Did anyone remember that today is April Fool’s Day? I didn’t and therefore had no tricks up my sleeve. Maybe next year.

I was thinking about pet peeves today; those little things that other people do that just get under your skin and make you crazy.

Of all my pet peeves – bad drivers, people who bring their babies to the office and expect you to hold them, open-mouth eaters, close-talkers - I think the biggest one is being interrupted.

I pride myself in being a good listener. And if I can relate to something I’m being told, I like to share my experience to show that I understand because I’ve been there. But I wait until it’s my turn.

Some people don’t know how to wait - these are the people who hear what you’re saying but aren’t listening. They’ll talk over you, and loudly, so they can tell their story. In these instances, I lose all interest in sharing but continue to listen because some people just need to know someone else cares.

What are your pet peeves? How do you handle yourself when faced with them?