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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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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” Never ever make fun of someone who is overweight at the gym.

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Jihana
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never make fun of someone who is overweight, period. Oh wait, let me rephrase that: Never make fun of someone, period!

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” If someone comes up to you that you don't know starts loudly talking about being your friend you play along

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” If you're wrong, admit it.

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Beth S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” You having a bad day doesn't mean that you have to ruin other people's day.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to have to remind my daughter frequently not to take her bad mood out on me. It was quite effective because she would then explain what was bothering her and then she felt less grumpy.

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” 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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The people who do that have, in addition, an unfortunate tendency to have shitty taste in music. Just sayin'

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” Always let people out before walking in. This applies to elevators, trains, or anything similar.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never understood why this simple concept is evidently so difficult for so many people...

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” If someone is giving you a ride, be ready before the person arrives to pick you up.

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Beth S
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Manners cost nothing... Although I do realize for those with ADHD this can be a monumental task most days.

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#8

When driving and someone lets you into the traffic stream, be sure to do the "Thank You Wave."

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” 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.

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Beth S
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree! Don't steal the spotlight away from someone else's special day.

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” When I show you a singular picture on my phone, don't ever try to swipe left or right.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you want to show someone something on your phone, slightly zoom in before handing the phone over. If they swipe, accidentally or not, they will just pan around in the current picture.

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Kristina Cowan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's right because you have to zoom out before swiping. Or yell "No more swiping, Swiper!" 🦊

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Ed Gomaz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why hasn’t anyone created a picture lock feature for apps or make sure the next pic is a d**k pic.

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Michelle M
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell that to my mum. I have to hold the phone while showing her something.

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WhyAmIHere
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you show somebody something you need to zoom in slightly! It works, I've tried it!

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N Goodman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't work if they try to swipe at least 3 times. I've tried it. After trying to swipe 2x it does work but by the 3rd swipe it will indeed let you swipe to the next photos.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES! Like I’ll show my mom ONE picture and she’ll grab my phone and start going through my photos, and when I tell her to stop she says “no. You’re my child so I own you therefore I can do whatever I want”

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Phyzzi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's super not cool. You need to remind her that she's probably going to be old enough some day that you will be making decisions for her and her attitude now will reflect your attitude then.

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Beth S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't trust most people to have this much respect, sadly. lol

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Wintermute
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did that once when there were multiple pictures in a row. Overswiped by one single frame and bam - friend's wife butt nekid getting out of the shower. He suspected I saw it, I totally saw it, but we both said nothing. It was an awkward dinner.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't hand them your phone? I never have this issue. I don't like other people touching my phone at all.

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Eris Ea
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LoL all people will see are screenshots of everything I can't read without Google lens

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buttonpusher
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One reason I never keep anything NSFW on my phone. I think a lot of phones now have a private safe feature and app lock though.

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A Jones
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never really give ppl my phone, just kind of hold it up to them. Germaphobe reasons lol

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Ruby Serene
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hold the phone up towards them and take it away if they try. Zoom in the picture is also a good tip.

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Rob Eman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol. I feel like most people don't understand digital devices. If it's on a device that's connected to the web, it is in fact not yours alone! It could leak at any moment, more time that elapses the faster the odds go up...

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Mazer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes it happens when I’m handing the phone back. If you are worried about the other photos, then just send the photo

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N Goodman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate when people do this. Im not showing you my entire photo collection. I might have private stuff I don't WANT you to see. Don't be rude and start swiping through my damn photos!

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John Hunter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Similarly, if you ask about a specific item someone ordered from Amazon, and they pull it up on their order history so you can see it, do NOT grab the phone and suddenly feel free to browse the rest of their order history, or that will be the last time you get to hold their phone. Boundaries, please...

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SPQRBob
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NGL, Amazon really needs to have a way of not just archiving but fully deleting your own order history and/or allow you to make sub-accounts for other family members that cannot access your profile just like all of the streaming services do. This is very important for... Reasons.

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Julian Trevino
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get it and never do it. On my phone...unless you want to see pics of my son playing hockey, your going to bore yourself.

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Phyzzi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't have pictures of things I don't want people to see, but it still is rude to just go sailing through my pics on my phone. Like, give me my dang phone back, regardless.

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Cydney Golden
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I usually say how many pics there are that are relevant. So they can swipe that many.

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Johanne Trudeau
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, if i'm showing you a picture on my phone, I'm not letting go of the phone. So you can't swipe left or right...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will generally hold my phone so someone can look at the picture I want them to see.

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Gregg Bender
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep the phone in my hand. If I do give you my phone to look at a picture, I'm testing you.

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Anton Konrad
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i have medical case tudy photos of healing diabetic feet on my phone, should soneone swith they're in for a disgusting surprise

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Armin Linzbauer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did this once by accident bc Touchscreens... There was nothing spicy to see, luckily, but I was so embarrassed...

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Shark
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i showed someone a meme on my phone and he took my phone and went through my search history smh

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SweetsEve
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother learned that the awkward way. Sorry mom, I'm a married woman who sometimes takes grown up photos 🫣

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Kristina Cowan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand why people do that, or is it just a habit... It still takes me by surprise when someone does that.

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Leslie Crittenden
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't use the word "singular" when what you actually mean is "single". Singular means unique or one of a kind. Single means only one of something.

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Bailey Badger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a friend like that. So whenever I have pics I want to share with her, I make a folder for that pic and then accompanied by just random pics like flowers or something. Still I have to watch her. She will leave folders and start opening other folders, but at least I can see that and catch it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It could be a surprise, if you do that. Not neccessarily a good one 🤣

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Abby Harrison
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i mostly take pictures of my cat. so i dont care, if someone does this to me

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AAPnonraeba
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I only give my phone to my closest family. Others can get a look on the screen. And paws away!

