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Do You Have Any “ Funny Little Ways”?

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SunshineLollipopsAndRainbows · 15/03/2022 13:37

I have a thing about trying to leave 3 hours between meals. No idea why it’s 3 hours! I found myself working out when I could have lunch during breakfast this morning.

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catfunk · 15/03/2022 13:49

My first meal of the day has to be something traditionally breakfast -y, even if it was 3pm for some reason. Could never launch into a roast as a first meal.

Ellopet · 15/03/2022 14:06

I have too many funny ways to mention. Poor husband.

Cocolapew · 15/03/2022 14:08

I stick my tongue out when I'm concentrating.
If, say, my shoulder was touched I have to touch the other one too to balance things.

Traumdeuter · 15/03/2022 14:09

Same as @catfunk I can only break my fast with a breakfast foodstuff. DH does not share this requirement and it bothers me.

Cocolapew · 15/03/2022 14:09

Oh and I have to put my left sock on then left shoe, then right ones.

OvOvO · 15/03/2022 14:14

When hanging washing outside the pegs have to match on each item in both type and colour

catfunk · 15/03/2022 14:24

@Traumdeuter

Same as *@catfunk* I can only break my fast with a breakfast foodstuff. DH does not share this requirement and it bothers me.

@Traumdeuter I struggle abroad with it a bit too -Eg a nasi goreng for lunch is perfect but served for breakfast I'd really struggle with.

LaraDeSalle · 15/03/2022 14:43

Where to begin?

If I tread on a large stone or small rock with one foot, I have to them tread on a similar size one with the other foot to get the same sensation for both feet. No idea why or when it started.

I save the nicest thing on my plate until last.

I have to wash my hair separately when I have a shower. I hate having wet hair dripping around my face.

I never purchase the item at the front on a shelf. I have to take one from the back.

I have never (other than presumably when I was a small child) and will never use a public toilet. My mother is is the same and we both have bladders of steel. I don’t actually have any memory of being taken to a public toilet as a child.

I won’t drink milk once I’ve opened it used/drank some and closed it.

I can’t eat a twix in the normal fashion.i have to nibble the chocolate off the sides first. I then eat the top and then eat the biscuit base last. I would not dream of doing this in front of anyone else as I would feel embarrassed!

My knickers and bra must be a matching set.

wildthingsinthenight · 15/03/2022 14:45

@Ellopet

I have too many funny ways to mention. Poor husband.

Snap. A long list

NewYearEveryYear · 15/03/2022 14:47

If I run my finger over one button on the remote control, I need to run that same finger over every other button, and if I accidentally touch the same button twice, I need to continue until all buttons have had an equal amount of... fingering.

ClumpingBambooIsALie · 15/03/2022 14:50

I won’t drink milk once I’ve opened it used/drank some and closed it.

What do you do with the rest of the milk?

Chishnfips · 15/03/2022 14:52

Volume has to be on an even number

Eating crisps, biscuits, sweets has to be an even number

When I finially get up if I'm snoozing the alarm I can only get up at 5 minute intervals. Getting up at 7:47 or 7:52 is just madness.

HopingForMyRainbowBaby · 15/03/2022 14:57

I can't rinse the conditioner off my hair until I've rinsed them shower gel off my body first

I dry my hair starting with the right side, but straighten it starting with the left side

I eat a bit of everything on my plate, then eat in order of least favourite to favourite.

LaraDeSalle · 15/03/2022 14:59

@ClumpingBambooIsALie

I won’t drink milk once I’ve opened it used/drank some and closed it.

What do you do with the rest of the milk?

My husband will drink it or I will use in baking but I personally cannot have it as a drink.

KStockHERO · 15/03/2022 14:59

When I'm proof-reading my work, I read it aloud in an Australian accent.

I'm not Australian, none of my family are Australian, I've never even been to Australia.

I find that the Australian accent really helps me to pick up on errors or awkward phrasing and the like.

I always do this when I'm in the house alone and have never told another living soul.

MedusasBadHairDay · 15/03/2022 15:31

Volume has to be on an even number

For me it's got to be even number or multiple of 5.

MadeForThis · 15/03/2022 15:33

@Cocolapew

Oh and I have to put my left sock on then left shoe, then right ones.

Oh no!! Socks, trousers and shoes are right foot first.

I even take shoes off if I accidentally put the wrong foot in first.

FrangipaniBlue · 15/03/2022 15:38

Anything which has a "number setting" eg volume on the radio, central heating thermostat absolutely MUST ONLY EVER be set on even numbers or multiples of 5.

Absolutely no idea what I think will happen if an odd number ever comes into the equation.

theDudesmummy · 15/03/2022 15:39

If I have the time to do so, I wave my hands around to dry them after washing them, rather than using a towel. I tell myself (using a special litle mantra which I say under my breath) that I am banking the time for later, so when I am actually in a hurry my hands will dry extra-quickly. I am in my 50s and have done this since I was a young child. No, it makes no sense whatsoever, and also no, I have never told anyone about it.

Purplecatshopaholic · 15/03/2022 15:40

Probably loads I don’t even think about, lol - my partner would defo say I have! Eg volume button in the car and tv can only be on even numbers, but odd numbers are ok on the computer…hmmm, sounds daft when I write it down. Certain things ‘live’ in certain rooms in the house - they just do. Partner thinks I’m bonkers…ps @KStockHERO, you are my HERO, that’s so crazy it’s genius

Mumoblue · 15/03/2022 15:42

If I’m busy or I have a lot on my mind, I’ll go to the front door and check that it’s locked. It calms me down.

TheRealMrsMac · 15/03/2022 15:48

@KStockHERO

When I'm proof-reading my work, I read it aloud in an Australian accent.

I'm not Australian, none of my family are Australian, I've never even been to Australia.

I find that the Australian accent really helps me to pick up on errors or awkward phrasing and the like.

I always do this when I'm in the house alone and have never told another living soul.

Has anyone else just read out this post in their best Australian accent?

Playplayaway · 15/03/2022 15:48

I add up groups of numbers. Mainly number plates but numbers on digital clocks too. Any group of numbers really. I then add the digits formed together. So 59 becomes 14 becomes 5. I've done it since I remember. Ironic thing is I'm crap at maths. I just like adding numbers.

prettyteapotsplease · 15/03/2022 15:57

I put my right hearing aid in first, then the left. Right sock on first too.
When I switch the telly off at night I put the volume down to 6 and put on to BBC1.

I must do the washing up before I leave the house and put a teabag in my cup with enough water in the kettle even if I don't brew up immediately I return.

KStockHERO · 15/03/2022 16:00

I like the idea that I might've started a trend of everyone reading everything on MN in an Australian accent

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