# Name 3 Things You Like About Yourself **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 8, 2009, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499 "2009-12-08T20:39:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![dnooman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/839c29/32.png) [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/21 "2009-12-09T06:29:17Z")
> [@olivesmarch4th](#): > > \*\* 1. Name something physical you like about yourself (please avoid talking about the size of your sex organs).\*\* > I’m sorry, I have to break your rule. My breasts are awesome. Judges? [sub] Yes, I know. Clearly. Well, duh? Ok, shhh[/sub] We’ll allow it. Also, further [sub]shhhh, I’m trying[/sub] instances will be considered based on photographic evidence. Boobies! [sub]Lawrence, that’s it. Your Mother is hereby instructed to put the keyboard on the top shelf. Yes, you can have a Go-gurt, but only one.[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Maiira](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Maiira](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maiira)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/22 "2009-12-09T08:31:54Z")
1. I like my collarbones. I’m a big fan of prominent collarbones, so it’s great that I have them myself. 2. I like that I can simplify things in ways that people will understand them. The details may escape me, but I paint a pretty good general picture. 3. I like that I have some manner of writing ability. I’m no Terry Pratchett, but I’m not bad and I know I can improve. I think writing is one of the more useful skills one can have, even for something as simple as a message board post. ---
**Author:** ![Noone\_Special](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/noone_special/32/2863_2.png) [@Noone\_Special](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Noone_Special)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 8:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/23 "2009-12-09T08:54:41Z")
[ol][_]I like the color of my hair – it has always been, and still is (when pushing 50) a fairly bright shade of orange. More importantly. it’s all still there…[_]I very seldom let anything **really** stress me out – life’s little problems go off me like water off the back of a duck.Technical ability – I can figure out how almost any widget works (and why it isn’t working right now.)[/ol] ---
**Author:** ![Aghris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecccb3/32.png) [@Aghris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aghris)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 9:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/24 "2009-12-09T09:01:58Z")
1. I have a great ass. Men and women commented on it. If I saw another dude with my ass, I’d be instantly in love. 2. I’m fun to be around. I have lots of friends, who enjoy my company (and vice versa of course) 3. I’m very creative. Anything artistic-y is in good hands with me. Currently enjoying photography a lot. ---
**Author:** ![si\_blakely](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@si\_blakely](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/si_blakely)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 9:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/25 "2009-12-09T09:51:52Z")
[QUOTE=aghris] 1. I have a great ass. Men and women commented on it. If I saw another dude with my ass, I’d be instantly in love. [/QUOTE] If you saw another dude with your ass, you would be in big trouble. 😉 2. I have pretty impressive legs - big muscular quads and chunky calves. Others have commented on them, too. 3. I am really easy-going - I rarely get stressed and prefer to go with the flow. “no worries” is my catchphrase 4. I am a capable and confident guitarist and singer. Si ---
**Author:** ![Hilary\_Algar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hilary_algar/32/4282_2.png) [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/26 "2009-12-09T12:21:21Z")
Discerning Over-educated Loving ---
**Author:** ![melodyharmonius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/melodyharmonius/32/21310_2.png) [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/27 "2009-12-09T13:40:11Z")
> [@Hilary\_Algar](#): > > Discerning > > Over-educated > > Loving Over-educated? I say uber-educated 🙂 Keep 'em coming - I’m loving reading these 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/28 "2009-12-09T13:49:39Z")
> [@olivesmarch4th](#): > > \*\* 1. Name something physical you like about yourself (please avoid talking about the size of your sex organs).\*\* > I’m sorry, I have to break your rule. My breasts are awesome. They aren’t sex organs – they’re secondary sex characteristics. Me: 1. My hair is very thick, straight, shiny – dark brown with great streaks of silver through it. 2. I’m very kind. The older I get, the more kindness strikes me as important, and I rank this over my intelligence and sense of humor, both of which are also pretty impressive. 3. I have an excellent eye for beauty, and have found media where I can express that (photography, needlework). ---
