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Things I don’t do…that apparently everyone else DOES do…

283 replies

largepinkcontainer · 22/10/2025 23:09

Tonight I put some Nivea on my face but apart from taking my makeup off each day, I don’t have a skin care routine and I don’t use moisturiser that often.

Other things I don’t do…I don’t make the bed every day (might straighten it, but that’s it), I don’t keep takeaway boxes (does anyone?) and I don’t send Christmas cards (never miss a birthday though).

What things do you not do…that most other people seem to do? This is a ‘no judgement’ thread. 😆

OP posts:
Yesitsmeimback · 22/10/2025 23:10

I dont really do any of those things either do most people do them I'm not sure they do.

ninjahamster · 22/10/2025 23:14

I don’t wear make up.
I rarely leave the house.
I also don’t send Xmas cards.
I don’t wear jeans.
I have never listened to a podcast.
I have never used ChatGPT.
I don’t subscribe to any streaming services.

Tryingatleast · 22/10/2025 23:15

I have a day skincare routine but not really night. I say I’ll send Christmas cards and need to start, but don’t! I don’t iron.

JDM625 · 22/10/2025 23:16

Surely a take away box is only for pizzas? Or are there other take away boxes I'm unaware of?

I DO post Christmas cards still, but they are mainly to older relatives abroad and family/neighbours in the UK.

Gowlett · 22/10/2025 23:17

I’ve never listened to a podcast.
I don’t watch television.
I’ve never worn ear buds.
I’ve never used Alexa / Chat GTP

angeldelightmintchocolate · 22/10/2025 23:18

I never listen to the radio
I don't read or own a single book
I have never listened to a podcast
I don't knit
I have never watched Friends
I don't own any jeans
I've never had a bigmac (not veggie)

MissBattleaxe · 22/10/2025 23:19

I have no tattoos and I've never listened to a pod cast or cleaned my skirting boards.

Enko · 22/10/2025 23:20

I iron
I dont use tiktok
I dont buy take away food
I dont like black as a colour
I dont wear jeans

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 22/10/2025 23:21

Drive. I’ve had about a million lessons and am absolutely shit at it. Decided to stop throwing good money after bad. I walk 99% of places I need to go so it’s fine.

I do all the things on OP’s list except the takeaway boxes. I find it really odd if people don’t make their beds as it was my first household “job” I was given as a little girl and the “rule” was that beds were always made before breakfast. (I’m sure my mum had to go back and redo it!)

shellyleppard · 22/10/2025 23:22

I don't wear make up or iron clothes.
Don't use Instagram, Snapchat or tik tok.
Don't worry about the above 😁
I do read a lot of books. Eat too many biscuits lol

CatCaretaker · 22/10/2025 23:24

I don't wear make-up.
I don't iron.
I don't follow celebrity stuff at all. It's a running joke amongst my friends that they have to explain who a particular celebrity is if one comes up in conversation.
I've never used chapGPT.

AutumnCosy2025 · 22/10/2025 23:24

JDM625 · 22/10/2025 23:16

Surely a take away box is only for pizzas? Or are there other take away boxes I'm unaware of?

I DO post Christmas cards still, but they are mainly to older relatives abroad and family/neighbours in the UK.

I'm guessing she means the plastic containers Chinese/Indian comes in

i keep takeaway containers (last takeaway 2.5 years ago, so I'm not exactly drowning in them)

I do send Christmas Cards.

i don't wear make up

if washing your face in water, in the shower counts as a routine... don't use any product I do that 😂

I 'air the bed' when I get up & straighten it later in the day so it looks appealing to get into. Not sure where that sits in your 'making the bed' scale. Only a duvet so no sure how much more 'making' it requires

I don't iron.

Twinkletoesmagee · 22/10/2025 23:24

I don't have Snapchat, tiktok or you tube
I don't watch TV
I don't do my nails

Crumbelina · 22/10/2025 23:25

I've never had Netflix.

AutumnCosy2025 · 22/10/2025 23:28

No Netflix eitger

dont do Snapchat, insta,x etc

don't have any nails, facials, tints,, fillers etc

Never used chatGBT etc

largepinkcontainer · 22/10/2025 23:30

Yes…I meant the plastic takeaway boxes. As far as I know you can’t freeze stuff in them or put them in the microwave so I don’t see much use in keeping them.

And yes, I really should make the bed properly. I used to do it but then fell out of the habit.

OP posts:
suburberphobe · 22/10/2025 23:41

I read that it's better to leave your bed unmade as then it is aired......

SnowFrogJelly · 22/10/2025 23:45

Don’t wear makeup
Don’t iron
Don’t do podcasts chat Alexa

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 22/10/2025 23:48

suburberphobe · 22/10/2025 23:41

I read that it's better to leave your bed unmade as then it is aired......

I tend to pull it back, open the window, then get in the shower/get ready before making it, so it airs for about half an hour. If DP’s up after me he makes it straight away. If the cat gets in it, it’s anyone’s guess when it might get made.

Fuckmyliferightnow · 22/10/2025 23:53

I never watch TV
I never listen to the radio or read newspapers.

Sonolanona · 23/10/2025 00:00

I don't wear makeup, never had my nails/eyebrows etc done
I don't have Tiktok or Instagram (do have FB tho)
I've never watched a soap on TV or any 'celeb' shows.
I turn back the duvet til bed time tho
And yes you can freeze food in takeaway containers! I don't have many but I use them for home made sauces and leftovers.
I don't send Xmas card.

CarpetKnees · 23/10/2025 00:03

Yes…I meant the plastic takeaway boxes. As far as I know you can’t freeze stuff in them or put them in the microwave so I don’t see much use in keeping them.

I freeze stuff in them and microwave stuff in them.
They are a free version of tuppaware.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 23/10/2025 00:05

largepinkcontainer · 22/10/2025 23:30

Yes…I meant the plastic takeaway boxes. As far as I know you can’t freeze stuff in them or put them in the microwave so I don’t see much use in keeping them.

And yes, I really should make the bed properly. I used to do it but then fell out of the habit.

That's news to me as I have half a freezer full of them all containing batch cooked meals!

I don't like coffee
I don't like gin
I don't have Netflix
I don't have an Alexa

FireBreathingDragon · 23/10/2025 00:14

MissBattleaxe · 22/10/2025 23:19

I have no tattoos and I've never listened to a pod cast or cleaned my skirting boards.

I have to clean my skirting boards once a week - they get soooo dusty!

domlolreu · 23/10/2025 00:15

I dont iron.
Have eyebrows threaded ( not sure what it means TBH)
Deep clean ( whatever that means )
I don’t watch Netflix/ You tube
I don’t have skin care routine,just lather Nivea on my face at bedtime
Not sure what podcast is 🤦‍♀️
I don’t jump out of bed at stupid O'clock to meditate etc
I don’t wash bed linen every few days but once a week
I don’t worry that my car is a battered shit tip ,it gets me from A to B
I DO care about my family,friends and my dog .