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“What’s Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers)
When someone or something gives off good vibes, you can immediately tell: a field full of vibrant sunflowers, a home cooked meal with your closest friends, an album that makes you want to move and groove. On the other hand, when a person is radiating bad vibes, it can be easy to tell as well.
Below, you’ll find some of the subtle traits that are immediate signs of bad vibes that Reddit users have recently been sharing online. Take note of any of these behaviors to look out for, and be sure to upvote the ones that make you wary of certain people too.
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#1
How they treat/view animals.
Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you!
#2
When they try to push God on me and say that things happen because it's the plan from God and I am being strong for God and they will pray for me.
Just.... no. Don't f*****g do that s**t to me. Keep your religion to yourself.
#5
When they don’t like cats. And I don’t mean like “oh I’m just a dog person” I mean like “a cat is just a moving speed bump” kind of person. It gives me “I don’t like relationships I can’t control” and “I don’t respect living things that exist beyond my control” vibes.
#8
The way they view pets.
If they pick up a pet who'll live 60+ years (like some parrots) and then randomly say "lol I'll give it away/abandon/release in the wild" after the poor thing is attached? Big red flag.
Pets can't live properly on the streets/in the wild after domestication. For birds, they would need readaptation to wild settings. And pets can die from heartbreak/depression.
#10
They make jokes at other people's expense, but can't stand it when someone jokes about them.
#11
Treating garbage collectors like they're trash. Mate their job is to literally pick up trash after you.
#12
People who incessantly refer to you by name in a conversation. It comes across like some weird sales / cult strategy to engineer fake rapport.
#15
When they’re far too pushy with questions and don’t leave you alone despite you making it super obvious that you don’t want to answer their questions.
#16
Someone who knocks on my bedroom door and opens it immediately instead of waiting for me to answer it
#17
When they don’t acknowledge that you held the door open for them. Not even a small smile or head nod.
#18
Small lies. It can be anything. What they ate the night before, when they came home, their favorite color. The smaller the lie is, the more suspicious the person becomes to me.
#19
They ask you something and start talking over you before you are done or before you even have a chance to start.
I know this can happen for someone who is ADHD or ASD, but those cases it's usually pretty easy to tell that they are just distracted or overexcited and not intentionally dismissive of you. The red flag is for someone who just genuinely does not give a s**t what your answer was going to be in the first place.
#20
That whole compliment but it’s an insult thing and then they laugh it off as a joke
Like wtf is your problem
#22
In a conversation, never ask you a single thing about you or your opinion
#25
I just met you. Don't call me honey, baby, darling, or anything like that.
#26
If they're always the "good guy" when they tell stories about bad situations.
#27
Head to toe screaming designer brands for some reason rub me the wrong way.
#30
Gossip about other people.
If they do it about others, they’ll do it about you.
#32
Standing too close. The definition of personal space varies by culture, but even so so, most people quickly pick up the correct distance for social interaction. Someone who does not either is not paying attention or is pervy.
#33
Obsessing about how other people eat their food. Particularly getting annoyed at plain eaters. Like, eat your own food and mind your own damn business. How someone else eats isn't going to affect your food. I've never met someone who does that who didn't turn out to be a d**k
#34
When they don’t rerack their weights or wipe down the equipment at the gym.
#35
People who obviously know you are next to be served at the bar but order anyway. It can happen by accident, but sometimes you just think d**k.
#36
The way they treat, or talk about, pets or animals is a good way to judge character.
And another is how they treat their belongings.
Example: Knew a guy who wouldn’t hang up his jacket. Just drop it on the floor or some furniture.
Same with his phone and stuff, he’d have a new phone every week because he kept dropping it or casually throwing it onto tables.
The disregard for the value of things just bugged me.
If you don’t value your own stuff, how can you value other people’s belongings. Ya know?
#38
They introduce themselves as a Christian.
Greta Kolding 1 year ago
This must be an American thing. Can't say I've ever come across it, except Jehovas Witnesses.
Melissa Harris 1 year ago (edited)
Growing up there was a Jehova's Wintess church near my neighborhood. They'd come around once a year or so. My mom would politely turn them away with a, "we're not interested", but they always came back. Once, they got a little to pushy with my step-dad and he told them straight up to "F off": that kept them away for awhile. I opened the door on them as teen and just said: "We're atheists" and closed the door. They never came back. My step-dad eventually congratulated me on getting rid of them for good.
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Jane Alexander 1 year ago
My brother used to stare at them a long time, then he'd say "I'm a witch"
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R. H. 1 year ago
Oh, so you're a follower of the b*********y/incest/mass murderer/infanticide religion cult?
Kelly Lee 1 year ago
Venom! I'm not going to take the time to explain the whole thing to you, because you won't care. You do you, RH.
