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When it comes to unwritten rules, there are plenty of grey areas between what behaviors people consider OK and not. Social norms differ between cultures; a certain act may receive sanctions or punishments within one group but be seen as normal within another. Plus, as society's understanding of norms changes over time, so too does its members' perception of deviance.

In an attempt to learn if this transformation can stall, Redditor u/sadboi017 asked other users: "What is considered socially unacceptable for no reason?" 34.9K upvotes and 21.3K comments later, I think it's safe to say that it can. Continue scrolling and check out some of the most popular answers.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Not wanting to hold other people's babies...

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Turning down an invitation to go out simply because you’d rather stay home with your pets, save money, and preserve your mental health in glorious solitude.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is it unacceptable? I thought it's perfectly normal and widespread today 🤔

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Using swings/playground equipment as an adult. I friggin love going on the swings, I’m 30 and it still fascinates me that I can quickly and easily get 10-15 feet (or higher) in the air with some simple leg movement.

One day I was at a fairly deserted local park on the swings having the time of my life. Suddenly Karen shows up with her two ankle biters, hands on her hips and yells at me “WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON THERE?! THE SWINGS ARE FOR THE KIDS, NOT ADULTS!”

My tax dollars paid for these swings, and there’s no sign saying that I can’t, so I’ll use them as much as I damn well please whenever I want. How much tax did little Johanathan and little Kymburleigh Pay last year? None? Guess they can’t use the swings either.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Not answering your own door. When there's like a salesman at someone's door, they won't want to answer but they will act like no one is home, and be really quiet so the person outside the door doesn't hear them. But it's your house. I could just stare at a salesman out the window as he rings my bell, who cares. It's my house. I don't have to answer my own door, for whatever reason I deem acceptable. You came to my house, not the other way around.

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Alex Bailey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have CCTV installed specifically so I could see who was at the door and avoid answering it if I didn't want to - get a lot of deliveries as I have my own business and need supplies. People with clipboards (one last week which surprised me as it was the first since covid) get ignored.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Leaving without giving an "acceptable" song and dance about why you are leaving, with leaving because you have basically reached your limit with socializing being "not a good enough reason"

People who can stand to be around other people for huge amounts of time, more power to you, but me? I can't do that, and I don't want to have to make up an excuse to do so.

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Paul C.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so with this one. Sometimes I'm happy to stay, but when I'm done, I'm done.

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Night Owl
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same here. And I hate to think of excuses that others would accept. I'm very bad at lying and it's really obvious. Luckily most people around me learned and accepted this by now (after tiring and frustrating years)

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Dave van Es
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No excuses needed. Why are you going home? Because I'm done, good bye

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WildBerry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We call it the German Gowurst or the Hungarian Golash or the Italian Gonnoli

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Anne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then don't? I'm done peopling for today is a perfectly fine answer.

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Dan Buczynski
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've reached the stage in my life where I just stand, grab my s**t, and walk out the door.

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Ivy la Sangrienta
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope. I usually give a quick "I'm off" to the host/people I came with an leave. Damn people are too afraid to just do what they want.

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Blaze Fitzwater
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm an introvert and agree 💯. When it's time to go I just want to GO. #noreasonneeded

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Ripley Dog
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The key is to thank your hosts 30 minutes before you want to dip. If anyone says "Awww, are you going home already?" Say you wanted to be sure to thank the hosts and you're staying "for a bit." Then, after a bit of a wait (so people get their ya-yas out and chat with you for a bit). Say "excuse me," go to the bathroom, then grab your stuff and walk. Works like a charm every time.

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Sparky
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm an introvert, too, but why be rude? Just say, "I've had a great time, but I have to leave now, thanks for inviting me."

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Suzanne Clark
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can only handle so much "togetherness", whether it's friends or family.

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Mike Loux
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to do the song and dance thing, but now that I'm in my 50's, I've simply run out of f***s to give. I just say, "I'm tired. I'm gonna bail." Stick that in your pipe and smoke it.

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LeighAnne Brown-Pedersen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Practice the art of saying no, thank you Then shut up. It’s so hard and so powerful. Needing to explain why is often self induced. If someone asks why, you have plans. Talk less and let silence speak. I’m trying to practice this too. Keep practicing!

