What sets you off? People are triggered by different things. Some are simple and occur quite often, while others are a bit more blatant and can really set people off. Here are nine things that instantly set people off; hopefully, you don’t go from zero to a hundred just from reading through them!
Being Accused of Something You Didn’t Do
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Being blamed for something you’re not responsible for is extremely frustrating. Most of the time, the instant response is anger and defense. We can’t blame anyone for this, but it certainly gets people going!
Seeing Someone Litter
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Littering is against the law. However, people still litter on a daily basis. When you think about how simple it is to throw something in the trash can, it gets infuriating to watch someone carelessly pollute the environment.
Being Told to Do Something You Were Already Going to Do
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When you are in the process of doing something and someone tells you that you need to do it, it may get you going. However, this may bring up feelings of being micromanaged or untrusted when you were already doing the right thing.
Interrupting When Speaking
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Getting cut off in the middle of your sentence is a quick way to feel disrespected. You may become instantly irritated by this and, at the same time, lose your train of thought. Be mindful not to do this to others if you can help it.
Bad Drivers
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Whether it’sthey’re texting or driving, not indicating, driving too slow,, or just simply not knowing how to drive well,, reckless or inconsiderate drivers can increase stress and anger on the road. Bad drivers don’t just get annoying; they can be really dangerous.
Watching Videos Without Headphones
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Watching videos without headphones in public spaces is a common pet peeve. This can instantly annoy you and make you wonder why the person thinks everyone would want to hear their video. Be more considerate and use headphones when watching videos.
Bullies
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Bullying can bring up a lot of anger. Sometimes, you don’t have to have been bullied yourself to get triggered by those who are mean to other people. It’s hard not to stand up against bullies, and it can make people react rather quickly.
Long Lines with Slow Service
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Being stuck in a long line that is not moving gets people angry. If service is inefficient, you’ll see tempers really start to flair up.
Unsolicited Advice
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Finally, receiving advice or criticism that wasn’t asked for can come off as condescending. It makes people defensive, and it’s frustrating when you are not looking for or asking for help from people.
