What are your "quirks..."

[Pete Hanlin]

If you've ever watched "Everyone Loves Raymond," you'll know that Robert has a peculiar quirk of touching his food to his chin before eating it.

Over the past couple weeks, I've been paying specific attention to the quirks of those around me- and have found some to be quite amusing and predictable (I work with one person who twirls her hair around her pinky when she's agitated at a meeting- hillarious).

So, what are the quirks that make you, well- you!?!

Some of mine:
1.) I always back into a parking space
2.) I am physically incapable of sleeping on the left side of a bed
3.) When I'm upset- but don't want to say something I'll regret- I chew on the first knuckle of my right pointer finger (since having kids, I pretty much have permanent callouses!).
4.) I tend to put the word "then" at the end of sentences ("See you, then." "Okay, then." "I'll get that later, then.") After 20 years, the wife is still wondering when "then" is...

So, am I the only one with quirks others have noticed, or are there other "crazies" out there?

[Cindy Hamlin]

I always say "alrighty then" at the end of a conversation with a friend. They know we are finished at that point.

I always play with my ring when I am in meetings or feel that my time is being wasted. I try not to be obvious and claim it is due to being hyper.

[Night Train]

After a particularly annoying conversation, I usually walk away continuing the conversation out loud. Once the other person is safely out of ear shot, I get very sarcastic and say all of the things I wish I had said when the person was in front of me.

I also seem to find myself thinking of songs every time someone says something. For instance, If Pete said, "I almost sank my boat on Tuesday Afternoon", I would start singing all the songs I know with the word Tuesday in them. (Tuesday afternoon, Ruby Tuesday, Tuesdays Gone with the Wind)

[Cindy Hamlin]

I was reminded of another on the way in this morning. When I am taking my car between 2 cars where it is a tight squeeze, I suck myself in. Like that will make it fit any better?

Admit it, you do it too!

[karen]

I do this funny eye fluttering thing when I get irritated (My DH will imitate me when we are "discussing" things-which sometimes is not a good idea)-sort of Scarlett O'Hara batting her eyelashes while under the influence of meth-I do it super fast.

I will not let the food on my plate touch the other foods, and will eat all of one thing at a time before I move on to the next. Slightly OCD I think.

[Fezz]

Oh man, am I ever quirky.

I fear that I suffer from a touch or three of OCD.


1.) I tend to wash my hands a bit often.
2.) I tend to *check* things to be sure they are locked or turned off...several times too many.
3.) I tend to spend too much time on Optiboard.

[Cindy K]

When someone's annoying me, my right eye twiches.

I do the 'suck up and get skinny' thing, too, when I'm driving in a tight spot! Hey, if it works for my jeans why shouldn't it work for the car??

I must have a latte each morning immediately upon waking (and if I have a nap during the day). I mean that in the most literal way possible. My entire day is affected if I miss this important ritual. Associated with this is sitting down at the computer and checking my email with latte in hand. Yes, when we're camping or travelling I have two full days of separation anxiety. From both. Regular coffee is NOT a substitute.

When talking on the phone, even if I'm not required to have my eyes open, I MUST have my glasses on.

I cannot leave the house without my keys, even if I'm with hubby and he's driving and has his housekey.

I will not allow the gas tank in my car to run below a quarter tank.

[tray92]

I don't 'suck in' to park between 2 cars but i duck everytime i enter a parking garage...

I must be covered with a blanket to sleep, no matter how hot it is, although my right leg from knee down must be exposed! Weird, i know but i'm not comfortable otherwise.

[Pete Hanlin]

I can relate to the specific requirements necessary to sleep!

Besides being on the left side of the bed, I pretty much require:
1.) pretty much complete darkness
2.) moving air (I sleep with a fan 4' from my face)
3.) white noise- usually the fan, when I'm traveling, the AC
4.) a cool room, when I travel I get the room down to a nice 67 or so
5.) I have to be lying on my right side

Without one of the above conditions, I'll only fall asleep if dead tired- without two or more, I might as well just read a book all night!

Nice to know I'm not the only quirky person out there!

