ANNOYANCE
Sight:
- Furrowed brows and narrowed eyes.
- Quick, jerky movements.
- Clenched fists or jaw.
- Rolling eyes.
- Restless tapping of fingers or foot.
Sound:
- Heavy, exaggerated sighs.
- Sharp, clipped words.
- Muttering or grumbling under one’s breath.
- The clicking of a pen or tapping of nails.
- A high-pitched, exasperated voice.
Touch:
- A sudden, tight grip on a nearby object.
- Fidgeting with clothing or hair.
- An itchy feeling or the urge to scratch.
- Tension in the neck and shoulders.
- A hot flush rising to the face.
Smell:
- The faint, acrid smell of sweat from anxiety or frustration.
- The lingering scent of something unpleasant, like a pungent odor that adds to the irritation.
Taste:
- A dry mouth from frustration.
- A bitter or metallic taste, often associated with stress.
- The aftertaste of a hastily consumed snack or drink due to impatience.
Internal Sensations
- Emotional Response:
- Irritation or slight anger
- Impatience or a sense of being unsettled
- Frustration with the inability to immediately resolve the source of annoyance
- Physical Response:
- Increased heart rate
- Tightness in the chest or stomach
- Clenching of the jaw or grinding of the teeth
- Possible headache or muscle tension, particularly in the shoulders and neck
- Mental Response:
- Repetitive thinking or rumination about the source of annoyance
- Difficulty concentrating on tasks unrelated to the source of annoyance
- Brief fantasizing about confronting the source or imagining resolutions
External Sensations
- Behavioral Signs:
- Sighing heavily or rolling eyes
- Expressive facial gestures like frowning or scowling
- Pacing or restless movements
- Snapping at others or displaying short, terse communication
- Vocal Expressions:
- Sharp, possibly louder tone of voice
- Sarcasm or critical remarks
- Audible expressions of frustration like groans or huffs
- Posture and Gestures:
- Crossed arms or closed off body language
- Tapping feet or drumming fingers
- Avoidance of eye contact or pointed staring