Top 10 Irritating People
by We know who they are, but the big question is do they know who they are? This is my top 10 list of people that just irritate me to no end. They are everywhere and in each community and country and they will bug you, but only if you let them.
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There are some people in this world that just irritate me to no end. After listening to my non-confrontational wife have a phone conversation with someone who fits my irritating category, I felt the time was right to develop the top 10 list of irritating people who are all around us.
1. The “I,” “Me,” “Well I said,” “I told,” “I think,” “I did,” type of person. Every single time you try to relate a story to them they have the uncanny ability of turning it all around so that the topic becomes about them. These types are ego driven and could care less about you or your feelings. Their facade of sincerity is quickly removed about one minute or less into a discussion, that is usually when everything turns to them.
2. The Know-It-All. You are busily explaining your thoughts or how you accomplished a task, recipe, building project, craft, etc. and then the the know-it-all interjects with everything you have done incorrectly and how they would have done the same thing. Of course, their way is the right way.
3. The Me First Person. We all have encountered these self important people. These are the folks that think first in terms of them being the leader of the pack. The me first person will cut in front of you on the roadway, in line at the store, move their grocery cart in front of yours and even jump the line to the rest rooms. Their philosophy is obvious. No one goes ahead of this type.
4. The Loud Ignorant Person. Apparently this kind of an individual likes to draw attention to their lack of education and command of language. You might be in a restaurant or shopping center and here they come. Almost yelling at their companion they spew forth one expletive after another, oblivious to others around them, including small children.
5. The No Fat Diet, I run 10 Miles A Day Health Nut. Well, all I can say is, “good for you,” now let me just take a slow walk to the refrigerator and leave me alone.
6. I Have Much More Money Than You. Aren’t these people just the fortunate ones in the world? “We went to Italy 5 times already, so we thought we would go to Australia, the Caribbean and Hawaii this year. Where are you going?” They then go on to explain, in minute detail, every single solitary home improvement that has been done lately.
7. My Political Views Trump Your Political Ideas. There is no middle ground or compromise with this kind of individual. The world is black and white and that is it. It is impossible to discuss issues which are in disagreement with the way these people think the world should be. They are usually shallow in thinking and simplistic in their opinions.
8. The Curled Up Nose Person. This is the man or woman who has such a high opinion of who they are that they constantly look down that curled up nose at everyone else. “I’m important and you’re not,” is their mantra. They basically just nauseate me.
9. The Nose Blower In The Restaurant. For God’s sake, don’t you people know others are trying to swallow their food? Are you so intolerant of those around you that you honestly do not care if your actions are totally gross while in a dinning atmosphere.
10. The List Maker. This is the well intentioned person who consults the calendar for dates when chores are to be completed. They clean their sheds, garages, rooms, windows, etc., all by a certain date. The lawn is fertilized by this date and the flower garden by another date and the vegetable garden by yet another. Actually, I am more envious of them than I am irritated. How do they do it? Wait a minute. This entire article is a list. Oops, I made my own irritating list.
Please feel free to add some of your irritating people to the comment section. Believe me, when you are done you will feel better. This was a fun and entertaining write for me. My best advice would be to smile broadly and have the back of a duck. That way, the negativity which surrounds you in this world will merely flow off of you.
Written By: Dennis L. Page
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Post CommentJ M Lennox
On April 5, 2011 at 1:12 pm
The ”tail gater” is top of my list; the driver so close to my rear bumper, that if I even only slightly put my foot on the brake they would hit me (and I don’t drive slowly either). I guess that fits into the ”Me First Person”.
vijayanths
On April 5, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Yes, Freethinking, they are really irritating poeple. Selfish people are annoying. Good work.
deedaG50
On April 5, 2011 at 1:19 pm
By the way, hope you did not forget those who think they are God’s gift to women. Irritants anyday.
J.N.R Dutton
On April 5, 2011 at 1:25 pm
The “I have free speech so you are forced to listen to expletive laced comments b/c if not you’re violating my rights” person.
I don’t go out of my way to make a habit of censorship, but I try to keep my comment sections clean as possible and people who throw the “you’re censoring me” fits should learn to think before typing.
ashan1614
On April 5, 2011 at 1:29 pm
What about the eternal victim? “Everything is so tough for me. I have had it so hard. Don’t you feel sorry for me?”
Put on your big girl/big boy pants. Life is not, nor has it ever been, fair. Get over it already!
