What behaviour from strangers that is not affecting you in any way really gets on your nerves?

[NancyJoan]

For me, it’s people who keep their coat on when they sit down in a restaurant. We went out for lunch today, two women in ENORMOUS coats at the table next to us, kept them on until partway through their meal.

Disclaimer: I know it’s none of my business, I’m lucky I have nothing bigger to worry about and they might just (both) really feel the cold.

Most of these irritations are ones that do affect others though.

Bad dog training methods.

The one I see most frequently is people who yank their dog's lead at regular intervals. Nothing good is going to come of it, and I invariably I have to walk in the opposite direction as I get the rage on behalf of the unfortunate dog.

Wasn't that the method used by Barbara Woodhouse? Not saying it is right btw.

When people park next to me.....in an otherwise empty car park. And i park far away to avoid this.

When people sit next to me...when there are plenty of other empty seats away from me.

Hoverers. When we're done, it's time to go so let's go.

Women who plaster make up on themselves.And have huge eyelashes that look like spiders.They always seem like they need a good scrub.Their faces and and hands always seem dirty

People who make a noise in the quiet carriage. I will end you.
If the first thing you do with a new phone isn't turn the keypad noises off then you are a sociopath.
People who dawdle in shops and on the pavement or stop for a nice chat and completely bloody block it. Get out of my fucking way.
People who think that indicators on cars are an optional extra.
People who don't understand that mini-roundabouts are just like normal roundabouts, just smaller.

I have to stop now or I may combust. I'm in a filthy mood today but I have enjoyed this thread.

Wasn't that the method used by Barbara Woodhouse? Not saying it is right btw.

Indeed it was. While modern dog training has moved on, unfortunately a lot of Barbara Woodhouse stuff has become culturally embedded.

I know someone who was born and raised outside the UK but works as a dog trainer here. She said words to the effect that she didn't understand why British dog owners are how they are until she watched some classic Barbara Woodhouse!

Rhythmic regular noise, like tapping a bottle or sniffing a nose or clicking a pen. I'm pretty tolerant, but not to tap dripping clock ticking style noises.

A woman I know who runs sooooo slowly. She has been running for years but hasn't improved one bit. I follow her on Strava just so I can rant about it.

She also cycles just as slow. Gives my husband the rage!!

People who stand between the rows of seats on the Tube when there are seats they could sit in. They get in the way of people getting off and those getting on and wanting a seat, yet just stand there like muppets. If you want to stand move to the open area near the doors!

People who send me an email and then immediately phone me up to tell me they've sent me an email AND THEN THEY TELL ME WHAT IT SAYS.

Though I am a whistler so perhaps this is my just desserts.

Chewing gum like slack-jawed yokels. There are a lot of them about.

Loud performance parenting

Like meeting your child from school with some coconut water and talking about it so the whole playground can hear 🧐

People who faff! it's not really affecting me if I have time to spare but oh my goodness it irritates me! Examples: My DS1, getting anything ready seems to take forever, or my friend if we go shopping, how long does it have to take to try on something in a changing room ffs

People alone in coffee shops (usually with a laptop) who chose to sit at a table meant for four people when there are plenty of tables for two (or one with a laptop if they need to spread). Most of the time there is a shortage of table for four and loads for two so it's just bloody inconsiderate.

The (to me) new expression of "talk me down" it is getting so grating

People ordering a macchiato.

Mid - arse trouser wearers
TV chefs who 'wash' their hands by flinging them under a running tap for 0.5 seconds
People who stop dead in the middle of the street or supermarket aisle right in front of you
Men who are ridiculously amused and proud of their own farts