People Are Sharing &#8220;Unwritten Rules&#8221; Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers)

Michelle M 4 years ago

Most mothers are guilty of this

16points

Hermione 4 years ago

Why would people want to look at all your photos? I can’t think of anything less interesting -unless you’ve done something extraordinary.

10points

Leslie Burleson 4 years ago

Lol , my son did that last week and saw a boobie pic that I sent my husband . He still hasn't recovered lmfao . That's what you get for swiping

9points

Ivana 4 years ago

So I have a d**k pic on my phone. One night I dressed my husband's member up in a top hat and a monocle and drew a face for him with a little suit. You can't tell it is a d**k pic from first glance. But I hand my phone to my MIL and tell her not to scroll. A few moments later she says, "This is so cute. What is this?" And I glance over and scream, "Karen, I told you not to scroll!" I watched as her face went from confusion, to realization, to horror. She screams out and tosses my phone across to room where it lands on the sofa. I have no regrets. LOL

7points

denzoren 4 years ago

Exactly, unless I specifically say...you can swipe. I don't want you to see the 50 pics I took of me and my cat dressed as star wars characters.

7points

Jjiinnee 4 years ago

Literally everyone does this at work. So much so I dont let them hold my phone.

4points

Firedog810 4 years ago

one way to fix that when you do show a photo is to zoom in a little tiny bit, that way when they try to swipe, it won't work

2points

moose man 4 years ago (edited)

youre holding it wrong. i can still tell thats an iphone 7

1point

moeless 4 years ago

We need an app that puts something truly horrible on each side of the pic you intend to show. Something like Rashida Tlaib or similar would be perfect.

1point

#2

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) If someone is wearing headphones and is clearly keeping to themselves, leave them alone!

Thetiredregular , Dollar Gill Report

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709points

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Shea 4 years ago

THAAAAANKKKKK YOUUUUU!!!!

175points

Otter 4 years ago

Even if they're good looking.

12points

Rabbit Carrot 4 years ago (edited)

Mostly yes but omg in university libraries turn your s**t down! I don’t want to listen to your music through your damn headphones while I’m trying to study.

9points

William Teach 4 years ago

And if they're reading a book.

7points

Raven DeathShade 4 years ago

I was about to say that! No matter how many times I tell her not to, my sister ALWAYS comes up while I'm reading to talk about her books and stuff. Then she gets offended when I tell her that I'M NOT GONNA BE LISTENING TO YOUR STUPID STUFF WHILE I'M READING!

6points

Miss Milinky 4 years ago

OMG this. Back in my commuting days this used to annoy the hell out of me.

4points

Leigh C. 4 years ago

YEEEESSSSSS. Unless it's absolutely necessary and urgent, don't bug people in their own world. No one owes you a "Hello" or any sort of small talk.

3points

Zophra 4 years ago

With cordless ear buds and long hair, it's sometimes hard to see.

2points

Id row 4 years ago

YES! That is the universal symbol to leave people the hell alone, yet so many don't.

2points

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago

Might not be as universal as you think it is, then.

0points

Ivesx 4 years ago

yes!!!

1point

Jacqueline H 4 years ago

Please! Half the time I'm not even listening to anything. It's my way of ignoring scrub people that want to ask me for a cigarette.

1point

#3

Don't litter. It's really not hard to just not litter

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Aroace tiger (any pronouns) 4 years ago

Its not hard to keep it in a pocket until you find a bin

115points

Deborah B 4 years ago

Unless you don't have pockets. Thank you ladies' clothing manufacturers. (Not that that's an acceptable excuse for littering. If you carried the contents, you can carry the packaging.)

22points

Jenny Pugh 4 years ago

Or in your car - fast food has already stunk your car out, taking the wrapping home with you ain't gonna make it any worse.

8points

-asexual_axolotl- 4 years ago

You don't even have to keep it in your pockets. You can put it in your bag, put it in your purse, or even just carry it with your hands. It's not hard.

7points

Triv 4 years ago

I keep a grocery bag in my pocket for trash I accumulate while I'm walking.

4points

Luna Moth 4 years ago

The majority of what I see is being thrown from vehicles

1point

Arctic Fox Lover 4 years ago

Unless you're a girl. Then you don't have any pockets.

0points

BetterBitterButter 4 years ago

When in college my friends used to dump all their wrappers and empty packets of chips etc in my bag. Once my mom thought I just eat junk because she saw so many of the wrappers in my bag.

0points

WildBerry 4 years ago

What about the people who spit? You know they won't spit into their pocket.

-2points

Bill 4 years ago

I smoke and it bothers me to see people just toss butts everywhere

13points

Remi Flynne 4 years ago

Ugh, yes, my sister. She was having a cigarette in my garden and then flicked the butt over my wall! Could have landed on a car so I had to go and check - she wouldn't. We don't get on...

7points

L.j. Bus 4 years ago

When I still smoked I carried a small travel-sized “ashtray” with me. There is never a reason good enough to litter. After I’d quit my friends obviously had to smoke in the backyard (we’ve never smoked at our current address, quit right before moving, although not for that reason lol). I was baffled to see some butts when I went out the back for something. I was dumbfounded that these people who ought to respect and love me, would basically litter in my backyard. Shouldn’t have been surprised when that “friendship” blew up about a year later over something stupid

1point

Vicky Zar 4 years ago

Uh a thousand times YES! Especially on playgrounds and in parks! Have a thought about the children and animals please!

1point

TheAnimalLady 4 years ago

Also, Animals eat them and can get sick or die. Sometimes they are attracted to bad substances, such as antifreeze. (Like me and chips.)

1point

Yara Balabanova 4 years ago

I feel like many people don't understand that cigarettes contain plastic, so those plastic pieces will stay in nature forever

1point

Lynne Stark 4 years ago

And your dogs poo! And I don't mean bag it up and leave it peoples!!

6points

Donkey boi 4 years ago

This is actually a written rule!

6points

Adam C 4 years ago

Some people go to this very beautiful places and litter. Why?? If you could carry a bottle of water with you, you should be able to carry a empty bottle back.

6points

Ivesx 4 years ago

"i couldnt find a garbage can" just keep it in your pocket to you find one. its not that hard.

5points

I I 4 years ago

the whole "some one gets paid to pick up litter " argument is retarded , like no s**t sherlock ,because people like YOU drop it

5points

DC 4 years ago

I really never got why this is even an issue. Not THAT hard...

5points

Walter Brameld 4 years ago

The problem is that there are people who just don't care. They're broken in the brain.

2points

Mazer 4 years ago

I carry a packable backpack I think it’s Sea to Summit it packs down to about the size of your fist and it’s my designated bag for picking up trash. It’s lightweight, no easy to poke or cut, wash and hang dry then resting for next time

2points

#4

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Don't watch loud videos on your phone at a restaurant. Can't believe this isn't common courtesy anymore

penguinmanbat , Austin Distel Report

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700points

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Rabbit Carrot 4 years ago

And don’t have public zoom meetings! Urgh.

147points

RoseTheMad 4 years ago

Or an obnoxiously loud phone call.

11points

WildBerry 4 years ago

And never wear this suit jacket or pocket hankerchef

0points

Hassan Ali 4 years ago

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Kio! 4 years ago (edited)

That's just not cool. USE HEADPHONES

14points

Jjiinnee 4 years ago

OR ON THE BUS/SUBWAY. Good lord. Or those people that have shouting phone calls. So horrible.

13points

MadRatter 4 years ago

Or insist on listening to music....

1point

Jovita A 4 years ago

Or anywhere else.... Headphones were invented for a reason....

9points

Id row 4 years ago

Don't play games, watch/listen to *anything* loud in public without headphones/buds.

8points

Lytha 4 years ago

Or in public.

8points

Jane Alexander 4 years ago

Just don't Anything loud in public unless you're on stage and people have paid to hear you.

7points

Jo Reed 4 years ago

In a restaurant TURN YOUR PHONE OFF.. Learn to communicate normally with your fellow diner!

6points

AnnaBanana 4 years ago

THIS!!!

0points

deathrose 4 years ago

My husband does this and it annoys the crap out me. He'll turn down my music while I'm driving to listen to a video instead of waiting. Like I love him but the world doesn't revolve around him.

4points

Leigh C. 4 years ago

Why don't people wear earphones?

4points

TheAnimalLady 4 years ago (edited)

If you had a bratty younger sister like I did, you'd know. They love it when you can't hear them sneaking up.

0points

#5

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) If you borrow something, return it in the same condition

Ryastor , Alexas_Fotos Report

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656points

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Mazer 4 years ago

Same condition or better

214points

Zophra 4 years ago

Borrowed cookware, dishes, etc. from neighbors. We return them with cookies. I think they look forward to us borrowing their cast iron pot.

9points

Aisling Raye 4 years ago

Same here. If you borrow a friend's car always wash it and fill the tank before you return it. Makes a world of difference when someone knows how much you appreciate their help :)

9points

Helwin 4 years ago

That's what I was going to say !

9points

WildBerry 4 years ago

There's a joke in there about a guy breaking up with a married woman after he pays for her face lift

1point

Alexia 4 years ago

Don't "forget" to return it. Don't wait to be reminded several times, don't claim you didn't have time; or worse, don't ask "why, do you need it back so badly?" And if you still do these, don't be surprised you are turned down next time you need something.

11points

Vicky Zar 4 years ago

People like that are not surprised. They are livid and think themselfs entitled to everything others have.

2points

~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 4 years ago

One time when I borrowed a book from a friend, it rained and soaked through my bag. I was horrified that the book was saturated, but I did everything in my power to dry it out and return in the best condition possible. :)

8points

Remi Flynne 4 years ago

I borrowed a book from a friend and then returned it in perfectly fine condition. Months later she started nagging me about returning it. As it had been a while I thought perhaps I was mistaken in thinking I'd returned it so I searched everywhere, of course couldn't find it, and she was really annoyed about it. Then one day she rang because she found it under her bed. I've not bothered borrowing books since...

8points

denzoren 4 years ago

Or if it's a vehicle, make sure it comes back with similar or more fuel.

5points

Remi Flynne 4 years ago

I have a bit of a problem with this one because of the lack of insurance when people borrow vehicles. Accidents happen. I'm sure the UK isn't alone in it being illegal to drive without insurance. So unless someone is insured to drive anything, or the other person has insurance covering anyone to drive their vehicle, then never borrow. Seen it go very, very wrong.

5points

Adam C 4 years ago (edited)

A friend borrowed a bike of another friend. When he came back with the bike it was broken. Instead of apologizing he yelled "your f*****g bike almost killed me"

5points

Zophra 4 years ago

Wow, that's how friendships end. :(

0points

Steve Barnett 4 years ago

Borrowed a neighbour’s lawnmower, accidently cut the cable. Fixed it and returned it. Okay, it's been twenty years, but even though I fixed it I know I should've returned it in the same condition by buying a new cable.

5points

Harsh5000 4 years ago

I've had so many of my objects ruined bc of this and ppl won't pay me back

2points

Karen Lawyer 4 years ago

This is why I don't lend things out anymore.

1point

SobyKay 4 years ago

How about just freakin return it at all?!? I never lend things out anymore unless A. It's something I'm okay with never ever seeing again, (i.e. consider it gone, a "gave it away" not a borrow) or B. It's something I'm willing to replace myself (i.e. maybe old enuf that it's overdue for such). I have received so few lent out items back in my life it has affected my view of the human race.

1point

Ivesx 4 years ago

if not better.

1point

Dillon Hughes 4 years ago

1000 times yep I'm disowned beacuse I demand this!

1point

Thatweirdboringdude , Arnaud STECKLE Report

#6

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) If someone is giving you a ride, you should be ready at the door before they get there. It’s so rude to have someone waiting on you when they are doing you a favor by picking you up

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James016 4 years ago

I went to pick up a friend on a night out. Called him when we arrived, said he'd be down in a moment. 15 mins later still nothing. Called him again and he said he was going to come down after watching Buffy. Told him he'd have to get the train and drove off.

301points

Vicky Z 4 years ago

Excuse me what?? That's so rude!!! He stood you up because he was watching tv and didn't even try to hide it? Jeez

41points

Id row 4 years ago

And I'm sure he took an attitude with you. I don't think this person is your friend.

13points

BabyBooby 4 years ago

Let Buffy give him a ride

11points

Toko Danganronpa 4 years ago

Power move!

7points

Ted Henderson 4 years ago

What a jerk.

4points

Leesa DeAndrea 4 years ago

Are you still friends?

1point

Baali Venomax 4 years ago

Usually we set at time then I get an ETA if they are gonna be early because they will STILL expect me to be ready. Unfair thing is I'm normally time accurate but then I'm waiting around ages because my *ride* hasn't shown but if something happens and I'm a little late, they turn up an hour earlier and then complain.

1point

MacGruber 4 years ago

Buffy...?

1point

Triv 4 years ago

Abso-effin'-lutely!

1point

Dorothy Cloud 3 years ago

Good for you!

0points

Eileen Schwab 4 years ago

WTH???

0points

Ivana 4 years ago

I have a friend that we all love and cherish but is ungodly late all of the time and will make you wait. After a year, the situation became heated and we cancelled her birthday dinner after waiting an hour. We tried the fake times cause we know she is always about an hour late, but that got old. Now we have a new system. We have a group chat and it is now agreed that none of us are stepping a foot out our door until she takes a pic of her walking out of hers. She is great otherwise, we are all very close, and she realized just how pissed off she was making all of us when we all left her birthday dinner at a fancy restaurant where we were even picking up the bill for everything.

12points

Id row 4 years ago

This is such a peeve of mine. It's so disrespectful to keep a ride waiting.

7points

Mazer 4 years ago

It depends upon why the persons delayed. If you have an important phone call then take it but just let me know

7points

Daria B 4 years ago (edited)

Yep! Being on time is the basic. Unavoidable circumstances are notified. And if there is a foreknown probability of being late (for example, the person asking the favour has small children), then you can let them know beforehand as well. All about humanly manners.

6points

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago (edited)

My father uset to say : I left so many people along the way, one more will make no difference. I wait 5 minutes, if you are not here I'm gone. And 5 minutes and 1 second later, he was gone. No matter what,or who.

6points

Ivesx 4 years ago

this. someone is doing you a great favor. the least you could do is be ready.

5points

denzoren 4 years ago

Yes! If I have to wait with no feedback, I'm leaving.

4points

Chrissy Premium 4 years ago

My daughter is notorious for this! She no longer makes me wait because I left her and she had to take the bus to work.

