The "It may be common sense for some, but..." thread

[TOrideleKeto]

I cannot snap my fingers. I also am pitifully unable to do a cartwheel or handstand of any kind without failing or breaking something (wrist, ankle, priceless vase that appeared out of now-where) I also forget which remote operates the TV, and which operates the VCR.

[Alexica]

I've had this happen but is seems that my siblings don't know as much about computers as I do, for instance they're always asking how to put music on their Ipods or how to do the simplest of things on the computer like making users and password protecting their computer. It's truly annoying and I can't tell them to Google it or figure it out for themselves because my mom and grandma gets cross with me. Another thing I seem to come across is that it seems that everyone has memorized their social security number but me. Why do people do that?

Something that I seriously cannot fathom is that people know everything about their favorite famous people like they grew up with them. Why not just leave the people alone and just enjoy the music. A lot of people have stopped supporting those people just because of what they did. Like Charlie sheen and his tiger blood. Granted that's bad but come on, I'm not going to hate his acting just because he injected himself with animal blood. Plus, my mom seems to have got it in her head that anyone can fake an aged newspaper clipping stating their birth (Obama's proof he was born in Hawaii) so she hates him completely. But JFK (I think, it was one of the presidents anyways) was born on a military base in Panama, if he was born just a mile away from that particular spot he wouldn't have been allowed to become president! ((Sorry! Off topic!))

[CrystalRose]

Hmm. I cannot snap my fingers. At all.

Also, this is really, really dumb...But I cannot balance on one foot for more than five seconds without falling over.

A lot of people mentioned the shoe problem. I never learned to tie shoes the 'bunny ears' way; I used that other way instead.

(Sorry. Too tired to remember the name...)

...Yeah. Everyone constantly informs me that I'm doing it wrong. (How is there a wrong way to tie my shoes? They get tied, 'kay?) Nowadays, I mostly wear boots or slip-ons.

I've troubles at understanding when I should be sensitive about a topic and when I don't have to.
I'm not very good at being sensitive...or better yet, I sometimes am sensitive about topics that for most people aren't and I'm not sensitive about some topics that people are usually sensitive about.
There are times in which my friends would say something and in my head I know rationally that I should be supportive or sensitive about it but I just am not and so I shut up not to sound cold. For istance there have been episodes in which a friend of mine would tell us how they did something stupid and that they now regret, and while my other friends would support them and tell them how sorry they are, my mind would go "well...you actually kind of brought it on yourself" instead.

Ditto. Also, my problem is that I never know what to say to people. Occasionally, if you talk to me, you can see the pause as my brain processes the information.

[BBkat]

I cannot snap my fingers. I also am pitifully unable to do a cartwheel or handstand of any kind without failing or breaking something (wrist, ankle, priceless vase that appeared out of now-where) I also forget which remote operates the TV, and which operates the VCR.

I cannot cartwheel either. Never could.
Somersault yes, but no cartwheels. And riding bikes, I never really got the hang of it. I prefer walking anyways, you can see more stuff when you walk.

[Alexica]

Something I've learned is I can't break bad news to people very well (though in my opinion it's perfect). My great grandfather died almost a year ago and I had to tell my mom. Well all I could tell her was "mom, grandpa's dead." She she bawled. Later she told me that I fail at being considerate. What the freak am I supposed to say? "Hello, how's your day been going, by the way your grandfather is dead." Who the hell wants to be asked about there day and then have that sort of bomb dropped on them? Not me for sure. I've had to be told someone was dead once, I would have preferred if they just said, "I'm sorry to say this but your uncle has died of a blood clot." The way everyone says how I should have said it makes me feel like I should say, "now have a great day!" At the end of the bad news. I believe in clean breaks, they heal faster.

Something that really urks me is when people have favorite celebrities they know everything about them and what-not. Why? Why do you need to know the first time George Clooney skinned his knew or took his first shower? And they know everything about their favorite singers and bands too. All I know is if it sounds good then the band is okay. None of my business where they came from or how they act. So long as they have good music they're all right in my book. It's not as if someone will give you a billion dollars to name the brand of diapers Katy Perry grew up on. When these people go out and try to find that special someone, they can't even exchange information, everyone has their info all ready. Besides, how do people even find the time to know all of this useless information? they must have super fast insta-net or absolutely all the time in the world in their hands because I'll be damned if I get time to Google anything.

[Heylola2]

I can't explain much of anything, and lots of my thought patterns and stuff, when said aloud to someone, sound pointless and unintelligible. I also can't swear or say some words even three year olds say. I can't ask my parents for anything or tell them anything, I just have this... block against it.
Actually, I am one of the most secretive people I know. I can hardly talk about feelings or anything.

