Question Of The Day- Have You Found Yourself Complaining More Often?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
December 2, 2021 6:30pm CST
I've noticed an increase in my complaining about things over the past 5 years. Maybe it's a sign of getting older and crankier, or could it be there's more things to complain about today.
One thing that really annoys me is constantly getting barraged by businesses wanting you to complete an online survey, every time you buy something. Another is having to complete a phone survey when you contact customer service for assistance. If I spent my time answering every survey seeker asking, "How Are We Doing," I'd have little time to accomplish things I need to do with my own day!
A second example would be receiving poor customer service either on the phone or at a store. Once I was overcharged for hospital bills and the medical representatives just kept giving me the run-around causing me to play phone tag contacting various departments. A real waste of time with no results. My insurer was no better, doing little to settle the claim on my behalf. Is it me or do some representatives just not want to go the extra mile to help the customer?
Well, there you go it must be true. Look how I just complained in this post, 
I guess I have turned into a big complainer. 
Have you experienced similar experiences? If you were to make a list of complaints, what would they be about?
I guess I have turned into a big complainer.
Have you experienced similar experiences? If you were to make a list of complaints, what would they be about?11 people like this
12 responses
@FourWalls (86829)
• United States
3 Dec 21
Generally, I’ll complain quickly (“oh, man, they’re out of this AGAIN??”), then forget about it.
My complaints are usually about the “red tape” at the VA hospital.
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@FourWalls (86829)
• United States
4 Dec 21
@dgobucks226 — believe me, the VA is much better than it was 20 years ago.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Dec 21
I can understand that. Gee I thought the VA hospitals were getting better? I experienced a problem with getting a competent repairman from Comcast to properly install my service. Put on hold, hung up on while waiting, and switched from department to department to schedule my service repair.
Seems corporations, agencies and bureaucracies, make for the most red tape and headaches.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Dec 21
@FourWalls I think when it got exposed in the media changes and firings were made. I remember my dad having trouble, but after these stories came out, they bent over backwards to accommodate him. He even got special walking shoes to aid his arthritic feet 
I guess that shook them up?
I guess that shook them up?1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
3 Dec 21
Poor customer service is my number one complaint. Having to wait 40 minutes to talk to an IRS employee is another complaint.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
4 Dec 21
@dgobucks226 So many companies are suffering from lack of employees. I haven't figured out yet why people don't want to work.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Dec 21
@LindaOHio I guess the money they received from those stimulus checks has not run out yet. And with extended unemployment benefits in many states, being paid not to work is why so many jobs are available out there.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Dec 21
Yes, I agree I find dealing with customer service people can be really annoying. And the wait times are ridiculous. Sometimes I find it's worth the stamp to contact them by mail if possible and leave my number to call. Kind of put the shoe on the other foot 
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
4 Dec 21
If I could I would, but I got no one to complain to
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
5 Dec 21
@dgobucks226 They might hang up on me DB
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Dec 21
How about those annoying telemarketers who call at inconvenient times? They might listen
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@JudyEv (382419)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Dec 21
@dgobucks226 Isn't there a saying that youth is wasted on the young?
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Dec 21
I've had some efficient customer service and some really horrible service. I think companies having surveys for customers to complete, although annoying, has helped in this regard. Old age brings wisdom and little patience for incompetence 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Dec 21
I agree. They say patience is a virtue. Something that at times I find really challenging dealing with customer service people on the phone. Especially when you need the situation resolved.
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. Just have to cope with it
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Dec 21
A positive attitude keeps us smiling through the aggravations in life
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
4 Dec 21
@dgobucks226 You are right, thanks for this one.
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@snowy22315 (209132)
• United States
4 Dec 21
It does seem like there is !ore to complain about these days. I think the thing that has really bugged me is businesses using Covid as an excuse for poor or non existent service. That has happened so many times with the pandemic and people are tired of it.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Dec 21
I think the cornoavirus has added to my crankiness and given me something more to complain about.
@kaylachan (84863)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Dec 21
I would have to say, I'm about the same in terms of my complaints. I've also learned not to let little things get to me as easily, too.
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
19 Dec 21
It seems okay to complain if it really is annoying. I don't complain much
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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20 Dec 21
Most times complaining doesn't change the situation, but it may make you feel better to get it off your chest.
@RasmaSandra (98106)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Dec 21
I try not to let little things bother me much it is the big things that make me crazy, I have been doing some surveys and on one site I have already cashed out twice with small amounts but they do help, Now I am up against another site where I have some money I could cash out, The problem? They wan to verify if I am who I am and I can't get them to give me a reasonable solution how to come by this, They annoy me so much and I would not want to leave the site without at least getting one payment talk about complaints I have plenty with them
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Dec 21
I had a similar problem with a site that sells your used clothes. Fortunately, it was resolved. A case of great customer service
I think the cornoavirus has added to my crankiness and given me something more to complain about.
I think the cornoavirus has added to my crankiness and given me something more to complain about.1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
4 Dec 21
There are plenty of irritations every day. Sometimes they make me so aggravated, other times I try to let them go.
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