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40 People Share The Non-Negotiable Rules They Have In Their Homes, And Some Are Very Strange
Having people over for drinks, backyard parties or, most recently, Thanksgiving dinners can be one of the most enjoyable things in the world. Many of us love inviting visitors into our humble dwellings, and we always go the extra mile to make them feel as comfortable as possible. Fluffy pillows, soft lighting, scented candles, soothing music, you name it, making our guests feel at home tends to make us all happy and warm inside, too.
But some people may have a different idea of what being a respectful and courteous guest means. Then, it can do homeowners well to set some boundaries and stick to them from the get-go.
So to gain inspiration from people who firmly draw the line, Redditor cigarandcreamsoda reached out to fellow members of the 'Ask Reddit' community: "What is a non-negotiable rule in your house for everyone?" As the thread immediately became a hit, we at Bored Panda have gathered a list of some of the most interesting responses down below. Continue scrolling to check them all out, upvote the ones you agree with, and be sure to share your own unyielding house rules with us in the comments!
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#1
I live alone with my dog. When my friends come over, they make comments about my dog being on my furniture or that he sleeps in the bed with me. It’s my house and my dog’s house. If they don’t like it, they can leave.
Jaaawn 3 years ago (edited)
You best share a photo so I can verify they are indeed cats... must see every cat that exists before I die
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JLN 3 years ago
When I first met my now husband he dared make the comment about the dogs not being allowed in the bed if he was staying over. I told him the dogs were here first and if he kept that up they'd be here much longer than him. My dogs happily slept with us for the rest of their lives
Minath 3 years ago
I have two cats and some visitors always ask why they get away with so much, like occasionally scratching furniture or climbing it. It's their home and they can pretty much do what they want if it makes them happy.
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
Besides, have you ever tried to prevent cats from doing things? Once they've decided they will, it's game over
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robin aldrich 3 years ago
There's a huge culture of people who still don't even think pet dogs or cats should be INSIDE the house... I don't understand that ....not only are they in my house they're on my furniture they're in my bed ....oh my gosh they RULE ME!!!
Auntriarch 3 years ago
I never had my dogs on the furniture or my bed, but it doesn't bother me that other people do. Sometimes I would sit on their beds to cuddle them though
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Sally Close 3 years ago
I sleep with my 2 dogs (1 under the blankets and the other on top as he gets too hot). Sometimes my fur grandson sleeps with us too. Very crowded bed!
firecrackershrimp 3 years ago
Till you go to sleep...😆....I can hear the thump from across the house, know exactly what the little buggers do when they think no one is watching
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Janina Prado 3 years ago
I simply don't understand people who go to the homes of other people, and dare comment on what the fur family can and cannot do. That's incredibly rude, and insensitive. Personally, I'd be delighted to be surrounded by someone's non-human family (provided I don't get eaten). I only ask for a place to put my bag, and coat. But sometimes even that's not an option. ;)
Ruth Harper 3 years ago
This. Same rule with me and my cat. It is my home and hers, you are visitors. She's the boss and queen. Don't like it, leave.
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#2
You don't get to hug my kids if they don't want to hug you. I don't care if you're the grandparent or what.
lenka 3 years ago
Agreed. I hated being forced to hug my creepy uncle. I will never do that to my children. Their body, their choice.
BeepBeepBoopBoop 3 years ago
sad thing is, it sounds so reasonable, but most parents don't have this rule. Oh grandma wants kisses? You better f****n kiss her or else you'll get in trouble
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robin aldrich 3 years ago
As much as I am a "hugger" ...I know you can't do that to anyone, especially children... because they might not be feeling it... so not a strange rule at all
Firstname Lastname 3 years ago
I was usually fine with hugs, but unsolicited kisses, no thank you. As a kid I learned to tuck away my face so at least they'd have to aim at my hair.
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
I don't even force my kids to hug me! I ask and respect their decision
#3
No homophobia. No transphobia. No racism.
Caro Caro 3 years ago
I wouldn't even let them inside my house. Don't know any bc I avoid them like the plague.
MarcyParlomerNerdGirlsRock 3 years ago
These rules should be everywhere so the world is better :D
Brandie Litchfield 3 years ago (edited)
It's the cruel evil hatred that ends up forced unto an innocent person that gets me so angry!!! I have a wonderful three and a half year old African American son, I'm white, from the US and his father is very dark gorgeous man from Senegal. A neighbor in our building that lives 3 doors down the hall from us, used a texting app in an attempt to remain anonymous while sending me the most vile, horrible racist threats: saying to "lynch my n*****", that I should hang my son and then myself, saying the worst things anyone could ever possibly aim at a three year child! The police only recommended a restraining order, as of that'll reassure me that my son is safe from that racist!! How anyone could be so consumed by racist hatred that they would threaten a three year old baby and want to see him dead!!!! For about two hours straight suñday evening, it was one evil text after another!! Wth is wrong with people?!?
#4
If there is a cat on your lap, you don’t have to get up for any reason.
Shyla Bouche 3 years ago
Bouche and my bladder have knock down, drag out fights over which I owe the most allegiance. It usually ends up with my waddling to the bathroom as fast as I can.
3 years ago
This is a rule in my house. But, to accommodate my aging bladder we also have the long cat rule. The cat has to tolerate being picked up under the front legs and be laid gently aside. Said cat will be lifted again on my lap when the bladder is emptied.
Will Cable 3 years ago
Cats see thermally as they always seem to head for my lap to curl up on. I seem to give off a lot of heat.
pink_panda 3 years ago
Babe, can you please grab my water bottle for me? *gestures at sleeping cat*
Janina Prado 3 years ago
Correct me if I'm wrong - but I thought that was part of the Constitution, or one of the Amendments, or the 10 Commandments, or a worldwide law. Pretty certain I'm right.
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
My husband, who is not a fan of our cats, will always use one sitting on him as an excuse not to get up lol
#5
Knock first! Bathroom, bedroom or study room. Knocking is a slowly forgotten art of respect.
Irina 3 years ago
And wait until the other one says you csn come in! My mother used to knock and come in without my permission.
Judes 3 years ago
My dad would knock and immediately enter, but my mum wouldn't bother knocking at all and would just barge in. So annoying.
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Phobrek Taz 3 years ago
Anyone that opens a closed bathroom door without first knocking and waiting for a possible response can just leave and never come back.
Marian Moore 3 years ago
I had a lock on my door with my mom's permission, because my younger brother would just walk in. It put a stop to his disrespect. We rarely got along (7Yrs. difference) I liked my privacy and still do.
#6
The dog lives here - you don’t.
simply.Taz 3 years ago
Yes, it does. It says that you value them as a treasured member of the family. A family member that gives you what, many times, your "furless" members do not.......unconditional love, amazing companionship, and a friendship that will never be filled with drama!!
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#7
I have timid cats, leave them alone. If they come up to you, fine. Don't be chasing them around the house trying to pet them or pick them up. You won't be invited over ever again.
EP 3 years ago
Stop pissing off my animals. What is wrong with you. They are loving beings. Stop being a jerk
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 3 years ago
Translated to even-blunter-person speak: touch my fur-babies and you will die a slow agonizing death.
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BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
It should go without saying, don't try to kick at a pet that comes close to you. I don't care if you are allergic or "scared" of thst animal. It just proves you are a trash person
DC 3 years ago
My former cat loved to play being caught. When I jumped over the sofa, longitudinally, to grab him on the floor on the other side, he usually already had fall on the ground and was stretched to twice his length, being pet and scratched, then ... he knew we were playing, of course ... wouldn't have happened else, if he was genuinely afraid or startled, you'd not have a chance to catch him that way... That was fun, really...
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Lauren zzstu Campo 3 years ago
my cousins where doing this and my cat had enough and kept hissing and they did nothing so he bit them, they have since learned to give him personal space
3 years ago
My cat has been nervous since birth and he HATES my mom. Everytime she comes over she just wont leave him alone. The last time it happened i told my mom to leave my house.
Shyla Bouche 3 years ago
Someone I hadn't seen since before Bouche came home stopped by yesterday. Bouche was so excited that she let the woman pick her up. Bouche hates being picked up or held. She likes to snuggle against a person on her terms.
Brazen 3 years ago
I had a "friend" once who said her cat was afraid of everyone and only liked her. I was visiting one evening and the kitten came up to say hello to me, and when I went to put my hand down to let her smell me, my "friend" kicked the table next to the kitten on purpose to scare her, and she ran away. No wonder it "doesn't like anyone else but me."
