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17 Times We Wish We Could ‘Mute’ Other People

In our day-to-day lives, we usually love being around and talking to other people. What can we say – we’re social beings! Sometimes, however, it blows our minds that people don’t realize when talking is either inappropriate or annoying. In these instances, all we want is to “mute” the obnoxious offender.

1. In the library

We’re trying to study over here! Talk about your plans for tonight somewhere else, please.

2. During class

Not only are you being super disrespectful to our professor, but I can’t focus on what he’s saying when you’re blabbing behind me.

3. At the gym

We’re already slightly angry that we’re working out, so don’t make it worse by emitting obnoxious, dramatic noises when you drop your weights or trying to make conversation mid-five-miler on the treadmill.

4. In the middle of our favorite TV show

SERENA IS ABOUT TO TELL A HUGE SECRET STOP TALKING NOW.

5. In line at the DMV or some other generally unpleasant place

Being at the DMV already sucks, so shhh.

6. Before we’ve had our morning coffee

We aren’t human in the mornings, and we can’t deal with too much human interaction before being properly caffeinated.

7. When we’re trying to sleep

Just be quiet. Please.

8. When they’re babies and they’re crying

We love babies when they’re cute and smiley, but once they start screaming bloody murder, we wish we could make the noise go far, far away.

9. When they’re excessively drunk

You think you’re whispering, but you’re not. You’re just not.

10. The Kardashians, every day, all the time.

Explanation unneccessary. 

11. When people won’t stop talking about their cats

You’re the only one who cares. Sorry to break it to you.

12. When they’re talking loudly on airplanes, the subway or buses.

We’re just trying to survive traveling with hundreds of other people. If we’re going to survive the next 20 minutes (or 20 hours), you’re going to need to hush up.

13. When boys are talking about who can lift more

Nobody cares.

14. When boys are talking about bodily functions

Take that somewhere else. Far away from us.

15. When people are only talking about themselves

K.

16. When we’re shopping and salespeople try to get us to buy things

LEAVE US ALONE! WE JUST WANT TO SHOP IN PEACE!

17. When people are really cheerful in the morning

Back off, b*tch.

Trust us, we really do like people! But there are always those times when we just can’t take ‘em. 

Maddie is a senior at Boston College, where she spends her days fawning over literature and Art History textbooks. She was previously an editorial intern at Her Campus, and is now a HC contributing writer and blogger. Follow her on twitter @madschmitz for a collection of vaguely amusing tweets.