#1

Making compliments to strangers.

When I really like something about someone, I tell them. At the shop, in the subway, at the theater, at the gym.
"Your perfume smells amazing!" "What a great hair color!" "You are so fit, congratulations!"

The way their face lights up in a surprised, genuine smile is priceless. Almost addictive. 😊

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Anony Mouse
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2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Upvote, but it’s not weird. What’s weird is that something kind is considered weird.🤨

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    #2

    When I make a cup of tea, I pause for a moment to open the jar of teabags and just sniff. I live alone so I can do that, and it's just a moment of pure joy.

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    #3

    Saying "I love you" as a person I love leaves the room. - - - This is a very new habit for me. It was mentioned on a list of 'Weird stuff only my family does, but I thought everyone did". I liked the idea and decided to give it a try. The family are loving it.

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    Bored Sailor
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me and my wife do this, and whoever comes home to the other goes and gives them a kiss right off.

    #4

    Daily Walks.

    I follow the same route every day, and the fresh air is always great. (Also, I come across, like, 20 cats every time, so that's a plus.)

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    howdylee
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd change/add to my route just to come across even MORE cats :)

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    #5

    I take an hour to myself everyday!!! I may nap or have a drink and doomscroll or smoke and play some games but that is my time just for me

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    DrMalarkey57
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, this one deserves about 20 upvotes. I wish I was so inclined to do so. Maybe I can start?

    #6

    Reading. I read every day and have done since Kindy. Keeps me sane, keeps me entertained, never lonely with a book.

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    Joanne Hicks
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are a wise person and a great example for others. especially for children. .

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    #7

    When cleaning the garden up in the fall I like to say thanks to the plants and tell them they did a good job.

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    #8

    Scheduling “me time” during busy weeks.
    Every Saturday or Sunday, I mute all my school group chats, turn off my computer, and take a break for a few hours. During that time, i bake, read, learn dances, or even just doomscroll. Doing this makes me feel so much better when i go back to studying.

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    Anony Mouse
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s not weird, it’s smart. And everyone should do it more often. The internet has been ‘monetised’ - your time is their money. OK, I’m logging off now.

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    #9

    Fancy coffee on my morning walks and a podcast or music on the ears. I walk 6.15-7.00 when most people are at home or in their cars/public transport stressing about and the park is all ours.

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    #10

    When we work together, one of us will make a wolf howl type noise and the rest will follow suit. It gets the energy flowing better and makes us feel more united to face the day.

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    sturmwesen
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    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We play büllshit bingo at work😊

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    #11

    Getting all my laundry from the week done and put away by Friday evening so I don't have to think about it over the weekend.

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    Angela C
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always try to do this but it doesn't always happen. Feels amazing when I make myself do it though

    #12

    That oh so satisfying ZAP when I nail an annoying fly with my electric swatter.

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    The Other Guest
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's very satisfying. Unfortunately it also terrorizes one of our dogs, to the point that she'll start shaking & run out of the room if we even pick the swatter up, so we don't use it that often.

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    #13

    Baby talking, talking in general, to my doggies as if they actually understand what I'm saying.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I talk to my dog and she's deaf. But I'm pretty sure she can read lips.

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    #14

    Texting the most stupid internet finds or memes to my grown kids. I know I'm doing it right when one of them comes back with "stop...mom, just stop".

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    #15

    I subconsciously wave my hand slightly every time I'm approaching automatic doors, Like opening them using The Force.... It's weird but it makes me happy every time LOL.

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    Lost Panda
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this so the sensor picks up sooner and doesn't slow my stride too much. I never made the connection to the force, but now I know it will be subconscious. XD

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    #16

    Okay, this will sound gross. I fly a lot for work. But after a long flight, all this gas builds up in my gut from the change of air pressure and the in-flight meal. The second I get to my hotel/home I like to pass wind. I go into the bathroom, or lay on my bed, and toot away. It's not like a little poof either. It's like a great rumbling of the Earth. Two continental plates meeting at a point of intense stress, having built up over decades, and then a great tsunami inducing releasing. Natural gas company executives send forth their legions to collect the vile emanations being cast upon the world. The angels hear, and tremble at the great thunderous roar that cleaves the heavens asunder. And thus they weep for their fallen brethren, forever lost into the ashes of cosmic history.

