I sometimes only read 1-2 pages of a book and give up. Sometimes the way a writer writes grates on my brain. I can’t put my finger on what it might be, but I read for enjoyment, so feel no qualms quitting.

I found out recently (I have Jewish friends) that calling someone a Jew is not nice. You have to say "Jewish person." I had no idea. Ditto not calling people the Dutch, the French, etc. I wouldn't be insulted if someone called me "the American", depending on their tone of voice.