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We all have small habits, pet peeves, and moments that feel completely justified - until someone else rolls their eyes. 

This poll will give you scenarios that’ll make you question whether you’re the type to block someone for replying to everyone else but you… or if that approach is a little extreme. For each situation below, decide whether it’s reasonable or overreacting. Cast your vote and see how your reactions compare to everyone else’s.

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#1

There’s clearly enough space in line - yet they’re practically breathing down your neck at the checkout.

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Alexia
Community Member
21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More than reasonable. Especially if it's a man (but applicable for everyone). I once took my backpack off and accidentally hit the person behind me - who was way too close, despite of the large space around. They learned the concept of "social distancing" the hard way 🤭

Emilu
Community Member
9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Jeffrey (Sorry Alexia) Judging by your comment, you're a moron and quite possibly also an incel, as I don't see any sane woman wanting to put up with that attitude. Women don't want men breathing down their neck unless they know that their intention is not to be a creeper, which you don't know of some rando in a queue somewhere. Male privilege. You've never had to pretend to be on the phone to someone as you're walking home because you're afraid someone will harm you (protip: It doesn't always work. Google Jill Maegher as an example). It's not about 'being special'; it's about being safe. And if you don't think women deserve that then you are literal scum of the earth.

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8Yorkies-and-33cats
Community Member
17 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Especially after the 2020's and the COVID era? If we don't say anything or somehow show them they're too close we are under-reacting.

Nikole
Community Member
2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once had a woman standing RIGHT BEHIND ME at the self-checkout (people are supposed to stay in the line until a cashier or machine is free). I was getting my bags when she started scanning her things. Me: "Can you fúcking wait??". Oh, and I'm super fast so it's not like I was confused and/or lingering. This was years ago and it still písses me off.

Subaru645
Community Member
8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened to me recently, the young man at the register did not know how to process a rain check ticket, cashier apologized and handled it fine. The older man behind me starts tapping his car key on the metal repeatedly…so, I decide to engage the cashier even more about the FNAF Tshirt my son had gifted me years ago…safe to say, the jèrköff realized I was not going to rush the kid and stopped.

Little Bit
Community Member
13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Practically sitting on my shoulder at the checkout isn't going to make me go any faster. Personal space.

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    #2

    Your close friend shows up at your place unannounced.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Strange question, since a close friend would know my aversion to such surprises.

    Nikole
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very true. Mine would never, and I'd never do that to her.

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    LilliVB
    Community Member
    18 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It really depends. Not everyone has the same boundaries with friends, and not all the boundaries are the same with every friend. It depends also on the reason why the friend show up unannounced. I wouldn't mind in an emergency for sure, for example. If it's an habit and a frequent one, it would bother me. If it happens once in a long while, not that much.

    Heffalump
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends if it's a regular thing, doesn't it? If it happens _very_ occasionally when they happen to be nearby, and they leave an opening for you to say it's not a good time, OK.

    FreeTheUnicorn
    Community Member
    17 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a key safe so my close friends can let themselves in if even I'm not home.

    Nikole
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would they need to be in your place when you aren't there? Genuinely curious.

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    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? I’d be over the moon! But I’m that generation.

    David Beth
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just how it was back before cell phones.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. And it was lovely when a close friend suddenly was at the door. If you’re busy then you both work around it.

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    Just_for_this
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a friend generally our social interactions are organised, If they've showed up unannounced they need something which im happy to help with.

    Little Bit
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember the days when you could just pop round to visit a friend without having to make an appointment.

    Ellinor she/they/elle
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just basic decency to warn people that you're going to come to their house.

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    #3

    You just mopped, and your floors are spotless, but your guest walks straight in with outdoor shoes.

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    Ikstobaksals
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHY would you wear shoes inside????

    Hugo
    Community Member
    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most people do, in my experience, unless asked to take them off.

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    arthbach
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I've justmopped, then the floor is going to be wet. Its unreasonable to ask a person to remove their shoes and walk on wet floors.