3points

Random Anon 4 years ago

It depends. Most of the area I grew up in, you don't want to be standing outside at night. You stay at least out of sight in the building until your ride arrives. And when you drop someone off you need to make sure they are indoors before driving off and lock your doors while waiting. Yeah it's that kind of town.

2points

Vladimíra Matejová 4 years ago

i dont agree with this fully. You dont have to stand outside on your driveway as some expect you to do but you should be packed up and ready to leave. especially if it is raining or cold. I have experience that also the lift is late so I am not going to sit on my driveway for 20minutes or so. when tgey arrive I am ready to put my shoes and coat on and leave

2points

#7

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) The 'wave' of thank you when someone lets you in while driving in traffic. It's just polite

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Brendan 4 years ago

I also wave to the person who waved. Double politeness lol.

160points

SweetCee 4 years ago

Dittoooo. :D and once some guy gave me the peace sign when i let him in front of me- made my day!

11points

Anthony Mann 4 years ago

Acknowledging someone else's politeness helps - it validates their poloteness, and they will be more likely to be polite in the future.

7points

Steve Wilson 4 years ago

Isn’t that move known as “The Canadian”?

3points

Debbra W 4 years ago

I live in the San Bernardino Mtns. and when we are allowed to pass someone we turn on the hazard lights for a couple of flashes. That means "thank you" in the mountains. Sometimes we wave as well. That means "Thank You So Much!"

1point

Baali Venomax 4 years ago

I do that when they let me across the road. I dunno why some don't. Its like saying thanks when you get off at the bus, I get weird looks. When was being polite considered *odd*?

1point

SCamp 4 years ago

Or on a narrow street where you pull your car over to the side to let them get past - that must be acknowledged with a thank you wave. Annoys the heck outta me when they don’t wave in that instance

6points

Neil Bidle 4 years ago

Or passing parked cars with someone driving towards you where one of you has to stop. I don't care who has right of way, it's polite to say thank you!

4points

Rickster 4 years ago

I ALWAYS wave if someone lets me in or if I'm walking and a car stops to let me cross the street.

3points

Donkey boi 4 years ago

When I let someone out and they don't say thank you.... just know, I am planning your murder!

3points

Seán Baron Premium 4 years ago

I also do this to drivers when they stop at a crossing.

3points

DC 4 years ago

On this ... I drive a Mini. I, for a few years, also drove Grandpa's old Mercedes. It's quite a difference what you can allow yourself just because the appearance of the Mini is kinda cute, and the Benz looked ... like a Benz. In the Mini, you basically can slide in, thank people, and that's it. In the Mercedes, no one will let you in, no matter how polite you are...

2points

Calypso poet 4 years ago

You are correct! But I am more likely to let a MB in than a Mini! Sorry, it's from working in car dealerships. Just like a fellow Chevy driver over a Dodge. If you drive a Ram you better have an adorable dog or you're not going anywhere! I am however known to let tow trucks and semis in!

2points

Sue Clifford 4 years ago

As the years go by so does this courtesy. I don’t know why but it’s sad. It seems these small gestures like waves of thank you, opening doors for women or people who’s hands are full, letting the elderly go first or helping them get something at the grocery store, etc., are almost nonexistent. If you don’t want to do it for them do it for yourself, it makes you feel good.

1point

Meami 4 years ago

And let people in! You don’t need to speed up just so they can’t get in front of you.

1point

L.j. Bus 4 years ago

I even put my hand up in thanks to the car behind me when he/she lets me through and my sides and backwindow are fully tinted 😂😂 my husband always gets a laugh out of that one but my thinking is, at least this times it stays a habit 😇

1point

#8

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Put the shopping cart back where it GOES!

brock0124 , PIRO4D Report

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605points

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Rabbit Carrot 4 years ago

Yeah and stop leaving them in carpark spaces! 😡

141points

Viki Banaszak 4 years ago

Except in handicapped spaces(well not in the spaces directly. You know) because I appreciate a well placed cart to grab onto while I wobble in.

2points

Kookamunga 4 years ago

Go watch Cart Narcs videos! They shame people who don't return their carts. It's awesome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzWQH0u4VJU

2points

Martha Rogers 4 years ago

As a person with mobility issues, sometimes it just isn’t going to happen. Out of air and legs can’t go any further are just two of the many reasons the card is left there.. I personally always try to leave them where a car can use the space but please think of people who have disabilities .

1point

Brendan 4 years ago

You beat me to it. It's such a pain!

1point

Hetal Vyas 4 years ago

Or right next to my car!!

0points

Ray Heap 4 years ago

There is no deposit to pay on your carts?

7points

Raven DeathShade 4 years ago

Not in America, sadly.

4points

Maurettis 4 years ago

In many markets or stores here in italy, to uae a cart you have to put in a 50c or 1 euro coin. I assure you, nobody ever forgets to put it back

6points

Renate Stargardt 4 years ago

That is why Germany introduced the "coin lock" for shopping carts ... with resounding success. Even though you can get free plastic or metal trolley chips at the checkout in almost every supermarket by now... the trolleys are brought back anyway.

5points

Vicky Zar 4 years ago

But Germans love rules and follow them even if no one is around (jaywalking). It's a completely different culture/ mindset.

1point

~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 4 years ago

You can find these in the most unlikely places, it's just sad. A shopping cart on the beach?! Like wtf.

4points

Axolotl King 4 years ago

Yeah I have a roundabout near my house that has a stack of rocks in the middle and once there was a shopping cart upside on top of it

0points

NeonDisco 4 years ago

This is why 'deposit to use' trolleys should be mandatory at every store, u want ur money back then u have to put it back. And it would also reduce the amount of carts being dumped in rivers too.

3points

Gay_Forg 4 years ago

We have a Aldi where I live. It costs $.25 to take a cart out and you get they back when you return it. Some people are still idiots and don't return it so free quarters.

2points

Leslie Burleson 4 years ago

Sometimes if you have children that can be really hard to do. When I moved here there was a lady that stole a baby out of the car while her mom was taking the cart to the spot directly across from her car. My kids are autistic so there were times when I was unable to take it back, but I always made sure to put it propped up so it didn't roll into anyone's car

2points

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago

That's so weird. We usually take our kids with us when returning the cart and then walk back to the (locked) car. I find it really interesting that this seems to be such a crazy context for other people. Unload, return cart, take kid, walk back to car. Unless someone is seriously disabled, a little walk will do anyone good.

4points

Leslie Burleson 4 years ago

If you have disabled kids , or just young kids "just going for a little walk" isn't an option. I can't explain it with the limited space here, but most people who do things do them for a reason. If you don't understand that reason because you live a different life, you shouldn't tell anyone to "just do" something. Also, kids are the devil when you go shopping. Try taking pissed off little kids with you to return the cart. Not fun. Of course all of this within reason. I always park near to the cart spot to make it more likely that I can return the cart properly

2points

Imitating 4 years ago

But how do you get the cart without the kid being stolen?

0points

Chuck Coulson 4 years ago

They pay people to gather carts. If everyone put the carts back the cart gathers would be unemployed.

1point

Analyn Lahr 4 years ago

So many times I see shopping carts dotted around the parking lot, often when a cart corral is five feet away.

1point

#9

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Just because you know someone who does something for a living, that doesn't automatically mean they owe you a discount if you ask for their services.

mstaff388 , Allef Vinicius Report

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600points

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NinjaWolfy94 4 years ago

I don't do art for a living but I do take commissions sometimes and this bothers me so heckin much...

88points

Rae Reyn 4 years ago

I'm a mechanic and do art commissions on the side. I charge the same amount for labor whether I'm changing oil or drawing a picture. It's what my time is worth. People have no problem paying when I'm turning wrenches but will argue to high heaven when I create their OC furry art.

23points

Dodo 4 years ago (edited)

Same. The commissions are generally for my sister or people she knows and I actually feel too awkward to ask for money, and even then I undersell myself (£20). I wish I could be more assertive about it but I convince myself that it's nice to be asked and my art isn't worth anything anyway.

7points

Punklejunk 4 years ago

Right? What is it about doing art (even professionally) that make people suddenly assume you don't understand how money works!?

5points

-asexual_axolotl- 4 years ago

I draw people's pets as a job when I'm not volunteering, but I don't give discounts for family or friends. If you want a discount, you've come to the wrong place.

4points

Rachel 4 years ago

That would be worse for people to want a discount on because you're actually giving up your free time to do it if you're doing something else for a living.

2points

RoseAnne Hutchence 4 years ago

Saying, "No," is incredibly empowering.

0points

QueenMiri 4 years ago (edited)

!!!!!! As a friend I would pay full price. Out of respect and support for my friends business

16points

Ivana 4 years ago

I offer my services for free to friends and family, as long as they offer to pay me first. You offer to pay and I am like, "Nah man, I got you." You don't offer to pay, I give you an estimate.

8points

Daria B 4 years ago (edited)

If I offer to pay and it gets rejected out of kindness, I make sure to "repay" the favour with a gift or something tasty anyway. If not, that person can expect a nice present for the next occasion (birthday, Christmas etc.)

3points

Andrew Gibb 4 years ago

or will fix your crappy computer if they work in IT

7points

Robert T 4 years ago

Tell me about it!

5points

Enea 4 years ago (edited)

And the other way round: I don't want to be obliged to get services or buy stuff from family/friends rather than non-related providers.

3points

Ivesx 4 years ago

if they say they will give you one from the start, thats fine but they shouldnt be guilt tripped by you to give you a discount. regardless if you know them personally or not, you are still a customer, period.

2points

Mike Flodin 4 years ago

I do carpentry, if you think I will give you a discount because we are friends, why don't you pay me more instead because we are friends?

2points

denzoren 4 years ago

If I'm buying from a friend I'd pay full price and try to buy as much as I can. That's their livelihood.

2points

Mazer 4 years ago

Spot on

2points

Eileen Schwab 4 years ago

Photographers get this shite all the time

1point

#10

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) If you want to go for a hike and listen to music, come with earphones or headphones. Don't blast loud music.

AgeOfWomen , sweetlouise Report

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554points

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Diddlybop 4 years ago

Uh huh it's so annoying especially if you are listening to music yourself and you can hear their crappy radio over your peaceful tunes

79points

Softsquatch 4 years ago

yeah or the peaceful sound of nature

13points

Dan Buczynski 4 years ago

YES. Some people go hiking to get away from people and sound.

13points

Martha Meyer 4 years ago

The same goes for public parks imo. I'd like to listen to the wind in the leaves and the birds, not your horrible taste in music.

9points

SCamp 4 years ago

Same goes for the train. If I can clearly hear your music, your frickin earphones ain’t working

8points

Seabeast 4 years ago

Or do without and pay attention to your surroundings. I tried to pass a young woman in headphones who was jogging on an isolated stretch of pathway one day. She didn't hear me call out "On your left", she didn't seem to hear me ring my fairly loud bike bell twice, then she was startled when I passed by. I could have been anyone, coming up behind her.

6points

로희 4 years ago

Some people who do this think that they have great music taste and everyone around them will like the music they listen to as well.

6points

A B C 4 years ago

Most of them think they have great music taste, but everyone around them hates them. It's unsolicited and you can't just "listen the other direction", so it's a nuisance to most.

6points

TheGirlWhoWoreGlasses 4 years ago

Can't completely agree with this - people (women especially) need to be aware of what is going on around them. I don't blast music, but I often listen to a podcast or something loud enough for me to hear but not so loud I am not aware of my surroundings.

4points

Liz the Wanderer 4 years ago

This seems so freaking obvious! What is wrong with these boombox people??

4points

Kimberley Gayle Thomas 4 years ago

Speaking of boomboxes. One of my pet peeves is the boombox doucebags are using precious Bluetooth to play and bombard their taste unsolicited with speakers ranging in size from 1inch to 2ft as if its the 1980s. I didn't like then, I despise it now.

0points

Ela S 4 years ago

I live in North Western Ontario and always use the trails for my walks/runs. I defiantly need to have my phone playing instead of headphones this time of year to let the bears know i'm coming through lol. Its common to see people biking around the community/highway with wireless speakers to let wildlife know they are there. I could see how annoying it would be in a safer hiking/walking area when you are just trying to enjoy the sounds of nature.

2points

Kristen Bagan 4 years ago

I was thinking the same thing: excellent bear deterrent, especially if you're moving with speed

0points

Karen Scheltema 4 years ago

Also, if you're in an area of high car/pedestrian traffic, make sure you can hear what's going around you.

1point

wSkkHRZQy24K17buSceB , Giorgio Trovato Report

#11

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Quit pissing on public toilet seats. And if you do, at least have the decency to wipe it up

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~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 4 years ago

Or leaving little drops on the seat. Even if it's by accident, no one else wants to wipe it off so they can sit.

126points

WildBerry 4 years ago

I don't care much about the little dribbles since I can wipe them off. It's the spray of diarrhea that some slobs leave that I object to.

2points

Viki Banaszak 4 years ago

Yes please, some of us aren't talented enough to stand and pee. I'm 62, I don't need to wipe anyone else's mess any more.

1point

Clearly sunny 4 years ago

Tell my kid that at 12pm.

1point

Crusin Sandi 4 years ago

I firmly believe that if you use a Public toilet - you never know who has been there before you - wipe it down BEFORE you use it OR Kangaroo it

0points

Melissa TO 4 years ago

Yes!!!! Please, especially you women who hover over the seat to pee and leave pee drops all over the seat! I understand that you are hovering because you think you're being hygenic and don't want to touch your precious butt cheeks to the seat. But clean up after yourselves! You're disgusting! Some of us aren't able to hover! I'm disabled, "hovering" isn't an option, and I don't want to wipe up your pee! /rant

26points

Calypso poet 4 years ago

I can sympathize with you. Surgeries on my foot and ankle. No hovering for me! Women are gross. My husband is more considerate! Also after many years of sitting on public toilet seats and never getting a disease it seams a waste of time and energy.

10points

cybermerlin2000 4 years ago

I sit down to use the toilet now. My fiancée loves that I do it because I've stopped sh*tting on the floor

10points

Calypso poet 4 years ago

Omg lmao!

1point

Carol Emory 4 years ago

If you sprinkle while you tinkle, be a sweetie and wipe the seaty!

9points

DC 4 years ago

Actually, public restromms had me considering diapers. Out of sheer disgust, not out of kink ... well, haven't tried yet, hahaha...

9points

Simzabandz 4 years ago

or leaving your little poop inside a toilet without flushing! disgusting

9points

DC 4 years ago

... if it is little, there is worse possible, far worse ... a giant turd that didn't fit through the pipes once caused our office to, basically, not have a toilet for a day. No one admitted on having born this horsesized unit, haha, ...