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Linnea Jacobson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have done that without thinking a few times. Thankfully I never saw something I shouldn't have seen, but man I was embarrassed anyway!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just don't show me photos on your phone, 99.99999 of the time it's of zero interest to me.

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Isaac Harvey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why I always keep an eye on my phone when I’m giving it to someone to let them see something/try something out…

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The likelihood that you have a "singular" picture on your phone is as low as the odds of you're having read a book since the last time a teacher forced you to.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, if people can't stop trying to see your camera roll, slightly zoom in on the picture you're showing. That way, when some goober tries to swipe to see more it just bounces the picture.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was once at my uncle’s house, and I showed him a picture, he literally grabbed my phone and started looking through my entire camera roll! Excuse me, what gave you the implication that that was okay. In any world.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or, you know, do a better job of actually managing the photos on your phone so that kind of thing doesn't happen. Don't blame others for your own shortcomings. It's not their fault you're too lazy to organize photos on your phone.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm asking without disrespect, but are you neuro divergent? Please note that your opinion here differs from the vast majority, to the degree that you're indignantly commenting on a news article that addresses it, as if you're somehow entitled to see that person's whole photo history when they only tried to share one with you. It's totally someone else's fault if you invite them into your house, and they decide to go rummage through your underwear drawer. Don't take a mile when someone trusts you enough to give you an inch, or that's the last time you're getting an inch. Don't blame your lack of respecting normal boundaries on the person whose boundaries you're trampling. If they wanted to show you the rest of their pictures, they would, or you can ask. Failing to understand that would be YOUR shortcoming, not the person who trusted you to follow societal norms.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you need the photo enlarged, ask. That way you avoid unwanted misunderstandings.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I swipe.. every single time.. 🤷🏼. I mean, you handed me your phone.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ok by that logic, i will eat your food, all of it, when you other me a taste 🤷. i mean, you offered me your fork.

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#11

Dont hit on women when they're at work. They're not flirting, theyre just being nice, it's their job.

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If someone holds a door open for you, then please acknowledge them or say thank you. I'm not your servant.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This may may be trivial, but also don’t hold the door open because of gender. Do it to be kind.

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” Be the person your dog thinks you are.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can try, but I am unsure if I can accomplish that level of awesomeness. LOL

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” Pay people back before they have to ask you to.

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” 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.

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#17

For the love of God, just return the shopping cart when you’re done with it

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If you're walking side by side on a sidewalk and someone comes towards you, f**king make room.

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#20

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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two years of a global pandemic and yet some people still have no concept of personal space.

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” Be patient with the elderly unless they're being [jerks]

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” If you borrow a friend's car, fill up the tank when returning it as a thank you.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I lent someone by motorcycle and he almost depleted my fuel when he brought it back. I didn't bother to check and I got stranded when I was going home. I was so livid. 😡😡😡😡

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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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a wonderful viewpoint and I think I am going to steal it to send to my 21 year old son. I wish I actually read this sooner.

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” Don't bother someone with headphones in unless it's important. They have headphones in for a reason.

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” Maintain personal hygiene regularly

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” 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.

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#28

Always say please and thank you. Good to do it until it becomes second nature. Most people know this, but not everyone does it.

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” If you're going to ask someone to help you move, please have all the boxes already packed and ready to go.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also don't be a d**k to those helping you move! I had one person that knew I had health issues snap at me because I wasn't moving stuff fast enough and had to take too many breaks. I was there during my free time, with my husband, as well as 3 or 4 other friends.

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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.

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” Never ask a woman if she's pregnant

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also when a woman is pregnant - keep your hands and inappropriate comments to yourself. They do not become public property when they are with child.

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#32

If a bro [passes away] while lifting, put more weight on the bar, then call 911

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” Common sense ain't that common, so explain things in the simplest manner you possibly can.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

me having common sense is about as common as a chicken crossing the road.

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We have an ABC mantra at work:

Assume nothing.

Believe nobody.

Check everything.

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Julian Trevino
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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"?

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When letting cars into traffic, you let one then you go, just keep alternating.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When someone lets you out or in, please salute them in gratitude. Failure to do so will result in you becoming the focus of a rage second only to the eye of Sauron.

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#36

The first time visiting someone's place you bring something. Anything. Bottle of wine, six-pack, food, origami penguin. Something.

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Don’t touch another person’s hair just because you think it’s pretty.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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!

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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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saw a shirt recently that says “No one is more full of sh*t than a parent who just said “maybe.” Lol

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” If someone clearly doesn't want to talk to you or needs to be somewhere else, let them be.

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#40

Never refuse when someone offers you a breath mint

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because your breath smells like a wet dog after he rolled in his own poop.

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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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And for God’s sake don’t judge someone with mobility issues or make fun of them. You have no clue how much pain they are in just to walk.

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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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and learn to forgive things that was said in the heat of the moment - no use letting them hurt you forever

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Ask the person if they are at the back of the line before you join it.

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” 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.

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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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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If a street performer makes you stop walking, you owe him a buck.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless he/She is a clown and u (as me) are afraid of them and that was y u stoped.....

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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.

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If you can smell yourself it's too late.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some once said to me: When you stsrt to smell yourself, other ppl have been smelling you for 3 days

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” After applying restraints to objects in the flatbed of a truck, saying "Yep, that's not goin' anywhere" is an absolute necessity.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Make sure you twang the strap when you say it. Otherwise it absolutely will go somewhere.

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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?” We don't fight at weddings.

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