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I don’t know about you, but there are a couple of things people do that drive me crazy. For example, when somebody breathes down my neck when I stand at the ATM, or when somebody sitting next to me on the bus hogs my seat. In the grand picture of life, these are relatively minor things, but boy, can they annoy the living daylights out of you! 

Each of us has at least one pet peeve, meaning something not very big or particularly bad that greatly irritates us, even though someone else might find it okay. Hey, no need to feel awkward about it! We are all humans and we all have our own opinions and preferences. And also, let’s be honest, people can be pretty annoying at times. However, be sure to discuss this issue with your loved ones. Knowing your partner’s pet peeves in a relationship in advance can save you a lot of unpleasant moments, and even the relationship itself.    

Alongside common pet peeves that are a nuisance for so many of us, some people also have pretty funny pet peeves. Again, no judging, you know better what makes you uncomfortable. Even if no one around you shares your pet peeve, it’s absolutely normal if you get annoyed by it.  

We have collected some examples of pet peeves for this article. Do you find these things irritating? Share your biggest pet peeve with us in the comments. 

#1

Chronic Lateness

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J Rob
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugg. My Sister. Once 5 hours late for family Christmas. Didn't think a thing about it.

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    People Who Have To One-Up Every Story

    woman argue and pointing

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    Rylee Taylor
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we reached the moon! but lost in space i think we got there all too soon!

    #3

    People Who Don't Wash Their Hands After Using The Bathroom

    washing hands with soap

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    JMil
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Public doors should lock you in until you wash your hands. Or maybe a deposit system (like trolleys) that will not give the money back until your hands are washed.

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    #4

    Slow Internet

    Woman sitting and studying

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    #5

    Tailgaiters

    Heavy traffic

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    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I can do so safely, I pull over and let them go by before they hit me. If I can't, I aim for every single pothole on the road, then swerve at the last second. They usually get the message after bottoming out 2-3 times.

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    #6

    Loud Chewing

    Man eating hotdog and woman watching

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    Bouche Clay
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My breathing issues make it very difficult to chew with my mouth shut. I do the best I can.

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    #7

    People Who Explain Your Own Point Back To You

    Business mans pointing and smiling

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    #9

    People Who Seriously Think They're Kind Of A Big Deal

    Man wearing suit smiling and holding cigar

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    Bouche Clay
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a big deal! I am Bouche's litterbox scooper and food-giver. You can't get any more of a big deal than that!

    #10

    The Feeling Of Chalk

    Writing on the board

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    Bouche Clay
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd feel up every stick of chalk in the universe if it meant I wouldn't have to hear the sound of fingernails on a blackboard.

    #11

    Having A Big Job Dropped In Your Lap At The End Of The Day (Or Week)

    Tired of studying

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    #12

    Heating Up Smelly Food In A Public Kitchen

    Salmon meals in the box

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    #13

    Personal Grooming In A Public Place

    Woman talking and manicure nails

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    #15

    Unprotected Sneezes

    Man sitting and sneeze

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    Bouche Clay
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's easy to teach a child this. It's almost impossible to teach an adult this.

    #16

    Loud Phone Games

    Kids sitting and playing with phones and tablets

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    Lisa H
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Death metal on cue for these situations. I know, I'm petty.

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    #19

    Sudden Stops In Pedestrian Traffic

    people crossing the road

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    #20

    Kids Incapable Of Not Being Entertained For Every Second Of Every Minute

    Girl playing with rocks

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    #21

    Leaving Drawers And Cabinets Open

    Drawer open in the kitchen

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    Bouche Clay
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How else is the kitten supposed to get in them?" she asked innocently.

    #22

    Spitting On The Sidewalk

    Shadows of walking people

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    David Zumwalt
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am guilty of this. I just can't stand to swallow my own spit/snot. I try to be discreet. Sorry guys.