#8
Don't f**k around with someone when they are asleep. If someone is asleep, they're off limits, no messing with/pranks and no waking up without good reason. It wasn't until talking to my friends who had siblings who would pile things on them, move the bed, wake them up in the middle of the night (just general sibling hijinks) And realised how important the 'leave sleeping family members alone' was in our house growing up
Alexia 3 years ago
This was my nightmare as the elder child. My younger brother would turn on the TV on cartoons (and later the music) SO LOUDLY early in the mornings. I complained to my parents several times, but they'd bully me: "he's doing nothing wrong, and you're so lazy and pathetic"
robin aldrich 3 years ago
I'm sorry fellas, but this goes for you poking us in the back with your "morning wood"
Solid Pileo 3 years ago
Especially leave me alone while I'm sleeping. I'm not cute when startled awake. I will bite your head off if you disturb my beauty sleep/hibernation/suspended animation.
Stump Rumpersonne 3 years ago
We informed anyone at parties that if someone passes out and they are f****d with, retribution would be violent and 10x worse than the prank.
Monosyllabic girl 3 years ago
My younger sister would come in while i was sleeping and stare at me from 6" away til i woke up. 20 years later i still wake up if someone looks at me for very long. Ugh. Re sister i started sleeping with stuff under my plow to whack her with. Hangers were effective
#9
Don’t feed my dogs, anything. I don’t care how cute they are looking at you.
Jestinna Welch 3 years ago
No dog would like this rule. But it is 100% justified. Fur babies have dietary conditions and food allergies too. But they don't necessarily know what they can and can't eat. If it smells good to them they will eat it and it could make them sick or worse.
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The Doom Song 3 years ago
The rule in my house is if you feed the dog anything then you get to stay up all night with him and his explosive diarrhoea. He has a very sensitive stomach therefore the strict diet.
Jessica Wood 3 years ago
You shouldn't feed other people's animals without their permission regardless, and you probably don't know what could be toxic to them.
Jonathan Rice 3 years ago
Oh, you fed my dog. Cool, you staying here for three days to clean up diarrheas'? Do not ever feed anyone's dog anything, ANYTHING, without permission.
Shyla Bouche 3 years ago
I don't let Bouche have people food. I want her healthy, and I'm anything but. She mostly sniffs at what I'm eating, just to make sure I haven't changed my mind, then lays down for a nap.
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
Ditto for my kitties. Unless it is fish or chicken. Then they wait for an opportunity and try to grab a piece. Only one is brave enough though
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Blaze Fitzwater 3 years ago
This applies to my cat. He'll con you right out of ice cream and cheesecake with the cutest eyes and meow. It's a trick, don't fall for it LOL. 😺
robin aldrich 3 years ago
But they're giving me those sad puppy eyes......no, no, (smacking my own hand)
Lord Mysticlaw 3 years ago
Luckily my dog won't take food from anyone but me. It's not something I trained her to do, she just won't. It's a fantastic thing except when a well-meaning vet tried to bribe her with treats and she says no thanks 🤣
The Veil of Fire 3 years ago
My sister thinks its funny to sneak dogs treats. She never understood diet restrictions for health.
#10
WASHING HANDS AFTER USING THE WASHROOM.
Will Cable 3 years ago
One thing that really gets my goat (annoys) me is when bathroom/toilet doors etc open inwards and you have to find a way to grab the handle to exit having washed your hands knowing some filthy slob hasn't and has grabbed the handle to open the door before you. I really wish more places would have either doors that open the other way or other devices fitted so I don't have to grab/touch the handle
a fruity dream of delusion 3 years ago
that’s one of the reasons i learned to grab things with my toesies.. but i generally don’t do that in public, it can come off a little weird
Load More Replies... DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago
Why is this in this list about strange rules, this is mandatory.
Charley128 3 years ago (edited)
My Father never did this. One day we had a nice new lemon pie. After he "went", he opened the box, cut a piece with a knife, reached in and took out the slice with his hand and ate it. No plate. I rewashed the forks in the drawer and threw out the pie. This could be part of the reason I have OCD.
Noelle R 3 years ago
Washing your hands BEFORE using the bathroom. Think about it for a second. Especially women. And I’m not talking about when your at home. What have your hands touched? The same hands that will touch the toilet paper. The same toilet paper that will touch your coochie.
Noelle R 3 years ago
Sorry I realise this is house rules but it just came into my head so I commented.
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ASHTON MCKNIGHT 3 years ago
i think this should be a constitutional thing my baby sister comes out of the bathroom basically before the toilet even flushes
#11
No smoking
troufaki13 3 years ago
As someone who used to smoke, I totally agree. If you want to smoke you can go to the balcony.
R 3 years ago
No one smokes on my balcony. The smell gets indoors and it’s disgusting. Smokers are not welcome here
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DC 3 years ago
You don't go to other people's home and just assume you're allowed to smoke anyway ... that's not polite. You ask if there is a place you can go where smoking is allowed ... balcony, bathromm, such ... and then do exactly so.
Cory Tollman 3 years ago
We had a heated garage that they were allowed to smoke in. Considering how sensitive my mom is to the smell I'm somewhat surprised that didn't bother her too.
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3 years ago
My aunt who is a very heavy smoker (more than 1 pack a day) came to our house and stayed in my room and i stayed in my sister's room, i have really bad allergy to smoke and it was f*****g horrible, the floor was so dirty with ash and cigarette butts and it smelled awful 😖
ItsJess 3 years ago
I'm shocked that she thought it was okay to smoke in someone else's house
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R 3 years ago
Absolutely a no. You can’t smoke or vape indoors or close to anyone’s home. It’s not your home and the people that lives there can’t escape the smell. Smoke/mist from vape can also make someone incredibly sick, for example asthma or other allergies. It can be deadly.
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3 years ago
If I go to visit somebody I will go outside to smoke. If someone visits my home I also go outside to smoke.
Mary Jeffries 3 years ago
Hadn’t even realized that needed to be a rule. It’s been forever since someone tried that in my home.
Sandy 3 years ago
Especially if its weed. Makes whole place smell like a skunk sprayed indoors. Pew!
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Do not mistreat the dogs.
MarcyParlomerNerdGirlsRock 3 years ago
The people who mistreat animals will automatically be sorted on my s**t list… and then I go and beat them up
Load More Replies... Shyla Bouche 3 years ago
The guy that does my cleaning is rude to Bouche. He has no cat skills, despite having two cats of his own. He's the only person Bouche hasn't liked. She bats at him, murder mittens at the ready. He came by today, and Bouche kept him on the defensive. I was mentally cheering her on.
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
My Cinnamon likes pretty much anyone. I'd eye anyone she doesn't like with suspicion
Load More Replies... Ruth Harper 3 years ago
Same with my cat. This is her home and she's the queen. She owns me. You do anything to her, we are enemies for life.
Jeannette Spencer 3 years ago (edited)
I made a guy get out of MY CAR when he was rude to my cat. I was going home to watch my mom perform in a talent show, Gong Show. He asked if he could come. Did nor offer to drive me or contribute in gas or food on the trip. Anyway, I told him my pet sits in the front passenger seat. He could sit in the back or let my cat sit in his lap. He chose my cat to sit in his lap. So he decided to read in my car & I guess my cat's movements bothered him. His reading & paper caused my cat to adjust. Plus my cat was elderly. Guy shoved him off his lap in a mean & rude manner. I pulled over & said, " Out". He refused. I said that I would "kick his a*s physically out of my car which would be embarrassing for him since I am petite & he is over 6 ft. Or maybe just pull over to a gas station & call State Trooper to remove him." He got out. He was baffled I did not find him captivating to "seal the deal." Animals have always been innocents who can't speak for themselves & give loyal love
Load More Replies... simply.Taz 3 years ago
I will put your àss out of my house, FOREVER, for any type of mistreatment of my baby girl!! This is her home and she has the right to feel safe!!
#13
Car doesn’t go in drive unless everyone has their seatbelts on.
Max M 3 years ago
My aunt told her kids that the car can't start before everyone have their belt on.
