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    People Are Sharing The Social Habits They Secretly Can't Stand, And I Fully Agree That These Are Irritating AF

    Not surprisingly, a lot of these are about phone etiquette.

    Brian Galindo
    by Brian Galindo

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Everyone has those pet peeves that, while perfectly normal or socially acceptable to others, just get under their skin. Whether it's people who overshare on social media, people who bump into others in the street because they're so distracted texting, or passengers who get up as soon as the plane lands and then crowd the entire aisle, these little things can be surprisingly irritating.

    Peter Weber with a serious expression and text overlay: "I HATE THAT SO MUCH!"
    The Bachelor / Via giphy.com

    Recently, Reddit user spacewalkerstarfield wanted to know about those pet peeves when they asked: "What’s a social habit everyone seems to accept but you find really annoying?"

    Emily Blunt expresses dislike with the caption "I HATE IT"
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    The thread got over 6.7K responses. Below are the top, best, and most-often repeated comments:

    1. "Not everything has to be filmed."

    People around a dining table raising their glasses in a toast, sharing a festive meal. One person is taking a selfie. The atmosphere is warm and joyful
    People around a dining table raising their glasses in a toast, sharing a festive meal. One person is taking a selfie. The atmosphere is warm and joyful
    Fg Trade / Getty Images

    —CraftyAttitude1321

    "Thank you! My SIL films and photographs every get-together, scanning the people and narrating: 'Here we are at the big birthday party, and here’s Billy, Timmy, and Sarah…' Like, who TF is going to watch that drivel?!"

    —Appropriate_Tour_274

    2. "People congregating in doorways — particularly when there is plenty of non-doorway space available."

    Four people stand and chat casually in a library. All are dressed in casual clothing
    Four people stand and chat casually in a library. All are dressed in casual clothing
    Tom Werner / Getty Images

    —Oil8524

    "At this point in my life, I just walk through them. Sometimes, with a really loud EXCUSE ME, as I push past. 😂"

    —juju_plays

    3. "Coming in for work when you’re sick. Stay the f*** home 💕."

    A man in a blue shirt sneezes into a tissue, captured in a close-up shot
    A man in a blue shirt sneezes into a tissue, captured in a close-up shot
    Cecilie_arcurs / Getty Images

    —feelitinmyvonnegut

    4. "Kids blasting whatever TV show on their iPads in the middle of a restaurant while I’m trying to eat. The kids can watch whatever, but somebody teach them to use headphones."

    A young boy smiles while using a tablet in a restaurant. People are seated at tables in the background
    A young boy smiles while using a tablet in a restaurant. People are seated at tables in the background
    Solstock / Getty Images

    —SecretProgramor

    "Grown adults on the bus playing annoying games. Like, can I get a moment of silence, please?"

    —KampieStarz

    5. "People who stop in the middle of a busy walkway to check their phones. It's like they think they've hit pause on the world."

    Man with glasses looking at his phone on a city street at night; background shows blurred lights
    Man with glasses looking at his phone on a city street at night; background shows blurred lights
    Uwe Krejci / Getty Images

    —NotBeginningAnew

    "I really don't understand this behavior. If I need to look at my phone or stop for any other reason, I will 'park' by moving out of the flow of fellow pedestrians and finding somewhere out of the way.

    The same goes for shopping with a cart. If I need to stop to pick something up, I'll move to the side of the aisle; I won't push or pull the cart at an angle or otherwise make it difficult for other customers to do their shopping.

    It seems like a no-brainer in either situation and common courtesy, yet so few people do it."

    —RianJohnsonIsAFool

    6. "At the airport, people who stand blocking the baggage carousel as if they are the only ones that need to get their bags. Selfish f*cks. Also, those families of 4–6-plus who walk down the concourse slowly, shoulder-to-shoulder, blocking people trying to get to their gates. I’ve learned that there are two types of people in the world: those who take only as much as they need and those who take as much as they can."

    Five people stand at an airport baggage claim carousel with their luggage, looking closely at the bags
    Five people stand at an airport baggage claim carousel with their luggage, looking closely at the bags
    Digital Vision. / Getty Images

    —TheBookIRead77

    7. "Tipping everywhere! I don't mind tipping the server who serves me, but I hate the guilt trap of tipping the person who pours my black coffee into a cup."

    A person holds a tablet displaying tipping options: 15% - Good, 18% - Great, 25% - Wow!, 30% - Best Service Ever!, No Tip, and Custom. Bill total is $56.40
    A person holds a tablet displaying tipping options: 15% - Good, 18% - Great, 25% - Wow!, 30% - Best Service Ever!, No Tip, and Custom. Bill total is $56.40
    Sadi Maria / Getty Images

    —NoStill3968

    "Particularly when it's an order at a counter establishment😩. I understand the tip screen is part of the software, but I drove myself over here and stood in line. Y’all should be tipping ME."

    —GingerRootBeer

    8. "Being late every time."

    Man in a blazer drinks from a cup while checking his watch and holding a phone in a busy, outdoor urban area
    Man in a blazer drinks from a cup while checking his watch and holding a phone in a busy, outdoor urban area
    Bobex-73 / Getty Images/iStockphoto

    —Goodboyfyu

    "This is an acquaintance of mine. She’s late for everything with pretty much no reason, but God forbid you’re a few minutes late to something she plans — she’ll whine about it to no end. Hence why she’s an acquaintance."

