40 Of The Best Answers To “What Is One ‘Unwritten Rule’ You Think Everyone Should Know And Follow?”
There are rules, stupid rules, and rules that nobody argues about. Like, the one where you don’t answer out loud if someone whispers to you. Call it common sense, human behavior at its best, or an unwritten rule, that doesn’t change it—you just whisper if someone whispers at you.
So what are these unspoken rules that never get written down and are considered logical arguments or actions? Are they that different when it comes to various people?
A person on r/AskReddit dared to find out as they posted the seemingly simple, yet very illuminating question “What is one 'unwritten rule' you think everyone should know and follow?” 44.7k upvotes and 18.3k comments later, we’ve got some of the most interesting replies. They show some rules worth respecting don’t need to be carved into stone and can perfectly live in the part of the brain where “it’s just like this” is enough to explain why.
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Never make fun of someone else's laugh — be it how they sound or how they look. Laughing is the most natural expression of joy and happiness, and for someone to feel self-conscious about that because of other people's comments is so brutal.
Don’t put your music on speakers when in a public space. It’s not like everyone wants the same genre or was in the mood for music. Get your headphones.
Don’t ever say ‘oh, you’ve only got one child. That must be so lonely for them.’
Because maybe that person tried for years to have that one child, maybe they chose one for good reasons, maybe that had another child that died that you don’t know about.
Or, maybe it’s none of your business how many children people have. Actually, it’s definitely not your business. So, shhhhh.
My opinion is the only time you need another 'child' is when it's an animal; example: I have 3 leopard geckos--not just one--so they have friends.
Bored Panda reached out to Dr. Daniel Wendler, a therapist and author of “Improve Your Social Skills.” According to Daniel, the unwritten rules are really just an expression of the golden rule, “which is to treat others as you would want to be treated (or even better, to treat others as they would want to be treated).”
Dr. Wendler continued: “Many of society's unwritten rules are simple expressions of empathy and courtesy, a way to put yourself in someone else's shoes and realize what you can do to be kind to them.”
However, if you’re worrying about whether you or someone else lacks common sense, the therapist suggests not worrying about something “so vague that it could mean any number of things.” “Instead,” he suggests, “it's better to focus on the things we have control over—like trying to be a little more kind today than we were yesterday.”
Be kind to people who are working: food staff, medical staff, etc. Don’t take your bad day out on someone else.
For buses/trains/any other public transportation, let people exit first before you get on.
Don't say s**t about someone's appearance if it can't be fixed in less than 30 seconds. Spinach in someone's teeth? Let a homie know. Body type? Bad haircut? Worn-out clothes? Don't need to mention it.
Dr. Wendler also said that there are many people who struggle to pick up on the unwritten social rules. “Sometimes, this is because they didn't have a lot of opportunity to socialize with others growing up, so they never got experience in putting themselves in someone else's shoes and learning what was expected.”
Other times, “it's because they have a condition such as autism or social anxiety that makes it more difficult to read other people and learn how to interact socially.”
Dr. Wendler claims that the good news is that whether it's easy for you to pick up on social rules or difficult, everyone can get better at it. “Just try to challenge yourself to get 1% better each day—maybe learn one unwritten rule, or practice one social action—and before you know it, you'll see dramatic improvement,” he concluded.
Do not swipe left or right if someone shows you a photo on their phone.
I live by this rule I made after thinking about things late at night.
If someone does something that makes them happy and confident. If it doesn't hurt them or anyone else, animals included. Then leave them alone, let them do that thing. Let them be happy.
Don't propose at someone else's wedding.
That’s a given, the only time it is okay is if the bride and groom are happy with it. Also don’t wear a white dress.
Meanwhile, Lynn How, a life coach and author of “Positive Young Mind” who specializes in supporting educators, parents, and children with improving and prevention of mental health issues, told Bored Panda that unwritten rules are important to establish a certain culture, whether it is in a sports, company, or societal context.
“They are needed to ensure at least a basic level of expected behavior. For example, your boss has never said to you that you can't drink alcohol at work, but you know this already without needing it written down or having verbal clarification,” the author explained.
While most people do share a common understanding of unspoken rules, some have more difficulty picking them up. “We need to take time for a more detailed explanation of something we feel doesn't need to be said where required,” Lynn suggests.
You can be wrong. It isn't a bad thing, either. And when you are wrong, acknowledge it, and learn from it, you don't need to dig down in your beliefs to try and comfort yourself because you can't handle not being right all the time.
Always say please and thank you. Just because your an adult doesn't give you the right to stop practicing manners. Drives me crazy.
Guys they made a good point, whether or not they spelled "you're" correctly. Maybe we should learn some manners like the author suggested and stop rudely pointing out other's grammatical mistakes.
Chew with your mouth closed. Shocks me how many adults i see chewing with their mouth open.
I agree for the most part but in some cultures it is a show of appreciation. We have a friend that is Chinese and he is an extremely loud chewer and chews with his mouth open and that is the way he was brought up. So whilst it maybe annoying for many we just have to deal with it because that is his culture.
“Perhaps the person has a particular additional need that would require a more detailed explanation or it may be that the person in question did not have good role models growing up, which means they may find that many things that were acceptable in their family are not acceptable to the wider world.”
Alternatively, there may be a solid reason why one unspoken rule or another has not established itself among groups of people. Lynn suggests various causes may be at play, like “maybe your company’s unspoken rules are quite strict or perhaps there is an unwritten dress code?” In that case, Lynn recommends turning this sort of unwritten rule into a written one.
There was only 1 rule in my house growing up...do not wake anyone up. My parents worked shift work. Its amaZing to me now how many people don't respect sleep.
There are 2 people in your life you NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES LIE TO. Your doctor and your lawyer.
If you're borrowing it for a third time, you need one of your own.
True but for some things the other person may not be able to afford one of their own. We have lent our lawnmower out to a friend a few times but he can’t afford to buy one for himself. He is trustworthy so we have no issues lending it to him.
FFS be self-aware. I mean, be aware of the space you occupy, of your movements, of where you are. Don't zig-zag on sidewalks, don't fill the entire width of the sidewalk. Be aware of your kid moving their arms like a helicopter. DON'T STOP IN YOUR TRACKS TO CHECK THE F**KING PHONE, walk slower, or step aside but don't be that kind of person.
Just be aware of your body and don't be a dummy. This applies to whole families too, and people in cars, in supermarket lanes, wherever.
This should apply to big family groups walking at a snail’s pace in staggered formation through IKEA. Why on earth have you taken 3 generations there for a day out anyway? IKEA is a terribly disorientating circle of hell anyway without making it worse.
Don’t leave your shopping cart in the middle of the grocery aisle!
Don’t mess up an apology with an excuse.
When I moved back to New Zealand from Japan, I noticed that we tend to give a reason more than Japanese people do. I don’t dislike that; in fact, in a lot of cases I think just think “S**t happens; you don’t need to offer the reason for my approval”.
Wash your hands after the toilet. Walkouts are shocking.
surprising how many people don't wash their hands after using public toilets even in covid
If you borrow someone's car, fill up the tank before you return it.
Only borrow if you are insured to drive that car. Uninsured drivers are breaking the law.
Announce your visits.
You can't be offended that nobody is home when you decide to drop by at random.
Plus it's super unfair to the host since it gives no time to prepare anything and they might have to drop everything they were just doing just to entertain you or cancel their plans.
Don't let friends drive drunk. Maybe offer to get an uber or something for strangers, too, if you can
Always ask if a dog is friendly. You never know what kind of weird behavior things a dog can have, even when they appear friendly at first.
I had a dog who would be fine until someone bent down to pet him. He was very protective and nearly bit a few people. I'd they has asked first we could have told them that he doesn't like being pet by strangers.
I would hate to have to put my dog down because you are an idiot around animals.
Also, please put your dogs on a leash! I can't tell you how many times I have been walking my dog and someone's off leash dog has come charging at us. "Don't worry, he's friendly" they always yell. Well good for you, but my dog is not. He was bit by a "good dog" who was not on a leash and is traumatized by strange dogs running up to him. Just because your dog is well behaved doesn't mean everyone's is.
This exactly. My dog loves people, doesn't bother the outside cats, and pays no mind to the ducks. But he's been attacked, more than once, by dogs off thier leash, so he gets aggressive with other dogs. I always keep him leashed, so I can control the situation, and you know, it's literally the law. But if you allow your dog to run free towards us, I can't control what happens.
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If you have a 'protective' dog that is likely to bite, then it's up to you to warn people or take precautions like using a muzzle when you're out in public.
You shouldn't touch other people's dogs without asking. Full stop. Do you go around petting other people's heads, or touching other people's kids? Then, why do you touch other people's pets without asking for permission? Muzzles are uncomfortable for dogs, and in 99% of the situations they are unnecessary unless imbeciles go around putting their hands where they shouldn't.