    #23

    Guys Who Bring Their Guitar To A Party

    Man playing guitar in the picnic

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    David Zumwalt
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guilty party usually has a man bun and doesn't wear deodorant because he's au natural

    #24

    Slow Drivers In The Passing Lane

    Driving and watching in the car

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    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People who think they have the right of way when coming onto a highway and, worse, think it's ok to do so at 40kph when the highway traffic is at 100kph.

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    #25

    Backhanded Compliments

    Woman confused watching on their phone

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    Lisa H
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, these seriously mess with my mind. I'm an over thinker so these suck.

    #26

    When You Lose Something And A Person Says, "Well, Where Was The Last Place You Had It?"

    Man wearing red shirt pointing finger up

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    #28

    Food Stealers

    Woman taking food from freezer

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    #29

    Over-Posting

    Man wearing gray shirt watching phone and smiling

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    #31

    Misspelling Your Name When It's Right There In Your Email Address

    Boy holding hands on the head watching and thinking

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    #32

    Clapping When The Plane Lands

    People sitting in the plane seats

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    Bouche Clay
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an odd thing to do. You're clapping because someone did their job properly? I didn't clap because the people who arrested me did it right. I don't clap if the restaurant gets my order right. I don't clap if the electric works. Why would I clap because the plane landed?

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    #33

    Overactive Group Chats

    Friends watching phones and laughing

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    #34

    Talking To Someone With Headphones In

    Friends watching book in the street

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    #35

    Sidewalk Hogs

    Crowded sidewalks

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    The boredest panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Groups who walk slowly covering the whole sidewalk so you can’t go past

    #36

    Delivery Food That Spills In The Bag

    Unpack food delivery

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    #37

    Trying To Find Things In Someone Else's Kitchen

    Woman cooking in the kitchen

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    Emiloy
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no problem if other people have their kitchen organized differently. It’s their space after all. As long as nobody’s trying to rearrange my kitchen setup, we’re good.

    #38

    Lending Something To Someone And Never Getting It Back

    Bookshelf with many books

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    David Zumwalt
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I stopped lending long ago. I generally just give and replace. If it gets returned, bonus!

    #40

    Not Picking Up Your Missed Basketball Garbage Shot

    throwing trash in the trash can

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    #41

    People Who Order Something Else And Then Want Your Food Or Drink

    burger in the plates

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    #42

    Asking Questions During A Movie

    Woman and man watching movie in the cinema and pointing

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    #43

    Aggressive Interrupters

    Friends eating and talking

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    #44

    Other People Staring At Their Phones

    Woman and man sitting and watching phone

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    #46

    People Who Recline Their Airplane Seats Without Warning

    Free Airplane Seats

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    #48

    Confusing Memes With Having A Personality

    Man wearing red shirt drinking and watching phone

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    #50

    Speech-To-Text

    Woman talking on the phone

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    Rens
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I often have to do this because I have chronic pain and sometimes my hands are just not working very well

    #52

    Grammar Correctors

    Woman and man arguing

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    Justin Trouble
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually try to ignore it, but my older brother knows how much I hate when adults say pasgetti when they are trying to be cute or whatever. He'll work into conservations on the phone, because he knows I'll punch him if he does it to my face.

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    #53

    Oversharing Medical Conditions

    Woman confused watching on the laptop

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    #54

    Being Gluten-Free Just For Kicks

    Person holding cooked bread

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    David Zumwalt
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes legit allergy sufferers look bad. I am not allergic, I put extra gluten on everything. I usually carry my own supply. In a gluten shaker.

    #55

    Gum Smackers

    Girls blowing bubble gum bubbles

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    Tabitha Frost
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially since I have misophonia. Everyday is hell because of it. People always just think I'm overreacting or just want attention. Someone recently told me just to deal with it, brave words for someone who is already on my last nerve and in punching range.