Headless Roach 3 years ago
because it can't, the reason's just a technicality
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Justin Rogers 3 years ago
Thankfully my rocket ship has the most annoying buzzer that won't shut off until the safety restraint device is plugged in. Even my dogs and goats and pigs set it off. Safety first
Cory Tollman 3 years ago
I thought in most US states that everyone had to be belted and that the driver could be ticketed if they weren't? I think is some cases the unbelted passenger can also get a ticket. My mom was making sure we were belted well before it became a law. I find it shocking when I run across people who will argue that they don't want to wear one because they might get trapped in a burning car or whatever. The statistics are far greater that being unbelted will result in you being thrown from the car and the car will roll over you than you getting trapped in a burning/submerged car. Plus, burning and submerged cars happy a lot less often than a regular traffic accident that will try to throw you from the car.
Hey! 3 years ago
A man just got caught here with five children with no seat belts on. They were sleeping in the back. The driver got one for speeding, one for overall driving while someone doesn't have a seat belt on and one for each child that had no seat belt on. He also lost tons of demerit points.
Load More Replies... Bear Family 3 years ago
Yep - ever seen what an unbelted rear seat passenger does to the front seat folks in a crash? Even if the front seat folks are belted in. Furthermore - an SUV/CUV/wagon can kill you in a crash with your own luggage if you don't strap in down.
AliJanx 3 years ago
When my son was about six he insisted he didn't need a seatbelt. Our driveway was flat, but pretty long. Turned the car on, got it rolling at around 5mph and then slammed on the brakes. It was enough of a jolt to really surprise him, but not enough to send anything flying. He never complained again.
Load More Replies... BOTW PANDA 3 years ago
In Mexico law enforcement is so loose, people don't wear seatbelts and 90% of the time they don't work/don't exist.
Lene 3 years ago
Oh I wish that someone would explain this to my boyfriend's dad. I think he's had the habit always to just drive when he is ready (not always meaning that his seatbelt is on, actually) and not giving a sheet if the passengers' belts are on. I keep telling him when I have the seatbelt on. And if he starts to drive before the belt is on I quickly put it on and I then tell him "NOW you can drive!" (Even though he is driving already). He is not bothered much with safety, it seems. And it's gotten so bad now that we refuse to be in the car when he's driving.
#14
Nobody gets humiliated. For nothing. Joking around, banter, discussions, arguments, all fine. Humiliation, as in name calling, laughing down, patronising, unhelpful comments that just hurt and don't do anything else - no.
Squirrelly Panda 3 years ago
My husband has a very snarky sense of humor. Back when we were dating I told him his jokes were too similar to what my bullies did in school. After a short discussion we came up with a solution. When he has a joke that might be hurtful he says that it is a joke BEFORE saying the joke. That way he can indulge his sense of humor and I know he thought about whether it might be hurtful or not and wanted me to know he is not serious. It took practice on his part, some patience on mine, but very quickly he was pretty good about it, and not long after that, real good. All because he didn't want to hurt me and once he knew his words hurt he wanted to change. So, yes, no humiliation, no bullying in my house.
Lisa H 3 years ago
Someone tell my mom this, please. She thinks that just because I'm her kid, that I'm not to be taken seriously. BTW, I'm 36 and STILL get treated this way. I want a healthy relationship with my parents, but I have my doubts it'll ever happen.
Cara G 3 years ago
43 here. I was told by my mother last night, in front of my father and my aunt, that I'm a "lame åss". I really wish someone would have implemented this rule in our family in 1979.
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#15
Shoes off!
BeepBeepBoopBoop 3 years ago
okay, listen. I'm not the hugest fan of this rule, only because of my dad. He's diabetic and *has* to wear shoes while walking around or he could seriously hurt his feet. That would be my only exception unless something else just as important comes around
Bunzilla 3 years ago
But surely he could have a pair of comfy indoor shoes / slippers? If you want (or need) to wear shoes indoors, wear clean ones. I don't know why anybody is fine with tracking in outdoor dirt/poop/gum/etc into their houses and all over their floors.
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Starbelly Eleven 3 years ago
If you want me to take my shoes off your house better be spotless. 9 times out of 10 when I take my shoes off in someone's house I'm stepping on food crumbs, water bowl drool, carpet that hasn't been vacuumed, etc.
Jai Stewart 3 years ago
So few people I know have this rule except myself. I automatically take my shoes off in others homes too. The amount of people who think it's acceptable to just stroll through my house over my £1000 carpet in shoes boggles me.
Ivy la Sangrienta 3 years ago
Come up to the nordic countries and you'll be hard pressed to find a home that doesn't have that rule. They even make kids take their outdoor shoes off and use indoor shoes at primary schools here.
Load More Replies... The Veil of Fire 3 years ago
The problem with the is people have various feet problems. My mom had planter fasciitis and wore shoes from body up to body down. I have sciatic nerve troubles that reach down to my feet. I have to protect my feet from the pain. I'm not taking my shoes off for anyone.
Dorothy Kersey 3 years ago
Carry those thin shower caps to put over your shoes. Some contractor always use them. Can be purchased at home improvement store & beauty supple stores. I don’t believe in naked feet because you can pick up a nasty fungus.
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Ozymandias73 3 years ago
This is just me, but hey, as long as you haven't been stomping in mud puddles or work in sanitation department or something, if you wanna leave your shoes on at my place, I could care less. My floors are clean so if you wanna take em off, have at it. There's no unwritten rule that says you HAVE TO TAKE THEM OFF. If I come to your place and I know it's a rule, I'm bringing slippers.
Hey! 3 years ago
Same. I was hoping someone else was okay with this. I have to say that I'm the only one who doesn't take their shoes off. My husband does it and so does my children.
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wifeofweasley 3 years ago
There's no reason to keep shoes on! I heat my apartment so no one will have cold feet. I don't wantt anyone to bring the street in my cozy living room
Jennifer Critchley 3 years ago
Unless I expressly tell them that it is okay to keep them on. (times when I haven't yet washed the floors lol)
#16
Clean up after yourself.
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
My husband always complains "but you leave a mess" Yes, and I am going to be the one to clean it up. It's MY mess. I don't want to clean up yours too
jmdirks 3 years ago
Been married 34 years, not till this last year did I convince my wife to actually clean up after herself in the morning.
Hey! 3 years ago
So I still have like a year to wait until my husband realizes I'm serious about him cleaning up in the kitchen when he goes there to make I don't know what since I'm the one cooking.
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The Pants with Nobody Inside 3 years ago
For the love of all that's holy, if you're a grown-a$$ adult you can do the thing!
Mykidsartrocks 3 years ago
And your kids/pets/elderly relatives...... I am not a maid and if you treat me like one then when I visit you, I am flushing a chicken bone, tampon and condom down your toilet. Have fun explaining that to the plumber.
#17
Don't put stuff on the stairs. Almost died once. Never again!
ADHORTATOR 3 years ago
same here...but my wife loves to put things on the stairs to the attic ("So I will take them up the next time I go to the attic....")
Nitka Tsar 3 years ago
OMG I do that too, but with the stairs to the second floor where our bedrooms are. I‘m a woman
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Bloobee bloobee bloo bloo bloo 3 years ago
My youngest was obsessed with playing on the stairs. No matter what I did she wouldn’t stop. It was used as a sort of dollhouse. We all had to quickly develop a habit of watching for toys as we walked on the stairs
Ralph Kretschmer 3 years ago
And not in front of doors. Some friends put there shoes there, so it's a wonder no one fell over them.
Linda Jansen 2 years ago
If a item is on the stairs the owner is supposed to clean it up. A general mother rule.
#18
One of the biggest rules is actually for when people are leaving my home, and it's a very simple one, "Text me when you get home safely."
EP 3 years ago
Nah. I don’t care. Call me or text me if you need me. If someone well wrong. By default I’m gonna assume you’re alright.
Deborah B 3 years ago
The other rule is "If I'm expecting you, and you are running late, text me a revised ETA." I'm not bothered if you want to arrive at 11am instead of 10am, that's an extra hour lying on my bed with my laptop and cat. But if you don't tell me you're running late, I do all the mental psyching myself up to be social, and then I worry for an hour, wondering where you are, and I'll be irritated and feel disrespected.
Jill Bussey 3 years ago
I have two kids, one boy, one girl. She will text when she's home, he will text the next day. SMH.
Cathelijne Van 3 years ago
A friend of mine had a boyfriend who used this to control her. She had to text him every step she took. If it is snowy or stormy, yes (oh maybe if you live in an unsafe country/neighborhood, but that does not apply to me) .. But otherwise; you do not have to text that you got home safely. Cause if you forget then what.
