What are you particular about?

[Imonlyme]

I very rarely drink tap water, always have bottled and stick with the same brand I’ve been drinking for years. I usually drink around 1.5/2 litres per day. I have to drink this at room temperature.

If I’m using salad dressings, which are usually kept in the fridge, I take them out about an hour or so before eating. Room temperature it is.

Chocolate is the only thing I like straight from the fridge.

This is going to sound really nuts, but, I hate anyone sitting in my favourite chair. It has my cushion on it, my throw and I always feel like I have to give them a good wash if anyone else has plonked their a on my soft furnishings - how dare they?!! I am a bit like that with my leather sofa, it is cream leather and sometimes family members have dumped their handbags on the sofa, so I move the ones with sticky-out buckles and things like that, so they don’t scratch my sofa. Plus, I always feel like, “I don’t know where this handbag has been” so I don’t want it tainting my sofa.

I remember one family member asking once if I had bought a new sofa, “no dear, I just look after my stuff and that is why it is in good condition.”

I moved house last year, then lockdown, no visitors - thank duck for that!



Me too with green bananas. Let them ripen at home and away from other fruit.

I'm the same when it comes to seating. I have my seat on the sofa and absolutely no one is allowed to sit there, not even the kids. I may have given birth to them but that doesn't mean they can sit in my spot. Same at the dinner table, I have my seat there too.

And same if someone sits anything on my seat of the sofa I have to clean it. Luckily, it's leather so is easy to clean. Thought I was the only person like this, so it's good to hear someone else say the same.

 

[idk2]

I'm the same when it comes to seating. I have my seat on the sofa and absolutely no one is allowed to sit there, not even the kids. I may have given birth to them but that doesn't mean they can sit in my spot. Same at the dinner table, I have my seat there too.

And same if someone sits anything on my seat of the sofa I have to clean it. Luckily, it's leather so is easy to clean. Thought I was the only person like this, so it's good to hear someone else say the same.

Hahahaah Sheldon Cooper vibes.

I'm the same with people with dining table seats! My mum assigned us them like 17 years ago and we still abide by them.

 

[Imonlyme]

Hahahaah Sheldon Cooper vibes.

I'm the same with people with dining table seats! My mum assigned us them like 17 years ago and we still abide by them.

Haha, it's not the first time someone has compared my way to Sheldon cooper's.

 

[openbook1]

Haha, it's not the first time someone has compared my way to Sheldon cooper's.

Hahahahah I am a total Sheldon too.

Precovid if I ever took public transport I would always change my trousers/dress when I got home. Actually, even after being to peoples houses my husband and I change our socks and clothes ... Some folks with dogs let them up on furniture and I don't think they wipe their dogs bum with baby wipes like we do, hahahahah. . We do that whenever he poops and we also wipe his paws after he's been outside . He is a Frenchie and too short to "clean" himself... Mind you, even if he could, we would still wipe him . He has no problem with it as we started when he was a puppy lol.

 

[Poptart]

I can't drink out of anyone elses cup or bottle.
I won't share a dip either, spoon yours onto your plate no double dipping in this house! Same with using a spoon to taste cooking..clean one each time.
I hate shoes in the house.
I have my seat on the sofa, for some reason my MIL always seems to sit on it in the days you could have people in your house it drives nuts. I now make sure I'm sat down before they arrive. Good thing about lockdown, noone sits in my seat
Curtains must be shut when it's dark.

 

[Imonlyme]

Hahahahah I am a total Sheldon too.

Precovid if I ever took public transport I would always change my trousers/dress when I got home. Actually, even after being to peoples houses my husband and I change our socks and clothes ... Some folks with dogs let them up on furniture and I don't think they wipe their dogs bum with baby wipes like we do, hahahahah. . We do that whenever he poops and we also wipe his paws after he's been outside . He is a Frenchie and too short to "clean" himself... Mind you, even if he could, we would still wipe him . He has no problem with it as we started when he was a puppy lol.

