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“What Words/Phrases Do You Hear Someone Say And Immediately Know You’re Probably Not Going To Like The Person?” (50 Answers)
We’ve all got pet peeves. Some people will smack anyone who starts chewing with their mouth open, and others might already be on their way home if a date shows up 5 minutes late. But there are also plenty of things people can say to make their potential friendships instantly go up in flames.
Someone recently asked Reddit users to share words and phrases that alert them that they won't like a person, and readers did not hold back. Below, you’ll find a variety of statements that people can't stand, so enjoy learning what not to say upon meeting someone, and be sure to upvote the phrases that you consider to be red flags as well!
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#1
Anything that involves "god's will"
The Blue Spirit 1 year ago (edited)
As a Christian (lol considering this article's title), I've always hated the use of that phrase. I do believe in God's will, but it shouldn't be used as a replacement for loving and serving a person, and definitely not as an excuse that a person "got what they deserved". God's will could be many things but it will always involve loving and caring for other human beings (and yourself)
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#3
Describes himself as an Alpha Male. Tells you implausible stories about how tough he is/how many women he's "Banged". Yeah, me an you gonna fall out soon buddy
Joe Publique 1 year ago
Alpha and beta humans do not exist. It's simply an excuse for some to engage in and justify their toxic behaviors.
#4
Anyone who is rude to waitstaff.
Been on a few dates where potential partners treated the waiter/waitress like garbage.
Instant dislike and termination of the date.
#5
Boys will be boys
#7
“People don’t like me because I tell it like it is”
#8
"We're a family here" in a work setting. Mother f****r you just laid off "cousin" Bill.
#9
“Do your own research.” Quickly became the mantra of some of the most misinformed and ignorant people on the planet.
Rashmi Prakash Palai 1 year ago
I hope somebody teaches those people about burden of proof fallacy
#10
"Men are logical/analytical, and women are emotional."
That's one of the most inaccurate statements I keep hearing every time I listen to a certain type of people on certain videos/podcasts.
#12
"Ugh I hate cats"
I can't trust someone who says that. People who hate cats, really hate cats. To the point of abuse.
#13
“No offense, but…”, just before saying the most offensive thing you’ve heard in your life.
#14
"It's all a part of god's plan"
Joe Publique 1 year ago
“Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?” - Epicurus
#16
You should smile more 🙄
Rachel Reynolds 1 year ago
I find grinning widely while maintaining intense eye contact and tilting my head sideways generally makes them retract that statement.
#18
"i have no problem with the gays, just keep it away from me"
#19
“I’m so bipolar” to explain why they are indecisive or to play off poor life choices. Or just to say to sound quirky. Really hate that. I’m bipolar and rarely tell anyone.
Terry Tobias 1 year ago
I'm bipolar and hate this trend. Having a mental illness isn't fun, cute, quirky, or an excuse for bad behavior. You don't want to know what it's really like being bipolar.
#20
Women who say “I only have guy friends” which is usually followed by something like “women always bring drama / women are usually bitches / women can’t handle how real I am / women are always jealous of me.”
ETA: Yeah, it’s great having guy friends, but the problem is women who view other women as the enemy.
#21
"Why isn't there a white history month" I'm not even huge into politics, but this says a lot about someone to me
#22
If a person humiliates others for the sake of boosting his own ego, I immediately stop communicating with that person.
#23
"Sheeple" As soon as I hear it I tune out everything else they have to say
Lawrencium 1 year ago
I just assume they're trying to summon an ancient Eldritch species of sheep-people to usher in the Apocalypse. This ends up being more interesting than what they were actually trying to say, and generally more coherent as well.
#24
"oh, that's such typical [star sign] behaviour"
Brooklyn Roffman 1 year ago
I’m a cancer, we’re supposed to be sensitive (which I am) so it really hurts my feelings when people say that!
#27
I believe in the Bible as historical fact
#28
Woke.
Jeff Mcelfresh 1 year ago
This one gets so annoying to see. And it's always used by freaking bigots
#30
"If you can't handle me at my worst you don't deserve me at my best"
#31
“I just say what everyone else is thinking”. Describing someone as an “alpha” “sigma” “beta”, or calling women “females”
Sergio Bicerra 1 year ago
Depends on context: if I say Andrew Tate is an insecure b***h that tries to hide it behind his aLPhA mAlE image is exactly what everyone is thinking. Btw, is he's still in jail? Has he spread his alphaism among his fellow inmates?
