Lack of understanding and tolerance.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗
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I always try to see the good. I never look for the bad.
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When people are disingenuous.
False humility.
Bad personal hygiene.
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Washing dishes when I was a student.
That we will drown in plastic waste.
When my son was born and I realised I was a mum.
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