What kinds of people annoy or irritate you?

[Alex]

One of the triggers of anxiety is when you meet or interact with certain types of people. I can't stand people who whine (have a moan and then that's it), nag, who are rude (but they haven't a clue) and those are behave as if they are entitled. I guess the list could go on. I used to have a friend who would whine every time she called or when I saw her, and other people had begun to avoid her because of it. Some people are good at handling these types of people, and I have learned to ignore them, but some never get the message.


I have met a few people who feel they are entitled and it seems to be a trait on the increase. I don't know maybe it's an inflated sense of arrogance or snobbishness, but it's an immediate turn off.

 

[fuzyon]

I hate people that don't mind their own business and are always trying to pester you about stuff. I also dislike people that judge you for everything you do and always have a bad thing to say, I try to not be negative but with people like this it's hard to keep my spirits up.


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[T2R43]

I don't like people who feel entitled and there are a lot of them walking about these days. Entitlement comes in many forms: good looking people who feel that they should put down the 'non' good looking, people who are rich and judge people who aren't, men who dislike women for fill in the blank, and on it goes. People who pry into private matters of other people seriously bug me and with the internet, there are a lot of those folks around as well and that is happening from the top to the bottom: governments spy on citizens, wives spy on husbands, businesses spy on customer and data mining is rife all over. Those are just a few of the folk who bug me because I wonder what's happened to honestly and walking the steady path.

 

[Humphrey247]

I don't like people who ask me to continue trying stuff or doing something even after I've clearly expressed my disinterest. Once I've decided I don't like something, it's unlikely that I'll change my mind. Unfortunately, some of my friends behave like this but only once in a while.

 

[17emilyhalko]

Basically, I don't like people who are condescending, rude, insensitive, self-righteous, arrogant, or just plain mean. I know that everybody makes mistakes, so I usually don't judge someone on these traits, unless the offense seems to be particularly horrible, or unless that I know that a person makes these offenses on a regular basis. These people don't set off anxiety with me, however, unless I have to talk or communicate with these people. Their rudeness might set off my depression, however, and I can no longer associate with these types of people. I don't think that anyone should be around people that consistently make them feel small, belittled, angry, annoyed, or other negative emotions. Relationships should be a positive thing, and not bring negative feelings like those often.

 

[mauricioq]

I don't like people that think too much about themselves and don't have consideration for the others. I also hate rude people and people who are always criticizing others for what they do, because it's none of their business. You can't judge people like that. For me, that's the worst. Arrogant people are also pretty annoying and so are those who are always lying.

 

[Panic57]

One of the triggers of anxiety is when you meet or interact with certain types of people. I can't stand people who whine (have a moan and then that's it), nag, who are rude (but they haven't a clue) and those are behave as if they are entitled. I guess the list could go on. I used to have a friend who would whine every time she called or when I saw her, and other people had begun to avoid her because of it. Some people are good at handling these types of people, and I have learned to ignore them, but some never get the message.
I have met a few people who feel they are entitled and it seems to be a trait on the increase. I don't know maybe it's an inflated sense of arrogance or snobbishness, but it's an immediate turn off.

I think it depends on the people and the situation. There are times when people need someone to whine to so they can verbally get something off their chest. My mom is one of those people who just can't let something simmer but once she verbally complains out loud she can see the problem with a clear head and create a plan to fix it. That is fine, But there are people who are only interested in dumping their issues on you, have you solve their problem, and then they are no longer interested it you. I personally hate them probably the most because that's not an even relationship. My second place would be frenemies. I don't like the grey area between friend and foe. I don't want to have someone playing with my emotions and making me feel guilty about treating them like an enemy when they don't even blink at stabbing me in the back. I also don't like people who have to belittle other people to feel better about themselves. Another variation of that are people who are always in competition with you. They have to be smarter, skinnier than you otherwise they're mad.

