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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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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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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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#9

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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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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#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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#16

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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#18

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

Had this on a subway car. 1am alone ... Huge guy sits almost next to me on an entirely empty train. Five stops later apologizes and explains he has the reverse of agoraphobia? He gave me the name but I can't remember. It's fear of being alone and they have to be near people or they get really scared. Had a good convo after that. Walked him home just to make him feel safer heh(it was mostly on my way).

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

This is cultural and also a city vs rural difference. I've found that city people in Africa (and in fact in Greece as well) didn't tend to "respect" personal space. However I found that rural people in the UK did. so....

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

I had the same in Mexico. I was waiting to be called in for an appointment, and six other people lined up on the bench right next to me. We were all touching. There were three other benches. Definitely would not happen like that in the US.

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

This is valid even for the people I know! Don't invade my personal space, I can hear you from 2 meters too!

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

If someone is breathing down my neck and I can't inch away, I typically turn sideways. Yeah, they're still annoyingly close to me, but at least they're not at my back anymore. Just me?

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

People also forget that compassion can run both ways. It's kind to give others the benefit of the doubt and just politely ask for what you need. My son is autistic and he has had to learn that other people are uncomfortable when you're that close to them. Personally, I've got pretty serious anxiety and if I'm in my own personal hell, I can wander into other people's bubble without realizing it or meaning any offense. When I do realize, I back up but I'm sure there are times when I didn't realize it.

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

Appreciated pandemic for invisible bubble becoming at least a lil more clear in a time where I just happened to need it

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

they lifted mask mandates, I still wear mine due to senior parents, never fails at the store, if I use a self checkout, and they are all free, an anti-masker will come use the one directly beside me. It's ridiculous.

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

Maybe don't even do that if I do know you sometimes. Liked I'm okay with friends being withing a foot of me, but I don't like it when anybody gets so close that we would be touching if they moved any closer.

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

Europeans (at least the places I've been) are horrible at this!

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

You wanna back the f*ck up, you wanna ease up off me or a little space please? (Depending on the person) is something I've said in the grocery line on more than one occasion.

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

Try that in Portugal, where people are so nice and they don't mean any harm

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

Personal space. I loved it when ppl social distanced. Now I have to tell ppl not so close please my anxiety wants to smack you. Lol

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

Do not LEAN on me either 😡 I get so f***ing agressieve when people do that 🤣

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

Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode about the "close talker."

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

Unless it's a child, this should be a legal reason to start throwing elbows. I always feel threatened when people I don't know well are within arms length.

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

ew, creepy... feeling someone's breath? You better bet I'm backing you the fk up.

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

I've worked at a grocery store for 6 years and through the pandemic and people are just horrible with that. I had a woman stick her armpit in my face and another guy brush my check trying to get something 3 inches from my face and not one person said excuse me. I have hundreds of examples but STOP IT!

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

Personal space.. oh how precious this space is for me and people keep breaking in.. -.-

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

I assume you have never been in a. a subway b. a commuter bus c. an elevator in a busy city

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

Even if I know you, this applies. I like my personal space and this is quite uncomfortable

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

Oh my gosh I hate it when men who are not family touch me. I don't want a hug, shouldee pat not a finger on me if you'd a dude who is not my husband or family. I had a boss once who squeezed my shoulder and immediately told him just that, and reported it to hr. I just cannot deal with the creepy feeling that goes with being touched like that.

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

Had that happen in check out, a woman was basically thisclose even after I discreetly moved away from her, she moved closer, like the line isn't going to just speed up.

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

This is to some extent a cultural thing, not every culture has the same expectations of what constitutes personal space. Learn what's typical where you're going, before you just assume every culture does the same as what you're used to.

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

Typically if I'm in line and someone gets that close, I just start moving around. Forward then back quickly. Turn to the side and look at some magazines. Step back a bit to inspect one. Then step forward, then turn to look at the candy bars. I won't buy a magazine nor candy but I'm moving around like I might. No one wants to get bumped into, so they step back. No I don't care how it looks to anyone. They are strangers. 😑

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

Unfotunately this is a habit (I know is a bed one) in former comunist East European countries. And it does make me mad, but people are really hard to educate.

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

Had a lady standing wayy too close to me at a line at Primark. Had to drop my shopping bag and take two steps forward to get some space.

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

I have no problem elbowing you in your throat to assert my right for space

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

Even if we're at the same rave, I don't care what you're on, don't snuggle me while we're jumping about.

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

There are places where personal space is nonexistent. Subways, for examples, or trains in Japan.

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

Rule of thumb, unless the person is familiar with you keep three feet from them.

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

The planndemic? That allowed governments to take our freedom, that plannedemic?

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

If someone stands too close, I put my hands on my hips & start doing the twist🤓

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

I found this to be the case when visiting Europe. Wow, they get close!!

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

Some cultures have no concept of personal space. My friend and I were sitting in shallow water and the next thing we were surrounded by 5 Pacific islander children, don't know why.

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

Stay TF out of my bubble unless you literally want to die in the slowest most painful way possible

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

Also don't jokingly put your hands around your friends neck while in line unless you know they're okay with it. A friend tried this with me in the school cafeteria line and found out the hard way that it causes me to panic. Told me I kicked like a mule. (She was behind me, I back legged her below her knee)

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

I feel like there are some exceptions to this, like on a crowded train or bus where people are standing. Yes, it's okay to be courteous and try and not stare at other people or breathe on them, but sometimes that's difficult.

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

Depends on the culture again; some are naturally close-talkers. If someone is too close, simply asking them to step back a bit, will let them know that you're not comfortable. Most people who do this are not intending to be rude or disrespectful.

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

Yeah, the other day at whole foods a woman said 'excuse me' twice to me. I was so startled that I like 'froze', if that makes sense. Then she touched me and I'm 'don't touch me'. Then a few mins. later I found her and went 'I heard you the first time'. This is a reason I won't usually verbally interact w/ random people. Like it's not my fault I have anxiety.

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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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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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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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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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#43

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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