Some rules exist because they had to be implemented. Like the speed limit or legal drinking age. Meanwhile, some rules have backfired big time and made the people who implemented them regret their decision. Check out our previous post about such instances right here.
But there are rules that need no introduction. They’re not documented in books nor authorized by law, and still, they govern our daily lives. This simple “common sense” is also known as “unwritten rules” and they refer to common behavioral constraints we all take for granted.
Things like not swiping sideways if someone shows a picture on their phone, or never making fun of someone else’s laugh. Sounds random, but people swear by it! Scroll down below for more unspoken rules listed by people online.
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Never ever make fun of someone who is overweight at the gym.
If someone comes up to you that you don't know starts loudly talking about being your friend you play along
If you're wrong, admit it.
So much this. This needs to be higher on the list. Being wrong and learning is a part of personal growth. Even if I am in a heated debate with someone and arguing my point and it all of a sudden dawns on me that they are right, I will immediately concede. Always good to be moldable, being rigid doesn't do anyone any good.
You having a bad day doesn't mean that you have to ruin other people's day.
Don't play your music out loud when in public.
For example: While walking down the street or sitting on a bus one should not be blasting music on their personal device. Buy a pair of damn headphones.
Always let people out before walking in. This applies to elevators, trains, or anything similar.
If someone is giving you a ride, be ready before the person arrives to pick you up.
When driving and someone lets you into the traffic stream, be sure to do the "Thank You Wave."
Don't wear white to a wedding, and don't propose at someone's wedding. I'm sure this sucks to hear, but that is not your day. Don't be a d*ck.
I agree! Don't steal the spotlight away from someone else's special day.
Unless you have the couple blessings to do so..... There are amazing videos online where the couple being married help their friends to propose....
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Or make any sort of announcement - don't announce pregnancy, don't come out of the closet, don't shine the light on you, period.
I was catering at a wedding... The bride & groom had done their thing & everyone was partying... then the grooms brother proposed to his sweetheart (she said yes) & everybody just partied harder. It was a lot of fun. It was a climax to the climax. But the timing seemed to be key. And if you want to propose, either do it quietly between the two of you &/or make sure you ask the bride & groom if it's okay to do on their day 😉
The problem with that is it doesn't allow for the possibility that the other person may want to say no. It isn't very considerate in many ways and people misjudge this a lot. Lots of online disasters where people say no. Do it in private and party with others another time. Make two celebrations rather than merge them. Even if the married couple are on board, it can go wrong.
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I ask all my guests to wear white to my gay (MM) wedding, just because of this rule.
Why don't people care about the groom(s) and them having an unique look anyways? It's like don't dress like the bride, but tuxes identical to the groom's(') are expected. (Brb, gonna find a suit color that works for me and my bf and ban it from the guests)
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No, good point, I've seen beautiful wedding dresses in Asian culture 😊
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Also, white wedding dresses only became popular after Queen Victoria wore a white dress for her wedding. Until then, brides wore their best dress, of any color. Bridesmaids also wore the same color dress as the bride as it was a way to "confuse evil spirits."
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I honestly wouldn't mind, but that's just me. I'm not planning on wearing a white dress, not my style. I don't care that it's traditional, still not wearing one. I'd rather wear blue or purple or another color.
How about don't be such a prima donna that you think your wedding is a production or a show, not a religious or secular joining of two people into a family?
Those types of people remind me of pregnant women who get mad at their friends for having a positive pregnancy test. It feels like they're taking the concept of someone joining their family, and using that person as a prop.
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My wife was pregnant while at my cousin's wedding. We kept our mouth shut about it because it was not our day. But, my godmother found out because my wife's hormones got the better of her (long story about weather conditions) and so I had to at least tell my godfather, who was the groom's father. Those two were the only ones to find out that day.
Yes, do all of that at the divorce proceedings that follow in about 50% of these expensive confabulations!
You should ASK before you plan to propose at someone else's wedding. I don't think it's a terrible thing. If my love inspired love in people I care about if consider that to be a great thing... I also couldn't give two peanuts of care about what my guests would wear I mean if it's not a wedding dress, who cares? I don't think a wedding should be about attention on my social day, it should be about sharing that moment with my loved ones, who is want to be as comfortable and happy as possible... But I went to the justice of the peace at 20 years old and haven't looked back. Never did the whole wedding thing. But I've been married long enough to watch some of my friends have a few weddings.
