The human mind is full of wild paths and tunnels, meaning people are capable of doing amazing and kind things, but they can also be similarly cruel and annoying. People do annoying things every day, and it’s easy to get focused on these irritations and fail to see the good things in the world. However, you shouldn’t ignore those annoying things either. Instead, it’s better to recognize and call them out so people can learn to improve and contribute more care and kindness to the world instead of contributing to further annoyance.
Thinking Only About Themselves
Almost everyone is guilty of only thinking about themselves from time to time, but you shouldn’t let yourself fall into this way of thinking. Doing so creates a negative world, and nobody wants to be on the receiving end of that selfish thinking. For example, have you ever gone to the grocery store only to see forgotten shopping carts filling the parking lot? Many do it, not taking the extra steps to put their carts back, but doing this hurts the parking lot attendants and people parking, and they can even damage peoples’ cars.
Parking Incorrectly
One of the most annoying things that people can do is park incorrectly. Almost every day, people must drive their cars and park somewhere, and there are always a few parking offenders in those massive parking lots. There are people who:
- Park their vehicles in spots that are too small
- Go over the line
- Stick too far out
- Misuse accessible parking spots
One of the biggest offenders is people misusing an accessible parking spot, but there are things you can do to fix this. If you think someone is misusing a designated disabled parking spot, you should first check to ensure you’re correct. Disabilities present themselves in many ways, so while someone may not fit your idea of having a disability, they very well could have one. You can report them to the authorities if you are sure they’re misusing the space. It can seem like a dramatic step, but it can help ensure they don’t do it again and that other disabled drivers can park in the spot made for them.
Refusing To See Other’s Perspectives
Another annoying thing people do daily is fail to see other people’s perspectives. You rarely know what someone is going through, so instead of dismissing them immediately, it’s better to hear them out. Everyone has different experiences; sadly, judging and condemning someone is much easier than showing compassion and listening to their comments and concerns. Empathy is one of the most essential qualities of being human, but sometimes, it isn’t easy to step into those empathetic shoes and set aside judgments and first impressions. However, if people can learn to do that, people will see there’s a lot more to agree on than there is to fight each other over.
People do annoying things every day, but some are much more annoying than others. It can be frustrating, but once you learn and identify different behaviors as annoying, you can learn to avoid them yourself and encourage others to avoid them too. If the world were full of people who hold each other accountable more often, it would look very different and much more hospitable than it does today.