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I've taught my children to ALWAYS ask first. It is NOT the dogs fault if something happens if you don't check with the Dog-parent first. As for "your dog shouldn't be in public/should have a muzzle" I've seen people approach dogs that ARE properly muzzled & then get offended when the dog negatively reacts, and most people who know their dogs are not "people friendly" they will avoid populated areas.
No one has any more right to reach out and touch my dog any more than I have the right to reach out and touch your child!! Damn entitled people drive me ...ah nevermind
It’s funny, it’s only like 5 year olds who ever ask if they can pet my dogs. Everyone else just reaches in.
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And please keep your dog away from my dog until we are sure they will get along. I can't tell you how many people let their dog wander over to my leashed dog and said, "don't worry he's friendly." Well, my dog isn't, and you have no idea how your dog will behave in new situations. Restrain them.
I have a German Shepard Im trying to acclimate to people, she was adopted too young and didnt get proper socialization. I walk her in the wee hours of the morning ( 5 or 6 am ) and after dark to avoid folks as much as possible and have a big red bright vest on her that says 'In Training' just to be safe. And if all else were to fail due to her poor social skills at the moment she lets them know she aint down for a petting with her barking.
I taught my children right from the start to never pet a dog without asking the owner first. It's simple, it's respectful, it's polite, and it's safe.
Same, and to let the dog sniff your hand before going in.
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Teach your kids to be safe around dogs too. Tell them not to approach a dog by running up to it and screaming, and always make sure they ask both the owner AND a parent/guardian if they can approach and/or pet the dog.
Also, don't underestimate small dogs. My mother's friend got the ankle bit by a chihuahua and it damaged the muscle thing at the back of the ankle (you know what I mean). She is still limping as it's impossible to fix. On the other hand, I met doggs half my size that were incredibly gentle
Yes!!! A yellow bandana or scarf tied around a dog's neck or harness means 'caution. - don't approach'. I have several patches on my dog's vest that say, 'Do not pet!' 'I will bite you!' And 'I hate everybody equally' (that was a joke from a friend, but still true). And still! People want to pet her. Ridiculous.
so much this! Even when I used to get an inkling of someone wanting to approach my dog I warned them to not pet him, people are stupid as bricks tho and would reply "oh it's ok he looks friendly" You very smart person you, don't you think I know my dog better than you? Idiots everywhere honestly
Yup. Do not go for the petting if you haven't frigging asked the OWNER.
yep , i have 4 dogs , three love to be stroked by anyone the last is a rescue and very scared of people . took me months to gain her trust , you're not ruining that so you can pat her
Same with my dog. He is a rescue and he was scared of everything. Took me a year or more to make him feel relaxed in the street. He is still scared of people, and it takes him a long time to trust a person. It kills me when people not only try to pat him but to pick him up as well, because he is small and adorable. He looks at me with a terrified face, and I've had dreadful arguments with friends and acquaintances. Just leave him alone. You won't "cure" him by frightening him and making him feel helpless.
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That's why kids are scary of course dogs like kids, but they are wild and unpredictable. tell the child to reach out with their palms upward to see if the dog wants to be pet
People should ask before touching a dog from strangers in general. If a dog is interested in me I ALWAYS ask first if i may touch/pet it. Never got refused and people either said sure or yes but do this or don't do that. You never know what the dog experienced in the past and don't want to end up getting bitten
We have a German joke about that: Man to strangert with a dog nearby: Is your dog friendly? Stranger: Yes. Man is about to pet that said dog. Dog bites hand. Man to stranger: But you said, your dog is friendly. Stranger: Of course my dog is friendly but that is not my dog...........
I thought everyone asked "Can I pet your dog?" before getting closer? Is that just some people?
Some people even insist on petting guide dogs, something you really really shouldn't do while the dog is on duty. The dog can't help its owner properly if you are distracting it.
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I think there should be some kind of standard badge for dogs to wear that warns or welcomes people based on the friendliness of dogs and owner. Though people should ask before petting a dog even if they know the dog is friendly, this would make it clearer.
Dogs are living creatures, they don’t have a set program. My dog was the sweetest thing in the world - I mean that, once a bird landed IN HER MOUTH when she was yawning and she just sat there, looking at us for help, not daring to move an inch. And yet she once nearly bit me because I (being a child and thinking myself funny) scared her from behind. She stopped the moment she recognised me, but still in that initial second of shock, she was ready to defend herself. Plus, a green badge or the like would encourage people to be even less careful when approaching your dog.
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That's weird that people don't ask. Almost as weird as people touching pregnant bellies or picking up little kids without asking. Weird and stupid.
Also teach this to your kids! I saw this little girl who kept trying to pet a dog after the owner said he wasn’t friendly. The little girl wouldn’t listen and almost got bitten
A dog is following a man walking down the sidewalk. Man stops to look at his phone. Woman see's dog stopped behind man. Woman walks up to man and asks "Is your dog friendly"? Man says "Yes, my dog is very friendly". Woman bends down to pet dog, dog growls and snaps at her. Woman looks at man and says "I thought you said your dog is very friendly"!!? Man looks at woman and says "Thats not MY dog".
Don't just ask if it is friendly, ask permission to approach and pet it. Children and adults both need to be taught this, as well as getting down on the dog's level and offering a hand to sniff before just petting them.
when your dog gets "protective" around you, it's not the dog's fault, it's yours. You don't know how to handle animals and you have a reaction every time another animal or human approaches. Tragically enough, this reaction is fed from a previous experience. Your dog actually senses this and interprets your body language as being fearful/losing control, so it takes over instead, fighting off what you signalled to be danger approaching. You'd be amazed how many people do this and don't know it... so the idiot around animals is actually you, not the relaxed person shouting that their (free, sociable) dog is friendly But yes, it's always good to ask
Problem is that many dog owners will say their dog is harmless, they're just being friendly....or, they're not normally like this, it must be something YOU did...owners have FULL responsibility over their pets. Some people have genuine fears or allergies that they may not want a dog around them and not have to worry about being in a situation they feel uncomfortable in just because the dog owner feels its their right to allow their dog to run free
We had a German Shepherd that was very well behaved. When people asked if he bit my answer was always "He hasn't yet." I'd get some strange looks but as good as he was he was still a dog. BTW Always, always believe the owner, no matter how cute the dog is or how nice your pet is, if the owner says "My pet is not friendly" don't try to be a pet whisperer.
I ALWAYS ask if I can pat a dog. I wouldn't want someone to pat my dog without asking. Not because he is dangerous, but because he is timid.
My dog is friendly and would never bite unless I or she was being attacked. Muzzle her? Of course NOT! Then how would she defend either one of us from danger?!? She has DO NOT PET on her walking harness and I politely but very firmly say NO when strangers ask to pet her.
I always ask, "May I pet your dog?" and accept any answer with a smile.
I will bend down to say hello, I don't pet other people's dogs. Maybe let them smell me (if I have to go inside the house for work) but still don't pet them
Yes! Also, ask before petting service dogs. My young boys know this. Adults should too.
My dog is slightly aggressive and sometimes I get worried little kids will run up to her and pet her. Obviously I’m not gonna muzzle her cuz she’s 3 pounds and couldn’t hurt a fly but she will lunge so pleaaaaase don’t pet dogs without asking!
I have a dog who gets extremely nervous in public. Just because he’s cute, people think they can just pet him. Every time I take him out, I have to tell someone not to touch him. He will get nervous enough to bite if you extend your hand if he’s in public.
You can buy collars, leads, bandanas and harnesses that say nervous, in training, deaf, or caution etc. That might help. I have had ones that said blind for my blind dog so people knew she might be startled. I have ones saying nervous for a current dog. It has made a massive difference.
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I cannot believe how many times I have to deal this this....My dog is protective (28 lb, terrier/basenji mix) I have other owners and their dog get too close to us - their response is " It's OK, my dog is friendly" So I responds " Ok, is my dog friendly? Then they look confused and reply " Uh, I don't know". Yeah, that's the whole point - you don't know anything about the other dog. Do we let our kids talk or play with strangers because our kid is nice??
your dog is protective because of YOU! You are not friendly, so your dog will act accordingly. And kids usually play with other stranger kids on the playground, unless, of course, their parents don't allow it.
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My dog has leash aggression. He's fine off-leash with other people and dogs, (in a dog park, for example), but when he's on-leash, he becomes a little too over-protective. This is a common trait for certain breeds. I was unaware of this until I got a rottweiler/lab mix.