Why anyone would think either of those r ok is beyond me… it’s the mason basic of all common sense lol
I agree, the only reason you should propose at someone's wedding is because you go permission from the couple
I'd add don't reveal pregancy the same day someone else gives birth.
You guys wanna hear something funny? Someone in addition to my wife showed up to our wedding wearing a white dress. Was it the MIL? Jealous sister? Nope. Wedding photographer. And when she was taking pictures while walking backwards she fell and went spread eagle so everyone in the wedding party saw her bright red undies. The pictures were pretty bad too (unsurprisingly).
Don't announce your pregnancy, raise, new job, or anything else either. It's not your day.
At my funeral I want them to throw my bouquet into the crowd " Who's next ???
I think it's okay to propose, just don't make a big thing of it. Do it quietly in a corner.
ASKING THE BRIDE AND GROOM IF ITS OKAY TO PROPOSE, THEN THE PROPOSAL IS IN ORDER. FOR SOME COUPLES IT CAN BE A ROMANTIC BACKDROP TO PROPOSE MARRIAGE AT A WEDDING RECEPTION (JUST WAIT UNTIL TOWARD THE END OF THE EVENT SO AS NOT TO DISTRACT FROM THE BRIDE AND GROOM.
Goes for graduations, anniversary parties & birthdays as well. It's. Not. Your. Day.
I've heard of this being acceptable when given permissions from the Bride specifically. Not every bride will say yes but there are instances where they have helped plan the surprise proposal at their own wedding because it just adds to the love in the room.
i never been to a wedding before, what's wrong with wearing white? i mean, i look good in a white suit and tie, i'm going to wear it.
Because - o horror of horrors - it's not about YOU. Cry us a river.
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If you're the Bride or Groom and smash cake in the other's face, you are a total AH.
Guess the primary cause of people losing an eye at parties. Don't pop the cork off a bottle of champagne. Twist it off, holding it firmly in your hand.
unless they give permission to do so just check they might even help
I know that that the white dress thing is a western tradition but I'm wondering : at my step-sister's wedding (western) I was wearing a bright-red dress and was told it was too flashy... But the bride wore white... AITA?
Depends on the dress and the dress code. If it was a red ball gown at a casual dress wedding, then yes it was probably too flashy. I've never been to a wedding where there was drama over what someone wore (or drama of any other kind) so I guess it depends how uptight people are over things like clothes.
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Of course you and your other half can decide you want to get married at someone else's wedding! But keep the announcement to yourselves until another day.
I don't wear white but "white bride" is based on virgin bride and silly. Not many these days. Some of us should be married in black leather ;)
Same applies to baby showers. Don't announce your pregnant at someone else's baby shower
Or announce you're pregnant with the first grandchild at someone else in the family's wedding.
When I show you a singular picture on my phone, don't ever try to swipe left or right.
Dont hit on women when they're at work. They're not flirting, theyre just being nice, it's their job.
If someone holds a door open for you, then please acknowledge them or say thank you. I'm not your servant.
This may may be trivial, but also don’t hold the door open because of gender. Do it to be kind.
Don't [frigging] cheat on your SO. It's not cool. If you wanna f**k someone else, break up with your SO first instead of being a secretive c**t.
Happens way too often.
For the love of God, just return the shopping cart when you’re done with it
If you're walking side by side on a sidewalk and someone comes towards you, f**king make room.
Or if someone comes up behind you, obviously in a hurry, let them pass!!
Don't touch me or stand so close to me that I can feel you breathing if I don't know you!
Seems so simple, but so many people are disrespectful of personal space.
Be patient with the elderly unless they're being [jerks]
If you borrow a friend's car, fill up the tank when returning it as a thank you.
Leave it better than you found it.
Life isn't fair and thank goodness - imagine the horror of knowing that every bad thing that happened to you happened because you deserved it.
Don't bother someone with headphones in unless it's important. They have headphones in for a reason.
For women: always have an extra pad or tampon on you. You never know when another woman might desperately need it. You may not like her, but this is your one exception to be nice. We've all been there.
Always say please and thank you. Good to do it until it becomes second nature. Most people know this, but not everyone does it.