4points

Id row 4 years ago

This always bewilders me and I wonder what kind of bio-hazard their own bathrooms are.

7points

Chris Ulm 4 years ago

If you don’t sit, whether you’re standing or hovering, lift the seat.

4points

Donkey boi 4 years ago (edited)

You know sometimes, it isn't piss. Sometimes it's splash-back from the flush. I don't use public toilets and I pee sitting down, but I still see little wet drops at home.

2points

Shannon Epps 4 years ago

Yeah I thought that too but I've never had water blowback when I use my own toilet at home or a friend's toilet that's just people who drink a lot of water

0points

loretta hines 4 years ago

The other thing is work colleague’s who can’t replace a toilet roll, and dispose of the finished toilet roll. The toilet should be left how you would like to find it. No💩marks in the bowl, or urine to step over or clean up after.

1point

J. Kasilo 4 years ago

You are asking a lot from the human race...

0points

#12

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Chew with your mouth closed.

alhern112 , ederick Medina Report

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Piet Puk 4 years ago

And don't talk with food in your mouth.

175points

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago

Or at least cover with your hand if you have too. Like when I make you lol when you are eating.

7points

TheAnimalLady 4 years ago

Don't say it this way to kids...they will spit it out to answer you. 😹🤣😹

2points

Baali Venomax 4 years ago

Hehe "Don't eat with your mouth open". I always had to translate that one. IE: Dont put so much food in your mouth that you cant shut it.

1point

debrina blackmoon 4 years ago (edited)

YES

0points

Kevin Corcoran 4 years ago

Real story! (Where I humiliated myself..). I was once taking a one hour bus ride as a teenager, when a mother and what I assume to be her son sat behind me. Within minutes the loud mouth slapping chewing noises began, after 15mins of open mouth wet meat noises I started to lose it (she must have been chewing gum, there was no end in sight). I turned around and gave out to her, told her to learn to close her mouth and stop making such if ignorant disgusting noises!. Her son looked at me with an expression between sadness and horror. He turned to his bewildered mom and (what I assume) used sign language to pass on my message... The woman was deaf, and I was such an asshole. 20years later I cringe in horror at what I said. I learned a valuable lesson that day😐.

14points

Ren Karlej 4 years ago

It's unfortunate that no-one in her family had bothered to tell her - it's not unreasonable for someone to explain that she's making a sound that could be unpleasant for others even if it seems tactless. I've worked mainly with blind people and none of them would have minded being told if their chewing looked horrible to others - if people aren't told they can't know. Mostly people have been okay about being clued into typical social 'rules'.

14points

Ducks Who Don’t Have A Ducking Clue 4 years ago

I don't think you should feel to bad because how were you supposed to know she was deaf? She was being loud and obnoxious in a closed packed space. I get I probably sound rude but as someone who physically cannot stand those noises I would have asked her to please stop much much sooner

8points

Zophra 4 years ago

I appreciate your story! We all have moments like this. :(

4points

SentimentAndBadJokes 4 years ago

THIS! If I'm eating a meal, I don't want to see what yours is thanks! Let me eat my food without being put off it!

11points

AnimalsRuleHumansDrool 4 years ago

I trained myself to do this at young age, somehow I can barely chew with my mouth open. It really annoys me when people chew with their mouth open, I don't need to see what you're eating.

4points

Brendan 4 years ago

I wish my kids would listen when I ask this of them

4points

Ronualdo 4 years ago

My favorite aunt was my 4th grade teacher and she's very strict even at home, and she taught me not to chew loud or open your mouth while eating and not to make noise with the utensils especially when you're using a glass of ceramic plate.

2points

A Jones 4 years ago (edited)

yeah, as a person with misophonia I double hate this. haha but yeah also you'll be less likely to choke if you keep your mouth closed too. Also flies won't be tempted to fly into your gaping pie hole.

2points

Donkey boi 4 years ago

Anyone else get the urge to punch people that chew with their mouth open?

2points

TheAnimalLady 4 years ago (edited)

You may have Misophonia. For me it's high-pitched noises... loud barking is OK, but even quiet whining (dogs) and I want to throw them out the door. (No, I haven't actually done it.)

2points

Eileen Schwab 4 years ago

THIS. I neither want to see or hear your food being masticated

1point

Denny Cwiek Premium 4 years ago

Don't open your mouth and shove in a second bite while still chewing on the first bite.

1point

#13

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Don't just show up randomly at someone's house. Call, text, or otherwise reach out and positivity confirm that it's okay before heading to someone else's home.

Nosunallrain , Dimitar Belchev Report

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~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 4 years ago

I have some really close friends that we're comfortable enough to just rock up to each others houses, but don't do that unless it's someone you know won't have a problem with it.

129points

Katherine Boag 4 years ago

The problem is a lot of people think theyre close enough to do this who arent. Just dont get offended if people tell you they cant have visitors or dont answer the door

15points

Ryan-James O'Driscoll 4 years ago

I have close friends that I am delighted to have rock up whenever they want. I still expect a message, if anything just to make sure I am awake, not working and decent.

9points

Baali Venomax 4 years ago

Aren't there times you did that and they weren't home?

0points

Az 4 years ago

Seriously? What ever happened to 'I was in the area and thought I'd drop by'? If they are busy, just say so, no big deal!! Each to their own I guess.

22points

Carmen Sandiego 4 years ago

Not that hard to text first tho

25points

Bee / she/her 4 years ago

Many people would appreciate a quick text or call so they can either clean up a little or get dressed before someone comes over, even if it' okay for someone to visit. If unsure, just let them know first

19points

Karin Jansen 4 years ago

Agreed! People are constantly showing up at my door, I love it. That's just what friends and family do. "HI-ya pall, was in the neighborhood, got time for a coffee?"

12points

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Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago

These days people seem to think that if they have an issue with something, then eveyone will have an issue with it.

9points

Zephyr Anthem 4 years ago

Some people don't take no for an answer. A "friend" of mine (more like my bf friend) doesn't understant that : * One he decided to stop by our appartment at 10am unannounced, just finished breakfast, it took him a full hour to get the F out ... and yes we told him several times not to do that, and that it wasn't a good time. * a few months ago (so covid and all) he showed up again when i wasn't there, my bf let him in. I specifically told my friend "no unvaccinated people at my house" but he didn't care (my bf didn't have the say no as always). And i spend a good hour cleaning up and desinfecting after him... The most dumb part about it is that his gf hates it also when people show up unannounced...

9points

FrankStellar 4 years ago

Why would you think you should just drop by? What, you think I'm sitting in my house doing nothing? Even if I am, that was my plan stop being a douche.

8points

Pug Pug 4 years ago

Im guessing most of these people saying its rude to show hup, grew up in the time where phones were a thing. Back in the day it was just show up, kidnap a friend, and cause trouble for the night. If you had a cell phone you were to rich/cool to hang out with me.

4points

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago

Yeah, I'm a bit astonished, too. I mean, USUALLY people do text beforehand. But if not, they're all welcome any time. Of course if they announce themselves, my apartment will be a LOT cleaner so there's a downside to them just dropping by without warning 😁😉 .

3points

Mimi777 4 years ago

My MIL would use that every single day if she could. That’s why I have a pet peeve about people just showing up without any warning. And if they’re at my door I feel rude for saying yeah I’m busy you can’t come in, I feel obligated to invite them in or chat for a few.

3points

I’m A Black Cat 4 years ago

I guess it depends on personality and cultural traditions. In some cultures it's perfectly normal to just stop by friends and family unanounced. Also some ppl don't mind. I personally hate it and you could seriously piss me off if you came by on the weekend unanounced and interrupted my free time

15points

Jon S. 4 years ago

This might be a generational thing. Before mobile phones it was normal to just show up at someone's house and I have several older relatives who still do.

14points

Two_rolling_black_eyes 4 years ago

Its not. My grandmother sent us home when we showed up without calling first. They used to take the phone off the hook if they didn't want visitors.

10points

Isabella 4 years ago

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Jon S. 4 years ago

Perhaps it depends on who you were and where you lived then. Sure many people called ahead to say 'are you in' on the land line, but many just turned up and said 'we were passing and wondered if you were free for a cuppa?' Prior to telephones I can't see the average blue collar family sending cards out.

9points

James016 4 years ago

This 100% My wife's sister has turned up at ours a couple of time without warning. The second time we weren't even there. It caused a few problems.

14points

River Webb 4 years ago

and don't get offended if they already have plans

11points

lara 4 years ago

When in the hell did this become "polite". We used to go see our neighbors all the time. No one had to "ask permission."

8points

My Little Robot Overlord 4 years ago (edited)

I think younger people find it rude. I also bet their houses are messy all the time and their depression gets missed because people aren't physically just checking up on them to see how they are doing. I miss the days when people just stopped by.

5points

May Alta 4 years ago

I miss the times people just popped in.

8points

Zaza 4 years ago

This 100% depends on the culture where you live and the kind of people you are wanting to visit!

8points

Hermione 4 years ago

I know some who love people just showing up. I guess it’s a matter of knowing what someone’s stance is on this and respecting their wishes.

7points

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago

This. Just be flexible and respectful and everyone can be happy.

1point

#14

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) When you have a complaint with a retail store or business, please remember that the person you are speaking too (or yelling at sadly) is just the one that happened to pick up the phone or is standing at the till. they likely have nothing to do with what went wrong and have little sway in what can be done to help. They dont need to be yelled and screamed at for something they did not do or is under the control of a corporate office/higher up.

sebastianrileyt2 , Mimzy Report

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cybermerlin2000 4 years ago

I always talk in a polite and friendly manner when making complaints. I have found they are more likely to go above and beyond to help. And always thank them afterwards and compliment their ability to help as it makes their day.

131points

Iva Kazalova 4 years ago

I have worked in customer service, in a call centre and retail and people really need to start realising both of the points you’re making, in practically all cases, what went wrong is not my fault but if you are nice to me i will do all within my power to get you a solution to your liking, it’s so simple!

14points

Ronualdo 4 years ago

True!!! No matter how pissed I am especially with out internet providers here, I always try to be polite coz if I would be on their shoes, I wouldn't want to be yelled at.

6points

Stannous Flouride 4 years ago

I usually start with, "I realize this is probably something that you can't do much about..." or, "I know this isn't your responsibility..." Frequently they'll get someone to deal with it if they can.

4points

Picklejar 4 years ago

Hope more people realize this

2points

Dagnirath 4 years ago

cybermerlin2000, you are the customer everyone in customer service dreams of taking care of. Thank you on behalf of the entire industry!

2points

sylvanticx 4 years ago

i just don't complain cause i don't ever want to have to assert myself in any way.

1point

John Skelly 4 years ago

As a tech support worker I can confirm that if the person is polite and friendly I will do my utmost to sort out their issue, and will take a little extra time sorting it out. If they are rude, I will get rid of them as soon as possible, and on occasion have cut them off.

0points

Islandchild 4 years ago

I once failed badly at not shooting the messenger. After the call, once I'd calmed down I put in the work get said messenger on the phone again to apologize and spoke to their supervisor about how wonderful they'd been in the face of my poor behaviour.

13points

Ninn Kynok 4 years ago

Recognising ones faults then apologising is admirable, but all too rare.

8points

Sandra Schmidt 4 years ago

As a customer service person: the nicer you are the more I'll go out of my way to make it right.

10points

A B C 4 years ago

Don't shoot the messenger. The saying has been around for ages, but there are still people that don't get it.

9points

Bunzilla 4 years ago

If I do ever get upset (rare), I make sure to tell the person that it isn't them I'm upset with, it's the situation. I never yell or name call or anything, that's just childish. I also make d*mned sure I thank them profusely for their help, because I know that they're another human being just doing their job! I can't fathom why some people think it's okay to treat others like dirt when they've done absolutely nothing to deserve it. Even if someone does make a mistake, it still doesn't give you carte blanche to be a jerk!

6points

James Mills 4 years ago

retail and customer service people have the worst jobs where they have to talk to idiotic/dickhead customers all day. at least be nice, and they may actually be more helpful.

4points

Kimberly Buchanan 4 years ago

Exactly!! When I have an issue with a a store, service, etc, and I call about my issue. I tell the associate I know it's not their cause for my unsatisfactory and they are there to help me. A lot of times the person that is there to help, has had a bad day and you can hear it in their voice. Giving them a little assurance, that you know they are there to help, makes it easier in them.

4points

Donkey boi 4 years ago

Be nice when making a complaint, you're more likely to get a positive outcome.

2points

Ninn Kynok 2 4 years ago

Yes, but being nice to people should be standard not because it's self-serving.

3points

HungryUnicorn 4 years ago

I once cried when I spoke with a CS from a courier company 😂 hormones 🤷‍♀️ it worked though, they redelivered my package 😂

1point

Yurie 4 years ago

There are definitely times to be angry at companies and I always ask for a grievance or an appeal form to make my point clear, but not to take it out on the rep that picked up the phone

1point

#15

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Don’t touch pregnant people’s bellies. What is it about being pregnant that suddenly makes other people feel entitled to touch you without asking.

saturdazzzed , Felipe Bustillo Report

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Mazer 4 years ago

You shouldn’t be touching other people anywhere, not their hair, not there butt not their stomach, nothing… not unless you ask first

194points

Ivana 4 years ago

I hate being touched pregnant or not. I don't respond well to physical contact. Have to be very close friends or family for me not to jump or cringe when touching me. Grew up in a low physical contact family, even close proximity makes my skin crawl.

16points

StnFlwr 4 years ago

Skip asking, too. In our "well populated" society people need to have a no touch space/zone.

2points

Bobby 4 years ago

Unless you are actually saving my life, ask before touching me

1point

Scagsy 4 years ago (edited)

There's a flip side to this though. When friends or acquaintances are pregnant and they're like 'Quick! Touch it! It's kicking!' and you've got to rub this person's stomach while the rest of the damn pub looks on. It's weird and I don't like it. Even when your kid is born, unless it's just won a Nobel prize, I'm really not interested.

12points

Don't Look 4 years ago

I was helping someone move (way back when I was a teenager) and they'd just had a baby. Regardless of the fact that I had just gone through infant certification, they just sort of said "here hold him for a second I have to do something" and just sort of left me with him. Didn't care that it was actually too awkward for me to handle... probably figured it would make me change my mind about children or something. It haunts me to this day.

2points

~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 4 years ago

Whenever a girl has long hair, people feel the need to touch it, or people with frizzy hair. It's just uncomfortable.

