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These are the small things that make people irrationally angry

We've all got our pet peeves, but what comes out top on the list of small things that really gets the blood boiling?
what makes us irrationally angry

what makes us irrationally angry

From being cut up on the motorway to the use of bad grammar, what small events get people the most riled up?

The font of all knowledge, Reddit asked the question, and people answered in their thousands.

Lack of dexterity

“When I drop something, pick it up, and then drop it again. Anger mixed with solemn questioning of my right to be alive.”

Creatures

“Flies. I want them all dead.”

Who are these people?

“People who finish the toilet roll but don’t put a fresh roll on the holder.”

Phone users

“And those who talk on their phones on public transport. Nothing worse than peak hour traffic and you’re on the bus or train after a long day of work and some moron is blabbering away on their phone on what is otherwise, a quiet ride with other people exhausted from work.”

Loud chewing

“Someone who habitually chews with their mouth open makes me want to murder them… omfg.”

Headphone rage

“When my headphone cord gets ripped out of my ears, either by a doorknob, a cabinet handle, or an asshole acquaintance. I go zero to RAGE in two seconds.”

Rogue hairs

“When I put my hair up in a ponytail but miss a small section and I don’t notice right away and then the section touches me in the face and I’m in the middle of doing something so I can’t get it out of my face right away oh my god it makes me want to jump off a bridge.”

Hands off

“People trying to hold my phone when I show them something.”

Illogical spoon usage

“This: Stir your coffee, then put the spoon back in the sugar bowl.”

Food sharing

“When people reach over and take my food without asking. I will share my entire meal with someone if they ask, but take it without asking and I get ticked.”

Domestic duties

“When my wife loads the dishwasher. It’s like she’s never played Tetris in her life. There is a certain way to load the dishwasher to maximize both capacity and cleaning efficiency. As a result, I just rearrange everything now.”

Bad driving etiquette

“While driving, when other motorists try to be “polite” instead of following the right-of -way. Drives me absolutely mental.”

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