If you're going to ask someone to help you move, please have all the boxes already packed and ready to go.
Always start with the question "how might I be wrong?"
Everyone can figure out a reason to believe they're correct, but if you look for reasons you are wrong first you will make fewer horrific assertions and mistakes.
"How might I be wrong" is the core question of science and the start of all wisdom.
If a bro [passes away] while lifting, put more weight on the bar, then call 911
Common sense ain't that common, so explain things in the simplest manner you possibly can.
We have an ABC mantra at work:
Assume nothing.
Believe nobody.
Check everything.
Should be the rule of life! Just because you read it on social media doesn't mean it's true. How can there be so many legitimate sites to verify facts, but people choose Sally's "Uncle Joe"?
When letting cars into traffic, you let one then you go, just keep alternating.
The first time visiting someone's place you bring something. Anything. Bottle of wine, six-pack, food, origami penguin. Something.
Don’t touch another person’s hair just because you think it’s pretty.
This one right here!! When my son was born, he had bright red hair. Every damn time we went out, people would come up to us and want to touch his hair. Of course I had stupid people accuse me of dying his hair. But they still had to put their "god only knows what is on their fingers" all over my son's head. Even after I asked them nicely. Even after I was rude to them. Even after I threatened bodily harm. They would still try to touch his hair. People are rude!
Especially to your kids, don't make promises you can't keep. Also, don't ever threaten to do something you can't or won't follow up on.
Saw a shirt recently that says “No one is more full of sh*t than a parent who just said “maybe.” Lol
If someone clearly doesn't want to talk to you or needs to be somewhere else, let them be.
Never refuse when someone offers you a breath mint
Because your breath smells like a wet dog after he rolled in his own poop.
Don't touch a disabled person's mobility aids without being specifically asked to do so by the person. Wheelchair, scooter, cane, dog, walker, whatever they are using don't touch it unless they ASK you to. View it as a stranger trying to touch your legs, do you want rando to pick up your leg? Move your leg? Pet your leg? Probably not.
Never say something to someone you love that you can't recover from in the heat of an argument. You love that person for a reason.
and learn to forgive things that was said in the heat of the moment - no use letting them hurt you forever
Ask the person if they are at the back of the line before you join it.
Cover your mouth when you cough with your elbow, not your hands that you will then touch a bunch of stuff with. Applies to sneezes as well. In general, just keep your gross bodily fluid to yourself unless clearly requested to share.
If you're in someone else's home/car/yard- Anything of someone else's, ASK before you do something. No, I don't want you smoking in my car. I don't want you feeding my dog food from the table. Just stop.
Definitely agree with feeding my dog human food. It's my number one rule. He has his own food and treats I paid a lot for. Plus if it's something he is allergic to I'm sure you won't foot the vet fees. Just say no to him and he'll walk away.
If a street performer makes you stop walking, you owe him a buck.
The window seat gets an armrest and a wall, the middle seat gets two arm rests, and the aisle seat gets an arm rest and a little extra leg room. We're not savages, we live in a society.
After applying restraints to objects in the flatbed of a truck, saying "Yep, that's not goin' anywhere" is an absolute necessity.
Make sure you twang the strap when you say it. Otherwise it absolutely will go somewhere.
We don't fight at weddings.
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If you're just teasing someone but they get upset by the remarks, stop. I've been through this kind of thing a lot and people don't seem to care or realize when my feelings have actually been hurt. Maybe it wouldn't offend you, but it could offend other people.
Yes, and never tell people how to feel or not feel.
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Oh yes. "It's a miracle I survived that cancer! God is watching out for me!" Er, how about all the doctors, nurses, therapists, scientists, and friends and family that helped?
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Offer a real apology when you are wrong. "My bad" is not an apology. Any apology that includes "you" after "sorry" is not an apology -- "I'm sorry that you were offended" / "I'm sorry you didn't like that." A real apology includes "I" -- "I'm sorry that I hurt you" / "I'm sorry that I acted like such a jerk".
"Any apology that includes "you" after "sorry" is not an apology." - I'm sorry, you were right.
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A friend used to remind me not to fish from the company pier.
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Best two pieces of advice I got from my Grandfather: There is a world of difference between good, sound reasons and reasons that sound good. And: It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.