12points

Zaza 4 years ago

As a long haired female, yes, this is true and it's the worst! For years I was unable to enjoy even 1 single night at the bar with friends without some rando grabbing and stroking my hair. Always men of course. F*** off ffs! I always have it tied up now, because of this

7points

Downunderdude 4 years ago

Or when the pregnant woman's with a man who's apparently her partner, how come people don't touch his balls and say 'good job, dude'? (Read this somewhere - made me chuckle)

9points

TheAnimalLady 4 years ago

Your name is sooo apropos for your comment 😹🤣😹. I heard this one a few years ago and have been waiting to try this (Covid-19 cockblocked me, literally).

1point

J. F. 4 years ago

How about: Never touch strangers?

5points

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Id row 4 years ago

So much this. For some reason, pregnant women and people in wheelchairs seem to be an open invitation for people to go put their hands on and start interrogating the person. They deserve the same respect everyone else gets.

4points

Cat 4 years ago

Just stop touching anyone without consent. Even if you know that person & they've okayed it before! I have anxiety & sometimes my senses are overwhelmed so when people touch me it feels like hearing nails on a chalkboard & makes me want to throw up.

3points

Suzi Olmsted 4 years ago

How about you just don't touch people without their permission?

2points

dev mehta 4 years ago

Pregnant PEOPLE ????????

2points

Life is ? 4 years ago

Pregnant people ????????

2points

#16

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) PERSONAL SPACE (even when not in a pandemic)

keri112493 , Austin Distel Report

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Aroace tiger (any pronouns) 4 years ago

I really care about personal space. Its one of the most important things

101points

Pink kitty 4 years ago

Especially when you are in the line at the register. Give me some space!! Standing in my back pocket won't get you through the register any quicker!

9points

Rocky Mom 4 years ago

I would love to know a universal solution on how to handle this. It's the worst about shopping.

5points

Alexia 4 years ago

I had a colleague once who came to me and put her hands in my hair, trying to preen and knit it. I was so shocked. "But you have beautiful long hair", she said as an excuse. And... that means you can just touch it like that, without permission, as if I were an object? Jesus.

6points

Ninn Kynok 2 4 years ago

Creepy.

2points

A B C 4 years ago

One, personal space. Two, personal space. Three, stay out of my personal space.

5points

Sidhe 4 years ago

This also seriously applies to pregnant women! Don't just walk up to them and start rubbing their belly, even if you're family!

4points

Hollysmom 4 years ago

Just ask any Finlander

3points

Rocky Mom 4 years ago

GOD, I WISH. In my little area of RGV, Texas.. people do not give you space. Then, during the pandemic, it felt so nice but eventually ppl. started to get close again. I have a problem sounding little too offended so I had to bite my tongue and just glare. Now with the shots, back to standing so close again. I hates it.

2points

Ren Karlej 4 years ago

Maybe the one about the deodorant was wrong - we all need to be smellier to keep others at bay! 😉😁😜

1point

Raven DeathShade 4 years ago

In my family, we have a rule: if I can smack you, you're too close to me. We call it "the bubble". Sure, nobody obeys that rule bc most of us don't enforce it, but it's there.

2points

denzoren 4 years ago

6 feet of social distancing has been a dream come through!

2points

William Teach 4 years ago

I'm still in "give me space" mode. il_570xN13...191f5f.jpg

2points

#17

Don't leave perishable items in random aisles or at the checkout. You're wasting food and driving prices up.

EdgelordZeta Report

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Norma 4 years ago

I can't believe we've fallen so far that this even happens. It saddens me.

75points

Monty Is Fiennes 4 years ago

EVERY DAY in supermarkets....people can be THAT dumb.....

4points

Nubmaeme 4 years ago

It's been going on for many years but has really gotten worse in about the last 10 or 15 years. I've even seen posts in various places of people going into stores just to scatter perishable food around and then bragging about it.

2points

Ivana 4 years ago

Humans have always been inconsiderate, we didn't fall, we just maintained bad behavior. Could go back to handing a list to a guy behind the counter who gathers it all for you.

2points

Sandy Underhill-Marlow 4 years ago

all the time...I have worked in a grocery store for 28 years

1point

Kevin Hickey 4 years ago

This has been happening forever.

1point

Renate Stargardt 4 years ago

Some people just shouldn't be allowed to move around in public unsupervised

3points

Catherine Brady 4 years ago

And you tie up the time of those who have to reshelve it.

1point

Id row 4 years ago

People are a**holes.

1point

Tim Bouchee 4 years ago

Bonus points if they do it right in front of the cashier, stashing it on one of those candy racks most grocery stores have in front. Had a few customers do this (and that's a few too many) in my day as a cashier. I'd simply just ask if they didn't want it and that I could take it.

0points

Collette Moisan 4 years ago

If you don't want something, give it to the cashier so they can have it put back.

0points

Randy Klefbeck 4 years ago

Having worked in the retail bicycle industry, this is amplified when someone pulls out a bike without help, and just leaves it in an aisle, or worse tries putting it back by force into a slot incorrectly, which causes damage. I also had a customer leave in a huff because he wanted to test ride a bike that belonged to another customer which was in cue for service. Of course any sentence that contained the word no, regardless of how soft the explanation was as to why, was too much for that guy.

0points

Randy Klefbeck 4 years ago

The customer is NOT always right.

0points

Robert Robi Z 4 years ago

Oh, the other day, in the supermarket... an icecream box left on the newspaper stand. They probably figured it out they didn't want it after all.

0points

LMS 4 years ago

At the very least hand to a sales assosciate at the check out and let them know you changed your mind.

0points

Laurie 4 years ago

I work at Wal-Mart. Happens all the time

0points

#18

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Stand back before boarding a bus, subway, metro, or elevator so that those on can get off quickly without having to wait for you to back up first

Lightmareman , Petar Avramoski Report

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430points

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Mazer 4 years ago

This goes for doors, elevators and escalators and everything else where people should be allowed to get off of a moving thing before you get on.

107points

Downunderdude 4 years ago

Sort of related... I hate it when you're in a lift and the doors open and people get in without letting you (and anyone else in the lift) out first.

13points

Ren Karlej 4 years ago

Same - it's like they have no idea that other people might be in there!

3points

J. F. 4 years ago (edited)

As somebody commonly traveling by train it's offten really stunning how people on the outside crowd the door and look at me like a deer in the spotlight because I (and others) stand in their way on out way out of the train

8points

Calypso poet 4 years ago

Same on elevators in hotels. They are shocked people are getting out on the lobby level and try to crowd in with their luggage before you can get out. Sometimes we just take the stairs down if we aren't on too high a floor. Good exercise and you know where to go in case of fire. I also have a fear of elevators.

2points

Joe Alcocer 4 years ago

I always take a step back in case zombies come pouring out. I also try to have someone in front of me so I can push them towards the zombies while I get away. :|

7points

Imitating 4 years ago

Lol, I feel like this is something that should be done. All the crowding people would be so caught off guard if the doors opened to a bunch of people dressed up as zombies

0points

James016 4 years ago

On the London Underground they even have to say it over the PA system as people will crowd the doors and the people who need to get off won't move.

7points

Kimberley Gayle Thomas 4 years ago

they do in NYC too but some people still only care about themselves. Makes me say out loud in frustration "This isn't your mother's womb."😈

0points

A Jones 4 years ago

yep, door rules. Let people out before you get in.

3points

LDJ 4 years ago

No. When the train/metro/subway/LRT pulls up, stand to the side of the doors, up against the car. This way, people can exit easily, without anyone in their way, and you can slide in as soon as they're gone.

2points

Lina Nasa 4 years ago (edited)

Watch this! https://youtu.be/WHcYRKyuoZs This is rush hour in Singapore. The train operators put markings on the floor of platforms, so people waiting to go on board will not crowd the train doors when they arrive. People will let the the passengers in the train alight first before they board the train.

1point

Kimberley Gayle Thomas 4 years ago

I've also seen pictures in which they squeeze them inside with their hands if not a wide broom. Or is that somewhere else? Such as Japan?

0points

Jack Porter 4 years ago

AND IN HOSPITALS STAND BACK WAIT TO USE THE ELEVATOR BECAUSE THERE MAYBE BE A CRITICAL PASTIET

1point

Zaza 4 years ago (edited)

I make it a point to occupy the entire door opening when exiting a bus. People don't que(ue?) over here and hordes are usually waiting to force themselves in, because god forbid they have to wait all of 4 seconds for others to get off the bus. I take my sweet sweet time till the obnoxious people realize they can't get on until they give me the space to get off

1point

#19

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) On an escalator, stand on the right so people can walk on the left.

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421points

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jjdubs W 4 years ago

Unless in a left-side driving country. In those countries, it tends to be the opposite.

174points

JennyLaRue 4 years ago

In England we drive on the left, but on the tube escalators you stand on the right

51points

NinjaWolfy94 4 years ago

Yup. In Aus it's keep left unless overtaking (while driving and informally when walking/riding bikes).

20points

K.Kobayashi 4 years ago

In Japan it depends on which part of Japan you're in.

7points

Anna Repp 4 years ago

Either or - just let the people pass!

1point

Monty Is Fiennes 4 years ago

I am pretty sure we can work it out.....

0points

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A B C 4 years ago

Did you folks know that the inventor of the escalator didn't expect everyone to just stand on them lazily, but to speed up the stair-climbing?

14points

Donkey boi 4 years ago

Again, this is a written rule. It's posted every few metres on the London underground escalators.

11points

Mary Peace 4 years ago

But escalators in other places in the UK, like big stores, never seem to have signs. Some people stand day-dreaming, and look really surprised if you want to walk up.

0points

Beverly 4 years ago

Except in Tokyo, where you do the opposite.

9points

Wistiti 4 years ago

Pick a side, but don't take up all the space like a maniac.

7points

Al Christensen 4 years ago

This reminds me of a factoid: In the London Underground (and probably other places) when there are more than two escalators, more of them will be set to move toward the exits than toward the trains. This is because people wanting to catch the train arrive at irregular intervals, but when a train arrives it disgorges a load of people who all want to exit at the same time.

4points

TheWickedOne 4 years ago

No. You want to run up the escalator, then use the stairs.

2points

Seán Baron Premium 4 years ago

I did that once on the Tube in London. I was doing well until just after halfway I started to feel the lactic acid. But I was committed and would not stop. Never did that again!

1point

similarly 4 years ago

I live in Japan, and people generally stand on the left and walk up on the right, but recently, train stations have been asking people not to do this. They say walking on the escalators (due to vibration and friction) as well as an imbalance of load (with more people on one side) increases wear on the mechanisms, requiring more maintenance. People still walk up the escalators, though ...

2points

Anne Mitchell 4 years ago

Same when walking on a footpath.

2points

Wilf 4 years ago

fun fact- a few years ago London Transport did some calculations and worked out that if instead of people standing to the right in single line and having an "overtaking" lane, if people occupied every step of both sides of an escalator in two columns but remained stationary, the overall flow of people would actually be faster! They decided not to try to implement a change because the current system is basically hardwired into every single Londoner.

2points

Al Christensen 4 years ago

But you always have people who "need" to rush ahead of everyone else.

0points

Emma Perkins 4 years ago

There's good reason to try to implement that though. Standing to one side means more wear and tear on that side. Instead of the entire escalator degrading at the same rate, one side wears down faster than normal and the other wears down slower. This means you gotta replace parts faster than if everyone just used both sides evenly.

0points

Ninn Kynok 4 years ago

It's nowhere close to being 'hardwired'.

-1point

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#20

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) If u borrow even a damn dollar and promise to bring it back, bring it back

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410points

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Michelle M 4 years ago

People, pls don't lend money you can't give. Meaning that you shouldn't go out of your way to lend what you can't afford to give. That way, if the person doesn't return it, you won't be broke. Thank you

83points

Aahzmandus Pervect 4 years ago (edited)

Or just return the damn money you borrowed! If I was unable to repay someone, I would borrow money from someone else, just to pay it back to the first lender.

24points

Id row 4 years ago

What the hell kind of statement is that? Are you actually saying people who lend money should just not expect it back? You borrow money, you pay it back, it's that simple. Jeez, entitled much?

11points

Two_rolling_black_eyes 4 years ago

Part of compassion is helping out others. You need $200 until payday for your kid's root canal - here you go. But you need to pay me back on payday because I need that $200 then so I can make rent. Both sides need to be compassionate of the needs of the other.

10points

Jennie Stadler 4 years ago

When my husband and I first got married almost 50 years ago, we agreed that we would never have more than $20 out in loans to friends in total. It has gone up to $100 now, but same rule applies. If we loan someone $5 and they don't pay it back, that $5 is removed from the fund until it is. If we know someone has a real problem and if we can afford it, we give a gift anonymously.

2points

Yoga Kitty 4 years ago

You are mostly right. There is always the risk that people will simply not be able to give the money back for whatever reason, therefore, it is better to only give away what you do not desperately need yourself. However, if a friend is in dire straits now and I will only need it next week I would still give what I can...

1point

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago

Or pay with your work. I got a friend to babysitter my kids because she couldn't pay the 300 I borrowed. Because I gave it as lost in the moment I borrow, it worked super well for us both.

1point

Norah Reilly Premium 4 years ago

This is a two-edged sword, and one that sometimes cuts everyone involved.

0points

BabyBooby 4 years ago

Amen

0points

veveve 4 years ago

yes so true,, and especially for people who is borrowing from us for the first time. we need to see their character first whether they will return or at least put some effort or communicate when they cant. and people these days, a lot of times the borrower could more fierce that the lender #facepalm

0points

Spring Fisk 4 years ago

Yep, advise is even found in the bible. I never lend money to friends, it is always a gift. Way less drama this way.

0points

Rabbit Carrot 4 years ago

Don’t lend money you can’t afford to lose!

8points

Phil Vaive 4 years ago

Don't take money that you can't pay back

5points

SCamp 4 years ago

And don’t make me ask for it!!! God, I HATE being put in the position of reminding people about borrowed money

7points

CindyLouWho1209 4 years ago

If I ever borrowed money, (very rarely) I always paid it back. It weighed on my mind until I did. I don't know how people "forget." 🤔🙄

1point

Uber Mensch 4 years ago

And if you can find me to borrow it, you can find me to pay it back!

