10 Things That Irritate Me

Undeniably, we all have things that annoy us. I think I just have more examples than most; irritability is one of my idiosyncrasies, as I like to see it. 

I’ve worked hard and at length to limit my list to just ten things (believe me, it was difficult). I’d be interested to see if you share my sense of annoyance, or if you feel I’ve missed out another key example. 

1) Misogynists 

It’s just logical, is it not? Naturally, our genitals should determine both our wage and the extent to which we are deserving of human rights. How else would we manage society? Through equality?? How would that work? 

2) Patronisation

The fact that society patronises young people to such a considerable extent is one of the main reasons I blog. Indeed, we are patronised according to the contradictory double standards in which we must be mature in effectively making career choices at 16 whilst being deemed too immature to vote. Do not even get me started on Brexit. 

3) Those who mock the insecurities of others 

Most people express their own insecurity about themselves through self-depreciating jokes, but that never, NEVER makes it okay to make them on the behalf of someone. Just because you’d be comfortable with someone doing such to you doesn’t mean that the person you’re making fun of feels the same way. Hence, I’m not the biggest fan of Onision.

4)  Privatisation

Sorry to throw in a GCSE geography term (what a throwback!), but the contemporary privatisation of hospitals and schools is one of the main reasons as to why socio-economic inequality continues to thrive in this first-world country today. We’re regressing the progress made by the philanthropists and other key individuals that proved fundamental behind the formation of the NHS, and we’re seeing this more and more on a daily basis through continual hospital service cuts and health staff redundancies. I honestly have very little faith for the future of this country. 

5) Disposable Coffee Cups 

I'm all for hot drinks, but seriously, what is with the lids? It takes about three years for your coffee to cool with the lid on, and it’s not like you can take it off when on public transport. If I received a penny every time I burned my mouth as a result of those cups, I’d have enough to buy a full price meal at McDonalds, instead of using the vouchers on the back of my bus pass. 

6) People who use their Phones at the Table

Yay, someone is willing to meet me. Wait, they’re not listening to anything I’m saying; they’re glued to a phone screen. Fun…

7) Homophobes

This is something I’ve unfortunately faced personally, and I can’t say it’s the nicest feeling in the world, if I’m being completely honest. It’s an utter shame that, even in the 21st century, an LGBT person can barely leave the house with their partner without having abuse yelled at them by the odd small-minded passerby or else the cowardly few who opt to shout their abuse from moving vehicles. What a time of equality, people!

8) Constant Swearing

I just don't @✴#ing understand people who see the @✴#ing need to swear in every @✴#ing sentence. Okay, I’ll be honest, I do tend to swear a good bit when I’m nervous or angry; but feel as a general rule it isn’t a great habit if you want to come across as impressionable and educated. I’m not big on conforming to stereotypes but sometimes it's necessary. One of my poor friends had her bad habit creep up on her in an English oral exam last year when apparently she swore three times throughout the ten minute exam without even realising. 

9) Incorrect Grammar

We live in an era in which online dictionaries are available at out fingertips, so please, for the sake of the restoration of my mind's sense of peace, may we all learn the establish the difference between each and every homophone?

10) Messages Left on ‘Seen’

Stop…ignoring…me…I…need…validation…

Wait - did I say that aloud?

What really gets on your nerves? Let me know in the comments section below. 

Kate x