    TL;DR: I make big farts after long flights

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    #17

    I have a little stuffed donkey that is so cute. I take it with me when I leave the house because I have social anxiety. It comforts me and makes me happy.
    I am 57 years old.

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    #18

    After reading some of these mine seems a bit odd but here goes: I make mental maps of every object and its orientation to other objects that I regularly interact with (like in my home). It makes be happy when I come back after being gone and everything is still orientated and located in the same place. It disturbs me when something has changed. It drives my children nuts sometimes because I can tell when they've been messing around with something. A few examples are the angle of a clock sitting on a shelf, the way a charging cable is coiled, or a spoon in the kitchen that's turned around a different way in a organizer tray...ok this maybe ASD behavior, don't judge! 🤣

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    Anony Mouse
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, that’s unusual. But good for you if it makes you happy and stuff what anyone else thinks.

    Stardust she/her
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m not the only one who does this? This helps me in knowing if someone has tampered with my stuff just based off the exact angle and position relative to other objects or relative to the room. I can sort of tell if people have been sneaking into my room based on the way the door is open as I tend to leave my door open at ~30° relative to the hinge

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    #19

    Singing "Let's all go a-s***ing!" every morning while taking the dog out to p*o. She's already excited and this just ramps her up.

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    MtherofDorkness
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to sing, "Come on Mollie, let's go potty!" to the tune of 'Barbie Girl' and she would get so excited every single time. I miss her, thank you for the memory!

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    #20

    My 1st cup of coffee in the morning. I make just the way I want it. I look forward to it the night before when going to sleep and its the number one thing I miss when I'm away from home.

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    Dona Laura
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    same here. I work from home, and live in the country side. So the 1st cup of coffee early morning , still in my pijamas when everybody's already left the house, looking outside at the fields , greeting my dogs , pure pleasure!

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    #21

    I've been taking daily walks down to the swing set in my neighborhood park. I swing by myself for ike 10 minutes. if i'm alone in the park I can go for an hour until I get tired. I like the swings.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a man. I would get arrested if I was at a playground alone.

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    #22

    A small dab of patchouli behind the ears and on my wrists makes me feel whole. I've done this every day for 30 years. Sorry haters.

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    #23

    Whenever I buy a fresh loaf of bread, I butter one slice and sprinkle 100’s & 1000’s on it and eat it. (It’s called fairy bread in Australia).

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    #24

    Buying new socks.

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    #25

    When I smile at people on my morning walk and they smile back :)

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    #26

    About 4 years ago, I made myself the early christmas present of a simple radio I can use as an alarm clock. Found a nice internet station playing mostly Indie and Alternative music, but there's tons of options obviously. Now instead of grabbing my phone to turn the alarm off and then of course starting to look at social media and the news first thing in the morning, I get an hour of my favourite music to start the day. I cannot recommend this enough, it makes a tremendous difference.

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    #27

    13 sneezes in a row.

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    #28

    Hot bath

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    #29

    Correcting people's grammar and spelling. I just wish it were not necessary.

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    Hugo
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately people don't stop and think whether what they're saying or writing makes sense. For example, "Me and Harry got a free ticket. Mum gave it to Harry and I" = me got a ticket; it was given to I. Bet they wouldn't say that, though.

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    #30

    Pretending like I’m either a ballerina or an opera singer when I’m sure nobody is looking. I’ll prance around the house even though I have no idea what proper dance looks like or I’ll sing off-key to a random tune made up in my head. Kinda ironic since my mum thinks I’m not into music or dance

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