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Lack of empathy.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 May 2022 source ↗
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What trait do you most dislike in other people?Originally asked
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Cruelty to animals or children.
Lack of empathy.
I’m irritated by critics and academics who dismiss poetry that is popular, comprehensible or humorous.
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