In this section, Shōnagon lists various social slights, minor annoyances, and personal grievances that she found intolerable. Her "hates" range from breach of etiquette to general human foibles.
: A word used by those who have no thoughts of their own, yet wish to sound as though they are conducting a symphony of atmosphere. hateful things sei shonagon pdf
: A visitor who keeps chattering when you are in a hurry to leave, especially if they are someone you must treat with respect. In this section, Shōnagon lists various social slights,
In this section, Shōnagon lists various social slights, minor annoyances, and personal grievances that she found intolerable. Her "hates" range from breach of etiquette to general human foibles.
: A word used by those who have no thoughts of their own, yet wish to sound as though they are conducting a symphony of atmosphere.
: A visitor who keeps chattering when you are in a hurry to leave, especially if they are someone you must treat with respect.