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People think it's funny that I text in complete sentences, using normative spelling and punctuation. Evidently, it means I'm old.

I'm also surprised by the absence of "would" a lot of the time. "Want some wine?" vs "Would you like a glass of wine?" I mean, with my three year old "Mommy, I need milk" gets corrected, as it should. But, with adults? It's just something I've noticed.

My children have passively picked up casual "thank yous" because at home I say it each time they pass me something or follow through on a request. It's part of how I function, I don't think about it. I only noticed it stood out when adults comment on it, like when I pass my son something I just bought him at a shop or the glass of juice he requested and he instinctively says "thank you."

I think "shut up" is vulgar. I loathe gum-chewing.

When I'm on the phone with someone who is clearly "multitasking" and involved in something online, I just end the conversation. "Oh, it seems like you're busy with something else, I'll let you focus on that and chat with you later." No one has seemed offended, just a little surprised that it would be an issue or a little embarrassed at being called out for it.

Oh, well. Maybe I'm just an eccentric?

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You're either eccentric, or you're me.   :)

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