Christine Ramsay
On April 5, 2011 at 1:30 pm
I think between you and your readers you have pretty much got the list covered. A very entertaining read.
hfj
On April 5, 2011 at 1:32 pm
I\’ve run into all of these at one time or another in my lifetime. (I just hope I don\’t fall into one of these ten categories) The one that bothers me the most is the know it all. can\’t stand them.
Erin Miller
On April 5, 2011 at 2:01 pm
This is so true! lol
TrevorS
On April 5, 2011 at 2:14 pm
Dennis, I think you and your committee of commentators got them all. Do you have an all-time top irritating person? If som in what category did he or she fall?
quiet voice
On April 5, 2011 at 2:16 pm
…Excellent read. Thank you much.
Thespeakman
On April 5, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Very good Dennis, I think we have the same list there – good stuff mate
AndAnotherThing
On April 5, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Users of the term lol… particularly elder people who should know better and Triond link spammers who leave
“nice share”
comments all over the place.
People who take heed of idiots who spout rubbish and hatred such as Fred Waldron Phelps – they’re almost as bad as people who blow their noses (or constantly sniff for that matter) in restaurants…
I LIKED this!
LewSethics
On April 5, 2011 at 3:15 pm
I have trouble with people that blow themselves (and others) to smithereens in the name of some god or other, or no god, or the unborn, or the undead, or anything actually.
Atanacio
On April 5, 2011 at 3:57 pm
You just described half my family LOL only kidding.. but you’ll never know good little share
s j tubrazy
On April 5, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Thank you much.
Rhodora Bande
On April 5, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Number 9 came to me as a surprise. Lol! Enjoyed reading this.
PR Mace
On April 5, 2011 at 7:21 pm
Now that was a top of the line list. I think you got everyone.
sloanie
On April 5, 2011 at 7:54 pm
The loud ignorant person is top of my list and I ticked all the rest to. Enjoyed the read.
el zorro
On April 5, 2011 at 9:31 pm
and I laughed out loud here
You hit it right into their knuckles heads
you really know when to hit and where to hit the buttons
Great work Sire…great work indeed
lapasan
On April 5, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Those are also the traits of people that I dislike.
serowa
On April 5, 2011 at 10:11 pm
I personally have a problem dealing with a person without an opinion on anything. I can handle a person who passionately defends what they believe in but I have problem who is too good to offend anyone.
LCM Linda
On April 5, 2011 at 10:39 pm
Interesting list. People who always expect me to do this, to do that, as if I am a commodity that is owned by them, irritate me.
Likha
On April 5, 2011 at 11:34 pm
I totally agree with your list. I hate people with bloated egos. And oh, I’d like to add irrational people. I have been dealing with a few lately.
Brewed Coffee
On April 6, 2011 at 1:40 am
The nose blower ughhh! I attended a seminar just a few days ago. The room was so quiet, except for the speaker of course. Everyone was listening attentively and then this man sitting in front of me blew his nose as if there’s no tomorrow! He could have at least stepped out of the room but no, he even blew twice! Unbelievable!
Val Mills
On April 6, 2011 at 1:57 am
I like this! I’m sure we all know people who fit into all these categories.
john smither
On April 6, 2011 at 6:29 am
The snitch or brown nose. The person that goes running to the boss to tell on everyone elses slightest mistakes in the hope they get extra brownie points.
Great list of irratating types of people.
Pearl Wilson
On April 6, 2011 at 6:54 am
i enjoyed the touch of humor at Position 10!
yes me
On April 6, 2011 at 4:15 pm
I’m just looking forward to waking up tomorrow, and take it from there cheers Dennis
No Share
On April 6, 2011 at 7:22 pm
hahaha, this is funny. I’m actually around people who are health freaks or with bloated egos. I learn to live with them but it does not mean they do not irritate me to no end.
ashtonsailor
On April 6, 2011 at 11:02 pm
yeah..they are irritating…
neakin
On April 10, 2011 at 6:22 am
Great job!
weegysgram
On April 10, 2011 at 4:56 pm
This was WONDERFUL!! I really enjoyed it, especially the person that blows their nose while others are eating “Yuk” I hate that but have seen it happen more than I care to think about. Once again GREAT job.
KittyK
On April 11, 2011 at 8:42 pm
The list you compiled was right on spot. I am certain most of us have experienced people who display these traits and it is a shame most do not recognize themselves as being a nuisance.