Why You've Been Annoying Your Friends (And How to Fix It)

Hello and welcome! My name is John Clegg, and today I'm here to talk about something we've all done at some point: annoyed our friends.
I mean, it's not like we wake up in the morning thinking, "Hey, I'm going to go out of my way to drive my friends crazy today." It just happens. We say something stupid, we do something awkward, or we just forget that everyone else has their own lives too.
But the thing is, even though we don't do it on purpose, it can really hurt our relationships. Our friends can feel ignored, left out, or even pushed away. And that's the last thing we want.
So, what can we do about it? How do we stop being so annoying and actually make our friends want to hang out with us?
Well, the first step is to be aware of what we're doing. What are the things that tend to drive people crazy about us? Do we talk too much? Do we interrupt? Do we always have to be the center of attention?
Once we know what we're doing wrong, we can start to change our behavior. Here are a few tips:
* Be more mindful of what you say and do. Before you say something, think about how it's going to sound to other people. Is it going to come across as rude, insensitive, or just plain annoying? If so, maybe it's best to keep it to yourself.
* Pay attention to other people. When you're in a conversation, make eye contact and listen to what people are saying. Don't just wait for your turn to talk again.
* Be supportive. When your friends are going through a tough time, be there for them. Lend an ear, offer your support, and let them know you care.
* Be yourself. This is probably the most important tip of all. When you're being yourself, people are more likely to accept you for who you are. So don't try to be someone you're not just to make people like you.
And there you have it! A few simple tips on how to stop being annoying and be the kind of friend that everyone wants to have.