"This is a common trait for certain breeds." that's a lie (not necessarily your lie, you might have been lied to). It's you! You don't know how to handle a dog on leash, so you blame your dog for it. It's so obvious, you've said it yourself: he's fine when off leash
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I hate when people have their dogs off-leash letting them run around and they run up to you and your dog. The owner yells "it's okay they're friendly"... Okay, my dog is not, and now we are about to have a problem.
It's not the dog, it's you. If you always think you're about to have a problem when your dog is near you and others are approaching, then it's pretty obvious why. See a dog professional!
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Not always the case. Our dog has severe anxiety and the vet says it could have stemmed from when it was a young pup, could be because of his breed or could be genetic.
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Not all dogs are 100% in their training. Reactions to Trauma that they might have endured can not always be trained away.
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Are you even aware of how many messed up dogs are out there because they were abused? It takes months or longer to resocialise them. My mother‘s last dog wouldn’t let anyone touch her - it took my mother TWO HOURS to be able to pet her ONCE. Two hours of sitting in the dog kennel at the animal shelter, winning even a tiny bit of trust. These dogs deserve a good life, but you can’t magically turn them into normally functioning dogs. It‘s the owner‘s responsibility to stop the dog from running wild and attacking random people. It‘s the random people‘s job to stay away from the dog.
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Turn down your bass! Be more considerate of your neighbors in apartment complexes.
I'm tired of people sitting outside my window in their car with their bass on full blast...at 2-3am! ((That's why I'm awake right now.)) I'm also greatly annoyed at my neighbors turning up their music (bass) to the point where it's rattling things on my walls. After getting multiple complaints you know it's a problem thus are choosing to be bad neighbors. *Also they have a lot of small children who should definitely be asleep but of course arent.
Be kind to strangers even if you’re having a hard time
Don't cook fish in the office kitchen
When driving a car, dont be nice, be predictable. People being nice leads to a s**tload of accidents.
be predictable = use your blinkers and use them before your car is already turning
When out to dinner with a group, only the person who ordered the least expensive meal/combo of things can offer to split the check evenly.
I have two:
1. do not wear perfume or cologne if you’re getting on an airplane.
2. do not use speaker phone or play videos on your phone without headphones in public places. Especially in public transit.
Why not perfume or cologne? I'd say "do not pour half the bottle" as many people do, but a little? Everything smells, really, and I think the smell of "people", like sweat or God only knows what else, is far more annoying than perfume.
If someone asks you a question, finish what you’re saying with, “what about you?”
Enjoy noticing how many people actually don’t do this.
DON’T USE THE URINAL IN YOUR DREAM! You’ll thank me later.
I have done this once as a teen but instead of a urinal it was a toilet, and of course I ended up wetting the bed. I have had many dreams about toilets but they are usually gross, have no doors, flooded, full of crap, covered in toilet paper etc so I never use the toilet in those dreams and don’t wake up needing to pee. Bit of a gross dream I know but I can’t help it lol.
If you have to cancel on a friend, it should be your responsibility to reschedule.
If your going out to dinner with other people, and theyre paying, dont order the most expensive thing on the menu, go cheap
With one exception: if a billionaire ever takes me out to dinner, I am gonna enjoy. Yes, I know it's not gonna happen, but being honest.
If someone whispers, you whisper back.
If you're going to listen to music, videos, or anything else on your phone that requires sound and isnt a phone call, either wait until you get home or invest in some headphones.
Don't talk to anyone at the urinal.
"Hey man. Nice testicles" - Was the last thing Aaron said before he died
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This is a basically a list of do and don't in normal every day life when you don't want to come across as a total uncultured rude swine. It's sad that this list exists. Just goes to show that there are people out there who need to be reminded.
Most of these are so obvious, it makes me wonder what kind of rude as-sholes some of you hang out with...
If you wish to speak to person A but they’re currently engaged in a face-to-face conversation with person B, don’t walk up and interrupt the conversation, cutting off person B so you can ask your question or speak to person A. And if you’re person A, don’t allow this to happen. Tell the intruder to let you finish with person B first - then you’ll address their matter.
Puts people on the spot though. If I don't want one some people are going to be offended if I say no. Maybe, if you care enough to want to hug a person, find out how they feel overall about it in a general conversation first.
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It is good manners but should just be common sense yeah
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Be as polite to your friends and family as you would be to an important client.
If it ain't yours, don't mess with it. Probably the first one I taught my kids, and I'm surprised this one didn't come up in some form.
Unwritten rules are generally such because they are too dubious to go into print.
My rule: RESPECT IS MY BASELINE: it is not "earned," it is where I begin with everyone, unless they show that they don't deserve it.
