What trait do you most dislike in other people?

193 answers answered between 1974 and 2026 one of 25 in The Q&A

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Rafael Nadal Spanish professional tennis player, 2001–2024

Selfishness and no respect for the others.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, October 2010 source ↗

Malala Yousafzai Education campaigner; co-founder of the Malala Fund; United Nations Messenger of Peace

I hate it when my little brothers don't close their mouths when they're eating.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, July 2019 source ↗

Maya Jama British television and radio presenter

When people are disingenuous.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 June 2023 source ↗

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