Glad to meet another person like myself. I can totally relate to this. I would always change my clothes after coming home too, especially after being in anyone's house.

I drive everywhere because the thought of public transport actually makes me heave. I cannot sit on seats that countless others have sat on before me.

Whenever we went to restaurants I would make sure they had leather or coated seats and would inspect them closely and even wipe them down before sitting. People probably thought I was nuts lol.

I'm also particular about how I do my laundry. I never ever put underwear in with clothes or towels. They go in alone because the thought of my knickers rubbing against clothes I've worn outside makes me heave. Oh God, just typing this makes me realise I truly am a weirdo,

 

[openbook1]

Glad to meet another person like myself. I can totally relate to this. I would always change my clothes after coming home too, especially after being in anyone's house.

I drive everywhere because the thought of public transport actually makes me heave. I cannot sit on seats that countless others have sat on before me.

Whenever we went to restaurants I would make sure they had leather or coated seats and would inspect them closely and even wipe them down before sitting. People probably thought I was nuts lol.

I'm also particular about how I do my laundry. I never ever put underwear in with clothes or towels. They go in alone because the thought of my knickers rubbing against clothes I've worn outside makes me heave. Oh God, just typing this makes me realise I truly am a weirdo,

Hahahah. Same about restaurant seats and clothes still get changed after .

We do laundry the same. Underwear goes in on its own load... As does socks .

 

[ClockworkDolly]

Hahahahah I am a total Sheldon too.

Precovid if I ever took public transport I would always change my trousers/dress when I got home. Actually, even after being to peoples houses my husband and I change our socks and clothes ... Some folks with dogs let them up on furniture and I don't think they wipe their dogs bum with baby wipes like we do, hahahahah. . We do that whenever he poops and we also wipe his paws after he's been outside . He is a Frenchie and too short to "clean" himself... Mind you, even if he could, we would still wipe him . He has no problem with it as we started when he was a puppy lol.

I am the same with public transport. Clothes go into the wash and so do I.

It’s so refreshing to read these posts, knowing I’m not the only one who is a bit particular about certain things.

 

[HowlOwl]

Definitely a no for underwear, I’m even funny about hanging my children’s underwear on the little swirly underwear holder I put them in the middle and tea towels around so neibours can’t see them. Yes, I understand I sound completely nuts

I would never hang my undies on the line, even if our garden is fairly inaccessible! Pegs have to be in matching pairs, and never left on the line.

 

[GeorgeP123]

Haha I’m the exact same! I don’t care if my weekend bag is heavy, I am bringing my ghd hairdryer and straighteners I took my hairdryer to the USA and it didn’t work due to the voltage, so I went to a ‘drugstore’ and bought a good American hairdryer

Makes SUCH a difference doesn't it I hate hotel ones. Always like an old hand dryer and yeah I just can't deal with Remington or Babyliss straighteners. Like why do they even exist lol.

 

[Imonlyme]

Hahahah. Same about restaurant seats and clothes still get changed after .

We do laundry the same. Underwear goes in on its own load... As does socks .

You don't know how happy it makes me to meet another person like myself lol. I do the socks on their own too, means I have loads of separate washes but I actually like doing laundry so it's not a problem.

There's loads more I'm particular about but it would take me all day to write about it

I would never hang my undies on the line, even if our garden is fairly inaccessible! Pegs have to be in matching pairs, and never left on the line.

I'm the same with pegs. Couldn't use them if they were left outside. Don't hang washing out now but when I did I always took a wipe to the line before hanging anything on it.

