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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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“What Words/Phrases Do You Hear Someone Say And Immediately Know You’re Probably Not Going To Like The Person?” (50 Answers) Anything that involves "god's will"

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

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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    “I’m not racist but…”

    Yes. Yes you are.

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

    Those words almost always precede the most ignorant/racist/ugliest comments ever ... ( it's similar to "no offense , but....." )

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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) 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

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

    Alpha and beta humans do not exist. It's simply an excuse for some to engage in and justify their toxic behaviors.

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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) 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.

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    Boys will be boys

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

    I hate this one with a burning passion. Same with 'Boys don't cry'

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    MAGA.

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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) “People don’t like me because I tell it like it is”

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

    "people don't like me because I am tacky and have no decorum"

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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're a family here" in a work setting. Mother f****r you just laid off "cousin" Bill.

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    “Do your own research.” Quickly became the mantra of some of the most misinformed and ignorant people on the planet.

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    "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.

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

    Projection, like calling people snowflakes while you’re banning books.

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    'thoughts and prayers"

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

    Yeah the whole.... Sending prayers.... Comment on Facebook.

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    "Ugh I hate cats"

    I can't trust someone who says that. People who hate cats, really hate cats. To the point of abuse.

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

    Animal hating is a big red flag. And cats are little gods.

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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) “No offense, but…”, just before saying the most offensive thing you’ve heard in your life.

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    "It's all a part of god's plan"

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

    “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

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    "I am an influencer / I have xxxx followers..."

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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) You should smile more 🙄

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

    I find grinning widely while maintaining intense eye contact and tilting my head sideways generally makes them retract that statement.

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    "The Election Was Stolen!"

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    "i have no problem with the gays, just keep it away from me"

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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) “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.

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

    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.

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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) 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.

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    "Why isn't there a white history month" I'm not even huge into politics, but this says a lot about someone to me

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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) If a person humiliates others for the sake of boosting his own ego, I immediately stop communicating with that person.

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

    “I don't wanna talk to you no more, you empty headed animal food trough wiper! I fart in your general direction! Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!”

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    "Sheeple" As soon as I hear it I tune out everything else they have to say

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

    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.

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    "oh, that's such typical [star sign] behaviour"

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

    I’m a cancer, we’re supposed to be sensitive (which I am) so it really hurts my feelings when people say that!

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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) “I’m brutally honest”

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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) A man who uses “Females” to refer to women.

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    I believe in the Bible as historical fact

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    Woke.

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

    This one gets so annoying to see. And it's always used by freaking bigots

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    "Do you know who I am?"

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    "If you can't handle me at my worst you don't deserve me at my best"

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    “I just say what everyone else is thinking”. Describing someone as an “alpha” “sigma” “beta”, or calling women “females”

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

    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?

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    “Let’s go Brandon”

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

    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

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    "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.

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

    Worse. I thought i was a typo the first time, but then it was repeated.

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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) "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.

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    “You’re so quiet”

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    "As a straight, white, cisgender person..."

    Ma'am this a Wendy's.

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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) "oh im compelled to do this totally normal activity because my OCD/adhd/bipolar is kicking in!"

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    people who will insert, “well if trump was still in office…” in every single conversation despite having nothing to do with politics

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

    But you can almost always end the sentence with "... it would be worse."

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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) 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.

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

    I got my shirt off the 99 cent rack and my shoes for under $2. Envy me! /s

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    People who lie/brag about their IQ. In my experience they seem like the dumbest people.

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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) "I'm a -insert star sign- so that's why I'm (being a c**t)"

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

    I'm a Cantaloupe and my ex was an Asparagus so clearly we were not compatible.

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    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.

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

    Or anyone whose worldview distills every situation into 'them and us'.

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    "All men are trash"

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

    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"

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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) “My truth”

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

    Everyone has a perspective but not everyone has a truth.

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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) "as an empath --"

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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) "I hate drama." I have never heard someone say this, unsolicited, and not been exhausted with their shenanigans within a day.

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

    If a high school student said it referring to one of their classes, that wouldn’t be too bad.

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    "As an ENFP/ISTJ/JKDSAJKHSDF/other alphabet soup personality test baloney..."

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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) "Why didn't they just take the eagles to Mordor?"

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    "snowflakes", "woke", or "unbeknownst".

    Especially unbeknownst, I hate that word more than is reasonable to acknowledge.

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    "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.

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

    Tough love is fine, but there’s a big difference between that and tough love as a guise for abuse!!

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