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Do you have a quirk that makes you think you're the only one who does it? Like talking to yourself while driving. Turns out, you might not be as special as you think. One study has found that 98% of people have an internal monologue.

And if you think you're the only one who has meowing conversations with their cat, think again. According to one survey, 84% of pet owners talk to their pets as if they were fellow humans.

We seldom discuss these weird habits with someone else. Yet we're not afraid to admit to them on the internet. We've collected the best and most out-of-pocket answers from two Reddit threads where someone asked people to share the things we all do but don't talk about. Scroll down and see if you can relate to any of them, Pandas!

#1

Man in green shirt sitting on a bench outdoors, appearing thoughtful, illustrating things everyone does but keeps secret. Overthink social interactions immediately after saying goodbye.

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    Young woman holding and smiling at her orange cat, showing a common thing basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. I have meowing conversations with my cat when no one is around. Anyone else do this or am I just odd?

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    #3

    Man lying face down in bed wearing casual clothes, illustrating things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves Simulate awesome and highly improbable situations with your imagination when you are alone or about to sleep.

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    #4

    Woman standing in calm ocean water at sunset, representing things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. When you're just doing whatever, minding your own business, and suddenly you remember the absolute worst moment of your life.

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    #5

    Cluttered kitchen cabinet with stacked plates, plastic bags, and miscellaneous household items hidden inside. Puts lots of plastic bags in another plastic bag and keeps it under their sink.

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    #6

    Young man sitting on couch looking thoughtful, illustrating common things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. Have imaginary arguments between you and someone else, usually someone you dislike, and winning, embarrassing them in front of everyone.

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    #7

    Outdoor cafe scene with people relaxing and socializing, illustrating 36 things basically everyone does but keeps private. When getting ready to order at a restaurant, you repeat the order over and over in your head so you don't forget when it's time to put in the order. Then as soon as they ask what you'd like your mind goes blank and you have to look at the menu again to find it.

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    #8

    Young man wearing casual clothes and a cap walking up stairs in an urban setting showing common everyday actions. Not really knowing when or how to interact with someone walking towards you down a long hallway. I never know when its time to make eye contact and I end up staring at people like a freak.

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    #9

    Four smiling children wearing colorful shirts outdoors, illustrating common things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. I have a suspicion that a lot of people regret having children but if you admitted it, people would think you're a horrible person.

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    #10

    Young woman watching tablet under blanket fort, eating popcorn, illustrating common things people do but keep to themselves. Saying they are busy and can't go out this weekend, but in reality they are just lying in bed watching netflix.

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    #11

    Woman smiling while driving a car, wearing wireless earbuds, illustrating common things people do but keep to themselves. Have conversations with themselves while driving.

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    #12

    Man in white shirt picking his nose, illustrating one of the things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. Nose-picking.

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    #13

    Two people having a serious conversation outdoors, illustrating common things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. Judge others. So many people act self righteous about it, but you judge people without even thinking about it. It's human nature.

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    #14

    Young boy covering his face with hands outdoors, illustrating common things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. When you're all alone and a really embarrassing moment from your past barges into your head. And then you start cursing at yourself out loud.

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    #15

    Woman in blue shirt thinking with a large question mark nearby, illustrating common things people keep to themselves. Ask questions you know the answer to, for the sake of continuing the conversation.

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    #16

    Close-up of jeans with an open zipper, illustrating one of the things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. Almost falling down when taking pants off or putting them on.

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    #17

    Young woman with curly red hair holding coffee and phone, reflecting on glass, illustrating things everyone does secretly. We pretend we're looking into the shop but really we're just checking out our reflection in the shop's windows.

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    #18

    Person in athletic wear climbing stairs at night, illustrating common habits many people do but keep to themselves. Running up the stairs when its dark, because satan is most definitely following you.

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    #19

    Person shaving toes with a pink razor, illustrating one of the common things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. For many women, shave their toe hairs.

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    #20

    Smiling bald man in suit with beard, standing confidently as money bills fall around, representing common secret habits. Thinks about being rich and famous, and imagines what your lifestyle would be like and how impressive it will be to everyone you know, and then forcing yourself to accept that that will probably never happen and feeling bummed out about it. For bonus bummer points you can do this while looking at expensive real estate online and mentally planning how you would furnish your awesome mansion.

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    #21

    Young person with acne touching face thoughtfully, illustrating common things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. Popping blackheads and zits. So satisfying.

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    #22

    Young woman in black top holding nose, expressing disgust, illustrating things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. Sniffing our pits to check whether we stink or not.

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    #23

    Three children wearing colorful superhero capes playing outside, capturing things everyone does but keeps to themselves. Imagining that you have superpowers.

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    #24

    Woman walking two dogs on a sidewalk, illustrating common things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. When I'm walking on a path by a road I start to worry about how I'm walking and if I look like an idiot to everyone.

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    #25

    Young woman in a navy shirt thoughtfully holding a blank thought bubble above her head on a yellow background. Think about what you're going to say before you even say it, then you stutter for some reason even though you already knew what you were going to say.

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    #26

    Young woman with a yellow towel on her head, looking thoughtful and anxious, representing things everyone does secretly. Girls don't talk about the difficulties of shaving pubic hair. I'm 20 and I still haven't been able to do it without hurting myself, but I can't seem to bring myself to ask anyone about it because no one ever talks about it.

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    #27

    Two women having a serious conversation on a couch, illustrating things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. Talk to themselves. More specifically talk to themselves in the shower and win past arguments.

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    #28

    Performer on stage clapping with a vibrant crowd, capturing moments of things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. Imagining yourselves performing live in front of a huge crowd when listening to songs.

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    #29

    Three women in red outfits sitting side by side, reflecting on things people basically keep to themselves. Judge someone based on race or ethnicity. Even if the judgment is pretty trivial or benign, or a stereotype that you joke about but don't take seriously, it's something we all do all the time.

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    #30

    Crowd of people in a city plaza with skyscrapers at sunset, illustrating common social behaviors everyone does but keeps to themselves. Imagine how other people think of you. I try very hard not to live in other peoples heads too much, but sometimes it's really difficult.

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    #31

    Young man in casual clothes sitting in chair, quietly reflecting on things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. Daydream about life without our spouse or significant other. Doesn't mean we're not happy, just pondering all scenarios.

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    #32

    Two women carrying shopping bags, smiling and walking in a mall, showing things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. Saying we support small business but then only buy big brands ....

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    #33

    Young man in a green hoodie wearing headphones, reflecting quietly while looking out a window, a common behavior most people keep private. Worry about how loud you're breathing when wearing headphones.

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    #34

    Young woman outside covering her mouth as she sneezes, illustrating things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves Hold your breath when you pass someone who looks like they smell bad.

    Or in my case, inhale deeply to justify my assumption.

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    #35

    Woman relaxing in a grassy field, enjoying a peaceful moment in nature, reflecting on things everyone does privately. Enjoying the smell of your own fart and enjoying it even more when other people are disgusted.

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    #36

    Man wearing glasses and a sweater making a funny face, illustrating things basically everyone does but keeps to themselves. Tucking our junk back between our legs to see what we would look like as a woman.

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