[Snitgirl]

Interesting about the food thing. I thought only my mom and myself do that.. Her and I think its a VIRGO things since we're both Virgos. lol:hammer:

I do this funny eye fluttering thing when I get irritated (My DH will imitate me when we are "discussing" things-which sometimes is not a good idea)-sort of Scarlett O'Hara batting her eyelashes while under the influence of meth-I do it super fast.

I will not let the food on my plate touch the other foods, and will eat all of one thing at a time before I move on to the next. Slightly OCD I think.

[DragonLensmanWV]

I always have to sleep on the right side of the bed, on my left side. That was how I did it, but now my arthritis in my spine, coupled with a couple of dislocations, gets all fired up if I try to sleep on my right side.

Otherwise, I'm not too Monk-like.

unless you count inserting movie quotes into conversations. Problem is, there's not too many movies I do quote and most people haven't seen the ones I quote, so they think I'm crazy.

BADGERS??!! Weee don't need no stinkin' badgers!

OK - who's seen that one?

[karen]

. Her and I think its a VIRGO things since we're both Virgos. lol:hammer:

I am a Virgo too!!!!:bbg:

[OPTIDONN]

My three biggest quirks:
1) I'm very, very impatient. When I order a book online I always pay for the fastest shipping and start drooling when the mail comes or I get very angry that "people can't do their job!" if the book doesn't come. When I type something on Optiboard I'll look to see who's responding and I get annoyed that either they don't type faster or their post doesn't register fast enough. This leads to my second quirk.
2) I obsess about the dumbest things and feel the need to talk about it over and over to any one who will listen. Every year quirk one and two combine and I obsess and get impatient about Halloween! I'm already planning and won't shut up about it!
3) When I get excited I tap the tips of my fingers on my chest by moving my hand at super sonic speed.

[Snitgirl]

3 out of 3 Virgo's do the same thing....

things that make you go hummmmm.....:)

I am a Virgo too!!!!:bbg:

[ziggy]

I can not, WILL not sit with my back to a window. I like to sit with my back to a wall.

[Fezz]

I can not, WILL not sit with my back to a window. I like to sit with my back to a wall.

Sounds like you are a MADE MAN. ;)

[CME4SPECS]

I must be facing the front door while seated in a restaurant.

[karen]

I can not, WILL not sit with my back to a window. I like to sit with my back to a wall.

My DH is the same.....I call it gunfighter syndrome:bbg:

[Grubendol]

I always have to sleep on the right side of the bed, on my left side. That was how I did it, but now my arthritis in my spine, coupled with a couple of dislocations, gets all fired up if I try to sleep on my right side.

Otherwise, I'm not too Monk-like.

unless you count inserting movie quotes into conversations. Problem is, there's not too many movies I do quote and most people haven't seen the ones I quote, so they think I'm crazy.

BADGERS??!! Weee don't need no stinkin' badgers!

OK - who's seen that one?

dude, that's so totally me (and most of my friends)

i live and die by the movie quote....
I have an obsession about discussing the Baroque Cycle by Neal Stephenson and seeing it referenced in almost everything around me.
i have a thing about the toilet paper roll being hung overhand, not underhand.
I won't touch the Stanley Cup until I win it

[Snitgirl]

WHOOOOT!! Grubendol is BACK!! WHOOOOT!!:bbg::bbg::bbg::bbg::bbg::bbg::bbg:

Not to get off topic but its good to see you here.... Hope all is well...:)

[Grubendol]

Yeah I'm good. just since becoming manager haven't really had the time to visit as much.

[Snitgirl]

haven't really had the time to visit as much.

THATS FO~SHIZZLE!

Congrats on your management position!:cheers:

[Cindy K]

i have a thing about the toilet paper roll being hung overhand, not underhand.

Do you 'fix' the roll in other people's bathrooms as I do?

(Welcome back, BTW. Geez, getting married and getting a great job all within the same 12 month period; how much joy can a lad handle!)

[Grubendol]

Thanks, Snit.

yeah things are going great, The big man keeps talking about how he wants me to be his partner and to be the one running the place so he can cut back his days. Lots of new responsibilities that's for sure.

[ziggy]

Sounds like you are a MADE MAN. ;)

SHHHHHHHH the feds are monerting this site.:bbg: