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Everyone can relate to these big (and sometimes weird) annoyances.

Though we might not all be annoyed by the same particular things, having pet peeves is a natural part of being a human. For some people, it might be chewing noises or repetitive tapping that bothers them, for others, it might be things like constant interrupting or texting during a nice meal. Having things that get under skin in a very particular way is normal, though. How you deal with your pet peeves and practice self-care in the face of them is what's important.

Whether you like to address the annoyance head-on instead of fuming silently, or you give yourself some time to adjust to the issue, the most important thing to consider is if this pet peeve is going to affect your quality of life. It's also helpful for you to do work on yourself to overcome any annoyances. Sometimes, people make sounds or act a certain way due to a medical or mental health issue, so it's important to be mindful of this and remind yourself that you never know what someone else is going through.

One of the biggest things that can help with pet peeves, though, is just knowing that you're not alone in feeling that way. Most pet peeves are actually pretty common.

The official definition of a pet peeve is "something that a particular person finds especially annoying," but there are many universal pet peeves, especially for those who work in office settings. According to an article from Psychology Today, the top three pet peeves for American employees in 2020 were malfunctioning/slow computers and software, when coworkers didn't wash their hands after using the restroom, and when coworkers came into work sick, respectively. But these three things are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what really annoys people.