Don't talk to somebody about their mental illness. Things like depression and anxiety can't be rushed through, so don't try to rush anybody. This is different from talking somebody out of suicide. Just know they will still need help if you have talked somebody about their mental health.
Unwritten rule... You don't go through a purse or bag when the owner is not around to watch you, even if you are dating.
Obvious! Even if you are dating, or it's your mother's. Only if the owner tells you to get something there, or if it is an emergency.
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1. if you are in a group chat like discord NEVER use the @everyone unless it's very seriously important. 2. If you are in a voice chat like zoom or discord etc, don't just sit there with your microphone on when there's lots of background noise, especially a crying baby/barking dog. 3. Again on voice chats, mute your microphone if you are eating, don't chew/slurp/smack your lips in other peoples ears
My unwritten rule (guess it's written now): If you don't invite me to holidays and parties, don't call me when you need to be bailed out of anything.
I would add "Think with your intellect before you react with your emotions".
You're missing "if you feel the need to keep something a secret maybe you shouldn't be doing it"
Not necessarily. If you keep a secret because you are embarrassed and don't want to be judged... you need to either stop hanging around judgmental people, or stop caring what they think.
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The problem is, most all breeders can't be bothered to teach their little abominations Social Manners or Social Responsibility. It's all "GIMME, GIMME, GIMME", "MINE, MINE, MINE", "What **I** want"!!!
Tip mainly for restaurants, having a group of us elderly women having lunch together often called "you guys" by the staff doesn't go over well.
It doesn't mean they think less of you as women, it's just a casual saying.. Oh hey what's up guys? There is nothing negative about it.
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This is a basically a list of do and don't in normal every day life when you don't want to come across as a total uncultured rude swine. It's sad that this list exists. Just goes to show that there are people out there who need to be reminded.
Most of these are so obvious, it makes me wonder what kind of rude as-sholes some of you hang out with...
If you wish to speak to person A but they’re currently engaged in a face-to-face conversation with person B, don’t walk up and interrupt the conversation, cutting off person B so you can ask your question or speak to person A. And if you’re person A, don’t allow this to happen. Tell the intruder to let you finish with person B first - then you’ll address their matter.
Puts people on the spot though. If I don't want one some people are going to be offended if I say no. Maybe, if you care enough to want to hug a person, find out how they feel overall about it in a general conversation first.
Load More Replies... It is good manners but should just be common sense yeah
Load More Replies... Be as polite to your friends and family as you would be to an important client.
If it ain't yours, don't mess with it. Probably the first one I taught my kids, and I'm surprised this one didn't come up in some form.
Unwritten rules are generally such because they are too dubious to go into print.
My rule: RESPECT IS MY BASELINE: it is not "earned," it is where I begin with everyone, unless they show that they don't deserve it.
Don't talk to somebody about their mental illness. Things like depression and anxiety can't be rushed through, so don't try to rush anybody. This is different from talking somebody out of suicide. Just know they will still need help if you have talked somebody about their mental health.
Unwritten rule... You don't go through a purse or bag when the owner is not around to watch you, even if you are dating.
Obvious! Even if you are dating, or it's your mother's. Only if the owner tells you to get something there, or if it is an emergency.
Load More Replies... 1. if you are in a group chat like discord NEVER use the @everyone unless it's very seriously important. 2. If you are in a voice chat like zoom or discord etc, don't just sit there with your microphone on when there's lots of background noise, especially a crying baby/barking dog. 3. Again on voice chats, mute your microphone if you are eating, don't chew/slurp/smack your lips in other peoples ears
My unwritten rule (guess it's written now): If you don't invite me to holidays and parties, don't call me when you need to be bailed out of anything.
I would add "Think with your intellect before you react with your emotions".
You're missing "if you feel the need to keep something a secret maybe you shouldn't be doing it"
Not necessarily. If you keep a secret because you are embarrassed and don't want to be judged... you need to either stop hanging around judgmental people, or stop caring what they think.
Load More Replies... The problem is, most all breeders can't be bothered to teach their little abominations Social Manners or Social Responsibility. It's all "GIMME, GIMME, GIMME", "MINE, MINE, MINE", "What **I** want"!!!
Tip mainly for restaurants, having a group of us elderly women having lunch together often called "you guys" by the staff doesn't go over well.
It doesn't mean they think less of you as women, it's just a casual saying.. Oh hey what's up guys? There is nothing negative about it.
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