Live and let live... If only it were that simple. But with more than 8 billion people squashed onto one small planet, it's a given that we're going to get on each other's nerves now and again. Sometimes, it's the entitlement or rudeness that grates us. Other times, it's something seemingly smaller that drives us up the wall.
How can you not be bothered by Bob not wearing a helmet while riding his motorbike, or Sally not washing her hands after being in the toilet for twenty minutes? That stranger sitting next to you on the train, munching loudly with their mouth open is surely enough to make you want to not mind your own business. The water that should run off a duck's back often gets stuck, and it happens to the best of us.
Someone asked, "What’s the absolute pettiest thing that instantly sends your blood pressure through the roof now that you’re an adult?" and you might want to prepare yourself for some second-hand irritation. Bored Panda has put together the best responses. Don't be surprised if you feel a bit snappy after scrolling through them.
#1
People that don’t wash their hands after using the bathroom. I see it at the gym every given week. It’s disgusting.
12points
#2
One that has really irked me as I've gotten older is people losing all peripheral vision when they are on their phones. I am technically Gen Z so I get being on your phone a lot, but I try not to be staring at it when I'm walking around. How hard is it to put it in your pocket and look around while walking!
12points
#3
Parents who refuse to teach their bratty kids how to behave properly and let them run amok.
11points
#4
People who are completely unaware of where they are oriented in public spaces. The rest of us are not NPCs to your main character. Figure out where you’re trying to go and then get there. Coming to an abrupt stop in the middle of the airport or sidewalk, or walking against the flow of traffic, is annoying as hell.
10points
#5
People who feel like they have to watch and listen to stuff on their phone at full volume. It's worse if I can hear it over my headphones.
Also, people talking loudly on public transport. I just want to chill, listen to music and read my book, and get to where I'm going in peace.
Also, people talking loudly on public transport. I just want to chill, listen to music and read my book, and get to where I'm going in peace.
10points
#6
Seeing kids not wearing helmets on their bikes or scooters! If they fall, their face could be disfigured for life!
10points
#7
Being rude and nasty to the cashier I’ve been in their shoes it’s horrible and demoralizing.
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10points
#8
People who get a dog but aren't responsible enough to have one.. like the dog is untrained and obnoxious and then when it's jumping all over you the owner will be like "just tell them no" ummm noooo the dog shouldn't be doing this to me and you're the owner. you tell it no..... gahhhh so annoying.
9points
#9
Honestly even before adulthood, but… Seeing two-wheeled users of any sort (scooter, e-scooter, moped, motorcycle, etc) without proper protection. ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE’S PASSENGERS!!! Like dude!! Even if you don’t care about your own life to want to protect it, think about the people who have to scrape up what’s left of you! The doctors and nurses that have to reconstruct you if you live! Think about the witnesses to the accident! Like this is dangerous enough as it is, you had NO business making it even more so…
9points
#10
People not using blinkers in heavy traffic.
8points
#11
If someone has a problem with you/me but they choose not to say it to your face but talk behind your back.
Also making fun behind the persons back.
Also making fun behind the persons back.
8points
#12
People just blocking the entrances to entire buildings or supermarkets, footpaths while waiting for a bus etc like they're the main character of this world.
It's like jerkish move.
It's like jerkish move.
8points
#13
Living in a large city you sometimes find a group of 3 or 4 people standing together in the middle of the sidewalk blocking other people's way. Sometimes I will just walk between them.
The same thing goes for people who just exited a store or something. They stand right in front of the door on the sidewalk blocking anyone looking to leave. Just so inconsiderate.
The same thing goes for people who just exited a store or something. They stand right in front of the door on the sidewalk blocking anyone looking to leave. Just so inconsiderate.
8points
#14
Somebody creating any issue for other people because of lack of foresight / poor planning.
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8points
#15
It's a tie:
1. Mobile phone use while driving
2. DWI / OUI: Exhibit A: Regarding bars that aren't located in a city (because there should be reliable public transportation), how are these folks getting home?
1. Mobile phone use while driving
2. DWI / OUI: Exhibit A: Regarding bars that aren't located in a city (because there should be reliable public transportation), how are these folks getting home?
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8points
#16
It's disheartening going to concerts and being in a sea of raised phones. I'm 4'11 so already have a hard time seeing the stage. Everyone and their mother raising their phones to record shaky videos of the ENTIRE set completely ruins it for me, because I CAN'T SEE through the jungle of arms!! The venues I've been to always have a photographer, so it's not even necessary. So annoying, I've basically given up on concerts unless it's with friends (one of my friends who lifts weights gave me a piggyback ride at the back of a concert once and I was able to see finally!)
8points
#18
People who expect unlimited access to your time, energy and emotional support, but act inconvenienced when you need even a fraction of that effort returned.
7points
#20
Cyclists blowing past you on a pedestrian path at 20 mph without yelling out "on your left" or indicating with a bell. I walk my dog and she will act a fool the 1 out of 100 timss and if you hit her, I will hit you.
Cars not looking before they turn right or left at a pedestrian crosswalk that is signaling that pedestrians are crossing. At this point i just hate cars now.
And finally any coworker who makes more than me and does absolutely jack all while I have to clean up their mess for 2 dollars less.
Cars not looking before they turn right or left at a pedestrian crosswalk that is signaling that pedestrians are crossing. At this point i just hate cars now.
And finally any coworker who makes more than me and does absolutely jack all while I have to clean up their mess for 2 dollars less.
7points