ADVERTISEMENT
Article created by: Monika Pašukonytė

Our society has an imaginary handbook of cultural guidelines that are understood and followed by most. You won't ever find a physical version, and the rules are rarely mentioned in a casual conversation – however, every human is aware of its existence. There are unspoken rules for literally every aspect of your life: a friendship, relationship, parenthood, etc. – yet today, we'll be strictly focusing on the rules that hide behind manhood. 

"Men of Reddit, what are some unwritten rules we have?" – an online user took it to one of the most famous and well-liked online communities to find out what unspoken manhood laws are there. The question received over 4.4K upvotes and 3.7K worth of comments revealing the rules that every self-respecting man will follow to the end of his days. Make sure to comment below if there's something that members of this online forum missed!

More info: Reddit

#1

Always Inspect The Stairs When Walking Behind A Woman

Woman in a light dress walking upstairs near a wooden panel, illustrating themes from men online unspoken guy code rules. When walking upstairs behind a woman, the stairs instantly become the most interesting thing. “Hmmm, these stairs are really made out of stairs huh”

Depressed-College27 , micadew Report

RELATED:
    #2

    You Have To Stand Next To Your Friend When He's Cooking On The BBQ

    Two men grilling sausages and burgers outdoors, illustrating aspects of men’s unspoken guy code rules. Whenever your friend is cooking on the bbq, you have to stand next to him and talk about how amazing this food is gonna be

    figlay , Joe Shlabotnik Report

    #3

    BBQ Tongs Must Be Clicked A Couple Of Times Before Usage

    Grilled sausages on a barbecue with tongs, illustrating a casual gathering and unspoken guy code rules. A big bag of soil, dry dog food, or rice must be slapped. Tongs for BBQ must be clicked 2-3 times before using them.

    TheBassMeister , Didriks Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #4

    "That's Not Going Anywhere" Is Essential When You're Strapping Down A Strap

    Old wooden wagon loaded on trailer with bike secured by orange straps, illustrating teamwork and guy code rules. When you're strapping down a strap, you must say "that's not going anywhere" or you will lose everything on the trailer

    Winter_Walker1Xx , Bradley Gordon Report

    #5

    Beer And Pizza Is An Acceptable Payment For Helping A Friend Out

    Close-up of a fresh pizza with melted cheese and basil leaves representing wholesome guy code rules shared online. Beer and pizza/BBQ is acceptable payment for helping another man work on his house or vehicle.

    ofsquire , Yoshihide Nomura Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #6

    Your Friend Is The King Of Jokes If His Crush Is Around

    Two young adults smiling at an event, reflecting the wholesome guy code rules shared by men online. When your friend’s crush is around, he is the funniest in the group

    SwimmingRevenue5321 , https://flic.kr/p/8krmCn Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #7

    Don't Throw A Friend Under The Bus

    Red double-decker London bus in motion on city street, illustrating teamwork and unspoken guy code rules. Don't throw a friend under the bus to impress someone. Ever.

    HopefulSite125 , Tim Spouge Report

    #8

    If Your Pal Buys You A Beer, You're Responsible For The Next Round

    Man standing at a pub bar with multiple beer taps, illustrating the unspoken guy code rules shared online by men. If a friend buys you a drink you don’t pay it back you just buy the next round

    UgliestDisability , Images Alight Report

    #9

    Defending Someone In Their Absence

    Group of men gathered outdoors around a board game, illustrating unspoken guy code rules shared online by men. The best test of a friendship is when you defended someone in their absence and vice-versa.

    WithAdityaBansal , Eric Chan Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #10

    A Grunt And A Nod Is An Acceptable Conversation

    Two men sitting on blue chairs outdoors, engaged in conversation, illustrating unspoken guy code rules. A grunt and a nod is an entirely acceptable conversation.

    narvacantourist , Scott Raymond Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #11

    A Bathroom With 5 Urinals Means A Bathroom With 3 Urinals

    Row of white urinals in a public men's restroom illustrating unspoken guy code rules in social settings. If a bathroom has 5 urinals, it only has 3 urinals.

    Sirhc978 Report

    #12

    Your Pal's Sister Is Like Your Own

    Two men walking outdoors with one arm around the other, illustrating unspoken guy code rules and wholesome friendship. If your boys' sister is in trouble, protect her like your own.

    IMOguy , Sheila Sund Report

    #13

    Always Buy Toilet Paper

    Empty toilet paper roll on a holder in a tiled bathroom illustrating common unspoken guy code rules. For those that live with women: No matter what you are going to the grocery store for, just buy toilet paper.

    PM_ME_SOME_LUV , Ivan Radic Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #14

    Don't Make Fun Of A Man's Career

    Hand holding a 50 euro note partially withdrawn from a black wallet illustrating unspoken guy code rules about money. Don't poke fun at the way a man makes his income.

    HopefulSite125 , Gunnar Wrobel Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #15

    Compliments Are Essential

    Blue sticky note on plain wall with handwritten message showing unspoken guy code rules about compliments. Don’t be scared to give compliments, we keep them in our “permanent memory” area.

    Hansyyyyy , Quinn Dombrowski Report

    #16

    You Can Have A Beer, But Not If It's The Last One

    Bottle of wild blueberry wheat ale next to a plastic cup filled with beer on a table indoors. You can have a beer. But not if it's the last one. Don't roast a man in front of their kid.

    the_yeast_beast85 , Bernt Rostad Report

    #17

    You're Obligated To Hold A Stud Finder To Your Chest And Make A Beeping Noise

    Hand holding a Ryobi stud sensor against wood paneling illustrating guy code rules shared by men online. If you are holding a stud finder, first thing you do is hold it to your chest and making a beeping noise

    randonegus , Charles & Hudson Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #18

    Never Touch Another Man's Fries

    Close-up of fries with a person in the background, illustrating casual moments shared in guy code rules among men online. Never touch another man’s fries.

    BigPum , Quinn Dombrowski Report

    #19

    Don't Ever Hit A Man In The Balls

    Close-up of a blue putter with pink and blue golf balls on green turf symbolizing men’s unspoken guy code rules. Don't hit a man in the balls. Just don't.

    HopefulSite125 , Austin Kirk Report

    #20

    Don't Ever Put A Friend Down Whenever A Girl Is Around

    Three friends chatting and laughing outdoors, illustrating men online sharing wholesome guy code rules. dont "jokingly" put down your friends whenever a girl is around just so you can seem like some kinda alphachad, especially if they like the girl

    halfmeasures611 , Emmanuel Huybrechts Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda