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Nine irritating First World problems you may relate to

‘Stumbling into someone you know well enough to feel obligated to talk to in public when you really just want to buy your stuff and go home.’

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First World problems are, by definition, trivial and minor frustrations that have no grounds for serious complaint.

They are relatable, however, and on Reddit these daily pains of privileged living have been a hot topic of discussion.

Here are nine irritating experiences you may recognise.

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2. From user WokeUp2

“Waiting so long before the next season of a favourite Netflix series that you forget much of the plot and some of the characters.”

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3.

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4. From user carjansen

“Being stuck on an airplane next to a super chatty passenger who doesn’t pick up on hints that you just want to nap.”

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5.

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6. From user ArcOfRuin

“Sitting near those guys who talk through the entire movie in the theater.”

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7.

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8. From user 1982throwaway1

“Sitting on Greyhound bus next to someone who thinks ‘I love this music, why would’t everybody else’.”

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