#32
“Let’s go Brandon”
Rachel Reynolds 1 year ago
On a positive note, there was a new story about a young Autistic boy, named Brandon, who was nervous about his vacation in Texas. Until he saw all the "Let's go Brandon" signs which cheered him on. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/8-year-old-boy-with-autism-puts-new-spin-on-lets-go-brandon-chants
#33
"Yes but you know there's worst" everytime you have an issue. Denying the pain of someone isn't helping them at all. Yes other have it worst, but at day D, hour H, I want to talk about my feeling and feel heard and seen. I want solutions or I want help or I want someone to b***h about the subject / person which / who is sensitive topic for me. Not thinking about others. That's not being selfish, that's destressing, and if you can't find a solution at least outing bad vibes.
#34
"My ex was a narcissist". I didn't hear this nearly as often until the last year or so. Now suddenly everyone has had an ex that was a narcissist. I work in the behavioral health field and this one drives me crazy.
Like no, just because you both wanted different things in life doesn't make him selfish enough to be labeled with an actual *personality disorder,* ***oh my god.*** Just say you weren't compatible and move on with your life.
No offense to those who actually did genuinely date a narcissist.
#36
"As a straight, white, cisgender person..."
Ma'am this a Wendy's.
#37
"oh im compelled to do this totally normal activity because my OCD/adhd/bipolar is kicking in!"
#38
people who will insert, “well if trump was still in office…” in every single conversation despite having nothing to do with politics
#39
Got my shirt for x amount, my shoes for y amount type of people. You paid way more than normal people for stuff that's not something to brag about. Also do you really have no innate worth that you have to toss around price tags to attract people's attention.
#40
People who lie/brag about their IQ. In my experience they seem like the dumbest people.
#41
"I'm a -insert star sign- so that's why I'm (being a c**t)"
Stephanie Did It 1 year ago
I'm a Cantaloupe and my ex was an Asparagus so clearly we were not compatible.
#42
I had this new coworker who I didn’t have to work with, but could have made both of our jobs easier. He didn’t even need to say anything. At the first morning meeting he had a Daily Wire coffee mug that said, “this cup is filled with liberal tears.”
Yeah, no thanks dude. I don’t need your help with anything.
Joe Publique 1 year ago
Or anyone whose worldview distills every situation into 'them and us'.
#43
"All men are trash"
Chexmy Licks🇯🇵 1 year ago
if men said all women are trash they do be acting like they're abt to start a war on twitter. i dont like it when people say something bad about the opposite gender,with "all"
#46
"I hate drama." I have never heard someone say this, unsolicited, and not been exhausted with their shenanigans within a day.
kitten levels tokyo 1 year ago
If a high school student said it referring to one of their classes, that wouldn’t be too bad.
#47
"As an ENFP/ISTJ/JKDSAJKHSDF/other alphabet soup personality test baloney..."
#49
"snowflakes", "woke", or "unbeknownst".
Especially unbeknownst, I hate that word more than is reasonable to acknowledge.
#50
"Tough love" often seems to be used as an excuse to be a d**k. I get it when it's like an intervention, but most times I've personally heard it this was just people who wanted to start s**t.
What do you think ?
Bowtechie 1 year ago (edited)
Some of these are legit, but for the most part my opinion is that y'all just don't like people.
Boris Long-Johnson 1 year ago (edited)
Using the size of someone penis as an insult - especially common with women who really don’t like being asked if they’re being such a b-tch cause they’ve a c**t the size of a bucket? (How the tables have turned). Simple rule - don’t attack someone on something they can’t change!
Noname 1 year ago (edited)
I think that if you're a male and insult a woman first by calling her a b***h or c**t, you deserve to have your penis ridiculed.
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Bowtechie 1 year ago (edited)
Some of these are legit, but for the most part my opinion is that y'all just don't like people.
Boris Long-Johnson 1 year ago (edited)
Using the size of someone penis as an insult - especially common with women who really don’t like being asked if they’re being such a b-tch cause they’ve a c**t the size of a bucket? (How the tables have turned). Simple rule - don’t attack someone on something they can’t change!
Noname 1 year ago (edited)
I think that if you're a male and insult a woman first by calling her a b***h or c**t, you deserve to have your penis ridiculed.
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