5points

Mazer 4 years ago

In this day and age when so many people are struggling if I’m going to loan someone money I’m going to let them know they need to pay it back when they have the money to pay it back. I don’t need to add to their struggles

4points

Jacqueline H 4 years ago

I never ever lend $$ anymore, even 50 cents. Has led to too many problems in my life. Always ends up with me being angry and screwed. I shouldn't have to chase you down to get my $$ back but that is always what was happening. Never again. And, if you're sitting on some $, unless you're ok with people treating you like a credit union, do not tell anyone about your surplus (lottery winnings, lawsuit payouts, etc.). I learned this the hard way and lost a couple of "friends" over it. I look at it this way-I paid a high price to find out that you never were a friend, you just needed someone to borrow $ from because you burnt everyone else that helped you in the past.

3points

Donna Leske 4 years ago

This. Not that I have loads of cash but I learned the hard way not to "share" news of what I sold my house or car for or how much income tax I got back because there are people who light up like a lightbulb "SAY! can you lend me $3000.00? My daughter needs a lifesaving operation and I can pay you back on the first of next month." Riiiight. No. Our past history showed me you never repaid the $20.00 I loaned you.

0points

third molar 4 years ago

If not money atleast return borrowed books

3points

Clearly sunny 4 years ago

I never borrow unless needed and capable of returning

1point

Ryan Johnston 4 years ago

Don't break trust.

0points

Ryan Johnston 4 years ago

Don't make promises you can't/won't keep. One dollar/1k, an object, time, whatever. Don't break trust.

0points

#21

Double flush if you must. Nobody wants to see your poop crumbs.

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399points

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Amy Smith 4 years ago

Poop Crumbs lol! Just honked and spat my tea out. Getting funny looks now. Agreed, it is mank

153points

Monty Is Fiennes 4 years ago

Wee jobbies....

11points

Ria C. 4 years ago

I call them butt crumbs.

3points

Benjamin Kowal 4 years ago

Mank?

3points

Alex Pope 4 years ago

What is mank?

2points

lakitha tolbert 4 years ago (edited)

LOL!! I call them "pooplets"! Or the last classy" sh**lets"!!

1point

Jessica Combrink 4 years ago

Your comment made me laugh!

1point

Robert T 4 years ago (edited)

Ah, you mean "floaters". And if you leave skidmarks, use the ruddy brush.

8points

Karen Lawyer 4 years ago

Then what do you do with the shitty brush?

1point

Carol Tocci 4 years ago

And if you drop a stinky poop, PLEASE flush right away. Don't wait until you're finished. Then flush a second time when you get up Please!

4points

Zophra 4 years ago

Ah yea, what I think of as "the courtesy flush."

7points

Benjamin Tang 4 years ago

My toilet can only flush every 2-3 minutes. You have to wait for the water to refill or something.

2points

Full Name 4 years ago (edited)

That's every residential toilet that's ever been made. And yes, you're waiting for the tank to refill with water so you can flush again.

2points

Kimberly W. 4 years ago

POOP CRUMBS :D

2points

Dan Buczynski 4 years ago

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

2points

Christine Peverley 4 years ago

Nor does anyone need be greeted with skid marks on the bowl.

1point

TheAnimalLady 4 years ago

Sidebar: if you put a couple of TP squares in first, it'll minimize splashing. (Not a lot, you don't want to plug up the toilet.)

1point

Simon Springer 4 years ago

theyre called bum nuggets!

0points

Josh Coker 4 years ago

omfg my old roomie was notorious for leaving is ca ca in the damn toilet. then wouldn't plunge it. thankfully he moved in with his new wife. i feel bad for her.

0points

#22

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Never comment a person's weight, if they lost it, if they gained some. It's just very rude either way.

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392points

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Mazer 4 years ago

All you have to do is say you look good you don’t have to specify what part looks good or why

154points

Phil Vaive 4 years ago

You don't even have to say that. If you want to compliment someone for how they look, compliment a choice they made that day. "I like your eye shadow!" or "Great shirt!" Just generally saying "you look good" emphasizes the idea that just general attractiveness is important, and can make some worry about the idea that if they DON'T receive that comment all the time, they must not look good, and therefore have no value.

34points

Torhild Hansen 4 years ago

Where I live (Norway) "you look good" means "you've grown fat"...

0points

L.j. Bus 4 years ago

Having invisible illnesses and disabilities and knowing about a whole community of others like me, I have to point out something that might make A World of difference to the person hearing it, if they have an invisible illness: opt for saying ‘you look good on the outside’ instead of the general ‘you look good’ (why? the shorter version is often used as a way of saying ‘you can’t have an illness’ or ‘your illness doesn’t exist’, you would be surprised how often people with invisible illnesses hear those, sometimes with genuine kindness or curiosity but often with judgement) #maketheinvisiblevisible

0points

Jjiinnee 4 years ago

.."Wow, you lost weight!! You look GREAT now. " ...( Anxiety me, who struggles with weight and esteem takes this as a sign that I looked like s@#T before, and that everyone around me must have been judging me, tossing me right back into depression.)

22points

Phil Vaive 4 years ago

EXACTLY.

6points

Brendan 4 years ago

That's interesting. Obviously, I'd never tell someone that they had put on weight, but I have, on occasions, complimented people for losing weight. I had no idea some people would find it rude.

18points

Dodo 4 years ago

It depends why they're losing it. If they've mentioned they're dieting/working out etc, it's probably OK to say. If they haven't said anything, it might be cancer or some other illness.

35points

Two_rolling_black_eyes 4 years ago

As a big person who is trying to get smaller, when I get an unsolicited comment about by weight loss, it brings me shame. To them I'm not Joe, I'm big Joe. I feel like burn victim who has everyone telling them how good the skin grafts look - pointing out a flaw you are trying to fix.

16points

Phil Vaive 4 years ago

People in chemotherapy lose weight. People with eating disorders can lose weight. People injuries lose weight. People with mental illnesses may lose weight. People in abusive scenarios may lose weight. People might be trying to gain muscle and not want to lose weight. You don't know how they feel about it so why point it out?

11points

Marie 4 years ago

A friend I see once a year for fireworks had lost a lot of weight so I asked him politely off to the side if he had lost weight and he explained his cancer came back. He's a fighter.

4points

A 4 years ago

It depends on how or why they've lost it. Someone could have lost it through restrictive/destructive means such as strict dieting or over exercising or purging. Even if the individual does not have an eating disorder, complimenting weight loss can cause the individual to want to continue the destructive habits that caused them to lose weight.

2points

Sweetie Dahling 4 years ago

For me compliments related to weight loss have definitely encouraged not so healthy eating behaviours in the past. I wouldn't consider in rude though, I know the intention was always good. It just affects everyone differently.

1point

Robsaint 4 years ago

I compliment people all the time when they’ve lost weight. It’s a form of encouragement. It’s like when someone has had a haircut. They want people to notice. Imagine spending hours doing something for no one to notice your effort! This one must be a cultural thing, but I say pay those compliments people!

0points

I’m A Black Cat 4 years ago

I've always thought it was a bad idea to just compliment someone's weight loss. It's like when someone is complemented for looking good after losing weight for me it always sounds like before that person looked less good.

17points

Phil Vaive 4 years ago

Exactly. And what happens to their self esteem if they gain that weight back??

13points

SCamp 4 years ago

Oh man, upvote by 100, I hate this, it is the ultimate rudeness. I had someone say I’d put on weight and so I commented they’d gotten greyer (only because they said what they did, petty I know) - the look I got!!

17points

WildHoneyPie 4 years ago

Brilliant!

1point

Kitti B. 4 years ago

There is a colleague who just keeps commenting on my weight saying: 'oh, you lost a lot of weight. Please don't loose more, you are thin already' Annoys me so much. Yes, I lost 10 kilos, I'm proud of it but please don't make it like it is unhealthy while you are twice as big as I am. Thank you.

15points

Phil Vaive 4 years ago

Ugh, the worst. They feel shitty about themselves but they're trying to make you seem like you're wrong. That's the worst type of bully. My unsolicited advice is to tell them that you find their comments unprofessional and that they are to stop now. Don't make it a question or a request. Just make it a condition of talking to you.

6points

Ren Karlej 4 years ago

I get a lot of 'oh, aren't you pale' and I'd dearly love to have the courage to say 'oh, aren't you rude' in retaliation. I think Phil Vaive has a point - they're probably jealous. People need to stop making personal remarks.

3points

Yara Balabanova 4 years ago

Yes that is so annoying! I accidentally lost some weight on a hiking vacation last year and friends told me they were worried that I was too thin (apparently they had been speaking about it behind my back), even though I was still easily at a healthy BMI :/

2points

Ivana 4 years ago

I don't like comments on appearance period. The only exception I can think of is hair cuts, people like when their hair cuts are complemented. But don't tell me I'm pretty, don't say I look nice, don't tell me I have nice eyes, just don't, it makes me incredibly uncomfortable and it is really uncomfortable at work. Cloths are fine, but comments about any part of my body just is unwelcome. Got a lot of sexual harassment starting from the age of 12 and it just triggers anger in me that people feel like I want their opinion about my looks. I don't blow a lid or anything when it happens, but inside I am seething. I know people mean the best normally, but decades of being cat called and groped has made all comments unwelcome.

9points

Phil Vaive 4 years ago

I've gotten into the mindset of only commenting on a choice they made that day, or on something that can be fixed in 10 seconds. Like "Hey I love your eye shadow today!" Or "heads up, you have something caught in your teeth!" If it doesn't fit into either of those categories, it doesn't come up. Weight, muscle mass, even hair cuts (today's style, maybe, but not the cut itself) are off the table.

1point

Leigh C. 4 years ago

Very rude. And don't just assume a woman is pregnant because she has some weight on her waist. People tend to gain weight weird and I'm quite sure they know.

7points

pelemele 4 years ago

Not necessarily: I remember an overweight coworker who was not doing well and struggled with it for a long time. A few months later, she lost weight and felt much better in her head and in her body. We pointed out to her that she looked much better to us. She confirmed it and was very happy to see that she was being taken care of.

3points

Dodo 4 years ago

I see both sides of this. I have a close friend who's a recovering anorexic. She hates people commenting on her weight, obviously, but even 'you look good' means 'you've put on weight' to her. On the flip side, I lost a ton of weight and, because of my friend, nobody actually mentioned it. They messaged her to ask if I was OK but nobody actually said 'oh wow, you went from morbidly obese to a 27 BMI, you look amazing!' I would have loved that.

2points

Phil Vaive 4 years ago

It's nobody's responsibility to make you feel good about yourself, but honestly, if it was that drastic and you knew people were worried about your health, then bring it up. Say "I know I've lost a lot of weight, and I'm doing it with the guidance of my doctor / coach / nutritionist, so there's no need to worry!" That opens the door for people to compliment you if you would like it. I actually really respect the people in your life for learning from their past mistakes with your anorexic friend. I hope she's doing okay, and I'm happy for you that you have taken steps to make yourself look and feel better!

4points

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#23

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Don't talk loudly on the phone while you're in public transportation, it's super uncomfortable for everyone

Final score:

390points

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Otter 4 years ago

Or at least be aware that some people regard your loud conversation as as free entertainment.

86points

sylvanticx 4 years ago

was at a resturant recently (i'm vaxxed) and there was this family drama that was VERY loud and probably something they didn't want people to overhear but yknowwhat when u talk that loud in a public space people hear. this lady was informing her very elderly father that Bruce wasn't trying to hurt him and they kept bringing up Bruce's funeral. the elderly father appeared to have dementia. the whole thing was great entertainment, but I don't think these people wanted it to be. Poor Bruce.

3points

Serial pacifist 4 years ago (edited)

I have a problem that I am often unaware that I speak loudly on the phone 😳. My wife often shoves me to warn me. Otherways, I guess I unconsciously cause the super uncomfortable situation.

6points

Downunderdude 4 years ago

'So anyway, Mabel, long story short, my colostomy bag burst - right there in the supermarket! You should have seen the mess! And how are the kids?' Like that sort of thing, you mean?

5points

Zenozenobee 4 years ago

Recently I had "They kicked me out of the [nightculb name] and now they refuse to let me in ever again! can you believe that???!!!"

2points

~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 4 years ago

And people who have the speaker on when having a phone conversation in public, and then get offended when people listen in.

3points

Martha Meyer 4 years ago

I was once on a train ride where a woman had infuriated the entire compartment with her loud phone talk for TWO hours by the time I got on the train. When she finally got off everyone applauded.

2points

Lynne Monteith 4 years ago

my neighbour talks on her cellphone outside on speaker. Even if I go to the far side of my yard I can clearly hear her conversations. If you want me to know what's going on if your life come over and tell me.

1point

Id row 4 years ago

Just don't talk loudly on your phone anywhere in public. It's not a tin can and a string, the person can hear you, you don't have to shout talk.

1point

QueenMiri 4 years ago

So annoying

1point

Mary Haynes 4 years ago

OR IN A BUSINESS WHERE YOU ARE THE CUSTOMER AND BEING ASKED QUESTIONS.

0points

J. Kasilo 4 years ago

One of my fav complaint about cell phones - if we still had land lines they would be hollering in a room in their own house not in a public place...

0points

#24

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Wear deodorant if you are out in public

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379points

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Mazer 4 years ago

Some people have medical conditions where they either can not wear deodorant or the deodorant won’t help. I would rather smell a human than a sickening perfume all day

106points

Ivana 4 years ago

There are a huge variety of deodorants now which is great because I can't do the aluminum ones. It stains all of my clothes and ruins my shirts. The non-aluminum ones don't do that and they actually work better for me. Mine is less of a medical condition type of thing though. But it is great because before I had to pick between smelling or my shirts.

27points

Vivian Davis 4 years ago

There are "unscented" deodorants.

22points

Zenozenobee 4 years ago (edited)

I've worked with a woman that could take as much shower as you want, wear deodorant and still smell like fish. I also had a couple of students with complicate family situations, that clearly could'nt shower often. People are not all responsible for their smell and it would be nice to remember it. These people already have it hard without us suggesting they should wear deodorant.

14points

Jane Alexander 4 years ago

Perfumes are a far worse problem, they get me very sick very quickly. I can't breathe

10points

Jo Firth 4 years ago

I have a condition that taints the smells of any deodorant I wear, scented or otherwise. Had a tip recently to use hand sanitiser instead and it works really well. Mind you, it's winter here so summer will be the true test.

9points

v 4 years ago

The sickening perfume you speak of is exactly that...perfume. I don't recall any person, in my entire life, who was offensive by virtue of the deodorant they were wearing. I've lost count of the number of people, men as much as women, who believe they've got to layer on (body wash, deodorant, cologne/perfume of the same brand) scent in order to face the day. If I smell your cologne (perfume isn't my cup of tea), I would hope that we are close enough to be, at least, socially intimate if not personally intimate with one another.

