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There’s nothing quite like being in your own company. It’s a pure judgement-free zone⁠—no pressure to show off, no expectations met by reality, no strange looks given as you’re voicing all the nonsense out loud in an empty room.

And interestingly, some of the most unusual behavior happens while we’re on our own. In fact, the things we do are so random, we don’t really talk about them. Ever. Like doing a remote trace or aligning your feet to the tiles so you won’t die.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of all the odd things we all do but never dare to tell, not even in truth or dare. And you know what? It's better off that way.

#1

Walking Up A Hill

Walking Up A Hill

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Foxxy (The Original)
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6 years ago

So glad I am not the only one.

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    #2

    Appreciating Music

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    hispanic! at the disco
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Ok some songs are just that good.

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    #3

    Staying Sleepy

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    Berry Budgie
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    YES THIS!😆

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    #4

    Passwords

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    Laugh Fan
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    ALL the time!!

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    #5

    Brain Freeze

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    Cip IESAN
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    The same for telling jokes!

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    #6

    Birthday Greetings

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    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Must be polite...must be polite

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    #7

    Picking A Song

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    That is definitely a hard one but considering the situation I would be in that I had 6mins to live, I would probably listen to Always look on the bright side of life from Monty Python.

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    #8

    Things Causing Anxiety

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    Liam Walsh
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    When the cashier gives you the change by placing notes on your palm and then the coins on top... awkward shuffling around of money ensues.

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    #9

    Standing In The Way

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    If a person is there trying to make a decision or taking too long I just say excuse me please and grab what I want.

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    #10

    Volume Down

    Volume Down

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    Rosie Hamilton
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    It's about concentration though.

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    #11

    Charging Your Phone

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I have a 2m charger cord so I'm good! :)

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    #12

    Forgetting The Time

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Hahaha, I do this all the damn time.

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    #13

    Security Sensors

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    Peter Korpershoek
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I once got 'caught' by a store manager after the alarm went off, i was 12. I patiently waited right after the sirene, but nobody showed up. I got some angry faces from customers and personnel. I tested the alarm again by swinging my plastic bag trough the gates, it went off again. Nobody showed up... After one minute i started walking back to my bike, and right then someone grabbed me by the neck. He dragged me roughly to a small office where i had to empty my pockets and bag. He checked the receipt and saw that I didn't steel anything. He tested the alarm with my bag, it went off. They seem to have forgotten to remove a tag. I was 19 when i had the guts to enter that store again.

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    #14

    Sleep Time

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    Kaisu
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    It's the best feeling ever, knowing you can have lots more sleep! Like waking up at 7 but then remembering it's the weekend and you can go back to sleep

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    #15

    Auto Pilot

    Auto Pilot

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited)

    That’s a bit dangerous. Although I have walked to the shops and as I am almost half way home I have thought “I don’t even remember walking to the shops”. It’s like I was just suddenly placed there without knowing how I got there. Does that make sense? Kind of like I was on auto pilot.

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    #16

    Spending Time

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    Just another user...
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    hits way harder in quarantine

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    #17

    Put Your Hand Up

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    Cathelijne van Weelden
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Just to feel the pull of gravity...

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    #18

    Hot Food

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    hispanic! at the disco
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    omg it actually sounds just like that

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    #19

    Just Adult Things

    Just Adult Things

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    hispanic! at the disco
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    My OCD makes me do weird s**t like this :( It can be really tough

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    #20

    Alone Time

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    SanchaTheSeeker
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    *oop time to eat dinner and go to sleep again*

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    #21

    Walking By

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    juice
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    also works when you make awkward eye contact with strangers and don't want to be perceived as rude

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    #22

    Catching Lies

    Catching Lies

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    Donovan Strader
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    wow this article is so accurate

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    #23

    Leaving Without Buying

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    Nea
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    So often i buy things that will eventually be used like kitchen towels just to avoid this...

