Extensive Body Hair removal:

That's is not to say that I do not remove body hair. Its that many girls do it much, much, more than I do.

The girls I have met remove/shape almost everything! Pubic, arms, back, legs, underarm, lip, eyebrows, hairline. That is a lot of maintenance and money.

Me? I don't remove that much, I just shave my underarms.

Daily Make-up:

They do look wonderful, but it just to costly for me; in money and time. I would rather spend on skin care than covering up my face.

It would smear all over my clothes anyway, also I can’t be as active as I usually am without worrying about the make up.

Trendy Clothing

I just don't understand why so many girls like this? The trend doesn't last, its cheap quality, and many of them are not comfortable. Why buy them if it won’t last, and get your money’s worth?

Many of the current fashion trends for my age group is not my particular taste. Also I have seen that many of the trends come and go very quickly, so it not for me. I prefer fashion that tends to stick, and is very malleable with other pieces.

Shoes.

Self explanatory.

I honestly don't see why so many shoes. While I do live where there are some variance in the weather, I only need 4 pairs for the entire year. Rain boots, warm water proof boots, sneakers, flip flops. I use my feet to walk and get to places, my shoes reflect that.

Abstain from Rough Physical Play:

I don't get it. Why don't you not like to push and shove while making the other person laugh while struggling?

I'm astonished as to why girls don't do this anymore with each other as they grow up but the guys still do, even as adults. What gives? Its playing around, its fun.

Center Conversations on Experiences/feelings:

I do understand that I care how you are doing, but I care more on where and how you are going.

The thing is, is that many people have the same basic emotions; that is good. It is what unites us, but it also comes to me as no surprise. Instead, engage with me on how you felt, not what you felt. Tell me how you got there, what came up, what changed, what did it do? I need more than what that emotion is doing to you.