8points

Keyy 4 years ago

once again i live in vegas .. so the second you walk outyside you start sweating and putting off that body order smell .. soo yes wear deo please

8points

Baali Venomax 4 years ago

Then make sure you are CLEAN. Natural scent is fine, its BO thats annoying. I have a friend who stinks all the time because he doesnt wash enough and thinks drowning BO in SAndalwood will mask it. It won't. You just get Sandalwood scent of BO. Its rancid.

4points

Christine Peverley 4 years ago

These days there are ample products available for those who cannot or do not want to use regular deodorant. Just no excuses.

3points

Tess the ferret 4 years ago

I guess its just trying to say to make a bit of an effort and look presentable. Idk

2points

L.j. Bus 4 years ago

Yeah, had a friend once that just didn’t do anything an when she got a boyfriend her mom got her under perfume every time we were meeting him “so he wouldn’t think she’s stinky” 😲🤯 I was like what’s wrong with deodorant but it was like “yeah my mom doesn’t want me to wear deodorant” (naturally mother must be obeyed, one cannot make decisions by oneself at the age of 19). And then he comes along… naturally he sprays deodorant constantly 😵‍💫 Soooo glad I’m not friends with either of them anymore but that’s due to other reasons

1point

Monica Siciliano 4 years ago

Obviously you don't know about Trieste's bus #6 in a summer day (it takes you to the beach)... 😬😬😬😬

1point

Ellie Rosser 4 years ago

Yeah, but most people don't have a problem. Wear it unless you're one of that tiny few. (And if you think you prefer the smell of human than perfume then you have not lived in a truly hot climate!)

1point

Jarrod Nichols 4 years ago

Those people are actually very very few. A lot fewer than you think.

1point

Charles Amoranto 4 years ago

And what if it's a poor hard work people. I'd rather smell their hard work

1point

Collette Moisan 4 years ago

I agree, can't stand when people bathe in perfume!

0points

Eugen Bumble 4 years ago

For such people there is alunite

0points

Celtic Pirate Queen 4 years ago

Then find one that works or see a Doctor.

0points

Barbar Stewart 4 years ago

Yeah a really strong perfume makes my allergies go bonkers.

0points

Dale Overturf 4 years ago

Goody for you stinky.

0points

StnFlwr 4 years ago

No deodorant smells like sickening perfume. It would clash with the wearer's own sickening perfume or cologne.

0points

Neil Bidle 4 years ago

Very true, if I wear deodorant I sweat WAY MORE, I just shower daily. Can't stand the people where you can smell their deodorant from the other side of the road!

0points

Donna Leske 4 years ago

Mazer; thank you! Not only do some smell like a funeral but 90% of deodorants are full of chemicals. Maybe 99%. Not on my body, I bathe.

-2points

FrankStellar 4 years ago

Nothing wrong with humans smelling human, just be clean, it's plenty.

28points

Ninn Kynok 4 years ago

That's not true for everybody in every location and climate.

7points

Brendan 4 years ago

And if you're spraying deodorant, do it away from other people. No one wants to inhale a cloud of 'Ice Panther'.

19points

Iggy 4 years ago

And never do it on a bus, train carriage, plane etc.

12points

Hans 4 years ago (edited)

Frankly, this one is just wrong. I actually find strong, suffocating perfume to be almost as bad as the stench of old sweat. It should read "make sure you do not bother others with body odours". I actually gave up deodorant many years ago, and with a shower a day and a spare shirt it means much less sweat that turns to odour for me. Undoubtedly, this does not work for everyone, but personal hygiene should not be associated with using industrial products but rather with, well, being clean.

14points

Krásnoočko Zelené 4 years ago

Amen to that!

6points

Ninn Kynok 4 years ago

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Krásnoočko Zelené 4 years ago (edited)

Lol, no. The rule should be "if you are in public, make sure that you don't sweat or stink excessively". Nobody is going to force me to have something on my skin at all time and be ashamed of my normal "baseline" body odour.

14points

Charles Amoranto 4 years ago

Don't sweat? Lol i have this thing that even i just standing thete i sweat excessively.

13points

Rabbit Carrot 4 years ago

This!

1point

Ivana 4 years ago

I don't think it is a choice. The size of your glands is what determines how much you sweat. I am constantly freezing but I always have a lot of underarm sweat. Antiperspirant is the only way I can avoid sweat. My BO isn't terrible, I have a very healthy diet, but it is still BO. Some people do have terrible BO and it can be either genetic or diet based. I get the refusal to be shamed for your natural smell though. There is evidence that daily bathing and antiperspirants are harmful to us but we do it for societal reasons. Like I agree that you don't need to bow to those expectations, but smell and sweat are hardly something you can easily control.

-1point

Zara VP 4 years ago

How about: wear it or don't. It's your choice!

13points

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Linda van der Pal 4 years ago

I still shudder when I remember the bus trip where a fellow passengers was so afraid of being sweaty, she gassed me with her deodorant spray every half hour...

12points

Steffen Rehm 4 years ago

I never wear Deodorant, because i´m really sensitive about scent. I am taking a shower bevor i go to work, or somewhere else.

7points

Ninn Kynok 2 4 years ago

What about people sensitive to the rank odour of others?

-1point

Marco Malavolti 4 years ago

Well, there are also deodorants that have no perfume. Usually those are natural, without alcohol and cause no allergies. A good choice for being clean and fresh.

6points

Not Proud British 4 years ago

No. Not this one. I have seen men with sweat all over their t-shirts. I would never mention anything. People sweat and not just under their arms. So my reply to this would be to mind your own damn business and let others live their lives without your judgement.

4points

#25

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Give up your seat to the pregnant lady on the bus/train (or to anyone else who needs it. Don't take up two seats because you like to put your feet/bag up).

Gherkinstein , Sigfrid Lundberg Report

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Otter 4 years ago

I remember seeing a lady with a walker give up a handicapped spot for a man in an electric wheelchair. If she can do it, everyone else can do it.

170points

Helwin 4 years ago

She shouldn't have had to do it though ?

9points

littlesaresare 4 years ago

No, NOT everyone else can do it. People shouldn't be attacked for keeping a seat they need. Sick people can very easily look healthy to strangers.

1point

L.j. Bus 4 years ago

Saw that myself too. Or a pregnant lady. I even got a pregnant woman’s seat once but I needed both my crutches back then to get by and some drivers… at age 18 or 20 it’s also the shame of elder people having to give me more comfort by cutting it off from their supply. But it is so disheartening to see teenagers or even kids take up more than they need. . When our mom took my brother and me with the tram, metro or subway, we always had maximum 2 seats because my brother and me were half the size of 1 seat. Little kids these days really don’t need a full seat each

0points

Celtic Pirate Queen 4 years ago

Buses in the US have designated seats that fold up for wheelchair users. Likewise, there are designated seats for the elderly or disabled (which includes being pregnant) and believe me, if you don't give one up you will be called on it.

0points

404 Panda Not Found 4 years ago

This is very kind.

0points

Vera1 4 years ago

Just because people look able bodied, doesn't mean they are. Sometimes, people can't stand. So, please don't judge if someone doesn't stand up

31points

Ozacoter 4 years ago

Exactly. I barely can stand in the bus sometimes but i dont look ill so i feel that people judges me

8points

DC 4 years ago

BUT don't jump to conclusions. People may need a seat without a visible sign indicating this.

21points

Katinka Min 4 years ago

This problem has been around forever. My mom was heavily pregnant in the 70s. It wasn't until the driver announced that he will not drive unless she is sitting down, that someone reluctantly gave up their seat. I'm amazed at the photo and that the driver is accepting this. If that woman falls because of a sudden break, she could lose the child.

11points

Leo Domitrix 4 years ago

Having needed to re-learn to walk about a decade ago now, yes, please. Sometimes, if we are "young" but are on a cane? There's a reason. Budge over. Nothing like not having good balance, being on a cane, and having to stand on public transit to boot! Great way to re-injure. (As I learned. Ow!)

5points

Jon S. 4 years ago

Jimmy Carr on why he doesn't give up his seat to pregnant woman any more: "I'd rather make a pregnant woman stand than a fat woman cry"

5points

Rachel 4 years ago

Thing is having a cry isn't near as harmful as a pregnant woman falling down if the bus stops suddenly. If she starts to bleed internally, it could kill not only the baby but her as well.

2points

Spring Fisk 4 years ago

elderly too, getting up before they start looking for a seat makes it less awkward for them.

4points

Jacqueline H 4 years ago

And the elderly and/or disabled.

3points

Nicholas Kraemer 4 years ago

Not all disabilities are visible. Withhold your judgement unless you're sure.

2points

Johanna 4 years ago

Yeah. At least offer a seat to anyone who might need it. Im to shy to ask for it, but im handycapped (you cant see it) and when I was pregnant with small children I would have needed some seats. But no way.

2points

#26

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Never ask a person if they're pregnant. It's just rude and you never know their medical history.

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Alexia 4 years ago

Similarly, never ask when they plan to have a child, or why they don't have children already. It's not your business and you don't know what trauma you may unveil. Maybe they had a miscarriage, maybe they did have a child who died at birth, or maybe they have been struggling to get pregnant.

178points

Kitti B. 4 years ago

Or they just don't want kids. Why does anyone have to explain their life choices to someone they don't trust enough to tell their reasons.

26points

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago

Just answer : please don't ask what I do with my wife /husband in bed. That's private, and your question is rude.

9points

Sarah Baldwin 4 years ago

Alexia, I can't up vote that enough!! I have 6 children however 5 of them are step children so they already have a Mom. I've only given birth to one child and I love him so much I would have another however I miscarried just over 2 years ago, I wanted that little one so badly and it's like a sucker punch to hear people say something like "Six kids! That's PLENTY of children!"

6points

Don't Look 4 years ago

I know a woman who has asked this question about my life three times in the last year. If she had any clue about the struggles... man, she is a rude sort.

4points

TimesNewLogan 4 years ago

"When are you going to have a man ejaculate inside you?"

1point

VeninTheNonBinaryRogue 4 years ago

Cannot upvote you enough.

1point

Marny 4 years ago

So much this.

1point

Fact Perils 4 years ago

...or they may not want children and that's perfectly fine.

0points

Jack Urquhart 4 years ago

Or maybe they just don't want any. There are people out there like me who DON'T want kids.

0points

lakitha tolbert 4 years ago

Or maybe they have a medical condition. I had one that bloated my uterus. I was NOT pregnant, but some people thought I was! its embarrassing for both of us.

0points

Baali Venomax 4 years ago

or don't want children at all.

0points

Charlie grace 4 years ago

Or maybe they just do not want children and are sick of being told 'you will change your mind'. The whole pregnancy topic should be avoided.

17points

Roger Haywood 4 years ago

No, I'm not pregnant, I'm fat. And a man.

11points

Shelby P 4 years ago (edited)

I will also say "I'm not pregnant, just fat" and I HOPE it makes the asker feel bad. If I'm petty then I'm petty

8points

Jjiinnee 4 years ago

I was very overweight before. I was asked this often, by my own coworkers, who knew I had cancer and could no longer have children. It made me cry EVERY time. I still hate them.

8points

-asexual_axolotl- 4 years ago

They sound like awful people. Hope you're doing better.

5points

SobyKay 4 years ago

Also never JOKE about someone being pregnant. I am in my 40s now and unable to have children. Since my 20s every time I say, "Guess what?" people think it's so funny to reply with, "You're pregnant!" and laugh at their hilarity. No idea about my medical history, my past, my desires to have/not to have. Nor is it anyone's business. It's just that when you take in the complex issues behind having children, it seems like an awfully callous way to get a laugh.

7points

Holly Allen 4 years ago

After having several miscarriages, I look pregnant and nothing seems to make the belly go away. I try to cover my tummy as much as possible because I am so worried that if someone asks if I'm pregnant I would be devastated

5points

TheAnimalLady 4 years ago

I'm sure sorry that you've had to go through that 🥺 I hope things improve for you. Maybe this kind of post will help people learn better. 🤞

3points

Ambrosia Fox 4 years ago

At 36 weeks pregnant a rude man continuously made comments assuming I was pregnant, he finally asked how far I was and I told him I wasn't pregnant at all, the quarantine was just hard for me

4points

NWB 4 years ago

I always go by Billy Connelly's comment....unless you can see the child exiting the body, don't ask if someone is pregnant...words to live by for me lol

2points

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago

Just answer : please don't ask what I do with my wife /husband in bed. That's private.

2points

Susan Reid Smith 4 years ago

I once had to ask women if they were expecting for their safety on a hay ride. I started with the words "excuse me please..." People were not bothered.

1point

#27

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) If you borrow a friends car or truck, always return it with a full tank of gas.

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jjdubs W 4 years ago

At minimum, fill it to where it was when you borrowed it.

139points

kerry kerry 4 years ago (edited)

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Melissa TO 4 years ago

Please don't ask to borrow a vehicle more than once or twice. I had a friend who kept asking, over and over. I'm not a free car rental service.

6points

Andrew Cohen 4 years ago

Can I borrow your car? ;)

3points

OogieBoogie 4 years ago

And don't leave your empty McD, KFC, Starbucks crap.

2points

Ben Tate 4 years ago

Or charge it if it’s an EV.

2points

Pat Bond 4 years ago

Not trying to be funny but unless its a family member, you do not "borrow" anyones car.

2points

Ren Karlej 4 years ago

Unless you are insured to drive a vehicle, don't drive it at all. Illegal in my country (UK).

6points

deathrose 4 years ago

I have a spare truck I keep around. My uncle maintains it for free (he likes doing it).Totally paid off, had an antique tag, full coverage insurance on it is pretty much nothing. I keep it in case of emergencies and let my friends borrow it when they need to move or haul something. They always buy the gas for it. One time, though, I was rear-ended and my everyday car was put in the shop so I drove my truck. One of my friends threw a fit because it wasn't readily available to him. He said he buys gas so it's his car. I said and I pay for everything else. I almost lost my friend over it.

1point

Susan Reid Smith 4 years ago

If it doesn't need fuel, getting it washed works well too.

1point

iBlank 4 years ago

and the next round of drinks is on you

1point

Denise Mclean 4 years ago

Gas yes, but with today's prices, be real !

0points

backatya 4 years ago

and let the air out of the tires lol

0points

#28

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) The last one to go to bed has to turn all the lights off

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Mazer 4 years ago

Well then the cats got some learning to do

263points

Zophra 4 years ago

Good luck with that. If I tell this to my cats, they'll probably turn a few on for spite that one time the tuna came later in the afternoon than they were expecting.