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    #24

    Shipping Rates

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    Kaisu
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    But if it's 135.99 dollars with free shipping, then it's fine!

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    #25

    Pee Run

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    Hilary Rudd
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    As a night worker all the time!!!

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    #26

    Well Deserved Rest

    Well Deserved Rest

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    Vanta Black
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Nah, that's enough for a full 8 hours of sleep.

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    #27

    Just Do Nothing

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I mean, it's a direct order. No?

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    #28

    Silent Mode

    Silent Mode

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    The Emerald Triangle
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Hell you think I actually want my family to know where I am at?

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    #29

    Childhood Things

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    Nea
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    But i am an adult.

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    #30

    Sleeping Pose

    Sleeping Pose

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    earringnut
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This is comfortable. When I straiten out my back hurts.

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    #31

    Checking Yourself Out

    Checking Yourself Out

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    Berry Budgie
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Hehehe😆

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    #32

    Getting A Shower

    Getting A Shower

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    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Too often.

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    #33

    Blanket Choice

    Blanket Choice

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    hispanic! at the disco
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I always put one foot in and one foot out. I remember reading it controlled the temperature of your body.

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    #34

    Package Tracking

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    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I don't care how you get here, just get here if you can...

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    #35

    Random Things

    Random Things

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    hispanic! at the disco
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited)

    It feels nice okayy, sort of relaxing

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    #36

    Good Conversation

    Good Conversation

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    The Emerald Triangle
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Trump. Totally Trump.

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    #37

    Under Pressure

    Under Pressure

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    ShayLynne Bronson
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    😂

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    #38

    Checking Yourself Out

    Checking Yourself Out

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    hispanic! at the disco
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    haha I always think that this is how I would look if I were pregnant.

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    #39

    Forgetfulness

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    Kaisa
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    It is almost like forgetting that the same thing was posted already

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    #40

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Iris
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    He looks like Steve Carell.

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    #41

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    But are you, actually?? Are you?!?

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    #42

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    hispanic! at the disco
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Yeah I hope the FBI agent doesn't see me look up "Did NASA invent thunderstorms to cover up the sound of space battles?"

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    #43

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Nea
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Unfortunately i am not able to do that and make a face that says it all

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    #44

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    JK Rowling
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Tip: I just remember the word 'cesspool', because 'necessary' has the same 'cess'

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    #45

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    The Emerald Triangle
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Chocolate chip is my favorite!

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    #46

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Sakib sarar Ananda
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    and sleeping peacefully, knowing that the 15 minutes turned into 3 hours.

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    #47

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Berry Budgie
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Haha😂

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    #48

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    earringnut
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I mean either way it's a commitment.

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    #49

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    earringnut
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I live in Michigan so it's more like a embarrassed shake of the head.

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    #50

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    hispanic! at the disco
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Wow! Bored Panda didn't censor the cuss word! That's a first..

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    #51

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Kate Ford
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Or when you know what your going to say and when its your turn you panic and forget the thing you where going to say.

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    #52

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Aragorn II Elessar
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    One does not simply not comment on the best meme format ever

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    #53

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Kel Gal
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited)

    I swore I’d never say “my bad” . I lied. My bad.

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    #54

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Mainecoonsandhuskies
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    at the end of a zoom class I pretty much look like that

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    #55

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    hispanic! at the disco
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Cannot say that i've done this.

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    #56

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Berry Budgie
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    We lazy human beings🙄

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    #57

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    SanchaTheSeeker
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Grammarly: "the act of *word*" bruhh

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    #58

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Fruzsina Sinka
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    vs me listening to violin concertos on my way to selling drugs and ready to kill

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    #59

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    SanchaTheSeeker
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    It's apparently a trick to go back into that room to help you remember

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    #60

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Kate Ford
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Or tv shows and books

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    #61

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Thanks for the totally random photos to use for this.

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    #62

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

    Things-People-Do-Dont-Admit

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    hispanic! at the disco
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Me in quarantine.

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