They probably did that to make the iPhone waterproof and also to get people start buying bluetooth headphones which is one of their business sectors (Beats).
2. That I throw away many groceries, even though I try to avoid it.
Most likely because supermarkets sell things in bulk and they force you to buy 2 instead of 1 package of many items.
3. My phone battery dies really quickly and I have to recharge at least once a day.
Because technology is not as advanced or companies want you to stay up to date with the latest phones by reducing the effective battery life over time.
4. High parking prices for parking close to the city center.
Most likely because of supply and demand, and the government wants to make the most money out of it.
5. Greyhound or Red Coach being very late or even canceled.
Maybe because there has been a congestion or an accident. In those cases you cannot really do anything.
6. The shared Kitchen in my floor is very dirty.
People just don't feel like cleaning up because they know that the cleaning lady will do so for them.
7. Constantly being tired.
Stress, not enough sleep and when I try to go to bed early, I simply cannot sleep.
8. Shops that do not accept credit cards.
I am an advocate of a cash-free lifestyle, and if I cannot pay by card it is extremely annoying. Some shops simply do not have the technical ability or just don't want to install card reader machines.
9. When you forget the password to social media accounts.
Because it is normally saved, but if you have to access from a different device, you have to reset the password.
10. Being on the line when calling customer service.
They simply do not have the capacity to handle all the requests.
11. When the traffic lights turn red even though it is 3 am and noone is driving on the streets.
Some traffic lights have not upgraded to motion detectors.
12. Always needing an adapter because the power outlet is different in the US (I live in Germany).
Basically something that has not been given an international standard, even though it makes sense in a globalised world.
13. Long lines in supermarkets.
Sometimes unexpectedly high customers enter and the staff can not handle quick enough.
14. High prices for drinks in most clubs.
The clubs want to make the most money they can and therefore, it is reasonable.
15. Netflix offers a different set of shows here than it does in Germany.
They simply cannot get all licenses for all countries.
16. People being overly noisy in the library.
Even though libraries are supposed to be quiet places, rules are not enforced, hence it is often very loud.
17. Many American restaurants serving mostly unhealthy/greasy/sugary/ food.
Mainly just a cultural thing.
18. People who are driving and using their phone at the same time.
This is just egoistic and dumb since it puts other passengers in a dangerous position.
19. Use of plastic packaging, for example grocery bags or fast food containers and straws.
Convenience and cheap prices are the main reason, but this is something that has to be changed.
20. High amount of advertisements on TV.
TV channels want to make money and therefore place those ads.
Reflection:
I personally found the bug list more challenging than expected because I found out that many things that bug me are not worth mentioning because they are solely "first-world problems". This suggests that my life quality is high and I can be happy with what I have.
Hi Viet. Your bug list mentions several issues that also bother me. I was impressed with your concern about plastic packaging. It’s refreshing to see that you take environmental responsibility seriously. The phone battery bug is also a huge problem for me. I often find myself with a low phone battery halfway through the day and needing to recharge it at inconvenient times. A possible solution is to use low power mode throughout the day and turn down the screen brightness. You could also go into your settings and reduce the number of apps running while not in use.
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