10 Pet Peeves Everyone Should Have
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10 Pet Peeves Everyone Should Have

No one should have only a few.

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10 Pet Peeves Everyone Should Have
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Everyone can think of at least one thing that bothers them more than anything else, whether it be something as trivial as a cracked phone screen or more noticeable like the constantly arguing neighbors next door. I certainly have my own set of pet peeves, ten of which I believe should bother everyone.

1. Loud eaters/people who eat with their mouths open.

It's gross. Please don't.

2. Crying or screeching Children.

My ears didn't do anything to deserve this pain.

3. Getting interrupted while talking.

It's one thing if someone accidentally starts talking the same moment you do. It's entirely different (and incredibly rude) when they know you've been talking. If you're the kind of person who interrupts others, take a moment to realize that you are basically saying that your thoughts are superior to the person being interrupted. It's no way to have a conversation, and it's certainly a terrible way to get people to listen to you.

4. Tailgaters

If anything, tailgaters I've experienced reach their destination slower. I am not ashamed to admit I will go 20 in a 70 zone if I'm being tailgated. Tailgaters are the bane of my existence, and they should be the bane of yours.

5. Blatantly improper grammar.

This is not about people who have trouble speaking properly; we all have grammar issues from time to time. I'm talking about grammar that's improper on purpose. I'm sorry; I don't speak in acronyms and half words. Please talk to me with something resembling the English language (the English language would be nice).

6. "Unfriend me right now if..."

Okay, we get it. You don't want people with a differing opinion on your Facebook feed. You can't unfriend those people yourself? Please take your close-minded, self-righteous account elsewhere. Or I guess...unfriend me?

7. Slow Walkers

The slow walkers are usually people too busy on their phones to realize how slow they are walking. Hello? The sidewalk isn't on your iPhone screen.

8. When people never put their phones down.

Phones are the reason I believe technology will rule the world one day. Just put your phone down. Pay attention to the person you're having a meal with. Look up and remember that there are trees, buildings, and poles you're about to run into because you're checking Twitter. Drive safely for once, and ignore the 50 texts blowing up your phone. Going to see a movie? How about you turn it off out of respect for the rules of the theater and those who actually want to watch the movie. Put. The. Phones. Down.

9. When a TV show or movie is spoiled.

No, I'm not talking about someone saying Sean Bean dies or telling you how the original "Planet of the Apes" ends. I mean the real spoilers. The ones without warning. The ones that happen almost immediately after a TV show episode airs or right after a movie releases. The ones without a reasonable amount of time before no longer being justifiably considered spoilers.

10. People who don't understand personal space.

If I don't know you in any capacity, kindly take several steps backwards, and get out of my personal space. Thanks.

Now that you've read through my list, how many of your pet peeves do you see?

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