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So now you have mud and motor oil on your freshly mopped floor, what now?

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    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh? Just ask them to take their shoes off at the door. It’s your house, you set the rules, they don’t know.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    7 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ask them to wait until you get the floor dry - since they obviously didn't think to call in advance.

    Geobugi🇰🇷🇰🇭
    Community Member
    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is reasonable in this case? Hit him on the head with a newspaper i consider perfectly reasonable here

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    #4

    You’re in public and don’t want to listen to audio messages, but your mother only communicates through long voice notes.

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    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A message of any type doesn't mean you have to respond right away.

    Chris Jones
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People shouldn't assume that a message sent is a message received anyway - it sometimes isn't.

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    Angela B
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want to listen to you talking loudly and the person who is talking to you loudly on speaker, like EVER! There! I've said it, and I will die, on this hill, in peace and quiet.

    Heffalump
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always reasonable to respond at your convenience. No-one has the right to demand that you drop whatever you are doing and reply immediately.

    zatrisha
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t answer Audio messages at all but everybody in my contact list knows that and everybody else will learn.

    Nikole
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I even have an app on my phone that converts voicemails to text...

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    Alexia
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a miraculous thing called "headphones" 🤭

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then it doesn’t get listened to, unless I have my earbuds.

    neil jagurdo
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's your mother, get over it!

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How often does mom have an emergency?

    Emilu
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The thing that Apple has brought in in the latest OS that (tries to) transcribe the voice into text is a godsend. I hate listening to voicemails; having the option to read them is amazing.

    David Beth
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My phone exists for MY convenience, not yours.

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    #5

    You planned your day around the launch of a new restaurant. Everyone is excited, dressed to the nines for it. Suddenly, the launch date was changed & cancelled an hour before.

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    MoMcB
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t get how it’s reasonable to lodge a complaint- disappointment, yes, but you’ve no idea why- the equipment may not be working properly, so this is not enough information.

    UnclePanda
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wait a month or two on new restaurants anyway.

    FreeTheUnicorn
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where are you lodging the complaint?

    DeoManus Argentem
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why complain? The restaurant didn't want it to happen either, just like airlines don't want cancelations/delays.

    8Yorkies-and-33cats
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, I've noticed that in these questions there's one - this one, actually - that serves PR agencies and we are the test audience.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m not clicking these boxes. I’m not feeding any AI, thank you.

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    Little Bit
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's no big deal. Thsse things happen. In my experience it's more of a surprise when things actually happen when they're supposed to.

    Nizumi
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you think you're disappointed, imagine what stress the restaurant folks are feeling!

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    #6

    You’re trying to get somewhere on time, but a group is strolling slowly across the entire walkway like they own the city.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do that instead of just asking if you can go through them since you're in a hurry?

    Kelly Scott
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because people that do this would just tell you to f**k off and they still wouldn't move or let you through.

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    FreeTheUnicorn
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone who blocks walkways should be told off.

    B.F. Gibb
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Excuse me!" Is a complete sentence.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t own it anymore than they do. I would never be as arrogant as to tell them off, come on. It’s perfectly possible to just say ‘excuse me, guys’ and get them to let you past. What is the matter with people?

    Starbug
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine."

    Phantom Phoenix
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It shouldn't need to be an emergency on anyone's part for you to have the common decency to not hog the path

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    #7

    You’re on the train, and it’s very quiet. Someone starts blasting TikToks, voice notes, and game sounds on full volume.

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    Savannah greenleaf
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh the things we should not have to ask in the first place.

    Nicely
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some a****t shouted at me and my friend for talking on a train the other day as he couldn't hear the announcement, and then proceeded to watch vids at full volume on his phone.

    Nicely
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's donkey hat for anyone wondering

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    Angela B
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Headphones. I use them. If I want to listen to something and not disturb others, I use headphones.

    justanotherweirdo
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    EITHER USE SOME FREAKING HEADPHONES OR TURN THE VOLUME OFF!!!!!

