The question
What trait do you most dislike in other people?Originally asked
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Snobbishness, superiority, condescension.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 May 2026 source ↗
Selfishness. People who block junctions in their car.
Their inability to deal with my disorganisation.
Self-importance, arrogance.
Bullying, flakiness, rudeness, lack of humility, being patronising and ungenerous.
Pigeons. One got stuck in my flat once for quite a long time and it really changed how I feel about them.
In the back of my mind I just assumed I’d be in a boyband at some point.
Like nothing’s a problem.
People singing in the street.
I’d be happier being myself younger.
I’m not interested.
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