Topic 128: Pet Peeves and Everyday Annoyances

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is a pet peeve?

2. Can you think of something that annoys you every day?

3. How do you feel when you are annoyed by something?

4. What do you do when you are annoyed by someone?

5. How do you react when someone makes noise while chewing?

6. What is something that people do in public that annoys you?

7. Do you think it is okay to complain about your pet peeves? Why or why not?

8. What are some small things that make you angry?

9. How do you feel when people talk loudly on their phones in public places?

10. Do you get annoyed when people are late? Why?

11. What do you think about people who interrupt others when they are talking?

12. How can you avoid getting upset by little things?

13. Do you think everyone has at least one pet peeve? Why or why not?

14. What are some common pet peeves people have about traffic?

15. How do you feel about people leaving dirty dishes in the kitchen?

16. What would you do if you were constantly annoyed by the same thing every day?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. What is the difference between a pet peeve and a serious problem?

18. Do you think pet peeves say something about a person’s personality? Why or why not?

19. How do pet peeves affect relationships between people?

20. What are some common pet peeves in the workplace?

21. How do you feel about people who constantly complain about their pet peeves?

22. Do you think it’s important to try to understand why something annoys you?

23. How can people learn to be more patient with things that annoy them?

24. What are some everyday annoyances that are common in your country?

25. How do pet peeves differ between different cultures or countries?

26. What would you do if you were sharing a space with someone who had many pet peeves?

27. Do you think it’s healthy to let out your frustration when something annoys you? Why?

28. How can people avoid letting their pet peeves control their mood or behavior?

29. What do you think about people who get annoyed by very small things?

30. How do you handle situations where something small is bothering you, but you don’t want to make a big deal out of it?

31. What is something that always annoys people in public transportation?

32. What are some solutions to common pet peeves in the workplace or at home?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How can identifying and understanding our pet peeves help improve personal relationships?

34. What role do social norms play in determining what becomes a pet peeve for people?

35. Do you think pet peeves can be a sign of deeper frustrations or unresolved issues? Why or why not?

36. How can we effectively manage our pet peeves without letting them affect our emotional well-being?

37. What is the psychological impact of being constantly surrounded by things that annoy you?

38. How can we deal with people who have pet peeves that are difficult to avoid or change?

39. How does the prevalence of technology contribute to common modern pet peeves (e.g., slow internet, spam emails)?

40. Can having pet peeves be a form of self-expression or individuality? Why or why not?

41. How do you think the workplace environment can change to reduce common pet peeves?

42. What are the social and cultural implications of being openly annoyed by others?

43. How can mindfulness or meditation help people deal with their pet peeves and everyday annoyances?

44. What do you think is the impact of shared pet peeves in creating social bonds or group identity?

45. How can we address the causes of our pet peeves rather than just reacting to them?

46. Do you think pet peeves are more common in certain age groups? Why or why not?

47. How does managing pet peeves contribute to emotional intelligence and self-control?

48. How can we balance expressing our frustrations with being considerate of others’ feelings?