watchmelol, if you read my post again you will see I said "MOST people". I don't think most people shoplift. A lot yes, but not most.

I did wonder about the Las Vegas one - I don't think I know anyone who has been there - certainly not a place I'm going to anytime soon and except for my idiotic son and his equally idiotic friend, I don't know anyone who has been skydiving.

Potayto, potahto.

I don't understand your comment, sorry.

I've never painted anything.

I've never tasted an artichoke.

I've never used any Microsoft program.

I'm guessing it's regional to some extent. You are going to get different answers from those that live on the coasts as opposed to middle America. What era one grew up in whether they grew up in the city, the country or the suburbs would change their perception of what is common (or most people have done) also.

I have never:
1. Been in Alaska
2. On a blind date
3. Owned a car that cost over $20,000.

Blfenton, I've been to Las Vegas plenty of times. It's a great stop on the road if you're driving in the West. I was there once for a trade show, too, and once for a wedding. There are lots of reasons to go to Las Vegas.

I should say, I've been to Las Vegas plenty of times but never placed a bet! That's probably a better never done than playing Angry Birds. (Never got a tattoo, etc., either, but the personal things didn't seem "right" to me. I put the never done blonde because I've done so many other hair colors.)

I think watchme is on the right track. What a person would put on a list like this must vary significantly by many personal factors, including age, where you live, education level, occupation, income level, family culture, and other things. What's common or normal for one person may be unheard of for someone else.

I've never been to anywhere more tacky than Las Vegas. Having said that, the concentration of entertainment choices is great and there are many good places to eat. Everyone should go once.

Never had a child or been pregnant

Never got a tattoo

Never changed the color of my hair, all natural.

Never so much as tasted alcohol.
Never smoked and never did drugs.
Never got a tattoo.

Common things I have never done:
Never owned a new car.
Never got a traffic ticket.

Never ate broccoli.

Here 3 I hope are "common" enough. ;-)

Never left my kids with a babysitter

Never stopped at a garage or yard sale

Never asked my DH for permission to do something. Advice and input, yes. Permission. never.

1. Never had a baby or been pregnant
2. Never been fired or laid off from a job
3. Never traveled outside the U.S. except to Canada and Mexico

Never eaten pizza (allergic to cheese)
Never taken illegal drugs
Never driven a car with a manual transmission

Never had a manicure

Never had a tattoo

Never had a Facebook, My Space, or any other social media account where I post pics and events of my life.

Lol, I'm laughing at myself over this one! I read this thread yesterday and have been trying to think of something that I could contribute, but came up empty. Until, that is, someone posted about not having children.

Dang, I just knew that I forgotten to do something. ;-)

This is an interesting thread...

1. Never owned a new car (and doubt I ever will)

2. Never had a tattoo (and never will, I change my mind way to much to do this)

3. Never had a manicure (I've had a pedicure though). My fingernails are too ugly in my mind and can't be helped.

I have never :

Had trouble parallel parking.

Had trouble driving stick shift.

Had trouble finding my way in a building/parking lot/on the road.

(These seem to be common problems for many women.)

On the other hand...I've never been able to conceive a child. (Something many women find too easy!)

Wow. SO interesting to hear some of these things! I'm surprised by some of the "nevers." And by the way, regarding the shoplifting debate, no, I don't think that most people shoplift. But ... Ok.

For me:

1) Never had a child (although have been pregnant)

2) Never had a tattoo (and never will)

3) Never um ...

Well let's see ... I guess I think/hope that I am open and eager for new things, want to be well-rounded, and try to "keep up". So - I'm going to have to give some thought to #3.

never been arrested

divorced

or had a tattoo.

Snidely has a point about some things being regional so with that in mind

I have never worn Lululemon.
I don't go to Starbucks (other coffee shops, yes)

I have never been a member of a country club.

I have never played golf (miniature shouldn't count)

Even though I live in a suburb of NYC, I've never visited Ellis Island.

I have never:

Had a manicure or pedicure.

Used an ATM.

Been to Disney World.

Painted a room.

Signed up with Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter.

Used online banking.

Filed income taxes online.

Owned a grill.

Never won the lotto
Never had a new home built
Never left North America

Even after the clarification it's interesting how many think most people do certain things.

So, for me,

Never divorced

Never watched Survivor

Never paid more than $10,000 for a new car. (Or a used one for that matter. Including 18 mo old used ones)

Never smoked, did illegal drugs or pot, drank a beer...

No tattoos, or body piercing (other than ears)....