Lsai Aeon 3 years ago (edited)
This is a BIG one in my family. Call or text when you are leaving your current location/headed to my house and call or text when you get to your destination safely. My uncle called home to tell his parents (my grandparents) he was on his way home from the basketball game (1963) when he was 10 minutes late, my grandpa went looking. Grandpa found my uncle and his friends (car) had been hit head-on by a drunk driver. My uncle died of his injuries 3 days later...
robin aldrich 3 years ago
Not only that but in our circle of friends, if you're driving or traveling somewhere especially if you're alone...you let your friend know where you're going, the route you're taking.... Text when you arrive at your destination, text when you leave to come home and text when you get home...good rule
#19
Noone gets in without at least 5 days of warning and an exact arrival time. I need to f*****g clean.
Kate Jones 3 years ago
OMG YES. My place can get downright messy so I get super offended if someone just shows up to my house. Plus, I'm not walking around fully dressed all the time. I'm single and live alone so I'm generally in a tank top and short or something like a housedress or something. I wouldn't want anyone to see me in that. It's incredibly rude to just how up at someone's place and I can't believe we even need to say this.
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KnightOwl 3 years ago (edited)
Yes, my depression means my flat often needs a thorough clean before anyone comes over. I know most of my loved ones wouldn't care or judge me, but I judge myself and would never want anyone to see how bad it can get. Just spent 10 days gutting my entire flat (I have workmen coming in this week to fit a new kitchen) and it's still messy 🤷♀️ Everyone knows that if they show up unannounced I won't let them in. Sometimes I go outside to see what they want, sometimes I tell them to go away but mostly I just ignore the buzzer/doorbell.
Justme 3 years ago
Not if that someone works. They might work 12hr shifts and need the 5 days notice.
Load More Replies... EP 3 years ago
Hahahaha. I had pop over friends the other day at 10:30pm. I just woke up for an apple from fridge. What the heck is that? I was nice about it. They made fun of me for being wrapped in a blanket. I’m sleeping!!!!! My house was a messy. It was shocking. I would not do that unannounced. And they brought both their kids!! Their kids were f*****g w my house too and touching the walls and trying to jump to the ceiling. What the heck is going on. Are you barn yard people? I can’t say barb yard animals bc they wouldn’t do this.
#20
If you pee on the toilet seat clean it up!!!
I am a single parent with 2 boys, I know I'm not the one peeing on the toilet seat but apparently they don't either.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 3 years ago
If you sprinkle while you tinkle, be a sweetie, wipe the seatie!
AxleMunshine001 3 years ago
As a 50 year old man, I find much more comfortable to pee while seating.
Hey! 3 years ago
Yep, my MIL did too so my husband, and then our two sons sit down too.
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RajunCajun 3 years ago
I was shaving one morning and watched as my 5 year old walked in, opened the toilet and p**s on the wall.
Douglas Mosier 3 years ago
Everyone sits when they pee in my house. I don't care if they DO have a penis. Men can NEVER aim as well as they think they can.
C Lawson 3 years ago
My granny said they aim by lining it up with their belly button, the older they get, the worse the aim because they can't see. The chubbier they get, same thing hahaha
Load More Replies... Bunzilla 3 years ago
My personal rule for using the toilet at someone else's house; leave the toilet as you found it. If you found it with the seat up, leave it with the seat up. If you found it with the lid down, leave it with the lid down. And, of course, flush, and clean up after yourself if you dribble.
#21
Do not let the cats out.
Paulo Freitas 3 years ago
Thats my rule also, i don't care what you think, i don't give a flying f... About your opinion About how cats should go outdoors. My cats are indoor cats, even though they are vaccinated sterelized, and chiped, my cats dont go outside.
DuchessDegu 3 years ago
I lock any doors that lead to the outside and keep the keys on my person. If/when you need to go out to the garden, I'll unlock the door AND lock it back again, text me when you want in. I don't care it's ridiculous, better be ridiculous than lose a cat
Jeff Bonyun 3 years ago
Sounds great if you have an emergency or fire. Better lose a cat than lose a house full of people.
Load More Replies... Couldnt_find_a_decent_name 3 years ago
My cat comes and goes as she pleases, so if she wants out by all means, let her out. But if she’s not asking to leave, and you put her outside anyway, or if you see her at the door (doesn’t happen often, she usually comes through the doggy door) and you don’t let her in, that’s how I know you’re a jerk
I Am LoKitty Of Meowsgard 3 years ago
I'm reading this as my cat is having a temper tantrum over not being allowed out right now. We are in a wind chill advisory stupid cat.
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Zachary Stepp 3 years ago
I'm a plumber and people tell me this all the time. I used to be great at snagging them as they tried to escape. Then I got my arms shredded by someone's cat. Nope, not anymore. It is not my responsibility to look after your cat. Put it in a room when you have company.
James A Tipton 3 years ago
My cat is the determinator of when and if he goes out or comes in. I'm just the doorman.
BeepBeepBoopBoop 3 years ago
this is super easy for me. My two sister cats were found in a ditch together, so they have no interest in going outside. The boy we found outside, he just wants to look in the garage. And our new kitten is absolutely terrified of outside, aka opened the front door and she clawed necks and backs! She also doesn't like closed doors lol
Bunzilla 3 years ago
If you don't know whether or not the cat / dog is allowed outside, assume they're not allowed outside. Even if they're allowed outside, unless your host has specifically asked you to, it's best if they handle letting the pets outside so that they can keep track. Keep our little friends safe!
#22
Don't tap on the aquarium glass.
Random Horse Nose 3 years ago
Yeah, apperently fishes are super sensitive to the motion of water. Cool fishes 😎
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foxgirl158 3 years ago
As someone who keeps fish, the fish tank in the stock photo makes me sad :(
MarcyParlomerNerdGirlsRock 3 years ago
Why am I picking up a spooky vibe here… don’t tap on the aquarium glass…or…
EP 3 years ago (edited)
I didn’t. It’s just obnoxious to do that. They are my pets. Stop pissing them off. I don’t go to your house and poke your animals. (Poke. Not pet. Pet is nice)
Load More Replies... robin aldrich 3 years ago
absolutely ....why is that a tendency of so many people to do? you want to get the fish's attention? what?
Rain WhiteBuffalo 3 years ago
I agree!!! Yes, I know my tank is 40 gallons. Yes, I know there is a single fish in it. He is a timid plecostomus regardless of his size. He gets startled when you tap the glass. Also, no pets with fur or feathers allowed in the room with my aquarium.
#23
If the cat sits on your lap, you must pet the cat.
BeepBeepBoopBoop 3 years ago
literally - One of my cats is way to sassy to be petted. She could totally come lay on your lap, but may only like you because you have her favorite blanket!
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AwesomeLeoWife 3 years ago
Yea no. Cat allergy here. If I am over to a cat house I am already taking medicine just to live.
Awsomemom52 3 years ago
I'm sorry, but that's a rule I can't follow... for safety reasons, since I'm allergic... even though I really like cats 😟
JPotts 3 years ago
With my cat, you get to pet him for 15 seconds. Any longer, you get the murder claws. He just wants warm lap to sleep on.
Pete 3 years ago
My Grandma had a cat like that, only sometimes there was no time limit - if you touched her she would attack, then back to sleep. And whatever you do, don’t try to move her! Just stand up slowly, she would jump off on her own.
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Hobby Hopper 3 years ago
I love cats, but my allergies don't. I would, sadly, have to avoid your house.
John Bujold 3 years ago
Nope. If it wasn't invited onto my lap by me it's not getting petting and will likely asked to leave nicely but promptly. Your cat not mine
#24
Unless you've explicitly been invited to spend the night go away at the end of the night. I'll call you an uber, I'll pay your cab if I have to, I'll give you a ride to retrieve your car tomorrow, but go away.
I like hosting, but only friends who also leave without basically being shoved out the door eventually.
Rūta Marija Tamulevičiūtė 3 years ago
I have a friend who never knows when to leave. I could be standing in my pj's after a shower with lights turned off and she would still be sitting chatting with herself. I love her to death, but she is very clueless. Now I just tell her to leave when she overstays.
TheElderNom 3 years ago
As someone clueless, thank you! I don't think I'm that bad, but I doubt I'd know if I was.
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The Blinking Duck 3 years ago
THIS! I work into the conversation somehow that we get up VERY early in the morning and so we're in bed by 9 pm most nights. 10 pm rolls around and they're (I have two who do this) STILL TALKING. I finally said to one of them. I love you to death but I'm going to bed! And they left
Justme 3 years ago (edited)
My in laws are the worst. I have walked my MIL to the car and said goodbye only for her to walk right back into the house. Same when we try to leave… she’ll follow us as we’re pulling out of the driveway trying to continue (or start a new) conversation through the window.
#25
Put the lid down on toilet! We have shelves by the toilet and I don't know how many stuff jumped into the toilet.
EP 3 years ago
Omg my friend and I just talked about this. Who wants to look into a toilet. If you’re not using it the lid is shut so that nothing randomly falls down it. When your lipstick goes flying off the counter it doesn’t go into the poo water. It’s an obvi that most households don’t even care about. A simple thing too.
Oh! 3 years ago
Everyone should be putting the lid down before they flush.
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Mental Liberals 3 years ago
Plus, you should Always close the lid before flushing - there are enough germs around...
ThePunnyBunny 3 years ago
Our rule is close the lid before you flush, and keep it closed. That way germs don't spray everywhere, neither does water, and things don't fall in!
Cydney Golden 2 years ago
When you flush millions of yucky microbes go into the air. Always put the lid down before flushing. And leave it down, bc who needs to see the inside?
#26
No phones at the dinner table
Lsai Aeon 3 years ago
I've upped this one to no electronics at the dinner table. This includes phones, tablets, all hand held gaming devices etc.
Lizard Queen 3 years ago
*kid sees you said "hand held"* Brings full complete old fashioned computer that fills a room.
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Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano 3 years ago
My parents changed that to books for me lol. I don't have a phone, but I ALWAYS have a book to read while I eat . . . or not, fiiiiiine, Mom!!
Couldnt_find_a_decent_name 3 years ago
Not sure why you got downvoted, but here’s an upvote!
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I used to leave a basket by the door and all devices had to go in there until the guest left. The only exception was if someone had a family member in the hospital, then they could put their phone on top of the pile. (No one ever had someone in the hospital....)
#27
Don't leave time on the microwave!
ADHORTATOR 3 years ago
Someone is doing that at work....I' ll find him one day and then..... (Liam Neeson voice)
Headless Roach 3 years ago
Just make sure you practice that particular set of skills
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Bear Family 3 years ago
I do this. Rarely. It is one button push to reset the microwave oven timer. I may or may not remember to do this. It isn't the end of the world... Quit making little things into big things. ;)
Jason 3 years ago
I just end up using whatever time is left on the timer for the next cook. Click the add 30 seconds button a few times if needed and gtg
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JOHN DOE 3 years ago
So you would love my microwave. High end Samsung bought a year ago. About 6 months ago i noticed my wife kept leaving 7 seconds on it. It rare and laughed because she was messing with me. Then one day she was like stop messing with the microwave. Turns out it was doing it all by itself. Now it does it at least once a day. Occasionally i catch it when walking by. I no longer care about time left on the microwave.
Craig Reynolds 2 years ago
Really? Is that difficult to just hit the X [cancel button], or is that beyond your ability? WTH? That's some serious pettiness.
#28
If the TV is on, your phone volume should be set to zero or else wear headphones. Same goes for any other electronic devices. There are few things more annoying than volume wars in the living room.
KnightOwl 3 years ago
I wish my parents would do this. They always have their TV playing very loudly even when noone is watching it. Meanwhile my autistic nephew runs around playing loud irritating repetitive youtube videos on his tablet, their phones are always going and when they answer they shout over the din. The noise levels can get ridiculous and it really stresses me out. I almost always end up with a migraine whenever I spend any time there.
Will Cable 3 years ago
I'd like to add to this, also if on the phone turn the TV volume way down or off or leave the room.
Jody Whitmarsh 3 years ago
I dated a guy that didn't understand this about his phone. He got it. when gaming and he kept the volume down on the TV if I was sleeping... but his phone volume could be heard across the street. No one cares about your Facebook dude!!
#29
Don't EVER touch my God damn thermostat ........EVER!
EP 3 years ago
If you don’t live here why are you? If you live here. Again why are you hahahaha I pay the bill im the only adult. You tell me you’re hot or cold. And I’ll see if I am not sweating or frozen and oblige as long as I’m not one of those two extremes.
BeepBeepBoopBoop 3 years ago
my whole family is so sensitive to temp changes in our house, my mom turned it up one degree and we all complained we were hot, even her lol! Downstairs stays at 67 and upstairs is 64
Load More Replies... Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano 3 years ago
Not fair!! I dwell in the basement, which is 10 degrees cooler than upstairs. So my dad's perfect 60 degrees (f) is 50 for me, and my brother complains I'm hogging all the blankets!!
Isabel Care 3 years ago
I had rooms in the attic. Freezing in winter, boiling in summer. Anyone who visits me in cold weather gets handed jumpers and rugs as I am comfortable at 15 degrees C. Kept a floral tea cosy just for male visitors who were cold, and a bright pink wrap.
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Techguy791 3 years ago
NoOoOooOooo, tHe BoReD pAnDa CenSoRsHiP fAiLeD tO cOvEr "dAmN"!!!! My EyEs ArE bLeEdInG!!!1!1!1!1!
Craig Reynolds 2 years ago
Don't touch, adjust or reposition anything in my home or you will have road rash on your a**e from when I toss you out.
Melissa Piner 3 years ago
As someone who has to pay the heat bill I don't even want to touch the thermostat, it stays at 60, MAX.
#30
One side of the kitchen sink stays empty!
We have one of those two-basin stainless sinks and it drives me absolutely bonkers when I have to remove and stack dishes just to get water to make coffee in the morning.
Jill Bussey 3 years ago
My kitchen sink also has a mini sink between the main one and the drainer. I hate it. It's nothing but a dirt trap and very difficult to clean. It might be better if it was a full or half size, perhaps.
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Norman Beattie 3 years ago
I really dislike dishes in the sink, I usually stop and wash them, dry them and put'em away !
Robert Trebor 3 years ago
My doom is dishes left in the sink. One friend leaves things for me to wash, but that is good because he doesn't wash them, just rinses. At least he takes them to the sink. Had a friend once who would get something to drink, then leave the nearly empty glass somewhere non-intuitive, for me to trip over and spill. Stopped asking him over.
Fish Fingers 3 years ago
Twenty years I've been asking my wife not to pike stuff in the sink. I'll happily do the washing up (and usually do), but I hate it when it's all just piled in there like the aftermath of an earthquake. I've brought it up so often that now I just leave it until it's been at least put tidily on the side and I can do it methodically.
Honu 3 years ago
Having had quite a few housemates over the years, I realized that there are people who were raised with the idea that it was rude not to put your dirty dishes in the sink. I was raised the opposite. If a dish is not going to washed right away, stage it next to the sink. Stack things so they don't take up a huge amount of space. This makes sense to me because they are not interfering with other people using the sink. At least with my little personal experience, the in-the-sink people seem to outnumber us next-to-the-sink people. Fortunately, my husband is not an in-the-sink person. Unfortunately, he is also often a spread-all-over-the-island person. My dude, the spot next to the sink is about a meter away. Stack them up. He has a talent where he can render a two meter wide island unusable with four strategically placed plates.
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AwesomeLeoWife 3 years ago
This. One basin is SO much better. Having two is a waste of space and makes for more effort just to get to a starting point to do the dishes. Recently went from two to one and will never go back
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Atopher Bot 3 years ago
I have tried this for years with my family and none of them comply. Drives me nuts. That, and the sink needs to be clean before bed. There can be rinsed dishes (with no food) on one side, but no nasty mess on the other coagulating and stinking up the kitchen overnight.
#31
No outside clothes on the bed
Poly Amorous 3 years ago (edited)
Ehh, not where i live. It's fine to lay down, curl up, even sleep in "daytime clothes." They're generally less comfortable that pajamas so it's less common but it's completely acceptable. Less so in other people's houses but still, point stands. Although where i live it's far to hot most of the time to sleep in anything but the nude. You don't go to sleep in a business suit or anything but that's less about etiquette and more about the price of the outfit
Load More Replies... Norman Beattie 3 years ago
I almost understand this but have never heard of this. Growing up in the snowbelt and attending large family gatherings and celebrations where do you put your winter coats and jackets especially in a smaller house. I remember one bedroom as dedicated for outer garments and The bed being piled high with them. Not everyone lives in a huge house with huge closets.
Hey! 3 years ago
Same thing happened when we went to my aunt's place for New Year's Eve and they had a big house (9 kids).
