Have you ever indulged in a habit you thought was totally normal, or talked about it, only for someone else to tell you that it was unusual? Recently, people have been sharing their habits on an online forum, habits that they thought were totally normal until they got called on. These range from harmless to gross and everywhere in between. How many are you guilty of
Biting Nails
Lots of us are guilty of biting our nails. Whether it’s from nerves or you just don’t want to go and find the nail clippers, this one is very common. Some people do this without thinking until someone points it out and tells them how unhygienic it is. Have you ever been told that biting your nails is like licking a toilet bowl? Well, there may be some truth in that. Biting your nails can introduce bacteria into your system and can also lead to damaged and sore nails.
Sleeping In Clothes
Strange as it sounds, some people shared that they regularly sleep in their clothes and they never gave it much thought until someone pointed it out. Sleeping in your day clothes isn’t going to bring you any harm, but some people find it uncomfortable and it can affect the quality of your sleep by not enabling you to fall into a deeper sleep.
Reheating Coffee
How many times have you made your morning cup of coffee and then got distracted by a task, only to return to your drink and find it cold? What do you do? Throw it away and make a fresh cup or turn to the microwave. For lots of people, they microwave their cold cups of coffee so as not to waste the drink. However, among coffee snobs, this might be considered a faux pas as it can change the taste of the drink.
Using A Phone In Bed
Let’s face it, this is an automatic bad habit that most of us have gotten into. It’s so easy to slip into bed at night, get ready to put your phone on charge and then get lost scrolling far too late. Or you struggle to sleep so you pick up your phone and start googling in the middle of the night. However, this habit can have negative effects.
The blue light emitted by phones can interfere with your body’s production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep. Also, scrolling social media or accessing the internet before bed can keep your brain active and prevent you from falling asleep.
Not Washing Your Hands After Using The Bathroom
Ok, now we’re on to the gross habits. A lot of people are guilty of this habit and not only is it pretty gross, but it can also have negative consequences. Not washing your hands after going to the toilet, particularly a public toilet, can cause you to pick up bacteria and lead to illnesses such as colds and flu or a stomach bug. Make sure to always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after going to the toilet to prevent the spread of infection.
Not Clearing The Table
A lot of people leave their plates on their table once they’ve finished eating. They might think it’s not a big deal, but others can consider it rude and inconsiderate to the cook. Clearing the table is a polite sign of respect to your host and it also helps keep the table clean and tidy.
Picking Your Nose
This might not be one you want other people to know about, but a lot of us do pick our noses. This can be another way of transferring bacteria into your system, so be careful about doing it with unclean hands. And make sure to be discreet and avoid doing it in public.
Leaving The Bathroom Door Open
A lot of people leave the bathroom door open when they’re using it at home. Just make sure that you do this when you’re home alone or make sure that the other people at home are ok with it because you don’t want to make others uncomfortable.
Not Covering Your Mouth When You Cough Or Sneeze
This is another bad habit to avoid that some people forget about. Not covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze is unhygienic and unpleasant for people around you. It’s also a very common way that germs are spread. So next time you get the urge to cough in public, make sure to cover your mouth!
Interrupting People
Sometimes when we want to get our point across or we have a lot to say, it can be very tempting to interrupt and share your thoughts. But it can also come off a bit rude to the person you’re talking to. Try and listen to what the other person is saying and hold your point until they’ve finished. And then hopefully they will pay you back in the same way.
Saying Thank You to Machines
One commenter on the forum confessed: ‘I say “thank you” and “you’re welcome” to machines like ATMs, fuel pumps, and my Google Home’. They may not be real people but apparently, it’s quite common for people to want to thank the machines that they use daily. At least we’re staying polite, even if it is a little strange!
Talking to Yourself
Some people have been shocked to find out that others don’t talk to themselves. This is a very common habit that a lot of people were surprised to discover other people found unusual. For many people, talking to themselves as they go about their day is an automatic habit, for others, they just can’t understand it.
Brushing Your Teeth in the Shower
While this may sound strange, according to commenters on the forum, some people brush their teeth in the shower to save time. One response exclaims ‘It saves so much time in the morning!’
However, this might cause you to spend more time in the shower than you otherwise would, therefore using extra water. So consider possible water waste before you next brush your teeth in the shower.
Chewing Ice
Does the idea of chewing ice sound refreshing or does it set your teeth on edge? Some people love crunching on the ice at the bottom of their glass when they’ve finished a drink and never thought twice about it until someone pointed it out.
Eating Cereal with Orange Juice
This might surprise you, but some people love having orange juice on their cereal. While some people on the forum reacted with horror, others were inspired. One person replied saying ‘I’m so going to try this.’ Would you consider ditching the milk for orange juice?
Wearing Pyjamas At Home
Lots of people love to stay comfy and keep their pyjamas on all day. One commenter thought it was strange that other people wear clothes at home! They said ‘Apparently people actually change into normal clothing even if they’re not going anywhere?’
It seems people are split into two camps on this issue. They either love wearing PJs at home and think it’s strange that other people wear clothes or they wear clothes at home and think it’s strange that other people wear PJs in the daytime.
How Many Do You Do?
That’s it! How many of these sixteen habits do you have? And are there any other habits that you think are strange that other people think are normal?
Source: Reddit
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