Adults who use big words in order to seem intelligent are annoying, especially those who are not intelligent.
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Nothing is as irritating to a shy man as a confident girl.
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Being bigheaded can be as irritating and as dangerous as being small-minded.
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Don’t, Mom.” I begin walking toward her, but I can see the mist forming in her eyes. “No, no, no.” By the time I reach her, it’s too late. She’s bawling. If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s crying. Not because it makes me emotional, but because it annoys the hell out of me. And it’s awkward.