Why do we find other people’s habits so annoying?

Why do we find other people’s habits so annoying?

April 23, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

The episode discusses why certain habits of others, such as queue jumping and loud chewing, can be particularly annoying.

 Why do we find other people's habits annoying, from queue jumping, chewing loudly, playing videos without headphones, being late & putting feet on seats on public transport? Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin joined us on the show to discuss.

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