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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.

#1

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) How they treat/view animals.

Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you!

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#2

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) 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.

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#3

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) How they treat someone in a service position, wait staff, etc.

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#4

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) If you're blasting music in public, I instantly hate you

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#5

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) 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.

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#6

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) they dont return the cart after loading up the car

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#7

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) Littering

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#8

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) 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.

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#9

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) They can never be wrong.

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#10

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) They make jokes at other people's expense, but can't stand it when someone jokes about them.

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#11

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) Treating garbage collectors like they're trash. Mate their job is to literally pick up trash after you.

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#12

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) People who incessantly refer to you by name in a conversation. It comes across like some weird sales / cult strategy to engineer fake rapport.

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#13

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) If they quickly bring their religion into s conversation

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#14

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) S**t talking their significant other.

SoVerySleepy81 , Priscilla Du Preez Report

#15

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) 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.

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#16

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) Someone who knocks on my bedroom door and opens it immediately instead of waiting for me to answer it

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#17

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) When they don’t acknowledge that you held the door open for them. Not even a small smile or head nod.

Chatterbxer , Darya Sannikova Report

#18

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) 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.

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#19

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) 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.

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#20

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) That whole compliment but it’s an insult thing and then they laugh it off as a joke

Like wtf is your problem

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#21

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) If they don't treat people under their authority with respect.

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#22

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) In a conversation, never ask you a single thing about you or your opinion

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#23

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) Hyper political

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#24

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) Talking c**p or making fun of/nitpicking everyone that walks by.

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#25

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) I just met you. Don't call me honey, baby, darling, or anything like that.

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#26

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) If they're always the "good guy" when they tell stories about bad situations.

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#27

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) Head to toe screaming designer brands for some reason rub me the wrong way.

talluleeh , https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-door-lever-1636365/ Report

#28

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) Using their phone too much during group meals

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#29

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) “You can Trust me”
Nope, if you gotta TELL me that with words, nope.

Bambino00 , NONRESIDENT Report

#30

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) Gossip about other people.

If they do it about others, they’ll do it about you.

Perseus73 , Hưng Nguyễn Report

#31

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) Sense of Entitlement .

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#32

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) 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.

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#33

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) 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

dauntless91 , Acton Crawford Report

#34

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) When they don’t rerack their weights or wipe down the equipment at the gym.

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#35

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) 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.

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#36

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) 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?

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#37

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) They call me "friend" right off. Pal, or buddy is almost as bad.

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#38

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) They introduce themselves as a Christian.

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Greta Kolding
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This must be an American thing. Can't say I've ever come across it, except Jehovas Witnesses.

Melissa Harris
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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R. H.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, so you're a follower of the b*********y/incest/mass murderer/infanticide religion cult?

Kelly Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

LaediGrenayd_05
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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??

Adam Zad
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you know if someone is a Christian? Don't worry, they'll tell you.

C Pryce
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why just Christians? Would it irritate if people introduce themselves as Buddhist, Moslem, Hindu, Jain? This just seems like blatant bias

Bewarethere@gmail.com
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#39

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) They're stood naked in my kitchen by the open fridge drinking my coconut milk straight from the carton.

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#40

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) I have a friend who's a psychiatrist, he says it's psychiatrist lore to always beware of men with yellow tinted glasses lenses.

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#41

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) When they take but never give. Personally I believe friendship should be as equal and balanced as possible but if a friend can't even meet you a quarter of the way? They ain't your friend.

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#42

How they drive especially on the highway.

Can’t stand people who weave in and out of lanes going 20 over thinking the interstate is their personal Indy 500

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#43

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) When they park in the fire lane to run into the grocery store or dry cleaners or whatever, especially if it's in a parking lot where only one car can get around them at a time.

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#44

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) When you share meaningless info about you or someone and they make it your or their defining quality. Basically they put you and other people in a box.

Another one is when they start “playfully” roasting you too early on in a connection. That’s for close people and we aren’t anywhere near that.

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#45

Guilt tripping.

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#46

When you only know them for a minute and they already start getting super personal

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#47

If they talk bad about homeless people

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#48

if the puppers dislike them I listen

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#49

How they react to a line or a restaurant wait. Huffing, eye-rolling--they don't go full Karen, but you can tell they're REALLY annoyed that Their Specialness has to wait their turn like everyone else.

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#50

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) Asking the race of the people in your story when you are talking about something that has absolutely nothing to do with race. Also saying things are racist when they aren’t and using racial slurs.

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#51

When someone doesn’t listen to you. As in actually HEAR what you’re saying. It’s one thing if they don’t understand how you’re feeling and you need to clarify. It’s another when they’re blatantly ignoring you because they’re being selfish or defensive.

