'The literal self-absorbed nature of society': Top 25 minor inconveniences that annoy folks to no end

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
Nov 18, 2023 4:00 PM EST

Whether we like it or not, life is full of nuisances. We try our best to muddle through these struggles, but that does not stop us from being overdramatic and drawing attention to ourselves as we express our frustration over the smallest of problems. Yes, we're aware that there are bigger problems in this world than our in-grown toenails or the 10-minute wait time for the next subway, but that won't stop us from acting like we are the most aggrieved people in the world. 

Call it main character syndrome. Call it entitlement. Blame it on younger generations. It doesn't matter because the truth of the matter is we all do this. Sure, it's important to keep a sense of perspective, but at the same time, people should be allowed to express their frustration and self-involved anger for even the briefest of moments. We'll collect ourselves and gain perspective in a moment, but first, we must make everything about us. That's part of what it takes to cope with life's many minor inconveniences.

Keep scrolling below for this list, which was compiled from popular responses on this r/AskReddit thread. When you're finished, feel free to take a look at this list of socially unacceptable things people do all the time.

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    r/AskReddit. Posted by u/Vicious Semicircle 7 hours ago What's a seemingly small, trivial thing that makes you instantly burn with the rage of a white-hot sun?
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    peculiar-pirate. 6 hr. ago A big group of people walking really slowly in the middle of the sidewalk that look confused when you go into the road to walk around them. 876 Reply Share
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    Agreeable_Pizza93 5 hr. ago Someone asking/ordering me to do something while I'm either in the process of doing it or about to do it. I'm not someone who gets annoyed/angry easily but for some reason that has always gotten under my skin. 748 Reply Share
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    D Wollers-eye 5 hr. ago When my clothes get stuck on a handle/ protruding object as I'm walking and I get yanked backwards without warning. Perhaps the most provoking thing I've ever experienced 497 Reply Share
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    sheglows 76 5 hr. ago People listening to their phones in public places without headphones. 327 Reply Share
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    Emerald Tiger98.5 hr. ago When somebody else decides to stay in the kitchen, when you're obviously cooking or doing a lot of meal prep, then constantly gets in the way, uses the sink the moment you're about to use it, or loiters in the general kitchen area. 244 Reply Share
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    pikegeorgia 5 hr. ago someone breathing unnecessarily loud, or chewing loudly or with their mouth open. i can't even eat in the same room as my husband half the time bc the way he eats/chews makes me want to him in the throat. 183 ↓ Reply Share
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    bigotis 5 hr. ago Slow drivers in the left lane of a 4 lane road. Drivers who cannot maintain their speed while driving, fluctuating 5-10 miles per hour under and over the posted speed limit. 163 Reply Share
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    Linux4ever_Leo 5 hr. ago When opening anything always requires scissors or a knife. Those innocent 'peel here' tabs on food bags never work and always require a pair of scissors to get them open. Ditto for packs of batteries and other items which are encased in NASA grade plastic. But how are eggs, which actually are fragile, packaged? Thin, thin cardboard. 159 Reply Share
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    youarenut 7 hr. ago An old lady said "seriously?" To me while I was driving into Starbucks. She parked so wide at the stop sign so I had to make an extended (and super close) 90 degree turn. Both our windows were down and as I struggled to make the turn she said "seriously dude?" And drove away. Like lady it's literally your fault ↑ 147 ↓ Reply Share
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    Antique-Wind-5229. 5 hr. ago Empty toilet paper roll left on floor of toilet. 145 Reply Share
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    nslenders Having to click accept/deny for cookies everytime I visit a website. Can't u just store a cookie that 5 hr. ago remembers my preference? That's where they were made for. Not for the ad tracking 138 Reply Share
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    Tobin678 6 hr. ago When individuals stand up on a plane the second the plane lands 101 Reply Share
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    EffectiveLemon- . 7 hr. ago When I can't open the plastic film on a package of salami ↑ 93 ↓ Reply Share
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    Buffalo Dude1.5 hr. ago When I'm driving down a highway, using the cruise control, and a car passes me. Then, the starts to slow down, so I have to disengage the cruise control and pass them.
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    K_R_O_O_N 5 hr. ago People who place their bottles perpendicular to the check out belt at the groceries so they'll start rolling when the belt starts moving. Hate it. And Train - Hey Soulsister.
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    vivrelavie 4 hr. ago People coughing or sneezing without covering their mouth. Disgusting.
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    Necessary-Guitar9103 5 hr. ago My phone having connectivity issues with a charging cord.
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    herbertcluas 4 hr. ago People not using their turn signals
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    RoseWould 6 hr. ago Dirty dishes anywhere but the kitchen
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    bigkat5000 4 hr. ago When people throw litter out their car window.
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    BabylonSuperiority. 4 hr. ago Standing in line at a gas station behind someone who's buying lottery tickets
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    aperson7780 7 hr. ago Being early for a doctor appointment, yet they still don't get you into a room until well after your scheduled time.
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    FoldTraditional 7014. 5 hr. ago People walking slowly, especially at a train station or on metro.
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    Potential-Archer-476 6 hr. ago The literal self absorbed nature of society. People staring at their phones while driving....almost hitting others then getting likes its C everyone else's fault.
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    Kahlua1965 4 hr. ago People who don't bring shopping carts to the cart corral. Or even worse, people who try and almost make it to the corral but can't be bothered to walk two steps more to actually put it in the corral.
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