We all have our fair share of quirks. Some are out in the open, while others manifest when no one’s around. But here’s the thing: these hidden peculiarities are more common among many people than you think.All 2.8 million members of theME IRL subredditwould know. This massive online group features posts about overthinking, odd procrastination habits, and anxious yetfunnydaily life moments.We’ve compiled some of the best and most comical screenshots from the page. As you keep scrolling, you may discover you are not alone with your idiosyncrasies - many of which have become popularmemes.This post may includeaffiliate links.
We all have our fair share of quirks. Some are out in the open, while others manifest when no one’s around. But here’s the thing: these hidden peculiarities are more common among many people than you think.
All 2.8 million members of theME IRL subredditwould know. This massive online group features posts about overthinking, odd procrastination habits, and anxious yetfunnydaily life moments.
We’ve compiled some of the best and most comical screenshots from the page. As you keep scrolling, you may discover you are not alone with your idiosyncrasies - many of which have become popularmemes.
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According to experts, these quirks give us a good idea of a person’s true nature. PsychiatristDr. Christine B. L. Adamsdismisses personality tests like the Myers-Briggs personality type test as “a bunch of hooey.“In an interview withReader’s Digest, she suggests looking into nuanced actions to gauge someone’s personality.
According to experts, these quirks give us a good idea of a person’s true nature. PsychiatristDr. Christine B. L. Adamsdismisses personality tests like the Myers-Briggs personality type test as “a bunch of hooey.”
In an interview withReader’s Digest, she suggests looking into nuanced actions to gauge someone’s personality.
What are these subtle actions, you may ask? It comes down to the way you write emails, for one. Dr. Adams associates messages predominantly written using the first-person POV as a possible narcissistic trait. On the other hand, she links lengthy emails to either a sense of energy or neediness.
While it may not be as subtle, how someone walks also says much about who they are. As keynote speaker and body language expertDr. Carol Kinsey Gomanpointed out, people who “power walk” and move with a measured stride are often confident and socially adept.Meanwhile, someone who moves with a slumped and caved-in posture is more likely to be self-conscious and tends to be lost in their thoughts.
While it may not be as subtle, how someone walks also says much about who they are. As keynote speaker and body language expertDr. Carol Kinsey Gomanpointed out, people who “power walk” and move with a measured stride are often confident and socially adept.
Meanwhile, someone who moves with a slumped and caved-in posture is more likely to be self-conscious and tends to be lost in their thoughts.
Many people havenervous tics, whether constant throat clearing, nose wrinkling, or rapid blinking. When it comes to body-focused repetitive behaviors, there is more than meets the eye.
Arriving at a commitment is usually a judgment indicator of your respect for the person you’re meeting. According to Dr. Adams, punctuality may indicate a people-pleasing personality. It is also seen as a sign of conscientiousness and agreeability.Conversely, she says that often arriving late could be a sign of self-focus. She also noted that habitual tardiness and arriving way too early are plausible symptoms of ADHD.
Arriving at a commitment is usually a judgment indicator of your respect for the person you’re meeting. According to Dr. Adams, punctuality may indicate a people-pleasing personality. It is also seen as a sign of conscientiousness and agreeability.
Conversely, she says that often arriving late could be a sign of self-focus. She also noted that habitual tardiness and arriving way too early are plausible symptoms of ADHD.
Do you prefer to dress simply? Or are you more into extravagant, flashy clothing? According to astudypublished in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, those who answer the latter may deal with potential self-esteem issues and insecurities.In the same vein, recent studies have shown that those who enjoy indulging inexpensive itemsmay feel less confident and powerful. Experts describe it as the “imposter syndrome from luxury consumption.” Here, they feel undeserving of expensive things, which often leads to feelings of inauthenticity.
Do you prefer to dress simply? Or are you more into extravagant, flashy clothing? According to astudypublished in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, those who answer the latter may deal with potential self-esteem issues and insecurities.
In the same vein, recent studies have shown that those who enjoy indulging inexpensive itemsmay feel less confident and powerful. Experts describe it as the “imposter syndrome from luxury consumption.” Here, they feel undeserving of expensive things, which often leads to feelings of inauthenticity.
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