The question
What trait do you most dislike in other people?Originally asked
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Laziness, lack of empathy, lack of humour.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 December 2025 source ↗
Cruelty…no, maybe dishonesty or disingenuousness. All are equally deplorable.
I don’t like fake people, impostors.
Indecision and wishy-washiness.
Needless aggression and bullying.
Lemn Sissay. What happened to him and what he’s done with his life is extraordinary.
You are good enough.
A missionary in Africa – I think that was Sunday school-based.
“You’ll never, ever work.” When you are young and full of hopes and dreams it’s devastating. I am just grateful that I thought: “Well, I’m going to try.”
Very impatient, bossy, always late.
A glow of wellbeing.
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