I don’t know if it’s just my age catching up to me or if everyone feels like this, but there are certain things people do in public that make me want to punch them in the throat. Now, I don’t mean just shitty drivers; I’m talking about the people you randomly come across when you’re out and about doing your thing.
I’ve narrowed this list down to 10, though I’m sure I could probably think of at least 10 more annoying things that people do that make us cringe.
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10 annoying things people do that drive us all crazy
Without babbling on forever, here are my top 10 annoying things that people do that make me bat shit crazy. I may have missed some things. If I did, drop them down below in the comments section.
Here we go…
Talking on Speakerphone in Public
Shut the hell up!
Trust me when I tell you, no one wants to hear about what you did last night, what he said to her, what she did at her boyfriend’s house, what’s for dinner, etc. We don’t care, and it’s none of our business.
Either wait til you get home to have this conversation or get yourself some earbuds (I promise they’re not that expensive) and talk quietly. Please.
Watching Videos at Full Volume Without Headphones
No, for real. I really don’t want to hear what you’re watching. I’m good.
Blasting TikTok/Facebook/IG/YT videos in restaurants, waiting rooms, and other public places is beyond disrespectful. Why on earth do these people think everyone wants to listen to this? One word, my friend: headphones.
Being Rude to Waiters, Cashiers, and Service Workers
Oh, hell no. I know you didn’t.
Snapping fingers, barking orders, making unreasonable demands, or treating employees like they’re beneath them literally boils my blood, and I always say something to that rude person whenever possible.
There is absolutely no excuse for this type of behaviour, ever.
Blocking Entire Aisles or Sidewalks
Mooooooooove outta the way.
We’re all here shopping together. This aisle is to be shared by all of us. Not sure how you somehow missed that memo, but let me fill you in – you don’t own the aisle just because you’re in it and you got here first.
Pay attention to your surroundings, Felicia.
Letting Their Kids Run Wild in Restaurants, Stores and Salons
No no no no no no no no. I will trip your brat.
Allowing children to scream, run around, knock things over, and generally cause chaos while the parents do absolutely nothing is ridiculous and poor parenting, by the way. Listen, I get you’re overwhelmed, and parenting is a lot, but you’re gonna need to learn that respect starts at home.
This article talks about your kids running around in the salon and how we hate it.
Cutting in Line Like Nobody Else Exists
I’m pretty sure I’m not invisible.
Sneaking ahead of people who’ve been patiently waiting or pretending they didn’t notice the line is hardcore rude. I could never quite understand the audacity of people who do that. Like, are you serious?
Coughing and Sneezing Without Covering Their Mouth
You gonna pay my bills when I gotta take time off work ’cause I caught whatever bug you’re spreading? No? Didn’t think so.
Then cover your effin mouth and stop spreading your germs around. You didn’t even make an attempt to cover your mouth. Disgusting!
Picking Their Nose Like Nobody’s Watching
I saw that.
Digging for gold in grocery stores or while sitting in restaurants turns on my gag reflex. Seriously, no one needs to see this OR what you plan on doing with the nugget you just found. And then you’re gonna be touching everything afterward?
Gross!
Horking Up a Loogie and Spitting It on the Ground
IYKYK.
That revolting throat-clearing noise followed by a giant gob of green/grey slime…I can’t even finish this sentence. Nobody wants to hear it, see it, or step in it!
~running to the bathroom to hurl
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Final thoughts on annoying things people do
So what did I miss? I mean, there are the loud conversations, taking up two parking spots, and throwing garbage on the ground (oh no, you didn’t!), etc., but these are the worst for me.
What are yours?
