Vera Wang: What trait do you most dislike in other people?

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Vera Wang

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Cruelty…no, maybe dishonesty or disingenuousness. All are equally deplorable.

Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, October 2020 source ↗

Others on this question

People having really loud conversations on their phones in public places.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2023 source ↗

Jack Whitehall English comedian, actor, presenter and writer

I dislike dawdlers. When I walk, I do so with purpose. I have no time for people shuffling along.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

John Mellencamp Singer and songwriter

Ungratefulness.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, December 2015 source ↗

Entitlement or a lack of manners. Though I find they often flock together.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, January 2017 source ↗

Is there such a thing? I guess, for me, it’s really about life’s special moments, large and small.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 9 October 2020 source ↗

The desire to please. It’s a losing battle.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, October 2020 source ↗

Those who put others first.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, October 2020 source ↗

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