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#52

Cut into the middle of a conversation, not even acknowledging you were talking or there.

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#53

when they have a weird hatred for kids, and im not talking about not wanting any. i mean straight up despising and in some cases threatening to harm children cause of their dislike for them.

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#54

Can’t give anyone a compliment without immediately s**t talking under their breath

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#55

Whenever I've met someone and we go out to eat or just eat snacks at home, and they don't clean up after themselves. Like I mean, just leaving trash on the table and going to bed without thinking about it. Those people are usually the last people to take responsibility for their actions.

Edit: I don't mean being forgetful, I mean like refusing to clean stuff up, sorry for the vague explanation.

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#56

Elevator eyes.

That's when someone looks you up and down. Like a woman looking at another woman's outfit/appearance from head to toe. Super judgmental.

And if it's a man, super creepy and gross.

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#57

Acting like only one half of a couple exists

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#58

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) They enjoy making you feel uncomfortable or smile when asking awkward questions.

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#59

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) "Here we are like family!"

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#60

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) Not being a reliable narrator and believing your assumptions as facts.

Small exaggerations or telling stories from your perspective once in a while are fine but seemingly being unable to frame your perspective and feelings separate from the rest of the world is concerning. My sister will often state other people's thoughts or feelings she believes as if they are fact. Needless to say she can't be relied on for a trust worthy depiction of events, even in the most low stake scenerios

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#61

45 minutes until I'm scheduled to quit work, and you're stressing me about working faster.


thank you for the f**k ups I made from the stress, today I know better than yesterday.

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#62

A married male coworker who knows you are also married and yet keeps making random sexual comments towards you.

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#63

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) They interrupt multiple times when it's your turn to tell a story, or explain something.

edit: I have aspergers and ADD. I'm quite aware of how difficult it may be to tame these urges to do so. My comment is more directed towards those who are narcissistic, fake, or micro-controlling as a behavior. Thank you for all the further comments, I hope I didn't offend anyone from any misunderstanding.

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#64

Anyone that knocks on my door with a clipboard or wearing a suit holding a book.

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#65

When they have a habit of telling other people what to do, usually disguised as a request, but it's framed in a way that makes it seem unreasonable to say no.

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#66

Their eyes, and before you say there's no possible way you can tell someone's character by just their eyes.

It hasn't failed me yet.

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#67

That resentful glance/stare you catch them giving you when you unexpectedly look up

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#68

“What's Something Subtle That Instantly Gives You Bad Vibes About Someone?” (40 Answers) They covered in blood but they don't seem to be hurt.

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#69

If they are too sweet at first. Can't be trusted.

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#70

Lack of personal space or maintaining direct eye contact too long.

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#71

Honestly, some people are way too into themselves. Confidence is great, but at some point you gotta remember you're around other people. Gross.

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#72

The sociopath stare.

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#73

No platonic friends of the opposite sex

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#74

Opening up too quickly. Like you see someone for a 2nd time in your life and they start sharing way too personal stuff out of the blue.

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#75

I can usually read people quite well, so it always freaks me out when I meet a person and there is... nothing. Just a blank slate with a smile painted on.
Sometimes they turn out to be great people, other times they end up being total pricks.
But it's strange and slightly worrying when they don't project anything.

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#76

When they talk about how people spoil their kids and they are strict.

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#77

Ignoring their kids because they are having fun. Not to the point of calling CPS.....just more like, they'll go running if the kid screams but won't be aware enough to stop it in the first place.

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#78

Boasting about themselves. Shows low self esteem.

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#79

The word "hun".

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#80

Trying to stand in your blind spot

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#81

they’re “too nice”, apparently something people don’t really pick up on (hence the subtle) but i always have and i always end up being right about them in the end

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#82

Dirty hands/fingernails if they are not in a trade where that would be normal.

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#83

If they drive a Kia Soul. I’m not joking. I’ve been burned 3 times now by people who drive them.

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#84

Everyone loves them.

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#85

Sounds cliche but their energy, and facial expressions, Ik facial expressions are not that great to go off but it's just something I've observed rolling eyes attitude face that's beneath Me face ugh I'm too good for this world face I've just seen this alot with other women in particular.

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#86

Never share anything or are very hesitant to share, stingey

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#87

If they say their ex “is a f*****g psycho”
I don’t need to know, & you probably drove her *to that!
My ex is a psycho but I don’t rant about him, or mention it to others asides from my gf’s

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#88

Someone who smile and bubbly all the frigging time.

It’s always been a front and facade hiding the real true self behind, which is just a normal human being with flaws.

But the facade itself is also a sign that the person have a mental problem dealing with some form of negativity. Something like either wanting to please or have a false believe that no one likes a sad individual…etc.

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