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[quote=Anonymous]I am the youngest of 8, and my mom became ultra religious as she got older. My oldest siblings were taught manners and had a normal life, socializing with neighbors, listening to music, going to parties. By the time they got to me, there was no teaching and I was pretty much a feral kid playing outside until the sun went down. It was just assumed I learned things along the way. I had limited exposure to music, tv, absolutely no parties.  I was born in the 70s, and didn’t see Ferris Bueller or other iconic 80s movies until I was in my 20s. A lot of college I was a bit awkward because I wouldn’t understand jokes or references to pop culture.  As far as manners, I watched closely what other people did. I was very timid around my first (college) boyfriend’s mom (I was not allowed to date before college) because I knew I didn’t know anything about how to act or manners. Little things like don’t cut all of your meat at once, only one bite at a time. I can’t remember what else I picked up in college, but that’s pretty much what civilized me. 
Washclothes… I grew up with them - but never liked them. I just use a bar of soap. My husband uses liquid body wash and a washcloth.
Overhead Lighting… I assume the people who dislike it are referring to fluorescent lighting?  Almost every room in my house has a hanging fan / light combo. Or recessed lights. Or hanging lights. We have some lamps, which frankly I hate. They take up space, one more thing to dust, or worry the kids or dogs might knock it over.   [/quote]

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