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What is the trait you most deplore in others?

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Barack Obama 44th President of the United States, 2009–2017; United States Senator from Illinois 2005–2008
The thing actually that I most dislike is cruelty. I can't stand cruel people. And if I see people doing something mean to somebody else, just to make themselves feel important it really gets me mad.

Recorded Barbara Walters, ABC News 20/20, broadcast 23 December 2011, 22 December 2011 source ↗

Keir Starmer
Disrespect. My dad was a toolmaker and worked in a factory all his life, and he felt looked down on, and it really affected him. And so all my life I’ve loathed disrespect and valued respect.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 August 2023 source ↗

Jason Donovan
Looking down at other people. I was brought up to treat people as you treat yourself, with respect. The people you meet on the way up are the people you meet on the way down.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 January 2024 source ↗

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