    Emilu
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh... those people pi‍ss me off. In a perfect world I'd get away with kicking them in the face. As I'd probably get stabbed, though, I stick with moving as far away as I can and changing carriages if necessary.

    #8

    You’re on a date, the food looks really good, when suddenly, mid-bite, your date says, “Wow, you’re really hungry today.”

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    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could just be first date nerves. Let's face it, we've all let our mouths run before engaging brain.

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finish the meal before walking away, especially if you actually are as hungry as the date was rude enough to say you were.

    Janissary35680
    Community Member
    Premium
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Immediately is probably overreacting but it would be "Strike One".

    Nizumi
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd stay and finish the meal, order dessert if I felt like it, pay my bill, and leave. Buddy would be lucky to get a handshake from me.

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They may just be tweaking you to get a response.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh? Maybe I am really hungry today. Wouldn’t bother me that my date noticed. If I was just eating normally and they said that I’d be confused and ask ‘what do you mean?’ and see where we went from there.

    Emilu
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Assuming it's a nice restaurant, no way; I'd be eating that food before I left. It's a nice way for the trash to take itself out, though. (And yes, I would pay for myself on a first date, if it was that.)

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    #9

    Your partner said they’d clean the kitchen, but by bedtime, the sink’s full, the counters are sticky, and they’re asleep on the couch.

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    zatrisha
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who ever is on that couch can do it tomorrow I think.

    Danni
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If my partner is so exhausted that they're collapsed on the couch. I'd at most make sure he's comfortable because I love him. If I still have energy I'd clean up, if not it'll wait untill tomorrow. Spite doesn't add anything to a relationship. And if you have so much anger over a messy kitchen, you are not in a good place and you should check the state of the relationship and work on yourself. But that's just my opinion.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve been married for over 30 years. These things happen. I’d probably be mildly annoyed, but at the end of the day it’ll all get cleared up and we’ll still be happily married.

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    April Pickett
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They will do it when they wake up, or continue sleeping on the couch.

    Laserleader
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on if it is a normal tired, or a fake tired. Normal tired totally can wait. Fake tired to get out of doing a known chore, especially if it's a habit, is a get their a*s up.

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    #10

    You’re waiting in line, you spot the last item you need, and the manager confirms there aren’t any more. Before you can reach for it, the person in front of you picks up that exact last item.

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    Angarade
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as you keep your frustration for yourself.

    Janissary35680
    Community Member
    Premium
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grabbing it out of their hands is overreacting. Feeling frustrated is not so long as it's not indicated with more than a resigned sigh.

    Laserleader
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they were in line first, the rules of the que wins first come first served. Doesn't matter if you take to someone else about it.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should have picked it up first and then spent time asking the manager.

    justanotherweirdo
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s reasonable to be frustrated, just don’t say anything about it

    Emilu
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's reasonable to be frustrated, absolutely. As others have said, it's how/if you show that frustration that determines if you're over-reacting.

    meow point1
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's kind of a weird question. Being frustrated is an emotion, and we can't decide which emotions we *feel*, only how we *respond* to the feelings.

    #11

    Your coworker leaves the office kitchen messy for the third time this week. You’ve addressed this before, and they don’t seem to care.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put the messy stuff on the co-worker's desk.

    Miss_H84
    Community Member
    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what my dad used to do 😆🤦‍♀️. I would come home from school and find the toaster, plate, glass, knife etc I used for breakfast on my bedroom floor. I understand him now lol.

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    Heffalump
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just report them. Notes aren't going to make a difference.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go to the manager about it. Don't be afraid of interrupting - they won't be doing anything important.

    David Beth
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only people who have a right to complain to HR are the cleaning people in this situation.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of work situations don’t have cleaners. The staff themselves are required to keep the place clean.

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    Nizumi
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anything left in the sink or on the counter at end of day gets put on to of the garbage bin box. So not IN the bin, but close enough to indicate displeasure.

    #12

    You’re having a tough day and text your partner for some advice to get you through the rest of it. They reply with a joke instead of a serious or reassuring answer.