**Author:** ![JoseArcadio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc348/32.png) [@JoseArcadio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseArcadio)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/29 "2009-12-09T14:04:08Z")
1. My brown eyes and long eyelashes. 2. I enjoy having a laugh and a bit of cheeky back-and-forth with people (as long as they’re clearly at ease with it). 3. I’m naturally a very lazy person but for the past 3 years I have been walking to and from work every day. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/30 "2009-12-09T14:04:15Z")
> [@](#): > > Name something physical you like about yourself (please avoid talking about the size of your sex organs). I’m tall. It allows me to reach things others have trouble with, and allows me to help those hunched-over little old ladies at the grocery store! > [@](#): > > Name something you like about your personality. Thanks to my father’s genes, I (and all my sisters) have been blessed with a good sense of humor! > [@](#): > > Name something you like about your activities/skills/creativity. I seem to have some kind of natural gift for language. Not foreign language, native language. I love words. I love knowing the _origins_ of words. Did you know the word “coupon” is from the French meaning “A corner cut off”? Did you know that “Kitchen” is from the Old English word for “cuisine”? I love stuff like that, and I really like that I love it! This is a _great_ idea for a thread! ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/31 "2009-12-09T14:44:59Z")
I’m not sure which is sadder, that I had such a difficult time coming up with 3 things, or that when I did, I decided I didn’t want to share them? :rolleyes: About all I felt good about was “I’m tall.” Pathetic, no? ---
**Author:** ![NinetyWt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cc9497/32.png) [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/32 "2009-12-09T14:47:43Z")
^^ I remember you talking about some work-related thing that you were good at and your co-workers weren’t. So there is that. ---
**Author:** ![melodyharmonius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/melodyharmonius/32/21310_2.png) [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/33 "2009-12-09T15:13:32Z")
> [@norinew](#): > > This is a _great_ idea for a thread! Thanks! I think we can tend to bag on ourselves so much - and never give ourselves credit 🙂 > [@Dinsdale](#): > > I’m not sure which is sadder, that I had such a difficult time coming up with 3 things, or that when I did, I decided I didn’t want to share them? :rolleyes: > > About all I felt good about was “I’m tall.” Pathetic, no? So you are 1. tall 2. modest/good at keeping a secret 3. the envy of your co-workers. Hurray! ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/34 "2009-12-09T15:17:40Z")
I hope it’s Ok that I just stole your formatting. I haven’t read the other posts. And a great idea for a thread! [ol] [li]Name something physical you like about yourself (please avoid talking about the size of your sex organs).[/li][li]Name something you like about your personality.[/li][li]Name something you like about your activities/skills/creativity.[/li][/ol] [ol] [li]Physical: I love my eyes. They are large, and dark, and when I look just right I can have the most innocent look in them…and I have even grown to love the color, even though it’s just plain brown. Yet, there are lovers of brown eyes. [/li][li]Personality: I am constantly upbeat. Sometimes it annoys people, yes, but really, I can’t be arsed to wait around for the nay-sayers. Life is just a little time you get - let me enjoy it. Today I came to work after digging my car out from a foot of snow. It’s tiring work, and the drive in was pretty dangerous. And yet - I still found time to admire how pretty everything was. [/li][li]Since I can’t bike anymore because it’s cold and snowy and pitch dark when I leave work, I yanked out the Dance Dance Revolution mat and have been doing some dances/exercise on it every evening. [/li][/ol] I admit, people who can’t take compliments graciously kind of irk me. I mean, not that I hold it against them or anything, but the proper response to “I love that sweater!” Is not “This old thing”, or “You look great”; “I’m so fat!”. That is insulting the complimenter, to say that they thought something was attractive when it is not. The proper response is to smile, and say “Thank you!” and mean it. ---