8points

Nicholas Kraemer 4 years ago

I actually laughed out loud. Thank you.

3points

Leo Domitrix 4 years ago

OMG, that's what I thought, too! Who'll teach them? And, once taught, they'll turn them *on*....

1point

Josh Coker 4 years ago

LOL!! good one!!

0points

L.j. Bus 4 years ago

One of my cats turned off the lights more than once. Luckily she only turned them off once or twice when I had my headphones on. Being tired and in pain I was really annoyed that I had to deal with the fuse. Only to have the switch from the next room turn On before I had reached the fuse (it’s a habit to hit that switch, even with no electricity) so I checkt the previous room and all good. I was really confused for a while. Oh, and uncomfortable because I was reading something really captivating and I was sort of ‘on high alert’ from that. Both feelings lasted a while until I saw one of my cats hunting a fly again (at least I assume it was the cat while hunting that turned my lights off because I was alone atm 🤷‍♀️)

0points

lakitha tolbert 4 years ago

But you know, they ain't going to bed until about 2 or 3 in the morning, though!

0points

Baali Venomax 4 years ago

LOL

0points

Deborah Hale 4 years ago

And also check all the doors if you're the last to retire. We keep 'em locked for a reason. Few things are scarier than to be the first up and see that the door you locked last night is unlocked now...

7points

Neil Bidle 4 years ago

And check the doors and windows

5points

Amy Smith 4 years ago (edited)

Someone please tell my girlfriend this. :)

4points

Santhe van der Meulen 4 years ago

And lock the door!

3points

Al Christensen 4 years ago

Whether anyone is going to bed or not, whether it's the end of the day or not, last one to leave the room turns off the lights.

3points

Bill 4 years ago

Motion sensors are cheap these days

3points

Joey Marlin 4 years ago

Yep - that's what I have in my house. That and smart lights and we can just turn them off with a remote or a command.

3points

Anna Banana 4 years ago

I'm confused, how would you even break that rule? Have someone turn off the lights while the other person is still having tea in the kitchen?

2points

Mary Peace 4 years ago

You break the rule if you leave lights on (maybe not hall, landing, etc) forgetting they will be on all night, wasting electricity, etc.

0points

Lsai Aeon 4 years ago

And make sure the doors are locked

2points

LeiLah 4 years ago

And make sure everything is locked up and shut down for the night.

1point

#29

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) When someone else is paying the bill, you shouldn't order something very pricey. (It's understandable if something expensive is the only thing you are able to eat.)

yomomma1000 , Blake Wisz Report

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Dee gee 4 years ago

If you're sharing the bill and you clearly spent more than everyone else.. . Make sure you insist on paying the difference.

145points

Marnie 4 years ago

I'm autistic, and this is one thing I wish you all would figure out. I like this rule: Everyone pays for their own stuff. Just that. With one exception: If there is a very explicit invitation, "I would like to take you to dinner and I will pay for it." If that is not stated, everyone pays for their own food. There are WAY too many unwritten rules and not everyone agrees on them.

3points

Ivana 4 years ago

I completely disagree. I have a lot of broke friends that I have paid for over the years. When I am paying, I know ahead of time and I know how much things are. If I couldn't afford it, I wouldn't have offered. I hate when I take someone out to eat and they don't get the thing they want because of the price. The whole point was to get what you want. If you don't then I just wasted my money buying you something that you didn't want or didn't enjoy as much as you would have. If you want the steak, then you get the steak, don't you settle for that chicken. I guess it depends on who is buying and what they are comfortable with. So perhaps communication is key in this case because if I go out to eat then I never have an issue just paying for myself so I can get the thing I want. I am a really good cook so I am going to want the thing that is harder to find or harder to cook at home. If I can make it at home I generally just prefer my own version and then it really feels like a waste of cash

13points

Rachel Elizabeth Dare 4 years ago

I think they may have meant don’t sit there and buy the most expensive thing on the menu and then three other expensive things without confirming with the person paying and making sure that they’re comfortable with it. You might be fine with paying for people who ask for the most pricy things, and it makes sense as to why, but others might have only expected the people they’re paying for to get what they usually get instead of getting something different because they don’t have to pay

4points

Ronualdo 4 years ago

Same! I like treating my cousins not because I have more money than them but because most of them don't eat out that much. So whenever I invite them, I would always ask if that's all what they want to get, not unless if I set a budget beforehand.

1point

Ninn Kynok 2 4 years ago

From your text you partially disagree not completely disagree.

-1point

farbenzirkel 4 years ago

If I get invited: I wait for the one, who invites me, in what price category they will order. Or I ask, what they can recommend on the menu - just to see the price range.

13points

L.j. Bus 4 years ago

Clever, about the recommendation, might be a great tip for other bored panda readers so thanks for sharing 😉

1point

JayWantsACat 4 years ago

Two of my good friends make more than double what I do and are really generous, so typically pick up the tab whenever we go out. I always make sure to be appreciative and only order reasonable items and then get the first couple rounds of drinks later on.

6points

SoozeeQ 4 years ago

That's a nice way to reciprocate within your budget.

4points

deathrose 4 years ago

I'm all for getting what you want. I buy my sister and her husband's lunch alone because they are kind enough to join me on errands. My sister is fine, she gets what she actually wants, but her husband will find the most expensive steak on the menu anywhere we go knowing I'm paying. $20 between my sister and me and another $20 just for him. It's rude to go out of your way to find the most expensive thing on the menu just because you aren't paying. That's called taking advantage of people.

5points

Catffirmations 4 years ago (edited)

Agree, when I offered to treat a former friend of mine at a restaurant we had been to a few times before I expected to pay $20-$25 for his entree based on what he had ordered in the past...he decided to take advantage of my offer and ordered three $12 drinks and an appetizer for himself, not to share with the table. By the time I tipped his one "meal" was almost $90, which was more than the other three people's entrees combined. Lesson learned.

0points

Jaclyn Ciocco 4 years ago

No just no. Order what you want. I would be offended if someone ordered something cheap because I was paying. Don’t offer to pay if you can’t afford it.

4points

Helwin 4 years ago

To me it entirely depend on who is paying the bill and why. But if you're invited in a restaurant you should be able to pick whatever you want.

4points

Teresa Thomas 4 years ago

I pick the cheapest thing I can find, but then they're like "really? That?" So then I pick something I would buy myself and they go "oh... Okay." Like, geez, I picked the $2 chicken tenders first

3points

Carol Emory 4 years ago

I did this all the time with a friend that took me out to lunch. Then one day, after her and her sis-in-law ordered prime rib, she said "Why do you always order the cheapest thing on the menu?" I said "Because someone else is paying the bill." She turned to the waiter and said "She'll have the prime rib too." Add to this post to know your benefactor. Some people that are paying the bill have no issue with you ordering pricey food as long as you don't go crazy over it.

2points

Nicholas Kraemer 4 years ago

I say order how you would if you were paying the bill (if they took you someplace fancier then you would go, same general rule. If you'd have a medium priced main course and two drinks for yourself, then ordering that is ok).

2points

Imitating 4 years ago

I think this is a perfect way to approach it (unless the person paying has told you otherwise). We went out to eat with my SIL and her SO and while they finalized what they were going to order, we decided to pay for them. Upon hearing our offer, they immediately changed what they were going to order to something twice as much so they could "take home left overs because we were paying." Financially, we make the same amount as they do. We were trying to do something nice that we could originally comfortably manage. They really left a bad taste in our mouth and now we do not go out to eat with them unless we can guarantee the bills are separate and we don't offer to pay until after they've ordered.

1point

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#30

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) When you are shopping/looking for clothes and suddenly decide you don't want it anymore, put it back where you found it. Don't just dump it somewhere — it makes life hard for both workers who are cleaning up and the customers looking for something to buy.

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Adi A. 4 years ago (edited)

Actually not, in a lot of stores you have a designated area near the cabins where you should leave them. Especially during the pandeminc it is not so smart to put your clothes back with the others after you have tried them on, they could carry nasty things.

95points

Suutashi 4 years ago

Actually, as someone who has worked in the clothing department of a store, it is very much appreciated if you can return an item to the correct location. Retail employees have way more responsibilities at work than they used to and could use any kind of courtesy that the customer can give. After all, someone has to put all of the abandoned merchandise back where it's supposed to.

23points

Ivy la Sangrienta 4 years ago

A lot of stores here will have a rack near the changing rooms where they ask you to put discarded items.

9points

v 4 years ago

Really? Only during the pandemic you believe that clothes tried on by others could carry nasty things?

3points

Jack Urquhart 4 years ago

Near the cabins???

1point

StnFlwr 4 years ago

That's not the same thing. If you've tried them on already, you can leave them in the rack by the dressing rooms.

1point

Ryan Johnston 4 years ago

*where appropriate.

0points

Debbie Burton 4 years ago

hhahahahahahahahaha

0points

Collette Moisan 4 years ago

During the pandemic, most places didn't allow you to try on clothes, but when brought back, they were put in bags for a few days before being put back. If there is a designated place for the clothes you try on, then put them there, but don't throw them where ever you feel like. That is very inconsiderate for other customers and staff!

0points

Lisa Shaw 4 years ago

None of the stores in my province are allowing anyone to try things on because of the pandemic, a couple of stores have gone so far as to remove all the fitting rooms.

0points

Jennie Stadler 4 years ago

During the pandemic, in Illinois dressing rooms were closed, and clothing could not be returned for months if they didn't fit.

0points

María Hermida 4 years ago

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Alexia 4 years ago

And be careful when you try an item. Don't leave traces of lipstick, perfume or make-up on clothes you are not buying.

9points

Bear42212 4 years ago

How exactly are you going to keep the smell of your perfume off the clothes you try on? The lipstick and the rest I agree (by the way, lipstick is make-up, too).

0points

James Mills 4 years ago

worked in kmart for 8 years, it doesn't matter where you put it. gives us something to do when its quiet.

5points

TheAnimalLady 4 years ago

If you change your mind, giving it to the cashier or a floor employee is the best choice, especially if you don't recall where it came from. They know their stores practices and it's part of the job. (I was in the business for a few years, long ago.)

3points

Ivana 4 years ago

I shop at two places, one is Goodwill and this other is a re-sell store. Both have designated areas for returning clothing.

3points

Marianne 4 years ago

This is even more true for perishable groceries. Don't leave your raw chicken in a shelf, it will have to be thrown away!

2points

Acrab MacNutt 4 years ago

This is a lesson I teach my children. Of you take something off a shelf, it goes back to the same place. That is where it lives. Also we. Make sure we will put people's disposal coffee cups in the garbage when they feel they can abandon it where ever they like. Bs

2points

Diddlybop 4 years ago

Or even shopping for anything

2points

ellie angel urban 4 years ago

I usually will return clothing to where I got them after trying them on, but during the pandemic, the stores aren't allowing that. Apparently they have to sterilize them or let them sit for awhile before placing them back out for others. It makes me feel really guilty, then, when I try on clothes and they don't fit.

1point

Mishte Tine 4 years ago (edited)

If there isn’t a designated place to leave these items, I always ask an employee what they’d like me to do. Even if you put things back in the right place, things need to be re-buttoned, re-zipped, hung properly, etc… i think the store employees would rather put items back correctly themselves rather than have other customers stumble upon a messy item, even if in the right place. Never leave anything crumpled up in the dressing room. Ever. As an aside, buying pants/jeans can be hell (I’m tall). So I carry a long cord that i use a marker on indicating my waist, hips, inseam and outer seam. It’s so easy to avoid changing and guessing repeatedly. You often don’t have to take them off hangers. If folded, refold properly. Easy to do if you haven’t tried them on. Saves so much time!

1point

#31

If you make an appointment and can’t keep it, cancel or let someone know. I manage sales for a car dealership and we thrive on appointments. We understand things come up, just let us know. That simple gesture goes a long way.

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Jenny McKeown 4 years ago

Car salesmen can be very pushy though! My mum ended up making an appointment because the person talking to her wouldn't take no for an answer but she had no intention of buying the car and didn't attend. I understand what you're saying but she didn't want to have to ring and engage with him again, having been intimidated into making the initial appointment.

80points

Two_rolling_black_eyes 4 years ago

This is a sales technique. People are more willing to say yes if they have already said yes once. People want to be polite and this technique abuses that. However, in normal life one should always have the consideration and courtesy to let others know when you can't make a meeting.

9points

Mike Rodrick 4 years ago

Intimidated to make the appointment? No should suffice. Won't take no for an answer? You can actually just hang up on them. There's no rule stating you must take the call.

2points

Baali Venomax 4 years ago

Did she lodge a complaint?

0points

Pug Pug 4 years ago

Lol I think this is true for anyone but car salesmen. Let them sweat it out, they will find someone else to suck the life out of

7points

Troux 4 years ago (edited)

Yeah, they had me until mentioning they sell cars. "That gesture goes a long way" probably means they will give you a 'special offer' on a vehicle extended warranty and throw in the new car smell at no extra cost.

5points

Ivy la Sangrienta 4 years ago

My salon will charge you a fee if you don't cancel and are just a no show.

4points

Robert Thompson 4 years ago

If I have an appointment with some one, I have to tell other customers no, even if they need my service more than you. Imagine how I feel when I find out I could have helped them.

2points

Colette Connor 4 years ago

I didn't realise how common it had become to not cancel appointments. My dentist recently started calling, texting and emailing confirmation of appointment a few days beforehand and there are still no shows on a regular basis.

2points

The Queen Of Upper Butt Crack 4 years ago

I did an online automated inquiry to see how much I would get on a trade for my car and the dealership contacted me 6 times after. The first 3 times I explained I wanted a rough idea and would reach out when I was ready, by the 6th time told them I would buy from anyone else but them and to stop harassing me.

2points

R Carson 4 years ago

Courtesy NEVER goes out of style.

1point

Verena Abt 4 years ago

I once had to cancel a scan with my newborn daughter in my arms. She was quicker than that.

0points

Ruth Dyke 4 years ago

Agree

0points

Bob Belcher 4 years ago (edited)

No, down voting this one. The last two times I've bought a car I already knew exactly what I wanted, went early in the morning, negotiated price, and then it takes them 6 f*****g hours to get me to their finance guy so I can sign the papers and drive off with the car. Why does it take nearly 7 - 9 hours total to buy a car? Explain that.

0points

#32

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) If your advice or opinion wasn’t asked for, don’t give it.

heyNOTathrowawy , Mimi Thian Report

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246points

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Scott T Brynildsen 4 years ago

I believe it's called a conversation. People have been having them for a very VERY long time. People need to stop making everything about them.

