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We’re big fans of human beings in general, but oh my Lord, sometimes they’re so annoying, we wish we could mind-control them into being better. Humanity needs an upgrade, a software patch: the first thing that should be phased out are those pesky little behaviors that irritate us. That frustrate us. That make us rant and rave on the internet and to our friends.

Bored Panda has compiled a detailed list of these annoying things that people do, big and small, all for your viewing (dis)pleasure. They’re likely to get your heart rate up, so remember to breathe and think calming thoughts throughout. Putting stickers on camera lenses, leaving restaurant tables messy, and refusing to queue properly are just a few of the maddening things lying at the tip of the iceberg. Though that last one might irk Brits more than anyone else.

As you’re scrolling down, remember to upvote the photos that you related to the most, dear Pandas. We’re also very curious about what other things annoy the ever-loving frick out of you, so be sure to write up a comment and post it at the bottom of this list. Ready to rage? Let’s go!

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People Who Constantly Block The Isles Of Stores To Stand Around And Chat

People Who Constantly Block The Isles Of Stores To Stand Around And Chat

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People That Park Like This

People That Park Like This

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Otter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some assholes do that deliberately, they don't want any other cars getting too close and maybe scratching the paintwork. That's far more important than other people's need to park!

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Executive coach Dr. Marcia Reynolds notes on Psychology Today that we should save our energy for serious fights instead of wasting it on everyone who annoys us even slightly. Minor conflicts aren’t worth getting stormy about, even if we might want to teach someone a well-earned lesson.

According to Dr. Reynolds if you “shift your attention elsewhere” and remove the energy from the fight, you might surprise the person who’s currently making your life a living hell. It’s a different path that’s available to us: instead of making the person go into their defensive mode and stick to their story, now they’re wondering what exactly is going on.

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For The Sake Of All Love That Is Holy, If You Do This, Please Pick A Side And Get Out Of The Damn Way

For The Sake Of All Love That Is Holy, If You Do This, Please Pick A Side And Get Out Of The Damn Way

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Prior to the ubiquitous growth of e-vehicles, it's easy enough to move to the side when you hear one coming behind you. At the same time, I've also encountered people who will *scream* at you if you go within a nanomillimeter of their parked car, with or without a trolley, so walking in the middle then makes sense. Combine the two and you can get people of a certain age who are not quick on their feet attempting to move out of the way because they'll be screamed at by the parked car owners and honked at by the drivers and it's no wonder so many older people no longer give a flying Frick.

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When People Drape Their Hair Over The Backs Of Chairs

When People Drape Their Hair Over The Backs Of Chairs

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Hannah Edwards
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would anyone think it’s acceptable to do that? I’m genuinely confused how someone can be that rude.

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I Had To Get Into My Car From The Passenger Seat Because This Person Doesn’t Know What The White Lines Are For

I Had To Get Into My Car From The Passenger Seat Because This Person Doesn’t Know What The White Lines Are For

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Body language, however, is just as important as our words. “Manage your non-verbal behavior. If you are going to stay out of the fight, don't roll your eyes, mutter under your breath, or make an ugly face as you turn away. You are still sparking the fire with your gestures,” Dr. Reynolds explains.

“The best thing to do is take a big breath, let it out slowly, and focus on breathing comfortably. You are strong when you control your reactions. The disrespect the person is showing has nothing to do with you personally.”

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These Girls Taking Up 2 Seats Each While Other People Have To Stand

These Girls Taking Up 2 Seats Each While Other People Have To Stand

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ElenaK
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well I would take their feet down and sit! This is totally annoying and selfish!

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70% Off Sales, People Touch Clothes And Throw Them On The Floor

70% Off Sales, People Touch Clothes And Throw Them On The Floor

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Hansel Indenbirken
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Simply disgusting. Add this to the ever-growing list of reasons aliens have for refusing to establish contact with us.

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Dr. Reynolds also points out that our health is far more important than putting someone in their rightful place. Sure, you might rant a bit, but you’re likely to fail to convince someone to change their ways. And the one who suffers is you because now you’re full of anger and hate. Choose to react differently, even if your instincts say otherwise.

By the way, Pandas, if you’re in the mood for some more examples of annoying behavior that’ll make you wonder how any of us manage to get along at all, you ought to check out Bored Panda’s previous articles here, here, here, and here.

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People Who Do This With Their Shopping Carts

People Who Do This With Their Shopping Carts

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Winter Eleven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are in America shopping carts free? In Slovenia we have to put 1e or 50c or 2e in to get it (we get the money back when we return the shopping cart to its home) or well the stores sometimes have these coins with their logo on which can be used to borrow shopping carts

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When People Do This With Perishable Goods

When People Do This With Perishable Goods

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This Guy At The Coffee Shop Took His Shoes Off And Put His Feet On The Coffee Table

This Guy At The Coffee Shop Took His Shoes Off And Put His Feet On The Coffee Table

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People Hoping To Skip Queues By Standing Like This And Trying To Slip In

People Hoping To Skip Queues By Standing Like This And Trying To Slip In

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There Are Trash Cans Literally At Every Corner In Malls. Why Make Other People Clean Up Your Mess

There Are Trash Cans Literally At Every Corner In Malls. Why Make Other People Clean Up Your Mess

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happens all the time at my work at a popular clothing store. EVEN FOOD SMEARED ON THE GROUND!

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A**holes Who Leave Store Shelves Like This

A**holes Who Leave Store Shelves Like This

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People Who Can’t Pick Up After Themselves

People Who Can’t Pick Up After Themselves

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JB
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have a sign for this “If you’re not able to return the weights to their place please let the girls at reception know and they will put them away for you”. Sexist, but does the trick.

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This Guy On My 9 Hr Flight Just Plugged These Bad Boys In Once They Turned Off The Lights At 11:30 Pm

This Guy On My 9 Hr Flight Just Plugged These Bad Boys In Once They Turned Off The Lights At 11:30 Pm

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Some Jerk In My Office: “Damn, That Was Close. If I Took That Last Ice Cube I Might Have To Refill The Tray”

Some Jerk In My Office: “Damn, That Was Close. If I Took That Last Ice Cube I Might Have To Refill The Tray”

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Kat
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my office nobody takes the last piece of anything in fear of having to wash something, reload something or throw away something...

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People Who Do This

People Who Do This

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This Guy At My Work Never Drinks The Whole Coca Cola

This Guy At My Work Never Drinks The Whole Coca Cola

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Pawn Shops Who Put Price Stickers Right On The Lens Of A Camera. No Way That’s Coming Off Clean

Pawn Shops Who Put Price Stickers Right On The Lens Of A Camera. No Way That’s Coming Off Clean

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Kat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or shops who put the price tag on expiry date or ingredients list

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The Amount Of Half Empty Bottles In My Parents Fridge

The Amount Of Half Empty Bottles In My Parents Fridge

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3 People, 12 Seats

3 People, 12 Seats

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would reserve judgment on this. There may not have been anyone else there when they lay down to nap. Happened to me once, in a hangar in Kuwait. Only two of us in the terminal, we lay down to nap, woke up to find an entire Company of 101st Airborne (100+) sleeping all around us, even on the floor.

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How This Fancy "Heirloom" Pre-WWII Dishware Was Shipped To Us By Our Friend

How This Fancy "Heirloom" Pre-WWII Dishware Was Shipped To Us By Our Friend

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your friend either hates you or is an utter moron - either way you need to lose them….

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A Friend Saw This In The Subway During The Climate Strike

A Friend Saw This In The Subway During The Climate Strike

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I'm Staying At My Friend's House Tonight And Found This Monstrosity When I Used Their 10 Year Old Son's Bathroom

I'm Staying At My Friend's House Tonight And Found This Monstrosity When I Used Their 10 Year Old Son's Bathroom

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His parents have chosen their battles. This isn't one of them. Wise people.

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My Coworker Returned The Front Desk Stapler Like This. Told Me It Ran Out Of Staples

My Coworker Returned The Front Desk Stapler Like This. Told Me It Ran Out Of Staples

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The Way My Coworker Used My Tape

The Way My Coworker Used My Tape

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People That Don't Clear The Timer On The Microwave

People That Don't Clear The Timer On The Microwave

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My wife is one of these demented freaks. Whenever I catch her I scream, “Another bomb defused at the (3 or whatever) second mark! We live to fight another day!” She. Absolutely. HATES it. Lol

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This Teacher Doesn’t Erase The Board Fully And Continues To Use It

This Teacher Doesn’t Erase The Board Fully And Continues To Use It

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People That Walk Down The Middle Of The Drive Aisle

People That Walk Down The Middle Of The Drive Aisle

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Emma Byrne
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, it's annoying but it's not a massive inconvenience, you shouldn't be going faster than walking speed in a car park anyway.

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People Who Block My School’s Stairwells And Then Leave Them Like This

People Who Block My School’s Stairwells And Then Leave Them Like This

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My Friend Is A Category 10 Weight Hoarder

My Friend Is A Category 10 Weight Hoarder

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Kat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate people like this. And I also have no problem telling them to organize after themselves.

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My Friend's Attempt To Sell Something On Facebook Marketplace

My Friend's Attempt To Sell Something On Facebook Marketplace

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have that all the time. People seem to ask the most absurd questions in this places or simply not read the description. Like "How much is the chair?" "Says the price clearly stated in the advertisement". "Can you sent it to X?" "The advertisement says pick up only". I really dont get people. One person wanted me to drive for 3h to deliver him a hasmter cage that i "sold" for free. After he insisted i told him that i would do it for a 1000 euros delivery fee

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Giving A Presentation To 100 People On Their Laptop

Giving A Presentation To 100 People On Their Laptop

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People Who Abandon Their Unwanted Groceries In The Freezer, Causing Them To Explode And Become Unsellable

People Who Abandon Their Unwanted Groceries In The Freezer, Causing Them To Explode And Become Unsellable

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or who abandon their unwanted frozen/refrigerated items on the regular shelves, rendering them also unsellable. It's a form of stealing as far as I'm concerned.

