Everyone has different things that annoy them, yet there are certain, small actions which annoy me the most. Here are my top five pet peeves:
People who constantly have a negative attitude
I cannot stand when I encounter a person who has a negative attitude towards everything. I understand that everyone has a bad day and even a bad week, but I really dislike it when I am talking to someone and all they do is bring the mood down with negativity. There is always some good in each day, so just take the time to see the blessings in your life instead of always focusing on things which make you sad and upset.
People who ask you a question but don’t listen to your answer
There is nothing worse than feeling like your opinion does not matter. This happens to me the most when in a group and someone will ask a question, then continues to answer their own question instead of listening to the other people’s answers.
People being on their phones while we are talking
This is a big pet peeve for me. If we are having a conversation, please look up from your phone. I promise, whatever is on your phone will be there after the two minutes it takes to finish speaking to me. It is very rude to be scrolling through Instagram while someone else is trying to tell you a story. When you are with friends and family, set your phone down for a while and just live in the moment. I swear, your unopened snapchats and unread texts can wait, they are not as important as the people standing in front of you.
People asking how you are as they pass by
Although this seems like a nice and polite thing to do when you see a friend or acquaintance, it personally annoys me. I am not a fan of small talk in general, but this especially upsets me. I know that you do not care how I am doing as I walk to class because if you really wanted to know we would grab lunch together or at least have a conversation over text!
People who chew their food and gum loudly
This is a popular pet peeve for many people. Just be mindful of how loud you are chewing, especially if you are in class. Please do not chew and pop your gum so loud, seriously people are trying to concentrate.
Although I have a couple more, these are my personal top five pet peeves!