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    #57

    Parties That Are Just Requests For Presents

    Colorful wrapped gifts

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    #58

    Scraping Silverware

    Eating food

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    #59

    People Who Adopt The Interests/Habits Of Every New Significant Other

    Couple travel and making heart symbol

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    #60

    Leaving Dishes In The Sink

    Dishes in the sink

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    #61

    Leaving The Cap Off Of The Toothpaste

    Toothpaste cap off

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    #62

    Unsolicited Recommendations

    Friends eating and talking

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    #63

    People Who Say "No Offense"

    woman angry with man

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    Libstak
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or I'm sorry but....anything after that they are not at all sorry for but do know makes them a complete a*s for saying.

    #64

    People Who Hold Up TSA Security

    Security check in the airport

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    #65

    Formal Social Media Departure Announcements

    Man wearing white shirt and holding phone

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    #66

    Bringing Up Politics Just To Irritate Someone

    Woman and man argue in the outside

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    David Zumwalt
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This site is notorious about this. I get it, most people here are liberal. Trump did not invent cancer or whatever ridiculous junk people comment or post.

    #67

    Dog Owners Who Look The Other Way

    Woman and man walking a dog

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    Lisa H
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking at you, unit #6122. Pick up your dog's s**t, the rest of us are tired of dodging it. Ffs, there's a clean up station WITH bags RIGHT THERE WHERE YOUR DOG POOPS.

    #68

    A Lack Of Outlets

    Outlets in the wall

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    #69

    Hair In The Sink/Drain/Shower

    washing hair

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    #70

    Phone Alarms Going Off At Work

    Setting alarm on the phone

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    #71

    Spoilers (And People Who Get Upset About Spoilers)

    Woman tired watching laptop screen

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    #72

    The Sound Of Styrofoam Rubbing Against Styrofoam

    Styrofoam in the box

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    Bouche Clay
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The person who posted this would not enjoy owning a beanbag chair.

    #73

    Those People Who Push The Button Again Even Though It's Already Been Pushed

    Pushing the elevator button

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    #74

    Passengers Who Fiddle With A Car Driver's Radio

    tune car radio

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    #75

    People Who Won't Stop Telling You That You Have To Watch Their Favorite Show

    People holding tv remote

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    #76

    Cracking Knuckles

    Person cracking knuckles

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    #77

    Bad Tippers

    Person holding check

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    David Zumwalt
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always tip well. You will get better service. If you can't afford to tip, don't go to places that tipping is expected. Workers rely on that money.

    #78

    Slurping Coffee/Tea

    Man drinking tea and sitting

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    #79

    Chewing On Ice

    Ice coffee on the table

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    Tabitha Frost
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AHHGGGGG I HATE IT SO MUCH! Its crunchy and slurpy at the same time. *sCreAmS*

    #80

    Redundant Hashtagging

    Woman relaxing on the couch after shower

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    #81

    The Word "Literally"

    Woman sitting and making gests with arms and talking

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    Tabitha Frost
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In moderation or in if its being overused? I get where you are coming from if someone is using it all the time.

    #82

    Unprepared Coffee Customers

    People buying coffee

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    #83

    Loud Arguers

    Man screaming on the phone

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    #84

    People Who Constantly Talk About Their Diet

    Friends sitting and drinking coffee

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    #85

    Crowding The Airport Gate

    People in the airport going with luggages

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    #86

    People Who Call You "Buddy" Or "Sweetheart" Because They Forgot Your Name

    People wearing suits sitting standing and talking

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    Bouche Clay
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An elderly gentleman was telling his guest about a new restaurant. The guest asked the name of the place. After a long silence, the elderly man admitted he couldn't remember. He asked the guest, "What's the name of that flower, the one with the thorns?" .... "A rose?" the guest asked..... "That's it!" The elderly man shouted into the kitchen, "Hey, Rose, what was that restaurant we ate at the other night?"

    #87

    People Who Stand On The Left

    Crowded sides

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    #88

    Non-Karaoke Karaoke

    Woman singing and man watching

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