I'll start off this thread with my #1 social pet peeve.
It relates to compliments, and the response that follows their distribution.
As an example, I'll create a fictional scenario where I talk to a friend, who compliments me after a rewarding discussion:
Quote:
Me: Thanks for that disccusion, it really helped me put thing into perspective and made me realize that I am not a terrible person.
Them: You're certainly not a terrible person. In fact you are a wonderful guy, and someone I look forward to talking to.
Me: Thank you for that.
Them: No problem.
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I simply HATE when people reply to a meaningful "thank you" with a glib "no problem." To me, such a reply basically nullifies the meaning of everything they said previously; and furthermore makes me suspect that they really don't give a shit and were just saying what they did because it was expected of them, as if they were filling a role instead of being a true listener.
This is currently my #1 annoyance in regards to social interaction. It is very frustrating to have a seemingly deep and meaningful discussion only to have it all made meaningless by a reply that indicates that the other person didn't mean anything they said, but instead were filling their expected role as positive influence and commentator.
Perhaps I am putting too much emphasis on the two closing words being used, but to me, for someone to say that at the close of a discussion that has been otherwise pretty deep and rewarding leaves a sour taste in my mouth. If they use "your welcome" it can be applied to both my thanks, and also their recognition that I appreciate them being there to talk to. But "no problem" is unacceptable, and it really bothers me to hear it used.
What are some of your social pet peeves?