What quirky things do you do to savor life?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the quirky habits and behaviors that individuals engage in to savor life. Participants share personal anecdotes and idiosyncrasies, exploring a range of topics from reading habits to unique eating practices and other eccentricities.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a tendency to prolong the enjoyment of a good book by reading less as they approach the end, sometimes putting it aside for extended periods.
  • One participant mentions barking and growling at the mailman as a quirky behavior.
  • Counting various objects in public spaces, such as tiles and chairs, is noted by multiple participants as a common quirk.
  • Another participant describes a unique way of applying ketchup to fries, which garnered laughter from friends.
  • Some participants share their experiences with alarm clocks and sleeping arrangements, highlighting unconventional methods that work for them.
  • Reading habits are discussed, including reading backwards or rereading favorite books multiple times.
  • Several participants mention their aversion to wearing shorts or underwear, with some humorously debating the implications of these choices.
  • Yelling at pets when frustrated is mentioned as a quirky behavior by multiple participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share a variety of quirky habits, but there is no consensus on which behaviors are more common or acceptable. The discussion remains open-ended with multiple competing views on what constitutes a quirk.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the typicality of their behaviors, particularly in relation to mathematicians and physicists. Additionally, there are references to personal preferences that may not be universally applicable.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in exploring personal quirks, habits, and idiosyncrasies may find this discussion relatable and entertaining.

  • #91
Jonathan Scott said:
...when I'm eating fries I set aside some of the longest ones and eat all of the shorter ones first. If I'm very bored I line them all up and eat them strictly in length order
Now I know how to visualize what your are doing after leaving chat for McDonalds. :biggrin:
 
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  • #92
I noticed when I skim, I jump to the middle of the page and then work upwards. After reading one/two sentences, I go the 3/4 of the page and do same.

Unlike most people I know who read material and then try to solve a problem, I read the problems and then work backwards.
 
  • #93
Jonathan Scott said:
...I can produce three-part harmony with myself!
Make a YouTube!
 
  • #94
I believe eating the runny yolk last is an unwritten law.

I also eat the least favorite parts of my meal first so that I end with the best. I'll eat the crust off of my sandwich first so that I can savor the inside.
 
  • #95
Evo said:
I believe eating the runny yolk last is an unwritten law.

I also eat the least favorite parts of my meal first so that I end with the best. I'll eat the crust off of my sandwich first so that I can savor the inside.
Life is uncertain, eat dessert first.
 
  • #96
Trick is, if you eat best parts last, you feel their taste after the meal (say, before coffee). That's much better than the opposite version.
 
  • #97
Evo said:
I believe eating the runny yolk last is an unwritten law.
Yep but you need to save the right amount of bacon and toast. Dip toast, add part of a bacon strip, bite. Repeat with some toast wiping motion until plate is clean. You should be able to clean the yolk off your plate without anything left over.

Best done with a Roger yolks.
 
  • #98
Jimmy Snyder said:
Life is uncertain, eat dessert first.

Life is too short; don't eat the bad parts.
 

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