It takes a lot to annoy me. Really. And even then you can probably get out of it just by realizing you’re being annoying and apologizing. There are some things that I just cannot stand for.

I used to say my number one pet peeve was people ignoring me. While that is till pretty annoying, I’m not so sure that’s at the top of my list anymore. I’ve grown a little more patient. I just hate it when people ignore me on purpose. Like if I’m trying to talk to you, and you’re not saying anything, what the heck is that? Why would you do that? Luckily this doesn’t happen a lot…

Along those lines, lately it’s been ticking me off when people don’t text me back. Liike yeah, go ahead and take your time, I understand that. But when I KNOW you’ve gotten my text and the text deserved a reply (it was a question, or we were having a conversation), then it’s going to bother me. If there was nothing to really say to my text, then fine, don’t say anything, but I would prefer it if you did. It keeps the conversation GOING rather than just ending it, ya know?

Dull pencils have always been a major pet peeve.

Don’t assume things. It doesn’t get you anywhere. Asking a question to clarify does not make you look stupid or slow. And so what if it might? I’d rather have you ask a question than risk assuming something that is wrong. You may think you’re getting the right idea based on a “signal” or a “clue,” but chances are, you’re not, so it’s best just to ask if you’re unsure. Assuming the worst in people is another one.

This next one I think is my biggest one right now. People who flake out and change plans or don’t follow through on plans at the last minute. This is particularily irksome when the reason for the change is to go hang out with someone else or to do something stupid. Don’t say you’re going to do something and then not do it. Yes, plans change, occassionally. Not all the time. Don’t say, “Hey, we should do something this Friday!” And then the next day, “Oh, I already have plans :(” Or even worse, MAKE plans to do something, and then at the last minute say, “Oh, I’m not going,” or “Oh, I don’t really feel like it.” wtf?

Also, if you can’t make time for me, then I’m not gonna bother trying to make time for you. You can keep saying you want to hang out all you want, but if you don’t actually do anything about it and you’re always too busy, then forget it.

I hate it when people stand next to you or near you and whisper about something. Even if it doesn’t concern me, it’s still annoying. Go share your secrets somewhere else, or bring me over and fill me in too. Otherwise, it’s quite rude.

Most of these have stories connected to them, but I don’t really feel like sharing, mostly because anyone can read this, and also because it’s a lot to type.

All that being said… don’t be dumb. Just be respectful, and none of that should happen!