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Deborah Rubin 1 year ago
See above. New neighbors across the hall. Not even introducing themselves as such, just asking if I am. And when I said I'm Jewish, "oh, we have some Jewish friends. They're such nice people." Seriously.
Kelly Lee 1 year ago
So sad people can't be their real selves in front of you.
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LaediGrenayd_05 1 year ago
Honestly it's a big part of my life being a Christian and after some old friends of mine found out they got disgusted and left. That's why I just always say it instantly
Danish Susanne 1 year ago
You might also not mention it unless you are asked. Some of us think that what defines a human is how he or she behaves not which religion they adhere to.
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Julius Zuke 1 year ago
The essential truth of Christianity, of which I am a believer, has been added to and subtracted from for almost two thousand years. This manipulation has, deservedly, turned a lot of people off. It turns me off, too, but I will tell you without reservation that I follow Jesus Christ. I am not better than you. I am simply a soul that worships Jesus because he knows my weaknesses and forgives me anyway. In gratitude, I keep an eye out for neighbors and people in my community that I can help. It may be a simple smile, it may be fnancial assistance, it may be physical labor, or it may be just listening compassionately when someone needs a nonjudgmental listener. Sometimes I will just pray privately for people if that's all my skills allow. It is not my business to make you believe in God; that job is his. It's called the Holy Spirit. I hope he opens you eyes the way he did mine, but hey. I hope that my encounter with people makes a difference in some small way. No ax to grind.
Anony Mouse 1 year ago
And many non-believers treat people just as kindly - not because of some religious belief, but because they are simply good people who want to participate in, and contribute to the kind of world in which they want to live.
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Misty D 1 year ago
Since when is it wrong to be proud of your faith?? No one says anything about Muslims or Hindus or any other religion. Why are people so scared of Christians??
C Pryce 1 year ago
Why just Christians? Would it irritate if people introduce themselves as Buddhist, Moslem, Hindu, Jain? This just seems like blatant bias
Rhiannon Jane 1 month ago
It would irritate me, I don't care what religion you are.
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Bewarethere@gmail.com 1 year ago
Hate all u want i moved up north 2 down n.c. and there r chritians evert fucin where SHOVING their f*****g beliefs down ur throats. That never happened back home!
ZuriLovesYou 7 months ago (edited)
So? Oh, let me guess. You're one of those people who think all Christians are delusional sheep who try and force you to join them? Open your eyes!
Kelly Lee 1 year ago
Honestly, as a Christian, if that would put you off, too bad. It's my primary identity. I am Christian before I am an American, a woman, a degree holder, a mom, or anything else. However, if you tell me at that point you don't want to talk about religion, I won't, as far as it has to do with you. When I talk about me, I talk about what is important to me; who I am revolves around my Christian worldview.
Jeff (He/They) 1 year ago
Wow you really made religion your entire identity huh
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#39
They're stood naked in my kitchen by the open fridge drinking my coconut milk straight from the carton.
#40
I have a friend who's a psychiatrist, he says it's psychiatrist lore to always beware of men with yellow tinted glasses lenses.
What do you think ?
Jeremy James 1 year ago
I don't have anything that will add to this post. I just wanted to share a story. Yesterday, I noticed that a toad had dug himself a hole in a basket of wildflower seeds I had planted, underneath a bleached turtle shell that I found by the creek in the woods. I took some pictures and sent them to my Mom. This morning, I thought he had vacated, but then I saw the soil twitch. I saw him in his hole again this evening. It's after midnight and he's out now, but I hope he comes back.
Nice Beast Ludo 1 year ago
Thank you!! I would like to see BP post 50 of these stories instead.
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️️Upvote faery️ 1 year ago (edited)
If they proudly announce they support individuals known to be misogynistic/racist/divisive twatwaffles, I'm out.
Jerusalem Cat Syndrome 1 year ago
I think we just saw this post in at least a couple of other lists, very recently.
Michael Fuhry 1 year ago
Men who use a crushing grip when shaking hands. My dad never really imparted too much by way of practical advice before he died when I was 14, but on a strangely specific occasion, he taught how to deploy a firm, not crushing, handshake. He also noted that it was rude to use more force than absolutely necessary. I have found in my journey through life that men who employ a crushing grip are, generally speaking, not to be trusted.
DBear 1 year ago
A few of mine: Getting angry and belligerent with you because they don't like your favorite sports team. Waiting impatiently for the store to open then buying something minor like a quart of oil or an air freshener. Coming into the store 30 seconds before closing and saying "I made it". One more store one. Coming into the store on a holiday and asking how come I don't have the day off. Worse when you're buying something minor like a quart of oil or an air freshener.
Leoninus Fate 1 year ago
im wondering if anyone that posted these has anyone significant/a partner in their life or friends or anything, cause literally they want to live in a bubble and have someone that is the most vanilla sim-like person to talk to, I feel like they would beat a lil old granny type lady to death for smiling and saying "morning sweetie, have a good day!"