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Monosyllabic girl 3 years ago
Ditto, i sleep in whatever i wore. My dresses and jeans are as comfortable as pajamas
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Mary Kelly 3 years ago
so, i cannot sit on the edge of the bed in my street clothes while i get my pajamas out of the bag...seems really picky
nini 3 years ago
First, I read "No clothes outside of the bed" and was like... ooookay? I guess I could make it work?
Rebecca Joan 3 years ago
Outside clothes? Like shoes? Cuz all of my clothes go outside when I’m in them.
Iampenny 3 years ago
If you've ever seen what some people do on public transport, you'll get it
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Cory Tollman 3 years ago
One of the grosser scenes in a movie was in the "Dawn of the Dead" remake when the main character comes home in her scrubs after working a shift in the ER. She immediately crawls into bed with her SO.
Yeah, okay. 3 years ago
Made this mistake after going to a movie then flopping on my bed after. Bed bugs right in my bed. A huge effort to get rid of them. Thankfully they contained themselves to the one bedroom but it was horrible to get rid of. As a result I don't go to the actual movie theaters anymore - I bought a big screen. It's much cheaper than the exterminator.
#32
You *will* give my dogs at minimum one pat and one "good boy" each or you're leaving.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 3 years ago
So does my boy dog. Not my girl dog.
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Ryan-James O'Driscoll 3 years ago
If anyone tried to make me pet their dogs, I am leaving and never coming back myself. I am very apprehensive around dogs and the lack of regard for my own feelings in this regard would make me lose all respect for the "host"
Matt R-A 3 years ago
I will not compel someone against their will to interact with my animals or anything or anyone, and I will not be compelled to interact with your animals. That’s absurd.
Brittany Howard 3 years ago
Agreed. You don't know what experiences people have had with animals or why they might not want to interact with your pets. For example, my sister likes dogs but breaks out in welts when she pets some breeds so she'll avoid them.
Load More Replies... Ranger Kanootsen 3 years ago
Ah, I wouldn't be allowed in this house either! I'm scared of dogs.
simply.Taz 3 years ago
I won't force my babies to take pats from people that they didn't initiate. I don't make children gives hugs or kisses, either. However, a "good boy or good girl", is fine. It doesn't violate any personal boundaries. LOL
RJ Spiteri 3 years ago
I don't care how much your mother begs, I'm not petting her.
Load More Replies... Auntriarch 3 years ago (edited)
This is rather stingy, I would say several pats, some ear scruffle, and possibly some butt scritches if liked
#33
Since my friends have manners, I have no rules. If you aren't a friend, you're not in my house
Cuppa tea? 3 years ago
That how it should be. If people have manners, they don't need any imposing rules.
Luna Crow 3 years ago
Yeah, most of this list just seems like common sense stuff anyway
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OmBoyGanesh 3 years ago
I’ve one rule. If you stay the night, you do a “chore.” My (adult) friends already pick up after themselves. My kid’s friends simply have to put their toys or projects away when done. I’ve never had to mention this rule to an adult and never more than once with a child.
Alleman Jennifer 3 years ago
And the corralary is if the host has manners they will be a gracious host.
Jeannette Spencer 3 years ago (edited)
The worse are family. Not all but certain entitled ones
Christopher Seaton 3 years ago
"Good men don't need rules." - The Doctor, Doctor Who. Spoken in a very different context, but the idea is the same.
#34
It used to be to not pee on the carpet.
My wiener dog disagrees with that rule
Headless Roach 3 years ago
Well, you have to respect the fact that your flatmate may have different views.
Marja Berisa 3 years ago
Oh yes, the dog must be allowed to soil the carpets. But how is this a house rule? Is it like 'No one but the dogs are allowed to pee on the carpet'? (Sorry, I'm getting downvoted for sure).
MrsGodezira 3 years ago
It’s a wiener dog thing. Others won’t understand.
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#35
Who ever has the higher standard for a chore does the chore.
When I do the dishes, I do the dishes. When my wife does the dishes, she does the dishes, makes coffee, and wipes down the counters.
When my wife sweeps, she gets the major areas. When I sweep, I move all the furniture and toys, then sweep every room, under every bed, then spot mop, then vacuum all the rugs and carpeted areas.
digitalin 3 years ago
This only works if it balances out. If it's consistently one person (usually the woman, unfortunately) who has higher standards, sorry, the dude needs to step up.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 3 years ago
Hey Siri, what’s weaponized incompetence?
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TheElderNom 3 years ago
This can be a good rule. But it can also cause discontent, I'd say try to copy the higher standard if you do the chore and make certain things feel equal.
Awsomemom52 3 years ago
My son (25) lives with me... and admittedly is quite lazy (my fault). He really hates cleaning... but when he does clean, he's meticulous. So, whenever a room needs a deep cleaning, I make him do it... alone, because I'm just getting in the way and driving him insane. He always takes a while, but when he's done, the space is spotless, floor to ceiling.
simply.Taz 3 years ago
Sounds like a good rule to have until your partner discovers the "loopholes" in this arrangement. Lol
Lsai Aeon 3 years ago
I'm hoping to get this standard for chores soon. I currently can't do much since my apartment isn't wheelchair accessible, I have to walk, which is a chore in itself for me. I've inherited my parent's house, once it's renovated to be wheelchair accessible I'll be able to do more chores. I'm so excited! I can't wait to be able to do my dishes again, and the laundry, and cook with my son!
Ivy la Sangrienta 3 years ago
Do people still actually sweep? I used the vacuum for all floors, and then the mop.
Temporary Dork 3 years ago (edited)
Definitely: brush & dustpan ftw. I live in Amsterdam and our rooms are small, and I'm not getting the vacuum out to get the dried pasta, garlic peel, and rolling tobacco off the kitchen floor every day.
Load More Replies... Bear Family 3 years ago
See a need, fill a need. I do all the outside stuff including vehicle repairs. AND some of the inside stuff (cleaning). Dear wife does nearly all the kitchen stuff and some of the cleaning too. Teens pitch in whenever they are available.
#36
Minimum pants (underwear) at the dinner table. Remarkably something you have to enforce quite often with small children.
Lord Mysticlaw 3 years ago
This is funny because it's true... my kid was quite a nudist as a toddler 🤣
Marc Wilson 3 years ago
Seems to be a phase they go through. Our daughter would undress in shops if you didn't keep an eye on her. We lost track of her for a moment in a tent shop - she was found undressed, in a sleeping bag, inside a tent display, fast asleep.
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Deborah B 3 years ago
No naked in the kitchen. No swim togs in the kitchen. The first was due to nudist toddlers, the second was a result of me spilling boiling water on myself as an 8 year old, The lycra togs I was wearing absorbed the hot water and held it against the skin, making the burns worse than if I'd been in loose clothing.
Techguy791 3 years ago
A lesson hard learned, but a smart rule nonetheless
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Interesting_Astronaut 3 years ago
Anybody else noticed everything in that image is photoshopped?
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
For toddlers? No clothes is better. So much easier to hose a toddler down than get stains out of clothing
Jason 3 years ago
Pretty much. My toddler asks me "shirt on or off" for the food. At least when he is wearing one haha. The ribs, spaghetti sauce, etc bath he is about to get can stay off his clothes
Load More Replies... Maria Mandjik 3 years ago
Or adults, a few years ago we were at a baseball game my nephew about 8 whisper to his father that the lady a couple seats behind was not wearing underwear, my brother had to keep on tell him to watch the game because he wanted to watch the lady.
BeepBeepBoopBoop 3 years ago (edited)
I uh- I think it is?? everything looks like it's floating...
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D.L. Birdski 2 years ago
I was worried you had something against free-ballin’. I’d never get welcomed back to the table…
Mo Poppins 2 years ago
This is funny because it might be a clue as to how free-spirited someone is. As a toddler, I always preferred peeing w/ the bathroom door open, the one day, my mom said that we had to close the door when using the bathroom. She never explained WHY, which is more an issue of her inability to articulate things, but to this day, I still do prefer open doors in my own home.
#37
If there is food in the house, it is available to anyone. Company included.
EP 3 years ago
That is really nice. It’s available to company. IF THEY ASK ME!!! If company goes into my kitchen opens my cabinets and fridge and has at it. I have a big probably with that. To grab a water sure. But just ask about the food and I’ll be happy to share but to have the audacity to rummage through someone else’s fridge or cabinets without asking first. Yikes
Celia T 3 years ago
My main rule always ask if it is the last bit. Especially if you have consumed most of it. I do the main part of the cooking and I make things especially for my mate. If I have special for them, they can eat it all. If there is something both of us eat in there as well, eat yours first and ask before you eat all of ours.
