The question
What trait do you most dislike in other people?Originally asked
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Bad personal hygiene.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 December 2024 source ↗
Arrogance combined with egotism and selfishness.
Selfishness and cruelty.
Comparing themselves to other people.
Lack of self-doubt.
A Vivienne Westwood & Burberry two-piece suit I bought for a press night. At the time I was: “Yeah, of course I’m going to be a 30-inch waist for the rest of my life.” Now the trousers don’t fit.
I really hope there is a big pearly gate.
Patience is not my forte.
Racial and homophobic slurs – the F- and N-words. When I moved to London, people screamed the F-word from their cars, and that stings.
Fun, fab and fearless.
I was a secret shopper and had to do a lot of bookies – Coral and William Hill – all around London. For 18-year-old me looking all fab it was quite scary going in and saying: “Hiya, can I put £4 on No 7 horse, please?” But you got to keep the money when you won.
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