The question
What trait do you most dislike in other people?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
A verbatim standing question in The Guardian's rotating Q&A questionnaire, documented across respondents and years.
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Not having the ability to say sorry when they’re wrong.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2026 source ↗
When people talk over others.
Arrogance and narcissism.
Comparing themselves to other people.
When a person is judgmental without realizing that they are the thing they detest in others.
Be true to yourself.
Finally nailing being on time.
Forgetting the words to my own songs on stage. I’m a very good mumbler of my own songs. You’d be surprised how few people notice – if you smile and do it confidently, they’re none the wiser.
None. I’m not ashamed. I’m dyslexic so I don’t read a lot of books.
I worry a lot about how to juggle being a single parent and working – scheduling keeps me up at night!
A hairdresser through the week and a star on the weekends.
Hugh Jackman, Philippa Gregory, Jon Sopel, Kate Humble, Carol Burnett, Don Rickles
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