I smoke (cigarettes) and used to drive my friends around all the time- usually 2-4 friends each time. I had two absolute car rules= 1) everyone wears seat belts and 2) it doesn't matter how many of the passengers smoke, if just one person doesn't smoke, then they're is NO SMOKING in the car
Don't touch my kid unless I invite you to. Or their stroller. Or their toys. Or their food. Unless it's an emergency, stay back 8 feet and keep your appendages to yourself!
I'll sum it up - "Bro bro bro. Bro? Bro bro bro bro!! Bro?? Bro!! Bro... Bro? Broooo... Bro!"
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My goodness, there was some serious male fragility on display up there!
I would like to add, always, if possible, call a person on the phone before dropping by. Better if it's days in advance.Especially if the person you are visiting has small children and/or is taking care of an ill person.
Ss an older lady lady who has to use a cane I can't believe how many people will not hold the door for you. I'm not begging for mercy. It's if someone is cing out & see you're going to go in they just let the door slam shut.
Don't touch random people's babies or kids no matter how cute they are, same with a pregnant woman's belly. My friend had problems with that in public. People wanted to rub her belly or touch her kid's cheeks. She would ask people to please not do that and they would claim she was rude 🙄
Be kind to people on your way up. You never know when you'll meet them again on your way down.
This needs to state the rule of keeping to the right. Walking in a mall? Walk on the right side of the hallways. Going up or down stairs? Keep to the right. Always use the right side. Please. Lol.
Never get in a car driven by someone who is talkative, but can only hold a conversation by making eye-contact. You will eventually die. This should be a part of all driver education courses - talking while looking at the road.
I'm talkative & make eye contact. But when I'm driving, my eyes are on the road.
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If you're just teasing someone but they get upset by the remarks, stop. I've been through this kind of thing a lot and people don't seem to care or realize when my feelings have actually been hurt. Maybe it wouldn't offend you, but it could offend other people.
Yes, and never tell people how to feel or not feel.
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Load More Replies... Offer a real apology when you are wrong. "My bad" is not an apology. Any apology that includes "you" after "sorry" is not an apology -- "I'm sorry that you were offended" / "I'm sorry you didn't like that." A real apology includes "I" -- "I'm sorry that I hurt you" / "I'm sorry that I acted like such a jerk".
"Any apology that includes "you" after "sorry" is not an apology." - I'm sorry, you were right.
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Best two pieces of advice I got from my Grandfather: There is a world of difference between good, sound reasons and reasons that sound good. And: It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.
I smoke (cigarettes) and used to drive my friends around all the time- usually 2-4 friends each time. I had two absolute car rules= 1) everyone wears seat belts and 2) it doesn't matter how many of the passengers smoke, if just one person doesn't smoke, then they're is NO SMOKING in the car
Don't touch my kid unless I invite you to. Or their stroller. Or their toys. Or their food. Unless it's an emergency, stay back 8 feet and keep your appendages to yourself!
I'll sum it up - "Bro bro bro. Bro? Bro bro bro bro!! Bro?? Bro!! Bro... Bro? Broooo... Bro!"
Load More Replies... My goodness, there was some serious male fragility on display up there!
I would like to add, always, if possible, call a person on the phone before dropping by. Better if it's days in advance.Especially if the person you are visiting has small children and/or is taking care of an ill person.
Ss an older lady lady who has to use a cane I can't believe how many people will not hold the door for you. I'm not begging for mercy. It's if someone is cing out & see you're going to go in they just let the door slam shut.
Don't touch random people's babies or kids no matter how cute they are, same with a pregnant woman's belly. My friend had problems with that in public. People wanted to rub her belly or touch her kid's cheeks. She would ask people to please not do that and they would claim she was rude 🙄
Be kind to people on your way up. You never know when you'll meet them again on your way down.
This needs to state the rule of keeping to the right. Walking in a mall? Walk on the right side of the hallways. Going up or down stairs? Keep to the right. Always use the right side. Please. Lol.
Never get in a car driven by someone who is talkative, but can only hold a conversation by making eye-contact. You will eventually die. This should be a part of all driver education courses - talking while looking at the road.
I'm talkative & make eye contact. But when I'm driving, my eyes are on the road.
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