Strange things that give you a kind of "ick" in everyday life

[CariahMary]

I don't mean getting the "ick" about a sexual or romantic partner. And I don't mean being put-off by things that are actually pretty grim. I mean random things that you inexplicably find a bit off-putting in everyday life.

For me, I get a kind of "ick" when I read other people talking about food on forums MN I honestly had no idea why. It's so odd, I really like reading food descriptions in books but in forums I find it really off-putting.

In the real-world, I also really hate opening other people's fridges. They always smell weird (different from my own). I have to hold my breath.

Im nearly 40 and have always worked in a kitchen😃. I think its the "fake" phone voice i dont like. Id be terrible in an office definetly.

Absolutely not!!!!

People who give their cars human names and always refer to them by that name.
We are going to Cornwall in Bella.
We went to Scotland in Eric.
It sounds like a toddler talking.

I had a meeting today with a woman who's always given me an inexplicable "ick". I haven't managed to figure out why before but today I realised its because she uses words like "dab" and "sip" and "pop" as euphemisms to make perfectly normal everyday actions seems incredibly small and dainty.

After our meeting today, she said she was going to "pop to the bathroom". I thought of the comments on this thread about "bathroom" and then it all fell into place why I've always found her so "icky".

Take up space, woman!

Yesterday my colleague said she was 'just going to slip a cardigan on'.

Unacceptable.

It's like a visit to the GP when they tell you to pop your trousers down and pop up on the couch where they'll just pop this thing in there...

I don’t know why but can’t stand the expression ‘a light jacket’ as in ‘temperature in the 20s during the daytime but you may need a light jacket on the evenings’.

Ew.

Thought of another one; when the person serving on the till used to lick their fingers to open the plastic carrier bag for you. Gross. I couldn’t concentrate after them doing that.

Adult's who suddenly need the bathroom just as the food is coming out.
(Medical issues aside).

The prevalence of seasonal respiratory viruses right now has reminded me that I inwardly recoil with ickish disgust every time someone says they are 'full of cold'.

”Par Boil” the potatoes

I am flummoxed by this one.

I par boil my potatoes-what am I meant to say??

Or count out notes 🤮

Hot and cold food on the same plate. Chips and coleslaw next to one another makes me want to vomit.

Bad or dirty teeth
Anyone Sneezing without trying to catch it in a tissue
The manager in my office who thinks it’s ok to wipe his underarms with kitchen roll whilst stood in the staff kitchen

Oh and being offered a piece of birthday cake that someone has just blown all over the extinguish the candles. So someone else’s spit particles.

I'm not sure if it's ick or rage I feel when someone at work refers to senior leadership as "the adults" and "the grown-ups".

i just find it so patronising and antiquated but maybe it's me who needs to get over myself!

ETA not sure why it picked up the quote... but as it's there, the only time I don't mind long nails is if someone is a virtuoso guitar player like Jimmy Page, Stevie Winwood or John Williams in which case it's swoon.

Mumsnet abbreviations

Tbf they are Internet abbreviations, can't blame mumsnet for coming up with them, although they are annoying.

Very true. It’s just the thought of referring to your child as ‘Dearest Son’ in real life conversation 🤴

I agree.

Cotton buds on the street.

Sorry I haven't read the whole thread to see if this has already been mentioned, but I'm not a fan of people overusing my first name.l in conversation.
If you need to get my attention or distinguish me from others, fine.
If you're talking to me 1:1 - no need. I just find it a bit overfamiliar and creepy.

Oh, yes! Especially if it's a sales person. Very creepy.

...and pre-prepare. WTF is pre prepare? Is that the bit where you think about the spuds before you peel them ? ? ?