"some people" do things in the spirit of fun even though it appears to annoy the person they do it to, either a) because some people act grouchy when they are the butt of a joke but actually don't mind and like to be teased and vice versa, and so the teasers think EVERYONE is like that, or b) because it takes some people awhile to realize what makes someone tick, or ticked off. Even though you say in plain English what bothers you, and/or what you like. Some people are just not that sensitive, across-the-board, and need to be "gently reminded" until it finally gets through to them. Trust me, I know of which I speak. And you know how and why I know.

This world would be a great place if people were treated EXACTLY the way they wanted to be, but that is not reality, and humans have to put up with quirks and annoying things even from the people they care about. It goes both ways. That said, if someone is doing something that really hurts your feelings or aggravates you, you should be vocal about , at the moment they do it, and not with a smile on your face that makes them think you're OK with it. A succinct comment such as, "When you tickle my feet I really hate it, and if you respect me you will stop doing it" should get the message across to the foot-tickler (or whatever ) in a polite and uncomplicated way.
I ♥ you and I hope it didn't bother you that I said you looked cute this morning, I wasn't being sarcastic or facetious or anything, you really looked cute as hell.

If someone annoys me as I am sleeping in an effort to wake me up, and they get away from the scene with only bruises to the neck, they got off easy

I have found usually people who like doing such things to people they don't know very well, though they might make fine aquaintences, in the long run are people who in life have little respect for other people's wishes, feelings, or personal space (and in the end are people I don't wish to spend much time around)