Do you know what doctors don’t like? Smelly feet.

Doctors are people too – and like any professionals, they’ve got some pet peeves:

• Complaining about other doctors. The more you gripe, the less they want to deal with you.

• Free advice. If you see your doctor at church or in the supermarket, skip the medical questions.

• Garlic and onions. If you know you’re going to the doctor, hold off on the really stinky foods before you go.

• Personal hygiene counts. If at all possible, take a shower, brush your teeth and wear clean socks.

• Your cell phone. Silence it please. Talking, texting or checking the phone is ridiculous during an appointment.

Nurses have some pet peeves too. At the top of the list “you should have been a doctor.” While you may intend it as a compliment, most nurses chose to be a nurse and worked very hard to get there.