What to Do About Annoying People

This is some advice to help you out when you're hopelessly annoyed. First, remember that the other person may not be annoying you purposefully. They may be doing what they do simply because they don't know any better. If you don't know what I'm talking about, watch the movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. It will show you that many people have a habit or two that is annoying, but simply don't understand it or refuse to stop it. If you believe that that is the case, try to simply stay out of range of the habit, or talk to the person about it.

If you decide that the other person is annoying you for a reason, try to confront the person about it and find out the cause of the problem. Remember to be polite. Be sure to offer a compromise for anything they want, within reason, of course. For example, he or she may be annoying you because you have a habit that he or she doesn't like, such as not chewing gum loudly or smoking. Offer to stop your habit if he or she will stop annoying you about it.

If that doesn't work, try this: think about whether or not you can avoid the person by simply shifting your routine slightly. Although it's probably not worth it to get to work twenty minutes late to avoid someone, check what time they get to where you are being annoyed and plan ahead. If it means getting to the coffee machine or the bathroom five minutes early, isn't that a good enough price to pay for your mental health all day long?

If the person works with you, things can be a bit harder. Again, try reasoning with the person. If this still doesn't work, tell them that their annoying you is causing you lots of trouble and that you will have to report it to the boss if the person doesn't stop. If he or she thinks you're bluffing, go to the boss and explain what's happening. Your boss will most likely tell the person to cut it out because it is having a negative impact on the company by creating problems in the work environment, or something similar. The person should leave you alone after that.

I hope that that this advice has been helpful to you. I know that it helped me several times in school and at work a time or two. Good luck getting rid of those pesky people who won't leave you alone!