[MagicalGhoul]

Something that really urks me is when people have favorite celebrities they know everything about them and what-not. Why? Why do you need to know the first time George Clooney skinned his knew or took his first shower? And they know everything about their favorite singers and bands too. All I know is if it sounds good then the band is okay. None of my business where they came from or how they act. So long as they have good music they're all right in my book. It's not as if someone will give you a billion dollars to name the brand of diapers Katy Perry grew up on. When these people go out and try to find that special someone, they can't even exchange information, everyone has their info all ready. Besides, how do people even find the time to know all of this useless information? they must have super fast insta-net or absolutely all the time in the world in their hands because I'll be damned if I get time to Google anything.

I feel the need to reply to this...
My favorite band is Black Veil Brides. I can tell you the band members names, what instruments they play, and I can draw you their distinctive make-up. I know what the band originally was, when it was started, and who started it. I know where the lead singer grew up and a bit about his young life. I know their favorite places to preform, and I know why. This may seem stupid and silly to you, but not to me. This band has literally changed my life, and I took it upon myself to learn as much about them as I could. If I like a bands music, I'd also like to like them and their stories.
I did, actually, have lots of time on the internet because that's all I had. I had nothing to do one day and just started learning about them. Because I know so much about the band, I feel more attatched to them. It's not useless information to me.




Anyyyywaaaaays; I have no idea how to take a compliment. If someone says something nice, I just smile awkwardly and sometimes manage to say "Thanks". I just don't know what to do.
I also have no idea when guys are hitting on me I'll be talking to a guy normally, and walk away and my friends/family will be all "OMG HE WAS SO HITTING ON YOU, DIDN'T YOU NOTICE IT?" I assume that we just had a nice conversation, not that he was hitting on me.
And I often forget which way d and b go. I get them confused a lot ._.
Oh, and talking on the phone. I hate it unless it's with a close friend. My mom ADORES making me call stores or customer service places and making me ask questions because I get so uncomfortable. I stutter a lot and say "uh" every other word.

[Heylola2]

I have no idea how to take a compliment. If someone says something nice, I just smile awkwardly and sometimes manage to say "Thanks". I just don't know what to do.
I also have no idea when guys are hitting on me I'll be talking to a guy normally, and walk away and my friends/family will be all "OMG HE WAS SO HITTING ON YOU, DIDN'T YOU NOTICE IT?" I assume that we just had a nice conversation, not that he was hitting on me.
Oh, and talking on the phone. I hate it unless it's with a close friend. My mom ADORES making me call stores or customer service places and making me ask questions because I get so uncomfortable. I stutter a lot and say "uh" every other word.

That's exactly how it is with me, too!

[BBkat]

Oh, and talking on the phone. I hate it unless it's with a close friend. My mom ADORES making me call stores or customer service places and making me ask questions because I get so uncomfortable. I stutter a lot and say "uh" every other word.

This, that is me on the phone with people I don't know. I abhor making phone calls for appointments, I'd rather do it online if at all humanly possible just so I don't have to call. I'm a little better if they're the ones calling me, but heaven forbid I have to call them.
Walk up to a receptionist to make an appointment- No problem I can do it.
Phone to make one- Ahahaha, no.

Typing- unless I am looking at the key board, I can't do it. I cannot look at the computer screen(or anything else) and type, not for very long anyways. I should know how to do it, I learned briefly a long time ago but I can't do it. Which makes trying transfer written work-like stories- onto the computer a nightmare because I'm constantly looking between the keyboard and what's written down.
Everyon else can type fast and properly but I can't do it without looking at the keys.

[CrystalRose]

Oh, and talking on the phone. I hate it unless it's with a close friend. My mom ADORES making me call stores or customer service places and making me ask questions because I get so uncomfortable. I stutter a lot and say "uh" every other word.

This, that is me on the phone with people I don't know. I abhor making phone calls for appointments, I'd rather do it online if at all humanly possible just so I don't have to call. I'm a little better if they're the ones calling me, but heaven forbid I have to call them.
Walk up to a receptionist to make an appointment- No problem I can do it.
Phone to make one- Ahahaha, no.

Typing- unless I am looking at the key board, I can't do it. I cannot look at the computer screen(or anything else) and type, not for very long anyways. I should know how to do it, I learned briefly a long time ago but I can't do it. Which makes trying transfer written work-like stories- onto the computer a nightmare because I'm constantly looking between the keyboard and what's written down.
Everyon else can type fast and properly but I can't do it without looking at the keys.

Ditto to both of those. When I'm on the phone, there'll be thirty-second pauses where I try to figure out what to say.

Also, I just realized that I suck at reading rules. I mean, I'll read 'em, know 'em...but I always forget 'em.