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50 Ignoramuses 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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#1
People Who Constantly Block The Isles Of Stores To Stand Around And Chat
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#2
People That Do This
#3
People Who Leave Their Lights Off In The Rain
Blue Bunny of Happiness 3 weeks ago (edited)
It drives me up the wall that most new cars are such dull colours white, silver or black. The current trend for grey cars is dreadful. Why would you want a car that is the same colour as the road, fog and spray? You’ve far more chance of being seen in a brightly coloured car.
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.
#4
People Who Do This With Their Shopping Carts
Rick Murray 3 weeks ago
I put them back and keep the little tokens inside. Once or twice I'm lucky and it's a euro coin.
#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.
#9
This Guy In Front Of Me At The Movie Theater. He Had The Brightness All The Way Up
StrangeOne 3 weeks ago
I would not hesitate to throw popcorn at him and tell him his screen is bright enough to see into his dim future.
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.
#11
I Absolutely Hate It When People Do This
#12
This Lady, Who Insisted On Being The Only Person Standing At The Concert
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.”
#13
Why Are Loud Video/Speaker Phone Calls Now A Spectator Sport In Public?
#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.
Hippopotamuses 3 weeks ago
I'm beginning to see why some European supermarkets require a deposit to use a trolley.
#15
On My Flight To Reykjavik Just Now
Hippopotamuses 3 weeks ago
All of the airlines which I've used; Qantas, Air NZ, American Airlines, would not allow passengers to do this. As much for safety, as inconvenience to others.
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.
Stephanie Did It 3 weeks ago
I'd just walk up and start snapping pics, maybe ask for a soda since I'm joining the party. No one owns a view.
#17
People Sweat, That's Fine, But Who Leaves Their Puddles Behind Like This Without Wiping Down?
#18
These Girls Taking Up 2 Seats Each While Other People Have To Stand
Grape Walls of Ire 3 weeks ago
I wonder what she'd do if a big creepy guy like me just sat down on her feet. And then farted.
#19
My Neighbors Throwing Trash Off Their Balcony Instead Of Just Walking To The Dumpster. They Do This Regularly
#20
People Stopping Under A Bridge To Avoid Hail Damage To Their Cars
#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.
detective miller's hat 3 weeks ago
Move your rearview mirror so you're pointing the blinding light right back into their face.
#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.
#23
Putting Gum In The Charging Slots On Public Transport
#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
Vinny DaPooh 3 weeks ago
Lean over her shoulder and say sorry I'm late everyone can someone bring me up to speed.
#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
#28
A Guest Left Their Room Like This After One Month Of Staying At My Friends Hotel
#29
Woman Uses Feet To Play Slot Machine In Casino
#30
She Also Attended A Half Hour Work Meeting Without Earphones :)
#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.
Sophia Pandia de Delphia 3 weeks ago
How does OP know what the dressing room looked like before this couple started using it? Just because it's a mess when I leave it does NOT mean I created the mess. I will leave everything as it was when I step in and step out.
#32
Man On Valencia Metro Taking Up A Whole Row Of Seats With His Bags As Other People Stand
#33
Why Do People Think This Is Ok?
Hippopotamuses 3 weeks ago
It's sadder when the shoes left behind are old. NZ'ers who shop at The Warehouse will be familiar with this. It's almost a sport!
#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.
#35
Neighbors Put Cones On Parking Space So They Can Park There Exclusively
Hippopotamuses 3 weeks ago
It depends on where you live. But I suspect that you can call your council have the cones removed.
#36
Someone Blocking The Aisle So They Can Have Their Own Section
#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.
StrangeOne 3 weeks ago (edited)
There are many reasons for this. Another daily life of retail Hell, though. I witnessed a family abandoning their cart, taking their screaming, crying kid in the classic football hold and quickly walked out. I couldn't be mad at parents actually parenting. I've also learned to not think of the additional tasks as something personally against me, nor as a personal task. It's just me, working at the store until my agreed time of shift is over. Tomorrow will be more work, as will the next day. Just get what I can done.
#38
People Who Do This
#39
This Is How My Daughter Left The Car For Me Today
#40
At The Gym During The Busiest Time Of Day
SouthernGal 3 weeks ago
All of these examples are making me so angry. Some people are such horrible jerks!
#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.
#42
How People At My College Park
#43
People That Can Lift This Much Weight, But Are Too Lazy To Re-Rack The Weights
Stephanie Did It 3 weeks ago
Can't gyms add a re-racking fee to their monthly membership? I guess that would justify doing it for some, though
#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
#46
Bad Toothpaste Etiquette
#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.
#48
People Who Park Like This
Hobby Hopper 3 weeks ago
Depends. There are plenty of open spots, so if they are actually in the car just quickly pulled over checking a text or something, then fine. If they left the car unattended, not so much.
#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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Becky Samuel 3 weeks ago
If social media were an effective tool to improve public etiquette then wouldn't the results be obvious by now?
Ace 3 weeks ago
Quite, The basic problem is that the people who don't conform to commonplace etiquette just don't care, they don't see anything wrong with what they're doing, so shaming them will not work.
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Brian Droste 3 weeks ago
All of these just disgust me. I am looking forward under God's kingdom, people will be more considerate.
Becky Samuel 3 weeks ago
If social media were an effective tool to improve public etiquette then wouldn't the results be obvious by now?
Ace 3 weeks ago
Quite, The basic problem is that the people who don't conform to commonplace etiquette just don't care, they don't see anything wrong with what they're doing, so shaming them will not work.
Load More Replies... Brian Droste 3 weeks ago
All of these just disgust me. I am looking forward under God's kingdom, people will be more considerate.
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