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People Share 23 Rules Of Life That Are “Unspoken,” Yet Everyone Follows Them
Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas
Time and again, we've all wondered if it’d be possible to live in a society where there are no rules. But norms of everyday life have somewhat the same function as the rules of games: they tell us what ‘moves' are allowed and which ones are not. Not only do our interactions run smoothly, but the whole world we live in feels harmonious and in order.
So in order to really see how and which rules govern our lives, and what we make of them, we have to look at the universal, unspoken ones that everyone should be aware of, if they already aren’t. Shared by people in various Reddit threads, some of these rules are simple no-brainers, others represent more elaborate conventions, so let’s see which ones people pointed out as the most important ones.
Scroll down, share your thoughts in the comment section and be sure to check out our previous post with more of the “unwritten rules” of life.
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#1
When walking through a door and someone is behind you, hold the door long enough so the person doesn't get hit by it.
Shane Mitchell 3 months ago
I am amazed at how many people don't do this. Its amazingly rude and takes very little effort to do the right thing.
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#2
If somebody gives their phone to look at a picture don't scroll and see all their other pictures.
#4
If you're watching garbage Facebook videos in the break room and other people are trying to enjoy their hour of peace wear some [freaking] headphones Alana.
#7
For any space holding people (train, elevator, classroom), let people exit before you try to enter
#8
Small wave at the driver when they stop at the crosswalk so they know you know they saw you.
#14
There will always be a demilitarized urinal between two urinating men, unless overpopulation becomes a factor, in which case participating piddlers will look either straight forward or directly down at their dingle dongle.
#15
If a two year old speaks gibberish to you, you reply with either "you think so?" Or "thank you for telling me".
#16
When using a stud finder, you must first point it at yourself and go "beep"
#17
If you notice something on someone that can be fixed within 5 minutes, tell them (Shirt stain, food in teeth etc)
#19
The internet is forever, so be careful what you put on it- especially if your real name/face/details are attached. People will find them and bring them up at the worst possible times. A few seconds of thinking about if it's really a good idea to post that comment or whatever can do a lot of good.
#21
If you work in childcare and see a baby walk for the first time you don’t say anything to the parent.
#23
If a child shoots you with a toy gun you act hurt or pretend to die for them. No questions asked. I learned this when I became an aunt lol.
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