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L.V 3 years ago
Hum no. If you want food ask about it, but don't start going through my cupboards and help yourself.
Bear Family 3 years ago
That inevitably leads to guests eating your favorite fancy thing that you splurge on occasionally. I'd be pissed if a guest went into the deep freeze and hauled out a couple of steaks without asking. We very rarely splurge and eat steak b/c of the cost. And I bought them directly from the farm.
Load More Replies... Couldnt_find_a_decent_name 3 years ago
Yes, but it depends on if they asked or not and what it is. Like if I buy myself a treat or something for a recipe I’m going to make, and I find it gone and I wasn’t asked about it, it’s game over.
Bear Family 3 years ago
Or something that costs $12 per pound. We rarely eat like that so it is a special occasion type thing, not just "I was kind of hungry so I'll eat your fancy food" instead of asking.
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Sonja 3 years ago
I have mixed feelings about this one. It gives me what yours is mine what mine is mine and I decide we share everything vibes. No one decides who eats my food but me. And I demand respect of what's mine. Decent people ask before they take anything and will not share what's not theirs.
•teddy•bear• 3 years ago
This I do not agree with. especially if you have kids. if the kids dont know that they have food that is theirs, that can trigger eating disorders. if a child has a food that is theirs, then they wont feel it necessary to hoard food, bingeing eat, or feel guilty for eating.
Celia T 3 years ago
As a kid odd or special items were usually ask before you eat. But there was always something good to eat. But there is a special uncomfortable place for people that won’t let kids graze. My partner grew up in this situation.
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Petro Roos 3 years ago (edited)
We have a saying for this when we have friends over. S.O.S and we'd explain the following: This means Stretch Or Starve. If you want something, grab it. We're not constantly going to offer you food and drink. If you're too shy to just grab it, you're welcome to ask for it - Only thing. If it's the last one, YOU MUST AT ALL TIMES ASK BEFORE you grab it. Because someone may have saved it for themselves for later. With this said, we weren't brought up to just grab food at our friends' homes, we were taught to ask if we want something if it was not offered.
simply.Taz 3 years ago
Growing up, food was scarce in my house. I still, to this day, feel anxiety when I'm offered food while visiting others. I'm worried that their supply could be diminished for their family. I rarely accept a dinner invitation for this reason. I know it's silly, but your childhood experiences stay with you, even 50 years later. :(
Celia T 3 years ago
Hugs. If someone is hungry and in need of food, not just idly munching, they can eat down to the last crumb in my house.
Load More Replies... Auntriarch 3 years ago
No, absolutely not. You can have everything in my fridge if you say you're hungry. But don't just dive in.
#38
No slamming doors.
Will Cable 3 years ago
Strange how in TV shows, when someone is arguing in the kitchen they slam the doors and drawers ....just wait till they have soft close and it will seem surreal
Headless Roach 3 years ago
The doors at my house have those weird tiny cushions that prevent a loud slam. When you're angry and try to slam nevertheless, it's just really funny and all the bad vibes are gone immediately. I love my doors.
Bear Family 3 years ago
Slam the doors or drawers and you get to stay and help me repair them if necessary.
Petro Roos 3 years ago
Slamming doors in our house growing up was a BIG NO, NO. So if you happen to be in an argument and storm off and accidentally slam a door (slips out of your hand, or the wind catches it) you'd open the door and angrily say "Sorry, was an accident". Was rather chuckle-worthy.
Upstaged75 3 years ago
When I was 16 I slammed my bedroom door in my dad's face and kicked it in. (It was one of those flimsy internal doors so it wasn't hard to do.) Apparently he did it to my younger brother too. Dad's a pretty mellow guy so kicking in doors is not something you'd expect from him. He really just doesn't like having bratty teenagers slam doors in his face. :)
Load More Replies... Shaunn Munn 3 years ago
Hubby broke a door doing that. It was the door to his man-cave. I was taught to turn the k**b, gently pull the door shut, and release k**b. Quiet and not even a click. He tried once to accuse me of slamming doors. Disabused him of that fallacy early in our marriage. Never take my anger out on animals, kids or furnishings. EVER!
#39
Clean after yourself. Let people have their turn to speak. If things get heated, take break before you say s**t you’ll regret afterwards.
And always, always, close the dog gate after you walk in lest the dog go on an endless adventure.
Just me, myself, and I 3 years ago
Hubby still isn't fully trained on closing the gate. Our lab has escaped several times but we live where traffic isn't an issue. Still, I'm ready to string Hubby up by his thumbs at times.
Crystal Henze 2 years ago
A big rule at our house is always always put all doors or gates back how you found them! We hve to much livestock to be chasing them all over the countryside
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Lara Verne 3 years ago
"Let people have their turn to speak." Yes! Someone constantly interrupting me and it drives me crazy.
Terry Butler 2 years ago
I have an acquaintance who just speaks louder if you try to get a word in edgewise. Sometimes I call her on it. It's exhausting.
Load More Replies... a fruity dream of delusion 3 years ago
ahh both of these would work so well in my house.. our staircase has a dog gate on it and guests will always forget to close it. i do *not* want to go upstairs and find a turd bomb on the floor, nty.
Terry Butler 2 years ago
It would be great if you could have a speaker connected to the gate that said, "Close the Gate!" when it's left open for to long.
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Hotdogking 3 years ago
Pardon the dark joke, but if you don’t catch the dog when it goes on an adventure, there will be a quick end indeed
#40
If i want to sit on my countertops don’t tell me i f*****g cant.
Paulo Freitas 3 years ago (edited)
Thats what my cats try to tell me about the tables..... I have allready given up on trying to stop them, Im nothing but a 100kg can apener to them.
OmBoyGanesh 3 years ago
Ya, I don’t think the type of guest that would chastise me for sitting on my own colter tops is not the type of guest I’d ever want. What a unique way to weed out potential friends.
simply.Taz 3 years ago
If I want, I can.....it's my house; however, I don't. I would be pissed if a guest sat on my countertops!
Bloobee bloobee bloo bloo bloo 3 years ago
I’m always yelling at my youngest to get off the counters and table. I hate that. We have plenty of chairs to sit on
#41
No water above cardboard! I like board games, my partner likes plants. Plants that need watering. Gravity makes water go down so when there were plants above my board games, it was only a matter of time before 'the incident' happened. Now we have the above rule.
#42
don’t look outside between 2:35 and 2:38 am
Persephone hates Pomegranate 3 years ago
Looked at the og thread, OP said they took inspiration from this reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/dyqd5e/something_walks_whistling_past_my_house_every/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
hungryghost 3 years ago
thanks, it sent chill down my spine reading that reddit post
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#43
Help cleaning up the dishes after a meal is graciously appreciated. But, don’t even think about putting my knives or pans in the dishwasher. I will happily hand wash them myself.
#44
If it's on the table, it's everyone's property. Stuff yourself, don't even ask.
Couldnt_find_a_decent_name 3 years ago
Yes if it’s on my table and I’m not actively eating it, take it I don’t care, chances are it’s there for you.
#45
If u take a cold one from the fridge you replace it with one from the box out in the porch. And if there are no beers left u go to the store and get more immediately. This is our main house rule that I had to follow ever since I was a little kid.
T. Brown 3 years ago
I haven't been drinking beer since a little kid, but makes sense I guess??
BluEyedSeoulite 3 years ago
My family had a "You drink the last of the iced tea, you make more. Don't leave less than a glass left." The beer one makes me a little sad
#46
Those allowed in, Mi Casa, Su Casa.. All I need to know is if the dog has been walked (never required, always allowed) and if ur joining for dinner. I hate buying/prepoing food for no one to turn up.
wifeofweasley 3 years ago
I once hosted a party. I invited several friends and told them there will be tons of food. Cooking is my hobby and I love making food for my friends. I spend the day in the kitchen making different dishes and snacks. The table was FULL. Only two of my six guests ate because they had lunch (separately) before they came to mine. I was livid. I cried after the last person left. I ate a lot of the stuff I made and brought the rest over to my parents.
PleasantCrocodile 3 years ago
That was very inconsiderate and unkind of your guests. :( Cooking is my love language too, and I've had similar experiences. If I invite you over specifically for lunch/dinner/coffee w/ snacks and you come but refuse to eat anything, you are not being polite. You are being rude AF.