 

[HappyKoi]

I can't stand racist, sexist, misogynist, or people who insult other groups of people. It's childish, nasty behavior, especially when it's backed up by ignorance or made-up "facts" that have no basis in anything other than speculation and paranoia. My anxiety gets triggered quite a bit by these people, especially if they sound angry. Sometimes these people will say that they're "joking" or "just trying to get a rise out of someone". My feeling is that if they're joking, it certainly isn't funny or entertaining, and if they're trying to make someone mad, then they need a better hobby. People really seem to throw their rudeness out and expect that everyone should laugh and bow down to their supposed "cleverness", or that they feel entitled to attention and it doesn't matter who they upset so that they can get it. Some of this is paranoia and ignorance by people who want to blame others for their problems. I can't stand those kinds of people.

 

[sidney]

I have been dealing with people who have low morals, manipulative, and are childish for quite some time now, so what annoys me is when people frame you up so that they can reach their evil goals that harm you. People that have nothing better to do than to annoy you. People who slander you for some personal reason like jealousy or them not wanting other people to like you. Basically, I despise people who step on other people's toes just to get ahead to reach their evil goals.

 

[Ashley0323]

The people who irritate me the most are compulsive liars, and always plays the victim role. I always try to be nice, but sometimes I just cant handle those people. The ones that give you a sad life story, but its all things THEY can make a change to, but chose not to.

 

[Aree Wongwanlee]

Not many people annoy me. Not for long, anyway. I may get a little bit annoyed if someone keeps on coming at me about the same old thing. Then, after a while, the feeling of annoyance dissipates when I tell myself that the other person is rather pathetic in not having anything better to do with his time. Of course, if his complaint about me is valid, I will correct it.

 

[John Snort]

I find people who talk a lot to be extremely irritating. They always are prattling about what they did "last weekend or last night", what they'll be doing, what someone did, what their plans are for tomorrow or the future, the weather — stuff that hardly interests me. Hanging out with chatterboxes always gives me headaches so when I can, I avoid such people and when I can't I'll just plug an earphone into my phone and listen to some music.

 

[Alex]

I can't stand racist' date=' sexist, misogynist, or people who insult other groups of people. It's childish, nasty behavior, especially when it's backed up by ignorance or made-up "facts" that have no basis in anything other than speculation and paranoia. My anxiety gets triggered quite a bit by these people, especially if they sound angry. Sometimes these people will say that they're "joking" or "just trying to get a rise out of someone". My feeling is that if they're joking, it certainly isn't funny or entertaining, and if they're trying to make someone mad, then they need a better hobby. People really seem to throw their rudeness out and expect that everyone should laugh and bow down to their supposed "cleverness", or that they feel entitled to attention and it doesn't matter who they upset so that they can get it. Some of this is paranoia and ignorance by people who want to blame others for their problems. I can't stand those kinds of people.[/quote']
I think you managed to list most of the traits that undesirable people have. Irritation leads to anxiety and while there are some traits that we have to put up with, if we can do away with them or avoid them it's healthier without a doubt.


I used to work in an industry where everyone wanted to be in the spotlight or be top dog, and most people could see through people who were 'faking' it. The worst thing is that no one tells them if they are racist or have insulted others and they carry on. I'm fairly tolerant, but when people don't get the hint (such as I avoid calls, or ignore them) then sometimes they are asking for a direct approach. The entitlement thing has been more evident, especially now online where people feel they have blinkered entitlements. One must learn to respect views that they don't agree with rather than rant and rave. That translates into real life too, and many people just don't know how they can trigger people through thoughtless actions or words.

 

[DylanRowan]

Since I spend most of the time at school, I end up getting irritated by the "attention callers". They scream, complain, rince and repeat. They do everything just so they can be recognized by the class everytime, everyday. Then, when something is against them, they start complaining. I do not know if they are serious or just downright dumb. I could be telling them to shut up, but I always think that I have to control myself and relax.

 

[Petesede]

I would not say it is a type of person, since I get along with most people, but one of my big pet peeves in people are people who consider ´planning to do something´ as an accomplishment. Don´t get me wrong, planning, making a schedule, organization and all that is important when you are trying to accomplish some major goal. But just saying ´I want to get my degree´ is nothing to brag about or to feel a sense of accomplishment over until you have begun at least taking some of the initial steps towards that goal. Personally, I wait til I am at least partially on the path before I mention it, let alone brag about it.

