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[โ€“] DaddleDew@lemmy.world 30 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

People need to understand that shit doesn't just feel annoying. You take mental damage every time it happens. Too much of it in a small amount of time and you're stuck with a huge headache and are unable to concentrate until you recover. That's why we get pissed when we're in the middle of something and we get interrupted before we could finish. The person who interrupts doesn't even understand they're hurting you.

[โ€“] diablomnky666@lemmy.wtf 7 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)