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No food in the bedrooms
t-Grex 3 years ago
I disagree but that's because I often forget to feed myself or get overwhelmed from all the food options in the kitchen. Having some small snacks that are sealed in my room allow me a small selection without feeling overwhelmed or forgetting to eat. I'm getting better, but it's still difficult for self care and eating.
Nikki D 3 years ago
I keep peanut butter and crackers in my room and if I remember to eat anything, it's a win! I hope you someday get to really enjoy eating. Nourishing yourself. I'm trying to get there too.
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️️Upvote faery️ 3 years ago
Yes yes yes exactly!! I don't want crumbs in my bed or in my carpet
Bear Family 3 years ago
At least clean up if food goes to (the teenager's) a room... No reason to operate as if living like a farm animal in a barn.
#49
The one rule in my dad’s house is one that he won’t tell you: don’t poop in the upstairs bathroom. The shame of having to ask him for a plunger is just not worth it.
Will Cable 3 years ago
Get some fake poo from a joke shop and leave it anywhere upstairs except the bathroom.
#50
The chair that looks like a golden throne that is in the middle of the livingroom on that raised dias? That is my chair and mine alone. Your seat in the pillow on the floor at my feet.
TheQueenZ 3 years ago
Or a narcissistic psychopath. I hope it's the cat though.
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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 3 years ago
Actually I like sitting on the floor. The rule is rude af but I wouldn't hate it
What do you think ?
Kate Jones 3 years ago
I would add to not start filming on your camera at my home unless I give you permission. It shouldn't have to be said but, here we go. I have a friend who's grown, adult daughter comes by with her occasionally and she'll just start filming a tiktok video while walking around my home. I mentioned this to a co-worker of mine once and she said she found out one of her daughter's friend's parents are family vloggers and they did a whole video for their 'family blog' with her daughter in it because she had visited once. I don't have kids but I would be super annoyed if you put pictures or video of my kid online without my permission.
Pizzagirl 91 3 years ago
Yeah, all daycares, schools etc. have to have you sign waivers, but (a-hole) friends could just put your toddler up on the Internet... I'm glad my friends and family always ask before sharing pictures and videos with someone.
Load More Replies... wifeofweasley 3 years ago
I have two rules except the common ones like no shoes, be clean and don't be rude: No. 1 is: If I cook, you eat. If I invite people over there will be at least snacks available. These snacks are home made. If you tell me beforehand that you will have eaten before - fine. I won't cook anything. But if I invte you to my house expect food. You don't have to eat a lot. I will accomodate to your diet. If your vegan, veggie, gluten free - I'll make it possible. I will spend time and energy to make this food so show some respect and eat it. Or tell me beforehand you're not hungry. The second rule is to drink while eating. I hate people who only eat and don't have a glass on the side while doing so. I will make you drink at least a glass of water while at mine. Because y'all don't drink enough and it's weird to not drink while eating.
Happy_Pandalover 3 years ago
None of these rules are strange. Most of them should be common sense and a matter of respect.
Dodo 2 years ago
Honestly the only bizarre one to me was 'don't look outside during these random three minutes'.
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Christoph 3 years ago
Some of you are quite gracious! Many of you are not folks whose home I would care to visit.
BeepBeepBoopBoop 3 years ago
just curious, what rules do you not like from this list? I thought most of them seemed reasonable
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Lizz 3 years ago
For G's sake put the toilet lid down when you flush! Especially after Nr 2! Saves a lot of smell and bacteria floating around the bathroom! I'm not a hypochondriac but this can make me pretty pissed off if you don't do it. Also: if it's not in the laundry basket it won't get washed. Period.
RafCo (he/him) 3 years ago
Really, my only rule for guests is, no guests in the house. It keeps things simple. My kids' friends come over on occasion, but those are kids, and they're usually more well behaved than my own kids, so it's cool. Adults are too judgey, they can stay in their own houses.
Poeha 3 years ago (edited)
LOL I made an exception for a mom who wanted to pick up her kid or with a bday party, the parents could bring em inside. My immediate family is welcome, because they don't judge.
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Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
Stay outta my kitchen. If I'm cooking, I'm using a knife. Do not be int he way. Please. Other than that, just take off your shoes, be polite.
Max 3 years ago
Mine is no sudden movements or sound. Due to my autism I have really bad sensory issues and get very quickly thrown into a meltdown if I see something suddenly coming towards me or moving in general or if someone is talking at a normal volume and then suddenly shouting or yelling, or just making a lot of noise. It stresses me out and a lot of people don't get it, specifically my parents
Hey! 3 years ago
My oldest son and his GF are both autistic but on each end/side of the spectrum so they complement each other. I didn't know then but we never shout in our house because my youngest son and I get migraines really quickly. One of his friends had to stop coming over because he was doing exactly like you described and we couldn't take it.
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John Barber 3 years ago
It's easier to remain alone than make rules. My only rule: Humans not welcome here.
Kate Jones 3 years ago
I would add to not start filming on your camera at my home unless I give you permission. It shouldn't have to be said but, here we go. I have a friend who's grown, adult daughter comes by with her occasionally and she'll just start filming a tiktok video while walking around my home. I mentioned this to a co-worker of mine once and she said she found out one of her daughter's friend's parents are family vloggers and they did a whole video for their 'family blog' with her daughter in it because she had visited once. I don't have kids but I would be super annoyed if you put pictures or video of my kid online without my permission.
Pizzagirl 91 3 years ago
Yeah, all daycares, schools etc. have to have you sign waivers, but (a-hole) friends could just put your toddler up on the Internet... I'm glad my friends and family always ask before sharing pictures and videos with someone.
Load More Replies... wifeofweasley 3 years ago
I have two rules except the common ones like no shoes, be clean and don't be rude: No. 1 is: If I cook, you eat. If I invite people over there will be at least snacks available. These snacks are home made. If you tell me beforehand that you will have eaten before - fine. I won't cook anything. But if I invte you to my house expect food. You don't have to eat a lot. I will accomodate to your diet. If your vegan, veggie, gluten free - I'll make it possible. I will spend time and energy to make this food so show some respect and eat it. Or tell me beforehand you're not hungry. The second rule is to drink while eating. I hate people who only eat and don't have a glass on the side while doing so. I will make you drink at least a glass of water while at mine. Because y'all don't drink enough and it's weird to not drink while eating.
Happy_Pandalover 3 years ago
None of these rules are strange. Most of them should be common sense and a matter of respect.
Dodo 2 years ago
Honestly the only bizarre one to me was 'don't look outside during these random three minutes'.
Load More Replies... Christoph 3 years ago
Some of you are quite gracious! Many of you are not folks whose home I would care to visit.
BeepBeepBoopBoop 3 years ago
just curious, what rules do you not like from this list? I thought most of them seemed reasonable
Load More Replies... Lizz 3 years ago
For G's sake put the toilet lid down when you flush! Especially after Nr 2! Saves a lot of smell and bacteria floating around the bathroom! I'm not a hypochondriac but this can make me pretty pissed off if you don't do it. Also: if it's not in the laundry basket it won't get washed. Period.
RafCo (he/him) 3 years ago
Really, my only rule for guests is, no guests in the house. It keeps things simple. My kids' friends come over on occasion, but those are kids, and they're usually more well behaved than my own kids, so it's cool. Adults are too judgey, they can stay in their own houses.
Poeha 3 years ago (edited)
LOL I made an exception for a mom who wanted to pick up her kid or with a bday party, the parents could bring em inside. My immediate family is welcome, because they don't judge.
Load More Replies... Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
Stay outta my kitchen. If I'm cooking, I'm using a knife. Do not be int he way. Please. Other than that, just take off your shoes, be polite.
Max 3 years ago
Mine is no sudden movements or sound. Due to my autism I have really bad sensory issues and get very quickly thrown into a meltdown if I see something suddenly coming towards me or moving in general or if someone is talking at a normal volume and then suddenly shouting or yelling, or just making a lot of noise. It stresses me out and a lot of people don't get it, specifically my parents
Hey! 3 years ago
My oldest son and his GF are both autistic but on each end/side of the spectrum so they complement each other. I didn't know then but we never shout in our house because my youngest son and I get migraines really quickly. One of his friends had to stop coming over because he was doing exactly like you described and we couldn't take it.
Load More Replies... John Barber 3 years ago
It's easier to remain alone than make rules. My only rule: Humans not welcome here.
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