! Number 2 is incredibly annoying for me as well, simply because I think it's incredibly dangerous and causes other drivers to come speeding down the right lane. Unskilled service representatives are also a huge bug in my opinion, but I think it comes down to the training that the companies offer these employees. Now, the lack of training probably has to do with the fact that these employees aren't paid much anyways and nobody really cares.
ReplyDeleteAlso, here's the link to my own bug list.
http://gonzalonunezent3003.blogspot.com/2016/01/bug-list.html
We actually had a few very similar concerns, which I find pretty funny!