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    Danni
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that's how they are responding, that is probably part of the nature of your relationship, they might be trying to lighten your mood. All you have to do is ask for serious help getting offended would be ridiculous in this scenario as there's nothing offensive happening.

    Emilu
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This! No point in making mountains out of molehills.

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    Laserleader
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only an issue if they turn it around and get mad at you for even mentioning it and make it worse. Otherwise they were probably just trying to cheer you up.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then they didn’t understand first time. I’d explain again. If I need support they’ll give it.

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    #13

    At the end of a friend’s birthday party, you’re tired and socially drained. Saying goodbye to everyone feels exhausting.

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    Kim Karlotta
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd probably just say goodbye to the person who invited me and/or I was coming to the party with, instead of every single one I know.

    Emilu
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ^ This, and the person whose birthday it is (if that's different to the person that invited me, eg: it was a surprise birthday party or something).

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Irish goodbye always works for me.

    Ace
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    21 hours ago

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    A lot ruder to simply leave without anything anything though.

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    Heffalump
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leaving without saying goodbye is just plain rude.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stand at the door and shout "bye everyone!” Job done.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't tell the other guests that I'm leaving. I'm so tired of them not even trying to hide that sigh of relief

    David Beth
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They'd be lucky to even get the text. I usually just leave.

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    #14

    Someone “helps” by loading the dishwasher… but nothing fits properly, and half the dishes won’t get clean unless you fix it.

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    RAVEN Howard
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank them for them the help graciously and redo as needed

    LilliVB
    Community Member
    18 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. It's my kid and he's still learning, no problem, I keep him there and show him how to do it better next time while thanking him anyway for helping me. It's a guest, I just thank them and I fix it. It's my husband, I tell him to fix it while complaining that he knows he didn't do a good enough job and can he please do it right without me checking it.

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    meow point1
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd just presume they don't know how to properly help and explain to them how to do it properly next time.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it’s just a guest then it would be very rude to expect them to redo it!

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give them something else help with. Maybe stand outside and feed the unicorn.

    #15

    You finally sit down to watch something you’ve been excited about, but someone keeps commenting, explaining, or asking questions. They do this all the time.

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    RAVEN Howard
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you know this is normal behavior for this person, don't watch something that is so important with them. Wait and watch it alone

    Hugo
    Community Member
    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yes? Try asking the television company to delay the broadcast!

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    Starbug
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live with this person that won't shut up. If I press pause it's "oh no need to be rude, ok I get the message and shut up" and start talking again the second I press play again. I just watch stuff I like on my own.

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    Laserleader
    Community Member
    1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am the commentator, so as soon as I realize I cant keep my mouth shut I leave the room. If its in the bedroom, my husband just changes it and watches it later... unless it's something we are analyzing together.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha ha ha. That someone would be me

    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every bloody time I try to spend time with family by watching a movie with them I get so many fricking comments either about me or the movie that I end up leaving the room within the first quarter. I was excited to watch this movie I’ve watched a thousand times but still love (the movie was about a mission to Mars) and my family basically told me that I’m not capable of doing astronomy as a job 🫠

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    #16

    A close colleague casually picks up your phone to “quickly Google something” without checking if it’s okay to do so.

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    Judes
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's OK because they wouldn't be able to open it.

    zatrisha
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really don’t care, just leave my tabs open.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    6 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Try googling 'Things that will get your hand smacked next time.' I'll wait."

    Mike F
    Community Member
    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister doesn't just grab my phone.

    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    same as when you show a pic and they scroll through others.

    Ronja Oksanen
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    20 hours ago

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    Well you shouldn't have anything personal in your work phone so it's ok.

    Chris Jones
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't know if it is a work phone or not - and companies have different rules about phone usage while working.

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    #17

    You notice your friend does the same thing every time you eat together - the way they chew. It’s loud, open-mouthed, and full of slurps and crunches.

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    SouthernGal
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way I could eat with that person.

    Janissary35680
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not after the third time anyhow.

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    Lotekguy
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'd be doing that person a favor, since you're certainly not the only one who's bothered by it.

