I’m sure that if you were asked to list the top 9 things that people do on Facebook that really grind your gears, you’d list 15. But thanks to a survey commissioned by Australian company Amaysim, we have a nice, clean roundup of the top actions that are likely to lead to an unfriending.
- Using Facebook as your diary. 42% said that this was the most annoying thing that could be done on the social network. Before you post some trivial about your day-to-day life, remember to take the number of people you think care about your activities and divide by two.
- Food photography. 40% of those surveyed hate it when you incessantly post pictures of your meals, no matter how exquisite you think they are. There’s a place filled with food photos where you’ll never be called annoying for being filled with culinary enthusiasm, and it’s called Instagram.
- Copious check-ins. Suzy was here. Suzy was here with Sally. Suzy was here with Sally and 4 other. Stop. I haven’t left my couch all day and you’re making me feel like a slob. 38% found this annoying.
- Relationship posts. 29% of those surveyed don’t want to hear about your boyfriend, girlfriend, or crush. Also, your husband, wife, or domestic partner either. Let’s add friend with benefit to that list as well.
- Game invites. This is a no-brainer. 26% of respondents hate you when you request that they they join you in a rousing game of CityVille, and we’re surprised it’s only 26%.
- Inspirational Quotes. So, Marilyn Monroe said that you need to be a girl with sass? Albert Einstein said that Obama is a socialist? 25% of your Facebook friends are rolling their eyes.
- Vaguebooking. Say what you mean. Passive aggressive updates drew the ire of 24%.
- Baby photos. According to 21% of those surveyed, your baby is only cute to you.
- Posting terrible photos of your friends. I know it makes you look better by comparison to be standing next to your derpy friend, but cut it out. 13% of people really hate that.
Of course, this is in no way an all-inclusive list of crap that can get your unfriended on Facebook. But if you’re looking at ways to be a better Facebooker, it’s a good place to start.
