31 Inconsiderate And Disgusting Things People Have No Reason To Do In Public, Yet They Do

The most annoying thing ever. When I see it happen and if the situation presents itself, I take it and throw it in their cars.

People who watch videos at full volume on speaker are worse. I was chilling after work one day, sipping on my beer and this guy at the other end of the bar, like 20ft away was watching Seinfeld reruns. I could hear EVERY WORD.

I'm an old Southern lady. There have been a couple times I've been in line with someone on a call on speaker. So I insert myself into the conversation! Give advice (throw in my 2 cents) with a polite southern drawl and a few "southernisms" your granny used to use. They generally give me strange looks until I say "Let me talk to them, honey" and reach towards their phone. That's when they walk away or hang up. So much fun! And the other people in line get a kick out of it too.

Super-disrespectful, too, to the person on the other end. Who wants what they are saying to be broadcast to all in the store or restaurant?? Privacy, people.

I can sorta understand those who use speakerphone calls. When I try to talk with the phone to my ear, my ear, cheek, something touches the screen and ends the call. This is super irritating when you've been on hold for a long time.

IF I'm alone, I use speaker because if I don't, holding the phone against my face mutes it.

Sorry to offend your sensibilities. I'm not thrilled about using the speakerphone in public either. Unfortunately I'm hearing impaired and have little use of my fingers. I can't hear on the phone and I can't use hearing aids. Sooner or later my ENT will find an answer…I hope.

I was on a bus and a woman was buying something on speakerphone. She was giving out all her card information, and the other was repeating it back. I turned around to suggest she was not doing herself any favours, but was struck dumb, and turned right back again. She was in a bank teller uniform, and deserved any trouble she got.

OMG I hate this. No one needs to know about your appointment, diagnosis, bill collections, drama, etc.

Last time I had to go to the ER someone was doing this in the waiting area. I already felt sick enough, I didn’t need to hear about your date last night.

And isn't one half of a conversation even more annoying than both halves?!

My phone's speaker is crappy, and I can't hear people on the phone unless I have it on speaker, or if I have headphones plugged in. I almost never get calls anyway, but if I do, I usually have it go to voicemail, unless I have headphones plugged in already.

I seriously don't understand why people use phones that way. So so stupid. Guess I'm old.

Just. Why? So obnoxious.

not everyone likes being on speakerphone. I can tell when i am and will tell you i can’t understand what you are saying

Worse in bathrooms... heard then more times than I would like

Unless they’re being extra loud, what’s the difference between this and two live people talking in person near you?

Incredibly rude. If I need to use speaker for any reason, I distance myself from others and, most importantly, ask for the p

Sorry Autism, can't put phone up to ear. It causes sensory overload, but since I live alone my issues shouldn't bother anyone.

I don't want to be subjected to your conversation nor your music.

use headphones is ear is the problem

There is actually a good reason for not holding your smartphone to your ear: You may accidentally activate any part of the screen with said ear, opening apps, muting your call, etc., etc.

My phone speaker legitimately does not work sometimes so I have to use the speakerphone option just to hear the person. But I avoid it as much as possible lol.

This a-hole should be banned from the Tim Horton’s! And being out in public!

And chatting, and look at you weird like you are inconveniencing them…

And then you have to push through like you’re playing a game of Red Rover.

I’ve stopped shopping with my mom for this reason. If you tell her she’s blocking the aisle, she’ll say “I was here first” or “they can wait” or “they can go around.” I’m constantly having to move the cart and it pisses her off every time. Her inconsiderate behavior was taking a toll on my anxiety. I just can’t tolerate it anymore.

Why do people do this? 😩

If your arms are long enough, coughing/sneezing into your armpit works best! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[Edit] Some Panda's recognized this as a joke (everyone knows arm length makes no difference). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I interact with a lot of kids in educational settings and some of them tell me I should use the crook of my elbow instead of reflexively using my hand (as I was taught). I'll tell them, "thank you, you're right" if it was said helpfully, but, if a kid is saying it as bratty little comment, I tell them about the armpit "solution". This gets a laugh from the other kids and makes them think twice before speaking disrespectfully to me.

OMG YES!! It gives me anxiety lol

Worst is when you’re just getting in your car and they start to honk because you’re taking too long, guess what you’ve just earned 5 more minutes of wait time

and elevators

That's what I loved about covid times, people not coming close. I'm glad the pandemic is pretty much over, but I sure miss that :/

Let’s face it. It’s all the SAME PEOPLE committing each of these self-centered actions on this entire list.

That's actually dangerous if there are people behind you, and people behind them...

I once saw a girl spitting like every 30 seconds, like it was the coolest thing to do. I then told her that it's possible to swallow saliva in case she hadn't heard and that she won't die from it. At least she was confused enough to stop it for a bit.

IKR!? I’m sorry…. I can’t just let you buy alcohol without your id. Geez the looks I used to get and we were pretty strict about it. One time I let it slip due to my anxiety and a customer told my manager. 😭

My city made a law in 2007: “no smoking within 3-7 meters of doorways/entryways” (some other areas too). It was amended in 2014 to include bus stops/parks/playgrounds/playing fields/public squares. It now includes e-cigarettes and vaping. Marijuana is legal in my city, which I don’t have a problem with… except for the horrible smell of it. I’m not judging any pot smokers, just the smell of their drug of choice.

Another one is when dog owners dont keep their dog on a lease in areas where they are required too. Im terrified of dogs. My grandpa died almost 6 months ago and i havent been able to visit him because you have to pass a field to get to the graveyard, people are supposed to have their dogs on a lease but nobody has, they end up running up to you and fighting with other dogs. I tried visiting him once but ended up crying and shaking when a women ignored my moms plea to please but her dog on a lease, i was so scared i was frozen. So please dog owners try to remember that even if you love your dog somebody might not. Thank you!

YES! You can go as fast as you want (as long as it is 'safe') but don't change it often without reason. That is so bad especially with high traffic count. It makes everything worse!!

I would have thought that Covid had helped people be more vigilant about hand hygiene but I guess not as much as I would like to think/hope. I, like many other people, started carrying a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my inner jacket pocket near the start of the pandemic and I use it often and refill it as needed.

People can be so inconsiderate. Sadly I have a hard time speaking up sometimes 😞

i hate being recorded or photographed even by people i do know

Oh no… my dad is like this 😂 One time in the movie theater my dad was laughing and talking at the same time during the movie. The guy in our row moved away from us. Poor guy

With their mouths open, smacking their lips 🤮

I drive my mobility scooter around the supermarket and I am so cautious and careful, using the lowest speed setting, and the people around me are so inconsiderate! I try to keep a good following distance because if they stop suddenly, I can't stop as fast... Just like it is when you are driving a car and you try to maintain a good following distance, there's always some idiot who tries to cut in, in front of you!

Sometimes the cashier is the only person they may speak to that day, so i don't mind

Where the heck are you supposed to walk? It's not safe to walk to close behind the parked cars because someone may back up into you, and that's nearly happened so many times to us. Just be patient. Not everyone is able to walk fast, and unfortunately malls and big box stores cater to cars more than pedestrians. There needs to be more safer paths to walk across parking lots.

Cyclist, the only people that get to chose if they are car driver, pedestrian or cyclist when it comes to rules. Driving lane has a red light-just use the pedestrian way. /s