    Kristy Marion
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not if this is occurring some place like Japan or China. Loud eating is a sign of appreciation

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    FreeTheUnicorn
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you think no one has said anything before? They know and they can't help it. Don't pile on

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I'm picking up on stuff like that, it probably means their conversation isn't holding my attention all that well.

    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually avoid eating with people or even being in the same room with people for this reason. Plus, I find the sound of someone breathing to be extremely annoying so I’d rather not spend time with anyone

    Mike F
    Community Member
    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a housemate once that sounded like some kind of animal when he ate. I just learned to tune it out.

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    #18

    You see them posting stories, liking posts, and replying to others - but your message stays unanswered for hours.

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    zatrisha
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another reason to avoid Social Media.

    Shanaaia
    Community Member
    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bored Panda is sorta Social Media, too

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    David Beth
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why would you bother blocking them if they never respond to you?

    Emilu
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been the person who ignores some forms of SM and responds to others quite often. Typically it's because the stuff I'm ignoring are things like personal messages where I need to reply thoroughly, as opposed to just dropping a like or whatever. I call it a measurement of 'spoons'. I only have a certain amount of spoons to do XYZ, and when they've been used, they're gone. Sometimes I'm only up for liking etc posts whereas an actual reply is beyond me at that time.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t even understand this question. How do I know one specific person is responding to other people’s posts but not mine? I think this is BP’s way of telling me to get off my laptop and read a chapter of ‘The Last Voice You Hear’ (follow up to Down Cemetery Road) by Mick Herron. Bye.

    Emilu
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess if you stalk them on Facebook or something, perhaps? I dunno, never been that invested. Enjoy your book though (genuinely, just in case it doesn't come across that way). A good book fixes most things 😊

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    #19

    The long-awaited film that you’ve been really excited about just got released, but you haven’t found the time to go watch it yet. Your friend (who has), casually drops a major plot twist mid-conversation.

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    LilliVB
    Community Member
    18 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again it depends. Does the friend know about everything listed, or not? It would change a lot my reaction.

    meow point1
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends what you mean by "be upset". If you mean "feel a bit bummed", that's reasonable, if you mean "yell at them", it's not.

    Nikole
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad does this, but not in a malicious way.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did the friend know of your situation?

    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly speaking I prefer being given spoilers as I haven’t ever consumed any media without recieving spoilers and it helps me mentally when there’s no sudden surprise in the middle

    David Beth
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "spoilers" are made up outrage.

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    #20

    You lent someone your charger in good condition, and it comes back damaged - barely working.

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    SouthernGal
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You shouldn’t have to ask them. They should’ve automatically bought you a new one.

    LilliVB
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    18 hours ago

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    Nicely
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Further question - if you lend someone a branded item and they damage it, then offer to buy a generic replacement not a like for like, is it reasonable to ask them to buy a direct replacement?

    Mike F
    Community Member
    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a half dozen chargers, they can have one.

    #21

    Your neighbour’s been blasting the same song for hours. You didn’t mind it the first few times, but now it’s getting annoying.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Years ago I lived in a duplex of sorts. At the time Cher's "Turn Back Time" was popular and this guy had just gone through a breakup. That SOB played that d@mned song on repeat for well over an hour until I went to the basement and pulled the fuse to his living room. He wasn't happy. I told him if he played that d@mned song again I would throw the fuse away entirely. Fvck you Shawn.

    Vanessa Panerosa
    Community Member
    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Similar experience - lived in Chicago in my 20’s and our crabby downstairs neighbor was going through a divorce so decided to played “viva la vida” by Coldplay for HOURS one night. I still get ptsd from those opening strings. . . F u Marsha

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    Emilu
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless it's past hours when you can play music, I think it's unreasonable.

    David Beth
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That depends on your living situation. Apartment with thin walls? No, you're overreacting. House in the country? Yeah, that's way too loud.

