Every time one of the, "Things other people do that annoy me" lists pops up I see some things I know I've done in there. So now I'm curious, not about what other people do wrong, but things you know you've done yourself that make you shake your head.
Talking during a shot: Did this last night, but in all fairness, I was in a conversation with the player, who talked while he shot, then missed his pot. He looked back at me and said, "See, that's why I don't talk during my shots". It's funny because I never do this, it was a slip, but still annoys me that I did it.
Stopping before walking across someone's shot line: I do this all the time, out of respect for the player. If they wave me by I go ahead, but now some have me wondering if it's rude to try to be polite.
Giving advice: Not all the time, not, "Ooh she's a girl, she needs my help!", situations, just in general with friends. I can't help it. Sometimes it's a question (why did you play it that way?), sometimes it's before-hand and just offering an idea when someone looks confused. Not during gambling, not during tournaments, just when guys'n'gals get together. I cringe when I realize I've done it.
Done that, but I usually am trying something, a different grip, different stance, an experiment in aiming. When people ask, "What the Hell was that?" I generally shrug and just say it. Then I realize there's no need for an excuse.
Some people prefer French, not my fault. But yes, it's asinine and I feel like a tool for doing it.
I do complain (inside) when other people take too long and yet I find myself not to be the fastest player on earth. So much for the Golden Rule.
Miscues: I hate that sound and I feel like a newb when it happens. Lots of people have done it, and I want to explain it's not my fault because I was trying something with a Samsara that just didn't work. But damnit, I hate hearing the awful claccccckkk-plinggggg echo across the room.
Picking the wrong shot: Not because I don't know better, but, when I jump and should have kicked, when I kick but a masse would have suited it better. Or when I just hook myself hopelessly after making a 90-degree blind cut, go 3 rails for position and have nothing to show for it.
Excuses: I've made them. Well not excuses, just explained that honestly I really didn't feel like playing and got sucked into it like showing crack to an addict. I could avoid this by not going into the poolhall when I'm tired, but they have beer ... and girls ... and ... it's not my fault ... I do not have an addiction.
Talking during a shot: Did this last night, but in all fairness, I was in a conversation with the player, who talked while he shot, then missed his pot. He looked back at me and said, "See, that's why I don't talk during my shots". It's funny because I never do this, it was a slip, but still annoys me that I did it.
Stopping before walking across someone's shot line: I do this all the time, out of respect for the player. If they wave me by I go ahead, but now some have me wondering if it's rude to try to be polite.
Giving advice: Not all the time, not, "Ooh she's a girl, she needs my help!", situations, just in general with friends. I can't help it. Sometimes it's a question (why did you play it that way?), sometimes it's before-hand and just offering an idea when someone looks confused. Not during gambling, not during tournaments, just when guys'n'gals get together. I cringe when I realize I've done it.
Done that, but I usually am trying something, a different grip, different stance, an experiment in aiming. When people ask, "What the Hell was that?" I generally shrug and just say it. Then I realize there's no need for an excuse.
Some people prefer French, not my fault. But yes, it's asinine and I feel like a tool for doing it.
I do complain (inside) when other people take too long and yet I find myself not to be the fastest player on earth. So much for the Golden Rule.
Miscues: I hate that sound and I feel like a newb when it happens. Lots of people have done it, and I want to explain it's not my fault because I was trying something with a Samsara that just didn't work. But damnit, I hate hearing the awful claccccckkk-plinggggg echo across the room.
Picking the wrong shot: Not because I don't know better, but, when I jump and should have kicked, when I kick but a masse would have suited it better. Or when I just hook myself hopelessly after making a 90-degree blind cut, go 3 rails for position and have nothing to show for it.
Excuses: I've made them. Well not excuses, just explained that honestly I really didn't feel like playing and got sucked into it like showing crack to an addict. I could avoid this by not going into the poolhall when I'm tired, but they have beer ... and girls ... and ... it's not my fault ... I do not have an addiction.
