For Editor Makena’s Plant/Opinion Theme, Hannah weighs in with an OPINION. Pay attention: these are things that irritate Hannah, in her opinion.
By Hannah Hall
Do people ever just do things so annoying that it sets off an internal explosion? For me, the answer is an enormous yes. People don’t realize they are doing anything wrong, and that’s what really gets me. So, for your knowledge, here is a list of my personal pet peeves:
- When people respond to texts with “I know”
I am guilty of doing this, I must admit, but please don’t be a know it all. It could make the person you’re responding to feel bad and defeated. Next time let out a little “really?!” and let them share their little fun fact!
- People looking over your shoulders when you’re busy
Okay, this just gets me nervous. First of all, I feel violated. Secondly, I get self conscious about what I am doing! Please ask first.
- One-upping
Okay, we get it, you’re cool and better than everybody. Just kidding. Please let people have their moment; you crush their passion when you one-up them!!! This is especially unacceptable in a group situation when it embarrasses the other person.
- Always on your phone
I hang out with my friends to hang out with my friends. With all that being said, if you would rather be on your phone then talk to me, don’t waste my time. Please stay at home, pal.
- Taking spots
Seriously……stop. If I get up to go to the water fountain or just do something else for not even 5 minutes and you took my spot, especially when I say save my spot, you need a class on how to be respectful, or maybe I need to take a class on how not to be peeved. Adding on to this, I hate it when somebody takes my unassigned assigned seat in class–you all know what I am talking about, and they knoooow it was mine??? This is also inexcusable and bothersome.
- Talking over others
Everybody has their moment to speak. Just please wait for somebody to finish talking, and enter the conversation AFTER. One of the worst feelings is feeling unheard. And if you can’t wait a whole three seconds, just jump in at the tail of the thought after the point has been made.
- Jumping into conversations
I wasn’t talking to you and nobody asked. It’s also rude to go into other people’s business; you never know if people are speaking about an inside joke or personal matters. This also includes answering a question that wasn’t directed towards you, oh, and when somebody challenges a thought of yours, who was not in the convo. This especially makes me scream!
- When somebody does something they know obviously annoys people
If it’s annoying multiple people, just don’t do it. For example, this includes clicking your pen, bouncing your leg, kicking chairs, and staring at people right next to you.
- Overexplaining
Once something makes sense, it makes sense. There is no need for somebody to keep blabbing on and on about a topic.
- Telling excessive puns
Yes, a short and sweet pun is good every once in a while, but don’t overuse them. That’s all I have to say for this one.
PSA Disclaimer: I don’t expect people to do everything I say, and I definitely know the world does not revolve around me. I have a right to be upset; feelings just come with being human. Annoyance is just another feeling. And again, these are MY opinions.
Editor: Makena Behnke