Try Not To Judge: Decide If These 26 Everyday Moments Are Reasonable Or Overreacting
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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There’s clearly enough space in line - yet they’re practically breathing down your neck at the checkout.
You just mopped, and your floors are spotless, but your guest walks straight in with outdoor shoes.
You’re in public and don’t want to listen to audio messages, but your mother only communicates through long voice notes.
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.
You’re trying to get somewhere on time, but a group is strolling slowly across the entire walkway like they own the city.
You’re on the train, and it’s very quiet. Someone starts blasting TikToks, voice notes, and game sounds on full volume.
You’re on a date, the food looks really good, when suddenly, mid-bite, your date says, “Wow, you’re really hungry today.”
It could just be first date nerves. Let's face it, we've all let our mouths run before engaging brain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the end of a friend’s birthday party, you’re tired and socially drained. Saying goodbye to everyone feels exhausting.
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.
Someone “helps” by loading the dishwasher… but nothing fits properly, and half the dishes won’t get clean unless you fix it.
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.
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
A close colleague casually picks up your phone to “quickly Google something” without checking if it’s okay to do so.
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.
You see them posting stories, liking posts, and replying to others - but your message stays unanswered for hours.
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.
You lent someone your charger in good condition, and it comes back damaged - barely working.
You shouldn’t have to ask them. They should’ve automatically bought you a new one.
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.
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.
Your friend is always excited to make plans and set dates, but when it’s time to follow through, they go ghost.
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.
You notice that your siblings borrow your things and either don’t bother to return them or return them damaged.
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.
You scheduled your laptop to update automatically, but it decides to do so while you’re working - forcing a restart.
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.
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.
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’.
Most of these are "is it ok to feel something". Ofcourse it is! What matters is what you do with it.
And a bunch of them aren't contextualized. And if a reaction is over the top or not depends a lot on the context.
Load More Replies...Most of these are "is it ok to feel something". Ofcourse it is! What matters is what you do with it.
And a bunch of them aren't contextualized. And if a reaction is over the top or not depends a lot on the context.
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