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Turning off lights and having the TV on too loud are among the biggest nags, according to study

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

09:19 12 Jan 2022


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Does someone leaving the lights on or having the tv volume to high bug you? Well, you're not alone.

A new study has found that seven in 10 feel like all they do is have a go at loved ones to get things done.

Researchers from comparethemarket.com surveyed 2,000 adults about things people nag other about.

They found among the most common were not turning the TV off, turning the heating on too high and leaving bins overflowing.

The average person reckons they nag at least three times a day.

Though 72% admit they pester others when they could be doing something themselves.

Turning the telly down, not replacing the toilet roll and walking past things on the stairs which need carrying up are also among the top things people nag their housemates about.

Other irritations include not making the beds, never recycling and leaving the toilet seat up.

TOP 30 THINGS PEOPLE NAG ABOUT

1.            Turning off lights

2.            Cleaning up after themselves in general

3.            Putting things back in the wrong place

4.            Having the TV volume too loud

5.            Leaving clothes on the floor

6.            Leaving dishes / cups around the house

7.            Not replacing the toilet roll on the holder

8.            Going outside and leaving the door wide open in winter

9.            Leaving several pairs of shoes lying around

10.          Walking right past things on the stairs which need taking up

11.          Not cleaning the sink properly after shaving/ brushing teeth

12.          Not turning the TV off

13.          Not putting clean washing away

14.          Spending too much time on their phones

15.          Turning the heating on too high

16.          Coming down for dinner

17.          Leaving bins overflowing

18.          Saving money

19.          Leaving the dishes next to the dishwasher

20.          Leaving the fridge/freezer door open

21.          Leaving the toilet seat up

22.          Never doing the recycling

23.          Not making beds

24.          Not loading / unloading the dishwasher

25.          Sorting out their general life admin

26.          Spending too much time in front of the TV

27.          Playing videos on their phone too loudly

28.          Reducing their outgoings

29.          Exercising

30.          Letting the laundry basket overflow


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