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Sidewalk Repair In Our Historic Neighborhood. Thanks City Workers

Sidewalk Repair In Our Historic Neighborhood. Thanks City Workers

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People Who Block Window Seats On Public Transit

People Who Block Window Seats On Public Transit

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I admit, i sit like this BUT i hold my backpack in my lap and try to look like I'm willing to move if anyone wants the window seat (anxiety, if i get trapped in then i miss my stop and get a panic attack) Have moved no problem for many people before (as odd as that sounds) and most of them prefer the window

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YoyoSthlm
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do the same thing, I hate feeling trapped so of someone asks if they can sit there I stand up and let them take the window seat. No one has complained.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Covid times, this is... kind of understandable. I admit I used to do this too, because people just WOULD NOT even TRY to stay back. People at the absolute height of the pandemic would insist to sit next to me with their sniffles and their masks pulled under their noses, and then had the audacity to think I'M the asshole there...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was on bus, mom daughter and I think about 10 yr old boy get on with the grandma. The boy sits like this and refused to move for grandma. Told her go sit somewhere else. I think whole bus was holding breath waiting for the beat down! No nothing grandma got other seat and mom did nothing! Maybe why society sucks?

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Eucritta
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to do this because I have mobility issues, and it was very difficult to struggle out of the inner seats & then to the door in the time most drivers would allow. If I got up early, too, I then had to try and remain upright while the bus was moving, which wasn't a given.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just ask is the seat free and start moving in. Seriously, what's the matter with you, people? Can't you speak?

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's nothing wrong with this. Maybe their stops are coming up. If you want to sit by the window, just ask. In my experience, usually even just a smile and a head nod to the empty seat is all it takes for someone to let you pass.

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ElenaK
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can still excuse yourself and sit! I too always prefer the aisle sit.

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Flip
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've often seen ppl asking to sit there and they say: sure, get up, let em sit there and go sit on the aisle sit themselves again.

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Marianne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have been trapped in by a man who did not keep a decent distance to me. Never again! I will sit like that and whoever wants the window seat can ask for it.

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ilikeplants
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is my exact concern with this picture. My first thought was that they both appear to be women and this more of a safety-conscious issue.

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Roxy Eastland
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's partly up to other passengers to ask 'excuse me' and go to sit down. Some people want to stand because they are getting off pretty soon and it's not worth the bother of sitting (I know this from offering to move so people can sit), so how are those sitting supposed to know? If no one wants to sit why shouldn't they sit on the side most comfy for themselves?

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Angelus Jiménez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do people NOT want to sit on the window??? I don't get it. Also, when I fly I ALWAYS have a window seat.

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Natasha Wessler
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do sit like this because I've been harassed before. So I feel anxious sitting at the window seat because I don't know if someone is going to sit next to me blocking my way out and will try to do something. But if anyone asks I allow them to pass, just ask.

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Agata Konador
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is enough to ask, and they will let you sit next to window...

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Monty Is Fiennes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People will ask them to move over...not everyone, but you won't keep that space...

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Tammy Bennett
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will sit on the aisle because I don't want to be squished in my seat by a larger person or a person who has no concept of personal space. I will gladly get up so someone can sit in the window seat.

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P.A.B.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once again, folks standing because they choose to do so. “Excuse me, please” goes a long way.

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Luka Verheijen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People have preferences wgere they like to sut. This is no big deal.

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Kenneth Jiam
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just say "excuse me" and go to sit there. They don't own the bus or the row...

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Carolina Ren
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Young girls in my country are taught to do this because thieves corner people on the bus to rob them or worst

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MrsV
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In NL - we have to sit like that in the train following the pandemic..

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Seabeast
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to just look at them, say "Excuse me" and head for the window seat.

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Teufel Wulf
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen people spit on seats to avoid having anyone sit next to them.

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Butternut DerpFarts
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If u want ur space and don’t wanna be shoved up against a stranger so close you can smell when they last showered then yea this makes sense.

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May be a loud Excuse me!!!!!!!!!!!!!! would help.

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Again, just sit on 'em, they soon get the message.

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I Hate People

I Hate People

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happens at the disabled crosshatch area (Meant to provide needed room for wheelchairs) every single time I try to park. There are times I’ve actually had to call the store and get somebody to come and move all the carts just so that I could park my vehicle. We’re surrounded by thoughtful people…not

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My Girlfriend's Silverware Drawer At School

My Girlfriend's Silverware Drawer At School

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok I don't like the whole sharp knives mixed in thing. Otherwise, I have a thing in the drawer for each type, but to each their own (but don't mix stabby things in to it!)

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The Way My Dad Cuts Avocados

The Way My Dad Cuts Avocados

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My Girlfriend Doesn't Eat The Ends Of Her Fries

My Girlfriend Doesn't Eat The Ends Of Her Fries

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Our New Milkman Doesn’t Put The Milk Bottles In The Container After Taking The Empty Ones Out. Absolutely Barbaric Behaviour

Our New Milkman Doesn’t Put The Milk Bottles In The Container After Taking The Empty Ones Out. Absolutely Barbaric Behaviour

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My Friend Suggested I Post My Phone Menu Screen

My Friend Suggested I Post My Phone Menu Screen

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