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Bob Belcher
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having to say good ye for like 20 minutes to everyone multiple times before I leave. That's my wife's side of the family. They once asked me how it is in my family. I told them that k you for everything once aloud to the room and left. They were so offended lol

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Lisa-Marie Dhondt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In England, a simple double thigh slap (on yourself, please, on yourself) and a ‘well!’ is usually a perfectly fine indicator.

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Winter Eleven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yea, i don't know what to say. "So, I'm going now, bye..." "Why?" "Well, i don't want to be here anymore" "no need to be rude, we just won't invite you next time"

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Trillian
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Precisely. And when I'm ready to go I just wanna go, not say goodbye to everyone and their mother for the next hour.

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Not Proud British
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just leave. Trust me most people are more concerned with themselves than to notice someone is missing. Just say afterwards that you tried to say goodbye but they were busy with someone.

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

Why are you going home so early??..............I'm done here. Thanks for the good time, gotta go!

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Aileen Grist
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm known to tell others to leave who visit. I tell them straight - though in a friendly way - that I can't take any more. I do it with phone calls too. I'll tell someone I'm leaving in the same way.

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Gretchen Esquilin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just say, "Welp, I'm gonna head out. Thanks for having me over!" Then bounce.

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Santhe van der Meulen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My excuse is always "I'm tired". Which is 100% true. After too much time with other people I genuinely get exhausted.

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Adrian
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If its a large party OK, if a small group just say you have an appointment and leave, and thanks for the invite.

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JitkaBlitka
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is unaccaptable now to just say 'I'm tired, gonna head home?" I use it everytime and so does people around me. My sister always say, that she had to much social life and now she needs some space and just leaves. Never heard anyone complain about it.

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Olive
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so me too. It pays to have friends you can be honest with.

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Vicky Zar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come to live in Germany. We are brutally honest and would accept your honest reason.

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Husband turns to a pumpkin around 11, and I can dance til the sun rises. Compromises are made.

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Mike Beck
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People who shoot down your every attempt to politely excuse yourself. "Alright, look emmeffer, I'm done being social and I'm done trying to be polite. I'm out!"

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Leo Domitrix
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly. I just say, "Gotta leave, had a nice time, bye!" and *leave*.

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Agnes Jekyll
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only time this is not okay is when you are drunk, and especially if you are a drunk woman. You have to tell your friends you are leaving so we can get you a cab and make sure you get home safe.

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StellaLehggs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh, same. Only child AND latchkey kid here. Social interactions for more than like two hours are so draining.

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Tami
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friend from Ukraine is great at just saying, "Well, goodbye!" and then actually leaving or ending the call. I hate it when people say they're leaving or hanging up, then hem-haw around about it for another 10-20 minutes.

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I I
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

use to leave at half time and my mates thought i was mad , no just dont like riding home in the dark when my lights broken

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Keyy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow .. how weak are you people just stand up and say aight yall im gone

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jk nbt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just say, "well, I have just about got enough of your company, I'm leaving", and go. The added benefit is that you will never have to be burdened with one of their invitations again.

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A. Jones
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just say "I'm gonna bounce, have a good one". Just leave it at that.

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iblowsheep
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

go to a gathering or "party" that the main focus is to be for a meal, and they say, "be here at 2:00. 4:00 comes around, no food yet, 2 hours is my max. tolerance foe social gatherings so i say see ya later and get balled out "WHAT?? we haven't even eaten yet!" Yeah so next time, call me what the f*****g food is done, and then i'll come over.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And take their dog home with you. He was probably all you talked to anyway. I know your pain. I'm an introvert too!

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Nikki Sevven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My go-to excuse is "I'm tired," and it's the truth. Socializing is exhausting.

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

It's no one's business 'why I leave'. Do they want me to tell them how bored I am, how my stomach/head/back hurts, that my favorite tv show is coming on, that I want to go home and soak my feet that it's starting to get dark.and I have to drive a long way, that I am hungry and want to hit up Wendy's, that I want to stop at the drugstore for a prescription....who needs to know 'why'? ......I'm done! I had a great time, I must fly....Goodbye.