 

[MissTeddy]

This is going to sound odd, but my shower routine!!!

shampoo my hair, soap, then body scrub, shower gel on a sponge, hair conditioner (let that sit while I shave my legs), then shower cream, wash out conditioner, and a final wash and rinse.

then I get out, put on my face serum and a sheet mask, I moisturise my whole body (one hydrating moisturiser and one that smells good), I towel dry my hair and put a leave in conditioner on. Then I make a cup of tea, dry my hair, take off my mask and moisturise my face. Then I put on deodorant and body spray and I’m done

I’m not kidding I do this every day. I leave out the hair stuff if I’m not washing my hair that day.
I get severe anxiety staying over at anyone’s house because I can’t do the full routine theres no such thing as a “quick” shower in the morning for me

how long does the routine take, what time do you begin? Do you ever ever take a day off?

 

[Scorpihoe]

how long does the routine take, what time do you begin? Do you ever ever take a day off?

about two hours in total, I like to start in the evenings so I can go straight to bed afterwards. So if I’m sleeping at 12, I begin around 9:30 for leeway time. I hardly ever shower in the morning, usually always evenings I wash my hair every 3-4 days so that’s when I do the whole routine, but if I’m showering and not washing my hair I’ll skip the shampoo, conditioning, putting leave in conditioner etc. So it’ll take me an hour in total

I don’t really take a day off, maybe sometimes but often not

I study quite a stressful course during the day so having this time for myself in the evenings is really important to me, it might seem excessive but it’s my relax and unwind time I just wish I could bring a glass of wine into the shower lol!!

Edit: my friend sent me this meme of me

 

[Chewingthefat]

Milk in cereal has to be ice cold. I sometimes put it in the freezer for 5 minutes beforehand.

 

[Gairlfb]

Taking food out of the fridge to get to room temperature. I hate cold cheese, salad, houmous etc. I even take out yoghurt so it's not too cold. Can't stand cold food.

I do the same, I’d always get my lunch out of the office fridge a good hour before eating it, I converted a couple of colleagues to the habit too - food tastes so much better!

 

[ClockworkDolly]

I cannot leave my clothes pegs outside. I have a little zippered peg bag for them and they hop in there (well not by themselves) until next time I need them.

Cannot cope with putting dirty pegs on clean clothes. So many people leave theirs on the line.

You don't know how happy it makes me to meet another person like myself lol. I do the socks on their own too, means I have loads of separate washes but I actually like doing laundry so it's not a problem.

There's loads more I'm particular about but it would take me all day to write about it


I'm the same with pegs. Couldn't use them if they were left outside. Don't hang washing out now but when I did I always took a wipe to the line before hanging anything on it.

I also wipe the washing line too and I’m the same with pegs.

 

[Imonlyme]

I cannot leave my clothes pegs outside. I have a little zippered peg bag for them and they hop in there (well not by themselves) until next time I need them.

Cannot cope with putting dirty pegs on clean clothes. So many people leave theirs on the line.



I also wipe the washing line too and I’m the same with pegs.

Welcome to the club lol. I'm so glad to find more people like me.

 

[ClockworkDolly]

Welcome to the club lol. I'm so glad to find more people like me.

Also hate wooden pegs as they rot quickly and become really dirty. Plus they don’t hold the clothes very well.

I bought my plastic pegs from Lakeland and they really grip the clothes nicely. They come in a nice range of pastel colours and yes, I’m a matching pegs girl too.

Oh my, I’m so glad anonymity is preserved on here.

 

[openbook1]

Slightly related but I am from UK and now live in Canada and outside clotheslines are not really a thing - I don't think I have ever seen one. They are considered "unsightly." Some neighbourhoods in the US have bans on them! Haha. Anyway, I miss the smell of washing hanging outside. Here, it is dryers (even in condos) or clothes on a clothes rack inside.

 

[ClockworkDolly]

Slightly related but I am from UK and now live in Canada and outside clotheslines are not really a thing - I don't think I have ever seen one. They are considered "unsightly." Some neighbourhoods in the US have bans on them! Haha. Anyway, I miss the smell of washing hanging outside. Here, it is dryers (even in condos) or clothes on a clothes rack inside.

Ah that would explain why Canadians and Americans have such big laundry rooms then.