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50 People That Showed Up With No Boundaries, No Shame, And Somehow No Clue
We’ve all had an encounter with someone who seems to lack a basic understanding of etiquette and human decency. They’re the annoying plane passengers who would kick your seat from behind you, or the entitled coffee shop customer who would cut the line and cause a stir during a supposedly peaceful morning.
These individuals deserve to be shamed for their actions. Thankfully, we have the Mildly Infuriating subreddit to do that, and they, unfortunately, have no shortage of content to post.
Here are some photos we’ve collected featuring some people at their worst behavior.
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A lack of empathy often leads to rude behavior and a seeming lack of basic etiquette knowledge. Experts like etiquette coach Maria Doll are pointing to the rise of digital technology as a catalyst for the decay in these morals.
In an interview with HuffPost, Doll attributed this to social scientists' findings that our empathy level decreases the more time we spend on our screens.
#5
Just Why? The Trash Can Is Right There!
I don’t even mind when people eat or drink at the subway station, but at least clean up after yourself! How do people just ignore the most basic levels of public etiquette?
#6
Texted The Whole Performance With Brightness On High And Ignored His Wife And Kid At The Puppet Show
Seriously! Go see the puppets with your family and never took his eyes off the screen. Plus brightness on high so we could all share his love of his device. Felt like lobbing it into the water.
Digital technology isn’t the only culprit here. According to recent statistics compiled by Pew Research, 47% of American adults believe that people behave more rudely than they did before the pandemic in 2019.
34% of respondents say they “almost always” or “often” see people behaving rudely in public, while only 9% report seeing people behave politely and respectfully towards others.
#7
Don't Be That Tourist In Japan
Traveling in Japan and a person took up 4 priority seats with their luggage while some of the elderly people on the train had to stand.
#8
That Is A Huge Bluetooth Speaker On His Back
Yes, there is music coming out of it. When I asked him wouldn't using earbuds be easier, he said I should just my own if what he's playing bothers me. Way to miss the point, bud.
Regarding the types of behavior that are classified as acceptable or otherwise, this is where most respondents were divided. According to the survey, only 59% found it unacceptable to play loud music in public, and only 77% didn’t tolerate people who smoked amongst others.
Age also played a factor, with older adults being more likely to disapprove of certain behaviors. 89% of people aged 65 and above were against cursing out loud compared to the 38% of people aged 18 to 29.
#10
People Who Block The Sidewalk With Plenty Of Driveway Remaining
Walking around my neighborhood, so many people have large vehicles that block the sidewalk, but this was overly egregious.
Unfortunately, it appears that people have forgotten the importance of proper manners and basic human decency. So, here’s Maria Doll reminding everyone about the basics.
"Don't eat on the phone. Always smile and be pleasant, no matter how bad your day is. Always shake hands at the beginning and end of each meeting. Look interested; don't roll your eyes and look bored. Be respectful.”
#14
People Who Don’t Return Shopping Carts Are The Worst
Got psyched to see a spot close to the door only to find this. Right next to the cart return thing?! Really???? If you are a person who doesn’t return your cart, do better.
Your opinions matter to us, dear readers, and we’d like to hear from you. Which of these behaviors irks you the most? How do you handle individuals who lack basic etiquette? Share your insights in the comments below!
#16
This Family Taking Up An Entire Sightseeing Platform So Nobody Else Can Take Photos
It's a long weekend so Wilson's Promontory was very busy, a lot of people missed out on great photos and views because these people wanted it for themselves.
#17
People Sweat, That's Fine, But Who Leaves Their Puddles Behind Like This Without Wiping Down?
#19
My Neighbors Throwing Trash Off Their Balcony Instead Of Just Walking To The Dumpster. They Do This Regularly
#21
It Should Be Common Courtesy To Turn Your Headlights Off In A Drive-Through If You’re In A Taller Truck
I love being blinded apparently - flipped my read view mirror after the pic but it doesn’t help too well when they’re two feet behind you.
#22
Motorcycle Always Parks On Sidewalk
Every morning the sidewalk is blocked by a motorcycle. The SUV on the left has lots of passive aggressive stickers, this family has made motorcycling their identity and can’t be bothered to park their bike on the street or in their driveway. We then walk baby and stroller into the street to get around. Yes we take a different route to avoid this now. No I haven’t knocked on the door to ask the adult to practice basic motorcycle etiquette.
#24
How Someone Parked Next To Me While I Was In An Appointment
I (gold car) had to get into my car via the passenger side and climb over, and put my rear view mirror in to get out. The empty spot next to them makes it even worse.
#25
Woman Having Work Zoom Call In The Train With No Headphones. She Was Using The Speakers Loud On The Phone And Has The Audacity To Ask Others To Please Be Quiet
#26
If Gas Cars Can't Park At Charging Stations Tesla's Shouldn't Be Allowed To Park At Gas Pumps. All The Parking Spots Were Open
#27
People Who Just Leave Their Stuff On A Workout Machine And Disappear For 15min! I Only Needed 10min I Could Have Been Done Already
#31
Guy Trying On Clothes In Dressing Room Next To Me Left It Like This
I was in a dressing room yesterday trying on 10 or so shirts, and next to me was a guy doing the same and his wife was standing at the door saying which ones she liked and didn't.
I liked a couple of the ones I had, so I went back out and hung the dislikes on the rack and got a few more to try. I passed the couple on their way to the register to check out and went back to my same dressing room to see that this is how they left theirs.
I don't work here or at any clothing store, so maybe this is normal, but I just feel it's kinda bad to make someone clean up after you like you're a 2 year old.
#34
This Dude And His Girlfriend Blasting Tiktoks At Full Blast On A 3 Hour Train Ride
My wife and I are on our honeymoon in Italy and the jet lag has basically ruined our sleep schedule. No worries, we’ll just sleep on the train, right? Nope! Instead, we get to listen to hours of TikTok audio courtesy of two apparently socially challenged, self-centered teens. When did it become okay to blast your phone while the people around you are clearly trying to sleep? Ugh.
#37
I Work Closing At Target, Every Single Night I Have To Push 3-5 Carts Of Full Shopping Trips Abandoned By Customers
All of these needs to be sorted and processed and put back onto the floor.
#41
The Garbage Can Is Right There
I even saw them leaving and couldn’t believe my eyes. By the time I realized what they did they were gone.
#44
Someone Let Their Kid Bedazzle A Floor Tile In This Mall, Then Just Left It And The Packaging
#45
This Kid Was Running Up And Down The Aisle And Using The Seats As His Own Personal Jungle Gym
#47
This Guy Used A Laptop Throughout A Movie Last Night
I was on the other side of the theater but noticed he was on one when I came in. It was a pretty big theater and I could see a faint light once the movie started but I kind of thought it was just an aisle light. When I went to leave I noticed he was still on it. Took this as the credits rolled. Note: he also had earbuds in but took them out right before the picture.
#49
You Get A Free, Clean Towel Every Time You Visit This Gym. All You Need To Do Is Thrown It In A Basket When You Leave And They Will Look After It
#50
This Girl At The Airport Waits Until The Queue Moves All The Way Forward To Move. People Confronted Her And She Said “It’s The Same If I Move Now Or Later”
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