What have you done in the real world that MN disapproves of?

[Nourishinghandcream]

As per the title.... what have you done in the real word that would have Mumsnetter's frothing at the mouth?

I will start.
Someone reversed into my (parked) car and we sorted it out ourselves (without informing insurance!😲) with them paying us to get it fixed (which has now been done).
Gosh..... aren't we naughty!🤣🤣🤣🤣

Sorry, this is all gorgeous, but I'd did laugh at you describing your own kids as "perfectly acceptable" 😂 Well done to you though! Can't imagine ever charging my kids to live at home, but they'll be doing their own laundry (or at least pulling their laundry weight) as soon as they can be trusted too!

I spoke to a man today in the park. A total stranger. He was sitting on a park bench having a rest from his jogging and my shoelace had come undone. So I said 'good morning', smiled and sat down to do it up.

'Good morning,' he replied, 'it looks like it's going to be another nice day today.'
Then I asked him if he was just starting or finishing his run and laughed. He told me he was training for the London Marathon at the end of the month and we chatted about running, etc for about 15 minutes.

I know they'll be lots of women on MN who will be horrified and aghast. I imagine pearls won't just be clutched, but pulverised. I didn't feel at all violated!
Or in danger, or threatened, or anything except good cheer. He was around 32 and I am 59 so I don't think anyone would have thought it was a pick up in the park or even anything remotely sexual. It didn't even enter my mind. Not every interaction between a man and a woman is sexual and is often quite mundane.

On the way home I waved and spoke to another man. My neighbour. He was on his way to work.

Since I am revealing this, I'll confess that I spoke to another strange man while I was waiting for the bus, the day before. I also spoke to some children as I wasn't sure if they were getting on the bus. One of the children was a boy, male.

I'm quite chatty. It's a South London thing.

If my best friend is doing something annoying, I'll talk to her about it, instead of saying nothing and inviting half of Mumsnet to criticise her.

Travelled solo around India on multiple occasions from my 20s to my 50s.

When I see a group of school mums who have become friends with each other, I'm happy for them.

I don't stand alone in the playground muttering 'CLIQUE' angrily under my breath.

I married someone 18 years older than me.

I hate all the sneery "nurse with a purse" posters.

We fell in love. We have looked after one another for nearly 30 years.

I hope you called the police about the man in the park!!!

Never passed my driving test
Haven't got kids
Eat tinned spaghetti
Have trans friends

Weed in bushes in parks if I'm having a couple of drinks in a big park on a sunny day. By the amount of loo roll there, a lot of you do too.

Good rage bait there.

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For me.. I don't shower every single day, nor do I change every item of clothing every day. There's no need, it's so wasteful! Everyone is so concerned with "saving the planet" but they're happy to change every item every day.

I’m using mounjaro.
I plan to be a SAHM.
I find the trad wife lifestyle appealing.
I was brought up by right wing parents and I didn’t disown them (for that reason anyway)

My friend worked in an upmarket dress shop, I once went in tried a dress on, she packed it for me and didn't charge. Then, a week later, she wanted a dress of her own, I went in, picked it out, she packed it for me, once again didn't charge.

It was a long time ago, that's why I am admitting to it now.....and I did love that dress.😆

Sell by and best before is fine to do by smell and just looking. Use by is things that regularly have nothing to do with smell, you cannot smell if those things are bad in many cases and the issue is the odourless toxin produced and present that isn't impacted by any amount of cooking.

Feel free to take that risk though, just don't for anyone else without telling them and never kids. I only ever let people know the above, because people don't have basic education on the topic and think they can smell the issue, and then let them do what they want with that I don't demand or judge of they want to risk it themselves. I've even on rare occasions, very few times, taken the risk as well.

I am confused by the loo brush mentioning..on a thread some time ago i got a thorough bashing for NOT having a loo brush!!

I have never not sorted a car accident out between the two parties. Insurance is a pain, takes a long time, and is expensive.
I drink most days. Not huge amounts but I like a couple to wind down.
I don't earn huge amounts of money
I own a large dog that hates children
I have been vegan for over half of my life
I own 6 houses and have no intention of selling any
I let tradesman use my loo
I answer the door, even in the middle of the night perhaps wouldn't if not for aforementioned dog
I am in my 40s and still wear fairly alternative clothing and short skirts/hotpants etc
I love any excuse to celebrate.
I am sure there are many more!

@TopsytigerI assumed Buzzballs was some kind of sex toy. I’m slightly disappointed to learn it’s just cocktail

Had three DC.

Shop in B&M and Home Bargains

Holidayed in Benidorm, Magaluf, Tenerife at All Inclusives. And ENJOYED it.

Wiped shit stains off my toilet buy putting my hand in and using a wipe. (hand doesn’t go below the water btw I’m not that much of a monster).

Have long hot baths.

Never shopped in Toast, Bodens, Fat Face etc all that type of stuff is hideous.

Have a good relationship with my neighbours.

Went to state comprehensive school.

Then went to a polytechnic university.

Have had lip filler and Botox. Wear fake tan. Get my nails done.

Can eat a full rotisserie chicken in one sitting. Wouldn’t dare let it last me a whole week. BORING.

I bought a cockapoo before COVID

I think if you earn big, you're lucky and I've paid my taxes with pride.lve no interest in hot sweaty countries, I'm British I like rain

I don't resent benefit claiments or discounts to cultural site or events. If you're feckless you won't be taking your sprogs to any palace or posh shit.
We're all lucky if we don't need a safety net
I don't believe outstanding schools are better. They can be hubs of bullying. Kids and teachers.
I like a McDonalds.

Oh dear it appears everyone hates FatFace on this thread! So as this is a going against the grain thread! I love FatFace and sea salt and joules (I’m guessing they get lumped in with FatFace!) I only buy in the sale or with my blue light card!!

Talk to my neighbours and discuss issues in a civil manner.

Support LGBT+ rights.

Hang washing on the line.

We have a hybrid car.

Work as a civil servant.

Love that my neighbours are culturally different and I work with people from different cultures.

I live separately to my partner of 20 years. I had a child out of wedlock. I have a drink most weekends. I sometimes go a day without showering. I vape. To be honest the list is endless 😂

I took my kids to Macdonalds every single Friday for years. End of the week, we went roller skating after work and school then ate yummy burgers and chips afterwards. I was also a single mum to add to the controversy of that 🤣

We haven't locked our doors in 38 years, don't even know where the key is or even what it looks like.
Family, friends, other villagers and the postman just come in (knocking or calling as they do)....

If we go abroad for a week or two...still don't lock it.

Living alone and not having kids.
I have been told on MN that i dont know what love is because i dont have kids.
And living alone cost more.
And loads more.

Withdrawn people's WFH privileges whilst still allowing others, including myself and my senior leadership team, to WFH.

Why? Because I found out they were doing childcare on the side, or other bits, which meant they were routinely not completing things to deadline leaving others to pick up the slack. You're paid to work, not to be doing childcare for your children. I manage it. They can too.