 

[audrinaa]

There are two types of people that irritate me so much. First, I don't like the people that say that they are going to do something and don't. Now I know that sometimes things come up and the person can't always do something. That is fine, but also when you don't call, text, or let me know that you are not going to be able to do something that irritates me so much. I don't know what happened, and I worry please don't make me worry. Second type of people are the ones that when you meet them they don't really have much, and then when they do get ahead in life they don't want anything to do with you because you are not doing as good them. Sorry that just irritates me I don't want to be friends with anyone that thinks they are better than me. I am nothing special but I know I'm not better than anyone else.

 

[Countryhalli]

There are quite a few people that tend to annoy me, irritate me, or just plain get under my skin. I cannot stand people who think they are better then certain people, or everyone else, I feel that is so rude, and very disrespectful to people. Everyone comes from different areas, backgrounds, cultures, what have you, and I understand when people don't like certain types of people but that's no reason to think you are better. Another type that annoys me are hypocrites, its very simple, if you do not like somethin or tell others not to do it or not to practice it, then please do not do it yourself. You hear all of the time parents ( including my own growing up) saying don't smoke or don't drink, but they are saying it as they have a cigarette hanging out of their mouths, or a beer in their hands. I never could understand that, and every time I called them out about it they claimed that they were older and knew it was bad, but they had bad habits and wanted our lives better. I work at Walmart, and therefore I see a big number of very different types of people, and the ones that always seem to annoy me more then others are the ones that scream, and yell, and talk very loud amongst themselves and run around everywhere. When I was growing up, if I would have even ever thought to act like that, I would have gotten a whipping, or taken out to the car to sit and wait. But anymore it seems that kids, both young and older just ac however they wish and nothing is said by the parents.

 

[Alex]

There are quite a few people that tend to annoy me' date=' irritate me, or just plain get under my skin. I cannot stand people who think they are better then certain people, or everyone else, I feel that is so rude, and very disrespectful to people. Everyone comes from different areas, backgrounds, cultures, what have you, and I understand when people don't like certain types of people but that's no reason to think you are better. Another type that annoys me are hypocrites, its very simple, if you do not like somethin or tell others not to do it or not to practice it, then please do not do it yourself. You hear all of the time parents ( including my own growing up) saying don't smoke or don't drink, but they are saying it as they have a cigarette hanging out of their mouths, or a beer in their hands. I never could understand that, and every time I called them out about it they claimed that they were older and knew it was bad, but they had bad habits and wanted our lives better. I work at Walmart, and therefore I see a big number of very different types of people, and the ones that always seem to annoy me more then others are the ones that scream, and yell, and talk very loud amongst themselves and run around everywhere. When I was growing up, if I would have even ever thought to act like that, I would have gotten a whipping, or taken out to the car to sit and wait. But anymore it seems that kids, both young and older just ac however they wish and nothing is said by the parents.[/quote']
I imagine working at Walmart can be an eye opener. I also don't like people who think they are better than you. During my lifetime thus far, I find people need to give your their qualifications to define themselves, by saying they have this degree or that they were a professor. Often people who brag need this to make themselves look good. A friend of mine who is a writer harps on about how she used to teach writing and was a professor, but never said where. I asked another friend who said that it was never mentioned, and upon looking online there was only a mention of her teaching at one school for a semester.


When people do go on about there schools and qualifications I never reply with my own, and usually my friends will say so on my behalf. I don't feel the need to do what others do, as my skills and educational qualifications are things that people can decide for themselves. I used to work in retail and people would look down at me, and when they found out my qualifications, they changed their attitude towards me. It does go to show people can be superficial.

 

[clair02]

I am a bit peeved by people who would rather die than change their beliefs, especially when their beliefs only serve to disempower them and keep them down.

 

[Ippolito]

I don't like stupid people, people who don't care about history or what's going on around them, people who expect you to be happy all the time, people who talk loudly. I could go on and on, it's an impressively long list (and it keeps getting longer!).