**Author:** ![Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4bbf92/32.png) [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/35 "2009-12-09T15:44:00Z")
This is way harder than I thought it would be. 1. I have a very (“overly”, I’ve been told) expressive face, and can manipulate it in fun ways: I can wiggle my eyebrows in alteration, fold my tongue into three pleats, and move my nose like a rabbit’s. 2. I would say I go out of my way to be helpful, but that makes it sound like a conscious effort, and it’s not. I’m instinctively helpful. You’ve got a problem? Yo, I’ll solve it! 3. I accomplish a lot of things that seem difficult or impressive to others, yet are really pretty mundane, because I’m almost always willing to give something a shot. ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/36 "2009-12-09T15:46:16Z")
Aw, I didn’t want to come across as all modest and such, or inspiring a pity party. In fact, I considered this a kind of interesting exercise. I guess what troubled me most about 2 and 3 was coming up with something that really fit into those categories. For example: 1. I know I am very generous to and supportive of my family and a few close friends, but I know there are many more people who think I am a jerk (and who are probably correct.) I think I am pretty smart and funny, but I tend to have a mean, critical streak which isn’t really attractive. And I think I have a pretty large vocabulary and fund of knowledge, but you guys consistently demonstrate the shallowness of my pools. 1. I’m pretty good company on a golf course - and a decent player as well, but that seems kinda trite in terms of setting out a top 3. So my real top 3, which may or may not really fit the categories, are: 1. I’m tall 2. I’m REALLY good at mentally organizing/prioritizing things, and succinctly expressing them verbally or in writing (tho I’m generally too lazy to carry through!) 3. Beyond a doubt the accomplishment/activity of which I am the most proud, and to which I have put the most effort, is that my wife and I seem to have been pretty successful in raising 3 pretty decent young adults. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/37 "2009-12-09T16:24:02Z")
1. I’m odd enough looking that I can easily change my look and be happy with it. Shave my head, change styles whatever. 2. Whatever you are, I’m cool with it as long as its basically legal. I don’t have gay friends or European friends or poor friends or whatever ------ I just got friends. If you’re fun to be around nothing else matters much. 3. I travel well; always did. All my jobs, all my hobbies, and all my life (except for my brief stint teaching) have let me bounce around the country and even out of it. I’ve gotten to see places, meet people, do things that other people dream about. Lived in Fort Niagara for a week, raced at Ontario, hunted in Canada and fished the Bridger Wilderness Area ---
**Author:** ![dhkendall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a9adbd/32.png) [@dhkendall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dhkendall)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/38 "2009-12-09T16:43:40Z")
OK, I’ll bite: 1. I have a really huge … oh yeah, no sex organs talk. Shoot. Well, to be fair, everything else about me is huge (I’m 6’3" and 175 lbs with size 13 shoes). I also really like the van Dyke I grew a few years back. 2. I have a great sense of humour (I’d like to think so, I am a standup comedian after all … ). I also like the fact that I’m learned (but then, I’m a Doper, that comes with the territory) 3. I like that I’m an anthematologist, as there isn’t that many in the world and is a great conversation piece. I also like my ginormous flag collection (I have several hundred, the south wall of my basement is covered in flags) Hmmm, that’s two compliments per section, so 6. There you go! ---
**Author:** ![slightly\_askew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d07c76/32.png) [@slightly\_askew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slightly_askew)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/39 "2009-12-09T16:48:41Z")
1 – I like my eyes. They are green and brown, but I really like the shape. They are sort of doe-eyed in shape. 2 – I love my off-beat sense of humor and making people crack up with unexpected one-liners. 3 – I am crafty and good with my hands. I knit, crochet, sew, throw pots, make jewelry,weave baskets, do cross-stitch, sew, do toll painting, etc. (And have way too much stuff in my craft closet as a result!) ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499/40 "2009-12-09T17:38:48Z")
> [@dhkendall](#): > > 1. I like that I’m an anthematologist, as there isn’t that many in the world and is a great conversation piece. According to a fast web search, you may be an inventor of the word as well. In my book that qualifies as a majorly cool thing! (_o_)/ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-3-things-you-like-about-yourself/520499.md?page=3)