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We all have our fair share of quirks. Some are out in the open, while others manifest when no one's around. But here's the thing: these hidden peculiarities are more common among many people than you think.
All 2.8 million members of the ME IRL subreddit would know. This massive online group features posts about overthinking, odd procrastination habits, and anxious yet funny daily life moments.
We've compiled some of the best and most comical screenshots from the page. As you keep scrolling, you may discover you are not alone with your idiosyncrasies - many of which have become popular memes.
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According to experts, these quirks give us a good idea of a person's true nature. Psychiatrist Dr. Christine B. L. Adams dismisses personality tests like the Myers-Briggs personality type test as "a bunch of hooey."
In an interview with Reader's Digest, she suggests looking into nuanced actions to gauge someone's personality.
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BoredPossum 4 months ago
I'm gonna need this in five minutes. Better put it where I can't miss it.
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What are these subtle actions, you may ask? It comes down to the way you write emails, for one. Dr. Adams associates messages predominantly written using the first-person POV as a possible narcissistic trait. On the other hand, she links lengthy emails to either a sense of energy or neediness.
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RabidChild 4 months ago
This is my life since I moved to hill country after living in a flat, sea level state for 40 years. I've gotten pretty good at finding secluded places to huff & puff to reinflate my poor lungs.
While it may not be as subtle, how someone walks also says much about who they are. As keynote speaker and body language expert Dr. Carol Kinsey Goman pointed out, people who “power walk” and move with a measured stride are often confident and socially adept.
Meanwhile, someone who moves with a slumped and caved-in posture is more likely to be self-conscious and tends to be lost in their thoughts.
Many people have nervous tics, whether constant throat clearing, nose wrinkling, or rapid blinking. When it comes to body-focused repetitive behaviors, there is more than meets the eye.
Research has found that traits like hair-pulling, nail-biting, and skin-picking are possible signs of perfectionism. Such actions are believed to be manifestations of stress brought on by having such high standards.
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Skara Brae 4 months ago
Imagine your partner refusing to watch anything in a foreign language because they don't like subtitles.
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Mariella Rinaldi 4 months ago
Introvert level pro: "I'll *open* it when I have energy and reply".
Arriving at a commitment is usually a judgment indicator of your respect for the person you’re meeting. According to Dr. Adams, punctuality may indicate a people-pleasing personality. It is also seen as a sign of conscientiousness and agreeability.
Conversely, she says that often arriving late could be a sign of self-focus. She also noted that habitual tardiness and arriving way too early are plausible symptoms of ADHD.
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Do you prefer to dress simply? Or are you more into extravagant, flashy clothing? According to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, those who answer the latter may deal with potential self-esteem issues and insecurities.
In the same vein, recent studies have shown that those who enjoy indulging in expensive items may feel less confident and powerful. Experts describe it as the “imposter syndrome from luxury consumption.” Here, they feel undeserving of expensive things, which often leads to feelings of inauthenticity.
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Smilodon, a Bad Cat 4 months ago
I'd live in the shower, but it's hard to eat cake in the rain box.
Now, we’d like to hear from you, dear readers. Which of these quirks are you guilty of, too? Do you see yourself in any of these posts? Or perhaps you know someone else? Let’s liven up the comments!
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Stardust she/her 4 months ago
I thought I’d make myself a delicious sandwich for dinner but then I ended up having 2 raw tomatoes which was better than expected
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Anxious&Bored Bear 4 months ago
Does anyone have a word for "I'm hungry for something but I don't know what so I'll eat everything until I figure it out or I get full"?
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Artsy Bookworm 4 months ago
Me handing over the phone to my parents whenever food delivery people call because I can't give directions to my own house
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Howl's sleeping castle 4 months ago
I lived like this when I was out of job after covid. Not a very good time.
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Ample Aardvark 4 months ago
I did a mega cringy thing yesterday, in front of 20+ people, in a place I go to every week. Fresh cringe is very strong.
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Freya the Wanderer 4 months ago
I HATE Recaptcha. Sometimes I have gone through as many as 20 images before it lets me through. If there is a Hell, I hope it has a really nasty place for the jerk who invented it. Gimme rotating a 3D model of an animal.
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Montanavanna 4 months ago
When the pandemic hit, I was already a stay at home mom living in an isolated town. My husband was still working through all of it, so nothing changed much for me. I would stay home for a week at a time and didn't have to feel bad about it!
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Camille Sinanan 4 months ago
yeah...one time me and my friend had a two day argument about if jello had horse hooves in it...she was right the whole time
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Auntriarch 4 months ago
No, but I was googling a shop in Cirencester called Witches Knickers, and I rather wish I hadn't
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Stardust she/her 4 months ago
Crying is healthy and acceptable turns into Crying is for weaklings the second I showed any emotion
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Me Oh My (He/They) 4 months ago
He must be new. Only a handful of these were re-used.
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Pittsburgh rare 4 months ago
Leaving my suitcase on the scanner belt at security and totally expecting the alarms to go off even though I'm positive l didn't pack any hand grenade.
Me Oh My (He/They) 4 months ago
He must be new. Only a handful of these were re-used.
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Leaving my suitcase on the scanner belt at security and totally expecting the alarms to go off even though I'm positive l didn't pack any hand grenade.
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