Do not do on-line banking or debit cards....but use credit cards

1. Never owned a cat. (Or been owned by one.)

2. Never taken a selfie.

3. Never drank an energy drink.

I have never had a bloody nose

I have never broken a bone

I have never been arrested

I have never had a tattoo

I have never been more than 6 months (in my adult life) without fresh Maine lobster, and I never get sick of it!!

I'm still amused at what some consider to be common things. Grandmamary and Lisa must live in exciting places, with so many people being arrested. :-)

I've never had a traffic ticket, broken a bone, lived life as a blond. (There's still time for all three!)

I've never:

Married!

Been on Facebook

Texted/owned a Smart/Iphone

(Another three, my list was long originally)

Never used an ATM

Never drove a manual transmission

Never ice skated

I have never eaten any organ meats.
I have never had a tattoo
I have never been to Europe...

PS...Las Vegas is a fun vacation...lots to see and do...and such a beautiful area...The drive out to the Dam is fantastic. And I might add that the food is fabulous...

I'm thinking that the tattoo thing isn't common since so many of you are saying it. I don't have one either unless you count the spot on my knee where a pencil was jammed in, in school. It seems to be gone now, but it lasted for decades. :) Of everyone I know, I think only three have tattoos, one of whom has it where most can't see it, and one of whom was in the merchant marine and pretty much had to have them. Add two more for a friend I haven't seen for a dozen years' kids. Perhaps it's just that so many of my acquaintance are Jewish? For whom tattoos are forbidden? Not that they're that observant, but more a cultural reason that they don't want them? Or maybe not that many people are really getting them as the news would have you think!

I don't have a tattoo either. I know a whole bunch of people that do though. Although, I did read that only about 20% of the people have them. I found that hard to believe since I see them everywhere.

I have never

Pumped gas into a car

Had a cup of coffee

Used am ATM machine

Like some of you, I've also never:

tried a cigarette, pot or been tipsy, had anything tattooed or pierced, been stopped by police, had a mani or pedi or massage, broken a bone, had stitches or seen Star Wars

and I've also never:

had a headache, toothache or ear ache (but I have had stomach aches, lest anyone think I'm a total freak, lol!)

whistled (just can't do it)

had any medication for labours (but all 3 natural labours combined, were less than 4 hours)

swam above water (can't stay afloat, so always just swim underwater until I reach where I want to go)

and maybe the strangest thing I've never done: I've never curled my toes! (can't do it, my Dad couldn't either)

This was fun, maybe next we can tell about unusual things we HAVE done, that most people might never have done before!

I have never had a tattoo.
I have never been on a cruise.
I have never paddled a kayak.

never learned to drive a standard transmission/stick shift.

never got married in a big white dress.

never broken a bone.

edited because I just remembered having broken a very small bone-my tailbone!

It took all summer to heal, because you can't put a cast on a tailbone.

The people at work thought it was hilarious that I made a small flat pillow from 2 orange washcloths (it was the 70's) to sit on.

Third thing would have to be...

never had a pedicure-ticklish!

(sylvia, like you my reason for not ever having a pedicure is being ticklish...)

Another 3 for me..

Never broken a bone

Never shopped or banked online

Never taken a selfie....

I'm really surprised at the number of people who have never used an ATM. Not saying there's anything wrong with that, but I can't imagine getting along without ATMs anymore!

That's funny, because I used to use an ATM all the time, but when I found out I was paying an annual fee for my checking account card I dropped it and got a free card that debits my savings account instead. At that point I decided I could use that card for emergencies, and stopped using ATMs routinely. That was a few years ago, and I haven't missed them at all. We're all different. :-)

Never eaten lobster

Never been on a cruise

Never been to Alaska

I have never

Eaten a KrispyKreme Doughnut

Been snow skiing

Ridden on a motorcycle

No ATM's here. Almost every purchase goes on a CC. The little cash we use comes out of our checking account -- maybe four checks for $200 per year.

Look around, there are free checking accounts (with free-use ATM/debit cards) to be found.

Credit unions often offer these for no charge.

Never gone bowling
Never had a beer
Never had a tooth pulled

Never had a professional massage or manicure or pedicure. I don't like people I don't know touching me.....oh, wait...maybe that is a quirk?? ;)

Never had a tattoo.

Never watched many weekly series on tv...like Dallas, Seinfield, MASH, because I stopped watching tv for the most part when I was in jr. high....another quirk??

Never gave my baby one ounce of formula.

Never been to a casino.

Never been on a cruise.