    —everythinglatte

    9. "Filming at a concert. Nothing looks dumber than when you're standing still, cell phone in the air, trying to hold it steady while filming the band/singer. I'm sorry, but when you watch that later you know it's going to be garbage. Concerts are special moments that are not to be repeated. Just stay in the GD moment and put your phone down. It's going to be okay."

    A crowd enjoys a concert, capturing the performance on their smartphones. Purple stage lights illuminate the scene, with the band in the background
    A crowd enjoys a concert, capturing the performance on their smartphones. Purple stage lights illuminate the scene, with the band in the background
    Sibway / Getty Images

    —Ok_Possible_3066

    10. "People who talk loudly on speakerphone in public places."

    A woman in a white blouse is yelling into her smartphone with an angry expression while gesturing with her other hand
    A woman in a white blouse is yelling into her smartphone with an angry expression while gesturing with her other hand
    Deandrobot / Getty Images

    —LushStellarNebula47

    "My mom does this, and now that I think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever seen her talk without speakerphone. It’s always embarrassing when I invite her out somewhere, I have to tell her it’s loud and to take it off speaker."

    —pwa09

    11. "People standing like sardines in line. It doesn't get us there any faster! I miss the Covid six-foot personal bubble :(."

    A crowded scene with many people in casual clothing standing and waiting, some with backpacks and hats. The setting appears to be a waiting area
    A crowded scene with many people in casual clothing standing and waiting, some with backpacks and hats. The setting appears to be a waiting area
    Imamember / Getty Images

    —CrazyCartoonLady

    12. "Being expected to be constantly available via social media, chat, text, and call at any and all hours. If you try to 'opt-out,' it’s seen as weird or antisocial."

    Woman in a hijab smiling and using a smartphone, with floating social media notification icons indicating likes, comments, and messages
    Woman in a hijab smiling and using a smartphone, with floating social media notification icons indicating likes, comments, and messages
    Korrawin / Getty Images

    —p0ndfaerie

    "Came here to say this. I’m burnt out of being readily available to people and basically just ignore everyone now."

    —KoreyYrvaI

    13. "FaceTiming in public."

    A person holds a smartphone, taking a selfie with a child. Both individuals in the selfie are smiling and waving at the camera
    A person holds a smartphone, taking a selfie with a child. Both individuals in the selfie are smiling and waving at the camera
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    —Mamanbanane

    "On this subject: FaceTiming while DRIVING. I see this crap all the time. Phone in one hand, you can see who they’re talking to, their other hand on the wheel, and NOT paying attention to the fact they are steering thousands of pounds down the wrong side of the street. Get. Off. Your. F'ing. Phone. Asshat."

    —dawnhulio

    14. "Bringing your fucking dog everywhere, including in stores!!! And I freaking love dogs, but come on. Don’t just assume they can come to social gatherings."

    A small dog with a black face rests its head on the edge of a red shopping basket in a store
    A small dog with a black face rests its head on the edge of a red shopping basket in a store
    Ricardo's Snapshot / Getty Images

    —ThatQuail3

    "Bringing dogs (pets/fake service dogs, not legitimate trained ones) into stores, restaurants, etc. They have zero consideration for other people, especially those who may be allergic. You don't see people taking their cats everywhere."

    —20Keller12

    15. "Bringing extra people (whom I don’t know) to a meal without asking."

    Woman with long curly hair and red lipstick wearing a striped shirt, making a pouting face against an orange background
    Woman with long curly hair and red lipstick wearing a striped shirt, making a pouting face against an orange background
    Deagreez / Getty Images/iStockphoto

    —factfarmer

    "I can’t f'ing stand this. When you make plans with somebody, and you think it’s just going to be you and them, then they decide to bring other people into the equation…it bothers me so much. I wish it didn’t, but it does."

    —-PricklyBrickly-

    16. "Putting down every thing on the internet. A movie just came out? Sucks. New music just dropped? Sucks. Someone made some food? Sucks. Celebrity had a bad day and yelled at someone? Sucks, and they should lose their career. There is nothing positive on the internet now. Everything 'sucks!' And if you do happen to enjoy something, some shithead will certainly try to break you down over it."

    Hands typing on a laptop with hate speech notifications (e.g., idiot, loser, hate u) popping up on the screen
    Hands typing on a laptop with hate speech notifications (e.g., idiot, loser, hate u) popping up on the screen
    Asiandelight / Getty Images/iStockphoto

    —Kabian321

    17. "Playing shitty music loudly in public on their phone speakers. Headphones. Use them."

    iTunes icon in the background with Spotify icon on a smartphone in the foreground
    iTunes icon in the background with Spotify icon on a smartphone in the foreground
    Sopa Images / SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

    —avocado-v2

    "I'll do you one better. Playing TikTok and Instagram videos on their phone speakers. SO. F'ING. ANNOYING."

    —matande31

    18. And lastly, "Being on your phone while having an in-person conversation with someone. Like hello, I’m right here, not on your screen!"

    Two women sitting on a couch. The woman on the left is smiling and looking at her phone, while the woman on the right appears annoyed and is looking at her
    Two women sitting on a couch. The woman on the left is smiling and looking at her phone, while the woman on the right appears annoyed and is looking at her
    Antonioguillem / Getty Images

    —Hot_Potential_5732

    "My friend does this a lot. She’ll send me a whole storybook on the phone — in LONG paragraphs — but as soon as we are in public together, she can forget I was even there!"

    —Only-Target-7489

    You can read the original thread on Reddit.

    Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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