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Marco Hub-Dub
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My M.O. has always been to say goodbye to the host and/or guest of honor. I suppose I’ve always been oblivious to the acceptability of this until in my late 20s I was once called out by a friend after leaving a smallish get-together. I simply said I had to go and didn’t want to pull the attention away from the birthday girl and onto my departure. That seems to suffice as my explanation the handful of times it’s been brought up in my life since. It honestly never occurred to me that I should make leaving a focus. When it’s time to go, go.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Leave to have "time for yourself" is reason enough and i never had a problem with that.

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Samantha Lomb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was once told "You don't need to give an excuse" and it was excellent advice. Saying I need to go now is fine.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just say, "Bye. I've had enough people-ing for this week." My friends know I am an introvert and prefer to stay home, so when I actually show up to something, it's no big deal when I leave after an hour or two.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Being open/honest about not having kids. In my personal life I have gotten more ridicule and very pointed questions bordering on disrespectful over being childfree than about any of my other opinions.

Once I said I wasn't having kids my family became obsessed with whether or not I was dating, and who, and oh, what if HE wants kids? What if I meet the "perfect" guy, but he wants kids? Well, then I guess he's not the perfect guy for me. Simple as that. I don't want kids, and no, I don't have to give you a detailed bullet list about why I'm not having kids because what I decide to do with my uterus is none of your business.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only reason one should ideally need is "because I don't want any". That's my main reason, but for some reason, a lot of people just really want a lot of unwanted and unloved children in the world I guess...

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever I'm a grown man and I love flowers. Not even 'masculine' flowers, I have an orchid collection.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a sort of Orchid called Holy ghost or something like that. When bud is closed, looks like praying monks. When blooming it's resembles a dove of peace. Absolutely STUNNING!!!

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NOT WEARING A BRA. SCREW BRAS. THERE I SAID IT.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah why is people so obsessed with female nipples? You can see guys nipples all the time through tshirts but if a womans are obvious its the end of the world.

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#9

People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever waking up at 11am or later

i'm not lazy. my responsibilities are taken care of. i stay up late and value my sleep hours.

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Daria Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! I feel more productive in the evening but, sadly, our world belongs to early birds...

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever In some places, calling in sick, because it's "letting down the team" or whatever. Screw off, I'm sick as a dog. There's little I will accomplish other than feeling like death warmed up, so you aren't missing out on much. Plus I could spread whatever I've got to coworkers, then we're all sick

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my former bosses fired someone on the spot for coming to work with a bad case of the flu after having told her that she needed to stay home. There was no reason for her to come to work, she would have gotten paid for as long as she was sick.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Wearing a surgical mask when you are sick to prevent giving the illness to others.

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can we all agree this to be a norm from now on? I mean they do it for years in Asian countries!!!

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Men crying. It’s seen as a weakness typically rather than compassion.

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Caro Caro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only assholes would say that. I think men need a break from being macho bs! Blokes have emotions too.

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#13

People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Being single.

Some people are okay not being in a relationship for some time and are perfectly happy, but other people just don't understand that.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I don't get is why couples choose not to hang out with their single friends anymore. They only do stuff with their couple friends and it's so frustrating

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Not drinking alcohol around others who are drinking. People don’t like it

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats actually a terrible social pressure. Especially for former alkoholics.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Going out for dinner by yourself

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a good one. There should be nothing wrong with simply wanting to sit in a nice restaurant by yourself and having a meal but even thinking about leaves me feeling oddly guilty and ashamed.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Being honest when asked “how are you”

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come to the Netherlands and ask someone that question. You'll get a thorough schooling on their mental, physical and financial situation. Which most of the times is summed up in the one word "kut" or the even more profound comment "tering kut".

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Eating lunch alone in your car at work. It's quiet, comfortable, and I don't have to make small talk when I'm trying to have some 'me' time out of the office.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sit in my car, put on a movie, turn on the AC and eat what ever I have.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Napping at work during my lunch break. I don't really need food in the afternoon, what I really need is a nap!

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Skipping as an adult. It's unfortunate because it is faster than walking and much more fun than running.

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Cactus McCoy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stop thinking about what others may think. I'm a 44 years old, long hair undercut, full beard, tattoooed guy in heavy boots and I love puddle hopping, so i do.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever 40+ male at a playground

Yes I have no partner, yes that's my 6 year old kid having a blast

No I'm not a pedo but thank you for your questions and passive glares

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Women not shaving.