Sharon Ammons 1 year ago
OMG. I had the employee who had to comment on every single thing I ate, like #33. It drove me insane. I'm a Celiac so I have to eat a gluten free diet and his wife just happened to eat gluten free for other medical reasons, so he was constantly bringing that up. But even beyond that, he had to comment every single day on what I ate for lunch. It was to the point where I wanted to scream, "Donnie, why the f- do you care that I'm having tamales for lunch today? How does this affect your life? Why do you even notice? Leave me alone." Ugh, he was so incredibly annoying.
Landithy 1 year ago (edited)
People who are to nice or warm up to me too quickly. I'm a decent enough person, but if you're convinced that I'm the bestest person you've ever met and we're going to be best friends after talking to me for a few minutes, either you're playing me, you have boundary issues, or both. Not to be confused with outgoing, extroverted people who just want to hang out with everyone, but still keep a healthy emotional distance from strangers.
Andy Frobig 1 year ago
This makes me think of an exchange from the movie "Barfly:" Wanda: "I hate people. Do you hate people?" Henry: "No...but I seem to feel better when they're not around."
Rostit . 1 year ago
bruh, every BP thread is a repost. The internet is done, everything has already been said,. we're just reposting content until the world ends in a few months.
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Allen Packard 1 year ago
When someone makes their sexuality their main "thing". I don't want to know what you do with other consenting adults.
Jeremy James 1 year ago
I don't have anything that will add to this post. I just wanted to share a story. Yesterday, I noticed that a toad had dug himself a hole in a basket of wildflower seeds I had planted, underneath a bleached turtle shell that I found by the creek in the woods. I took some pictures and sent them to my Mom. This morning, I thought he had vacated, but then I saw the soil twitch. I saw him in his hole again this evening. It's after midnight and he's out now, but I hope he comes back.
Nice Beast Ludo 1 year ago
Thank you!! I would like to see BP post 50 of these stories instead.
Load More Replies... ️️Upvote faery️ 1 year ago (edited)
If they proudly announce they support individuals known to be misogynistic/racist/divisive twatwaffles, I'm out.
Jerusalem Cat Syndrome 1 year ago
I think we just saw this post in at least a couple of other lists, very recently.
Michael Fuhry 1 year ago
Men who use a crushing grip when shaking hands. My dad never really imparted too much by way of practical advice before he died when I was 14, but on a strangely specific occasion, he taught how to deploy a firm, not crushing, handshake. He also noted that it was rude to use more force than absolutely necessary. I have found in my journey through life that men who employ a crushing grip are, generally speaking, not to be trusted.
DBear 1 year ago
A few of mine: Getting angry and belligerent with you because they don't like your favorite sports team. Waiting impatiently for the store to open then buying something minor like a quart of oil or an air freshener. Coming into the store 30 seconds before closing and saying "I made it". One more store one. Coming into the store on a holiday and asking how come I don't have the day off. Worse when you're buying something minor like a quart of oil or an air freshener.
Leoninus Fate 1 year ago
im wondering if anyone that posted these has anyone significant/a partner in their life or friends or anything, cause literally they want to live in a bubble and have someone that is the most vanilla sim-like person to talk to, I feel like they would beat a lil old granny type lady to death for smiling and saying "morning sweetie, have a good day!"
Sharon Ammons 1 year ago
OMG. I had the employee who had to comment on every single thing I ate, like #33. It drove me insane. I'm a Celiac so I have to eat a gluten free diet and his wife just happened to eat gluten free for other medical reasons, so he was constantly bringing that up. But even beyond that, he had to comment every single day on what I ate for lunch. It was to the point where I wanted to scream, "Donnie, why the f- do you care that I'm having tamales for lunch today? How does this affect your life? Why do you even notice? Leave me alone." Ugh, he was so incredibly annoying.
Landithy 1 year ago (edited)
People who are to nice or warm up to me too quickly. I'm a decent enough person, but if you're convinced that I'm the bestest person you've ever met and we're going to be best friends after talking to me for a few minutes, either you're playing me, you have boundary issues, or both. Not to be confused with outgoing, extroverted people who just want to hang out with everyone, but still keep a healthy emotional distance from strangers.
Andy Frobig 1 year ago
This makes me think of an exchange from the movie "Barfly:" Wanda: "I hate people. Do you hate people?" Henry: "No...but I seem to feel better when they're not around."
Rostit . 1 year ago
bruh, every BP thread is a repost. The internet is done, everything has already been said,. we're just reposting content until the world ends in a few months.
Load More Replies... Allen Packard 1 year ago
When someone makes their sexuality their main "thing". I don't want to know what you do with other consenting adults.
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