Words that make my heart sink!

A lot of this is familiar! My stepfather after he was widowed would ring me up and after the usual, would say ' oh by the way, if you happen to be going to Waitrose etc etc' I wasn't,but of course suddenly I was!!!

One reason we still have a landline - for when I can’t find my phone.

Yes witzend very useful.

I've just remembered another heart sinking phrase:

Is that your car? /child/ dog/ 😲

Can you just spare me two minutes? - meaning 3/4 of an hour

Great conversation enders for when someone wants you to do something for them:

"We need to talk about money"

or

"Ill think about it and get back to you with a price"

“What would you like for dinner?” Being met with “I don’t mind”.

Mind you, DH has to put up with me saying, “I’ve found xxx on Marketplace…” which then results in trotting all over the County to pick something up. Two weeks ago an absolute bargain cast iron fireplace for £25! Not only does he not complain, he doesn’t even roll his eyes!

There's no rush (real meaning, NOW). When thinking about holidays, it's always which restaurant/pub/cafe/takeaway did we go to last time or 3 years ago, what did we order. Have you got a minute, plus many more. It's no wonder I look 10 years older than I am.

The one I hated most was my mother asking "What are you doing about christmas this year" when she knew I didnt want to come over. Every year it would get to november and she would start asking. Eventually I would just tell her I had booked a holiday to X (even if I handnt). Anything to get out of the horrendous family christmas.

I dread the phrase that starts 'Why don't you...' from someone giving unasked for advice, as in, Why don't you wear brighter colours (from a friend wearing jeans and a black t-shirt), clear the weeds (my wildflower patch!), etc.