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Sue Hazlewood
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone made a comment on here about some famous woman not shaving her armpits. I responded with 'So?' and asked why they considered it their business. No reply.

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Wearing the same clothes 2 days in a row

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Becky Samuel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes to this. We as a society have gone *way* over the top about things like this and it's doing the planet a huge disservice.

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#23

Cursing.

Seriously, how and why the f*ck did society decide that certain sounds will corrupt children?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Swearing also has degrees. The US really dislikes the c-word that Australians use with abandon! Swearing also has power - that's the point of it. If your three year old peppers conversation with f-bombs it loses its emphatic effect. Which is why we end up having to create new curse words, because the old ones aren't strong enough any more.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Apparently self defense isn’t allowed in schools. I guess I just have to accept the beating.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Having fun as an adult. Fun has no expiration date, you don't suddenly no longer qualify for fun and have to live a life of watching the news and drinking coffee. People shame adults for doing fun things and that's absolute nonsense

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#26

Not wanting to make small talk. Sometimes being alone in a public place is my only alone time.

I have to put on the show at work and talk to people ALL DAY LONG and if I just want to sit in a bar or cafe or on a bench by myself and stare at my phone I shouldn't be forced to exchange small talk with someone just because they happen to be in the vicinity of me.

Like currently, I'm having a really bad day and just want to go sit and have a drink and stare at cats or something because being in my house is making it worse, but I can't, because I'll be forced to chit chat with someone near me.

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Cactus McCoy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weird idea: Say "I had a very stressful day and need some quite time alone now, please." It is surprising how often that works.

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#27

Showing distaste for ones family in any way, shape, or form

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Not hiding your tampon when you go to the restroom

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Natalie Bohrteller
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't. I'm a woman, I bleed. Thinking that something is socially unacceptable is not a one way road. I think it's socially unacceptable to find this socially unacceptable.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Going to the movies alone.

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Desiree McKinnon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pre-pandemic I would go to the movies alone all the time. It's nice. Nobody jabbering away at you so much you can't hear the movie.

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Being a virgin

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I blame media for this. Many teenager series show old and very fit actors that have sex like rabbits. Thats completely unreal but it makes people self-conscious

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Being the first person to get up from your chair when snacks are brought into a meeting room. There's always that one hero that does it though so others can get in line.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Men caring about skincare and getting manicures

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then I guess my grandpa and uncle are very progressive... Even though they're not fond of manicure, they use skincare since their teenage years. And they are very manly!

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Walking your cat.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not socially unacceptable. I have the highest respect for people who walk their cats instead of kicking them out the door when they leave for work so the cat has to roam the neighborhood and pee and poop in other peoples gardens.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Refusing generosity. It's perfect alright to politely decline, even though others would vilify you for being ungrateful and cold.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes one should allow others to experience the act of giving. It makes me uncomfortable to be a recipient, but people need that sometimes.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever My dad gets SUPER offended when I put my elbows on the table. I still dont know why.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know, I guess I was raised with this as table etiquette? I suppose it's one of those things which has just come through history. Any pandas here know?

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There are a ton of rules around clothing that are completely arbitrary nonsense. And I don’t even just mean workplace dress codes and gendered clothing that are obvious bullsh*t. Even in casual situations, jeans and a flannel shirt are normal, but if you wore plaid flannel pajama pants and a denim shirt, you would look psychotic.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clothing rules are used as a proxy to see at a glance how good you are at conforming to the rules of society.

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Ladies can call their friends her "girlfriends," but a man, absolutely not, cannot call his friends his "boyfriends." That's not fair.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Laying down in public.

Source: likes to lay.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or sitting in the floor. Sorry sometimes I am tired and there arent chairs or benches available.

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hats indoors. No one has given me a valid reason why I need to tell students to take their hats off.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the norm going back to the days when people wore helmets (knights, vikings and such). It was a way to show trust and respect when entering someone else's home. Its pretty antiquated but that's where it came from.

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People Are Sharing 40 Things That Aren't Socially Acceptable For No Reason Whatsoever Running everywhere instead of walking.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But you are more likely to collide with someone if running rather than walking, so I wouldn't say that there's no reason for this to be socially unacceptable. It's also very impractical since most of us don't want to run everywhere and thus it'll be hard for those who do want to run to get around us safely.

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