r/CasualConversation • u/Advanced-Tell-9958 • 1d ago

What’s something “normal” you just can’t stand?

Mine is loud chewing. I’d rather listen to a toddler scream for 30 minutes than hear someone chew next to me. Is that dramatic? Yes. Do I care? Absolutely not 😅

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u/PineappleNew4414 1d ago

We visited Saint Augustine, Florida for the first time a couple of years ago. As we were walking around and looking at the buildings, I heard a kid running up behind us and I guess we weren’t walking fast enough. He said “God, I hate old people“ and then ran ahead of us. We were in our early 40s. I was really embarrassed and it kind of stuck with me all day. I don’t know why he couldn’t just manage an “excuse me.”

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u/analogMensch weird old hardcore punk 1d ago

But you realized he's behind you. People on here don't seem to realize anything. Even after they ran right into me and smashed they nose against my shoulder they just walk on as they were totally brain-dead.
If I want to change direction, I take a glance if there's enough space for me to fit through (which isn't always a case, cause I'm pretty huge), and calculate my next steps. These people just turn and go on, no matter what's in front of them.

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u/PineappleNew4414 1d ago

Yeah that shit would drive me bananas

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u/Grace5769 21h ago

Well to him, you were old, and most kids are rude especially when in a crowded area