30 Things You Don't Realize Are Annoying Everyone Around You

We all have our own pet peeves, but I think it's safe to assume that there are plenty of universal annoyances we share. You might not even be aware that you're guilty of doing some of them yourself. Ever take a call in a quiet room? Used both armrests on the airplane or at the movie theater? Yeah, we thought so. The list of what grinds people's gears can go on and on, but we've limited ours to 30 things you don't realize are irking everyone around you. See how many you agree with (or take part in) ahead.

01
Walking slowly on a busy sidewalk.
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Walking slowly on a busy sidewalk.

02
Not letting the person behind you in line go ahead of you when you have way more items than them.
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Not letting the person behind you in line go ahead of you when you have way more items than them.

03
Tapping your foot.
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Tapping your foot.

04
Taking days to respond.
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Taking days to respond.

05
Mumbling in a conversation.
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Mumbling in a conversation.

06
Making yourself too comfortable in someone else's home.
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Making yourself too comfortable in someone else's home.

08
Chewing loudly with your mouth open.
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Chewing loudly with your mouth open.

09
Parking across two spaces.
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Parking across two spaces.

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Not returning your shopping cart.
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Not returning your shopping cart.

12
Leaving your lint in the lint catcher at a laundromat.
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Leaving your lint in the lint catcher at a laundromat.

13
Taking up multiple seats on public transit.
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Taking up multiple seats on public transit.

15
Not RSVPing to an invitation.
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Not RSVPing to an invitation.

16
Not knowing what you want to order when it's your turn.
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Not knowing what you want to order when it's your turn.

17
Sending a series of texts instead of one long one.
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Sending a series of texts instead of one long one.

18
Popping your gum.
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Popping your gum.

19
Inviting yourself to plans you weren't a part of.
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Inviting yourself to plans you weren't a part of.

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Rushing into an elevator before allowing people to get off.
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Rushing into an elevator before allowing people to get off.

23
Always complaining but never trying to find solutions.
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Always complaining but never trying to find solutions.

24
Taking up both armrests.
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Taking up both armrests.

25
Talking loudly on the phone in quiet spaces.
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Talking loudly on the phone in quiet spaces.

26
Not cleaning up after yourself.
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Not cleaning up after yourself.

27
Painting or filing your nails in public.
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Painting or filing your nails in public.

28
When your jewelry keeps clanking on your desk while working.
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When your jewelry keeps clanking on your desk while working.

29
Being overly nosy.
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Being overly nosy.

30
Having a conversation in the middle of a busy area.
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Having a conversation in the middle of a busy area.