Old fashioned habits: do you do them?

[The Stout Yeoman]

Not exactly an old habit - But what has happened to white dog s***?

I kinda miss seeing it.

That was to do with the additives in dog food ... which were then baked in the sun (apparently)

 

[dazzer6666]

Pedantically correcting grammar.

One doesn't 'do' habits, one 'has' habits.

 

[gregbrighton]

Do people still close their curtains in the street of the deceased when the funeral procession starts?

Do people doff their hats and say 'good morning' to passing people in the streets?

 

[BrightonCottager]

Do people still close their curtains in the street of the deceased when the funeral procession starts?

Do people doff their hats and say 'good morning' to passing people in the streets?

I sometimes stop walking along the pavement and bow my head when a cortege passes. And I do wear spats and say 'ticketyboo' quite a lot.

 

[Lincoln Imp]

I still buy a newspaper every morning.

On cold nights, I am not unfamiliar with a hot water bottle.

 

[Seagull58]

Does anyone have a bowl in the fridge to keep oil/lard etc for re-use...? My Mum definitely did this into the 1990s but I imagine it is not common now.

A post Christmas thrift drive, combined with desire to comfort eat fried potatoes more regularly, has led me down this path and I can thoroughly recommend it.

Good, eh?

I still do this and have done since the early 80"s when I first left home and made my way into the big wide world. Saves a load of money on cooking oil.

 

[gjh1971]

Wonder if anyone has a kettle with a whistle on it still?

 

[Bigtomfu]

I still hold doors open for ladyfolk, would still have milk delivered if such a service existed round my way, and coal for that matter.

Definitely salute magpies - on the day of the Palace home semi final I saw 7 single magpies separately on my way to the Amex, I saluted every one of the bug**rs and said morning Mr magpie, how's your wife and family etc.

 

[Garage_Doors]

What about two timing, anyone still do that?

 

[Raleigh Chopper]

I always wear a top hat when I go out of the house.
Driving can be a problem but I open the sunroof and use a chinstrap.

 

[bhanutz]

Shagging the secretary

 

[Baldseagull]

My old fashioned habits include falling asleep in an armchair after Sunday lunch, getting blind drunk on Friday night, driving without wearing a seatbelt, charging time and a half if asked to work on a Saturday, double bubble on Sundays and I sometimes smoke indoors.
The most old fashioned thing I do is say please and thank you when talking to shop staff.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

What about two timing, anyone still do that?

Not any more

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Until very recently, I still rolled a fag while doing a ton in the outside lane on the motorway.

Now that I have 9 points . . . .

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Washing one's hands after using the toilet !!

 

[severnside gull]

I still open the door for a woman although I recently got called a "sexist mysogonistic pig" by a young lady of maybe 20. Despite her apparent views I take credit that I restrained myself from slamming said door back in her face.

I also walk on the outside of the pavement when walking with a woman. Patently outdated and unnecessary but habits of a lifetime and all that

 

[el punal]

I always wear a top hat when I go out of the house.
Driving can be a problem but I open the sunroof and use a chinstrap.

I don't know why, but I read this and had tears running down my cheeks from laughing so much. Brilliant!

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

Nail biting. It used to be seen as a bad habit but now, it seems, is socially acceptable. Matey from the Lord of the rings and green street bites his to the quick I notice.

 

[Dave the OAP]

Hold the door open for people.
Give up seat for a woman
Polish my shoes
Make tea in bed every satdi and Sunday for the wife( when not leaving too early for golf)
I also always walk on the outside nearest the road.

 

[SeagullinExile]

Actually getting to know your neighbours?