    Janissary35680
    Community Member
    Premium
    16 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In some cases (breakup for example) I might make an exception but otherwise I don't need to ask. I have a very capable Technics audio system of my own. I have weaponized it more than once before and will gladly do so again if provoked.

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    #22

    Your friend is always excited to make plans and set dates, but when it’s time to follow through, they go ghost.

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    Kim Karlotta
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do have some friends like that (because of mental health stuff they have going on) and I mostly make plans with others first, then invite them to come along once I know someone more reliable will be there as well.

    arthbach
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That the sensible, adult way to handle the situation. They are included (if the wish, or if their health allows) but you are not left hanging.

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    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate, genuinely loathe people who can never follow through with plans. Those scum always talk about hanging out with me (even though I’d rather not) and then once I’ve prepped everything & psyched myself up they give me a lame reason they didn’t show up. They don’t even invite me anywhere but expect me to accomodate them and be fine with cancelling plan after plan based on their whims and fancies. Maybe it’s for the best they rarely invited me as the only time they did, I had my boundaries crossed because I guess they expected me to live around their lives and as a result had to suffer. No more, I’m blocking them all

    David Beth
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Extreme words like "never" are an automatic overreaction.

    MalayDragon
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend exactly like this, when we were 18 we'd be out every weekend playing Pool and drinking beers, Those weekends started occurring less and less until it got to the point we'd make plans they'd be confirmed and then he would ghost me the night of. I just stopped organizing things, left it up to him to make the plans. I would confirm that I was available and still he would ghost me, eventually just went no contact and haven't spoken to him since.

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    #23

    You scheduled your laptop to update automatically, but it decides to do so while you’re working - forcing a restart.

    Man in a suit looking stressed while using a laptop outdoors, reflecting on staying calm or losing it scenarios.

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    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like selecting a route on Google maps and having the program reroute you without warning. Thére are same roads which I just don't want to go on at times.

    B.F. Gibb
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HATE these updates with the intensity of a thousand suns.

    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My computer doesn't require a restart after backing up, and will back up while I'm actively using it.

    #24

    There’s only one table left at your favorite cafe, but a jacket is draped over the chair, and the barista tells you the owner hasn’t returned to the seat for more than 15 minutes. The table still has its unfinished coffee and meal.

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    FreeTheUnicorn
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    17 hours ago

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    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally unreasonable. You have no idea why they're not at their table. It's still their table and I'd be pissed if you touched my things while I was in the rest room or whatever.

    MalayDragon
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly, just because they have not returned to the table doesn't mean they have left. Until that has been confirmed i would just either go somewhere else or wait for another table.

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    arthbach
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hand the ja kettle into the batista as l'lost prooerty' and take the space.

    April Pickett
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The absentee customer just decided to share his table.

    #25

    You notice that your siblings borrow your things and either don’t bother to return them or return them damaged.

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    Danni
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Communication can solve a lot of things. Of you are all adults. Which seems to be the case, sit down for a coffee and have an .adult conversation. Going ballistic and cutting people out of your life over materialistic things is just so bizarre. There are boundaries, sure, but what start with a reactionary action and not try peaceful meditation.

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give them a list of the things you want back and let them know they won't be welcome until they return them.

    meow point1
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd still invite them over, but disallow them from borrowing my things.

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    #26

    You invite a group of friends over for a themed dinner party. One friend RSVPs then cancels at the last minute without a reason, despite you calling and texting to ask ‘why’.

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    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reinvite if the offender explains the issue.

    Danni
    Community Member
    15 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are truly friends, you would want their company and understand sometimes people don't owe you an explanation.. they have their own issues. You could ask if they're ok and if you could help seeing as they are your friend and you probably care for them?! It's like the word friend means nothing to whomever wrote these questions (hopefully it's AI ,that would explain the lack of understanding of human relationships)

    MoMcB
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on the reason.

    Heffalump
    Community Member
    15 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stuff happens at the last minute. No point in asking for an explanation. If they don't have a good excuse, they'll just make one up.

    Janissary35680
    Community Member
    Premium
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If first time, it's overreacting. It also depends on the reason.

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