85points

Astrid Manthej 4 years ago

Sometimes people give you their opinion but you haven't been talking to them. You know, complete strangers. Happened to me once while out grocery shopping. I put a milk carton in my cart and some random dude walks by telling me not to get this milk bc he finds it disgusting. I liked it. I never asked for his opinion, nor did we talk after that. Or ever meet again.

12points

Troux 4 years ago

This one needs some context. Sometimes it's a random stranger who throws their opinion around thinking they are doing a public service - no. On the flipside, I've seen people who act like they are having a conversation and spout out their views and opinions, and then are aghast whenever someone chimes in with a different view.

11points

Dorothy Cloud 4 years ago

Conversation...yes. There is a fine line between that and butting in.

2points

Anna Repp 4 years ago

NOPE! It all depends on the context, but I had a couple of conversations just recently when I was working on a commissioned piece and a friend goes like "Well, I would have drawn this part differently. Please do not be upset - I'm only telling you thins because we are both professionals." Dude, if you respected me as a professional, you would ASK first before giving me any advise. This is a commissioned piece, I wanted to draw it differently, too, but guess what! So yes, I absolutely agree - never give unsolicited advice. If you have something to say - first ask if the other person would like to her your opinion.

1point

troufaki13 4 years ago

You don't have to take it if you don't want it, but don't be quick to dismiss it. Just listen, it might give a new perspective. Especially if it was given with good intentions.

20points

Bob Belcher 4 years ago

Exactly. Maybe the person didn't ask for advice but they're venting about a problem. A problem which you know has a simple and obvious solution because you yourself had the exact same problem earlier. This is called shared experience. With that said, if someone wants to vent, just let them vent first.

5points

First Name Last Name 4 years ago

If your advice or opinion wasn’t asked for, don’t give it. Doesn't that mean this whole gallery should be deleted?

6points

Phil Zakhariadis 4 years ago

Not really, because we basically ask to see what's being said here by following the link to this article.

5points

Giles McArdell 4 years ago

Sorry but this is just what people say when they are already spouting their opinions and they don't want anyone to disagree with them. If you are in a conversation on a subject you should expect to hear other peoples opinions on that subject.

5points

Cheri Aline Sydney 4 years ago

... And... What you decide to discuss in public, loud enough for everyone to hear, likely makes the topic their business, as well.... So saying "Mind your own business" gets you nowhere....

-2points

Mazer 4 years ago

If you make your opinion known in a general term. It’s going to be much better received if you don’t use the word should or shouldn’t. I often use the term “you might want to consider” or “maybe you want to consider” It keeps people from getting defensive immediately

4points

Nat Hedley 4 years ago (edited)

This one's awful. If you don't want people to respond to a subject, don't bring it up, otherwise you're just expecting to be able to vomit the contents of your head all over everyone at will and all they're 'allowed' to do is nod and smile. I mean, really, what kind of narcissist thinks they get to set the rules about every conversation they have?

3points

Lisa Bateman 4 years ago

I don't really agree with this. You can give people the benefit of your experience, but they don't have to take your advice. It's about HOW you talk to people. You can explain what works for you, but accept that their solutions are valid as well.

2points

Nicholas Kraemer 4 years ago

I don't know about that. A warning about a closed trail ahead, a cheaper store around the corner, or countless other things.

2points

Charles Amoranto 4 years ago

I give my opinion to people but not telling them to stop what they doing. I just tell them options and remind them that this is just my opinion you don't need to do it. Its just some people didnt realize they ae doing it worng or shame to ask. That's why i just gibe opions

2points

Kyra DarkStar 4 years ago (edited)

If you don't want my advice or opinion on something don't talk to me about it or warn me upfront that you're just venting and don't want my input.

1point

#33

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) If you are going to talk with someone about your problems/issues, do a quick check-in first. Like, 'Are you in a good space for me to talk this out with you?' I’ve used it a few times, and I think just the basic courtesy of asking is such a relief to people!

lucille1234 , Andrea Tummons Report

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231points

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Dee gee 4 years ago

I don't know about other cultures but in the UK this is pointless advice. There is NO Way anyone would respond to this by saying "actually no I'm in a s**t mood" we'd just grin and bear it either way.

151points

WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago

It's the same in the Netherlands. We're still doing fine when we're standing on a roof and are ready to jump. No way that we're going to tell a friend that we're in hell and need help.

17points

Daria B 4 years ago

Yeah, or, in my case, I'd think it's something super serious and that would make me worried.

10points

Jo Falkinder 4 years ago

Haha yes! In the UK we could quiet literally have one leg hanging off, a missing hand and a badly mangled ear but still insist on hearing all about the other person's failed attempt at getting a Skinny Latte. It's just polite 😉

5points

Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 4 years ago

My friends and I do this with each other a lot. Something as simple as asking “how are you feeling today?” Before you even bring it up could do the trick. Asking “can I talk to you about something that’s been bothering me?” And usually it is fine but if that person is already going through something rough, it’s considerate to maybe keep it to yourself or talk with someone else. Even if you don’t do it exactly the way as the post, it’s just nice to see how other people are feeling before you dump your problems on them.

3points

Brendan 4 years ago

It's true, sadly.

3points

v 4 years ago

I think most societies would react this way, especially if it is a person they know, if even a little bit.

2points

Baali Venomax 4 years ago

Yeah we are crap at admitting actually: I don't really wanna hear you bitch at me today, I'm just gonna smile and stare out into space while you rant on as usual.

1point

Debbra W 4 years ago

So that's where I get that from..

0points

Tami 4 years ago

I don't mind when someone starts talking about a problem, but when they go on and On and ON about their problems every time I see them, that's a problem.

5points

iBlank 4 years ago

yes, hopefully that isn't what the OP was suggesting. No one wants to become an emotional dumpster

1point

Troux 4 years ago

I would really, really, really love if someone did this to me once. A lot of times people unload their problems and I genuinely care and want to listen but PLEASE let me finish what I'm doing first, otherwise you're talking to someone who is not engaged in the conversation.

2points

Scott T Brynildsen 4 years ago

That's not how feelings work. They don't ask permission.

2points

Nia Loves Art 4 years ago

I see this as part of the give and flow of conversation and relationships. I fully expect people close to me to listen to my problems, and I fully expect myself to be readily willing to listen to theirs. It isn’t something you have to ask for, it’s a natural exchange.

1point

shado 4 years ago

thank-you ... wanted to put that very thought into a short concise statement, you couldn't have done it better

0points

Denny Cwiek Premium 4 years ago

Also, don't offer your parallel experience when someone is talking about theirs. Let them talk it out, rather than making the conversation suddenly about you.

1point

Denise Mclean 4 years ago

Case Solved

0points

Azure Adams 4 years ago

my girlfriend is an unloader like this. I am planning to end it after I have a talk with her about it.

0points

shado 4 years ago

what happened to the days when you had something on your mind or something was bothering you, you talked, someone listened and everyone felt better? ... and most often one met good friends that way. I can see why so many have simply given up on the world in general, and just started wearing headphones, listening to music or not.

0points

ra tlau 4 years ago

the girl in the picture is so damn beautiful,can anyone tell me her IG😜😂

0points

#34

The last of any food/drink is reserved for whoever bought said food/drink Always leave stuff cleaner than it was when you got to it (campsites, AirBnBs, anything shared with people really)

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K Killian 4 years ago

With the ridiculous cleaning fees that Airbnb's often charge, I'm not certain why I should be doing the cleaning for them.

58points

Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 4 years ago

It is still kind. They charge those ridiculous fees due to people trashing the place and not cleaning up after themselves. No one wants to clean up other peoples’ messes so it’s just common courtesy to tidy up when you’re done. Though I do see your point.

6points

Norah Reilly Premium 4 years ago

Because it's a courtesy that demonstrates that you have a respect for the rights and sensitivities of others, regardless of whether or not they're able to reciprocate.

2points

Walkus-Andrew Andrea 4 years ago

Still. Don't leave a huge mess. I was giving my Niece a ride back to our hometown and she was going to leave her garbage laying all over the place. I started cleaning up because I have an unnatural (I know it isn't unnatural but others think it) phobia of leaving a mess. I clean up our are when I'm dining out too.

1point

Zoe Ming 4 years ago

As a courtesy towards the cleaner, who very likely doesn't get paid much.

0points

Shirley Heyn 4 years ago

Maybe so the fees don't keep going up because of the mess you always leave?

0points

Tam StaR 4 years ago

Same. I'm not trashing it, but they're charging me $300 to clean a place I've been in for 2 days. I'm not going out of my way to make it look lovely. I get that people are jerks that trash places, but you can't double down on the next person by asking them to pay and cleaning fee AND clean up after. Someone trashes your place? Recoup via the insurance.

0points

Julia Bjerre 4 years ago

I agree that if you are using a public space that you should clean up your mess...like a picnic in the park, a day on the beach. I think if you have rented a place, you should leave it reasonably clean but I have rented vacation homes where they charge a flat $300 cleaning fee but expect the renters to wash all towels and sheets used during their stay. If I'm washing all the dishes, towels, and sheets, why am I paying a cleaning fee of $300? Supposedly with check in at 3pm, the cleaners don't have much time to properly clean each home and are allotted a short amt of time to clean each place so the renters must do most of the chores. In that case, shouldn't the renters be getting most of the cleaning fee?

7points

WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago

I'm sorry but a lot of campsites are extremely littered. Don't expect decent people to clean up the mess from the hordes of jerks who'll even leave their disposable barbecue and dozens of solo cups at the site.

5points

Two_rolling_black_eyes 4 years ago

That's how it became littered. 4 weeks of people saying not my problem and it ends up looking like the set of The Living Dead. If you can't spend the time to pick up a dozen solo cups, you don't deserve to be in the campsite anymore than the person who left them there.

12points

Neil Bidle 4 years ago

I would, I'm walking from my pitch to the bins anyway, why not pick something up on the way?

6points

Ivana 4 years ago

I mean, you don't have to pick it all up, but not really much of a task to pick up a few extra things. You are already picking things up so why not also pick up that bottle and plate right next to you? So little effort and you get to camp in a nicer place. Can't imagine not just taking the few extra minutes to clean up so you can better enjoy the space you are in. Especially with camping, so much blows away and goes unnoticed so seems like decent people wouldn't be the ones with a problem picking up some stray trash.

5points

Janice Roquero 4 years ago

Why are you sorry?

0points

kerry kerry 4 years ago

So you happy to camp in a stye?? Project can be shitty . Don’t join the collective of shiftiness

0points

Kallen Kneeland 4 years ago

The original litterbug left a mess and you are the next onsite, but don't feel any responsibility to clean it up? Who DO you think should do it?

0points

Cheri Aline Sydney 4 years ago

The food and drink, as a family dynamic, varies.... I'd rather see every drop and crumb consumed than be wasted....

2points

Vladimíra Matejová 4 years ago

if i buy 6 chocolates for me and my husband I expect him to rememer how many he had or put it to his shelf so that each of us has 3. he is the type to eat everything and i have a tendency to leave it for later. without this i would never get anything as he would come to eat it first all the time

2points

Jo Firth 4 years ago

Hmmm, I pay a massive cleaning fee when renting through AirBnB - while I won't leave the place filthy, I'm sure as hell not cleaning it!!

2points

James 4 years ago

Agreed, just don't make the last of food/drink such a tiny amount that it's not satisfying and looks like you didn't want to do the throwing away.

2points

LivingTheDream 4 years ago

THIS! My kids used to so frustrated when they were younger when I had everybody walk side by side through the campsite to pick up every little scrap of garbage, even if it was there before us.

0points

Denise Mclean 4 years ago

yes

0points

Scxdface 4 years ago

I feel like the food one should go for when someone bakes something as well, or birthdays, as it is something they made/ it theirs, and your should ask them before taking it as it could upset the person

0points

#35

If someone can't fix an aspect of their appearance in five minutes or less, don't mention it.

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Mazer 4 years ago

Wait…what??? Is this a thing?

42points

Elsker 4 years ago

I've heard this before, and yes it's great!! Open fly? Need some deoderant? Have a gum, spinach between their teeth, sure, let them know so they can fix it. Anything they can't fix right away, don't mention it, unless you're close enough with them.

62points

Deborah B 4 years ago

Yes. If it's not fixable, why make them self-concious? Tag out, sure, mention it. Hem down, only say something if you're offering a solution - eg, "I have a pin/some tape, if you want to fix it." Clothing is unflattering, or there are grass-stains on the seat of their pants, STFU.

30points

Leo Domitrix 4 years ago

I only "ahem, excuse me?" if it's their genitalia showing, but otherwise if their teeth are icky or they skipped their perfume, not my problem.

7points

WildHoneyPie 4 years ago

Yes. My Dad told me one time as we were going into church that I had a big run in my stocking. I worried about that during the whole church service! Thanks Dad.

7points

v 4 years ago

Of course it is! One has to be ready for the social media photo op at the drop of the proverbial hat.

2points

sam puckett 4 years ago

Yes

0points

Katherine Boag 4 years ago

Youve tucked your skirt into your undies, youve got food in you teeth, your earring is falling out: YES. Anything about their body, clothing or makeup choices: NO

8points

Deb Dedon 4 years ago

If someone has a rip in their skirt or pants, I'm definitely mentioning it so they have a chance to hide it!

4points

Jupittance 4 years ago

It's not really a time thing, it's a feasibility thing. The idea is not to make someone worry about something they can't do anything about. But even if it's something they can't fix, like a ripped seam, they can do something about it, like avoid flashing their co-workers, wait until others have left the room to get up, etcetera. Look for a sewing kit. Something like that.

4points

Mishte Tine 4 years ago

Guessing you mean things like a fly is open, a button is unbuttoned, something in their teeth, collar is askew, etc. I don’t know why people are embarrassed to point things like these out to others. It is helpful and is no way a negative reflection on the person. If you’re just being critical of their choices and appearance, zip it.

3points

Ken Murray 4 years ago

If you had a booger in your nose - I'm sure you would like someone to tell you - usually I offer them a tissue and say you got something on your nose - minor embarrassment but better than walking around like that all day.

3points

Ivana 4 years ago

My mother always told me how horrible my hair looked. I was running out the door and real quick brushed my hair before getting in the car for dinner, my mother looked at me and sighed saying "You could have at least brushed your hair." Woman, I did. Perhaps the next time you reproduce, pick someone with good hair because when two people with bad hair breed they produce a child with bad hair. This s**t is genetic. If I want nice hair, I got to plan it out the day ahead of time so I can sleep in curlers or something. Hot tools don't do a thing for me. I straighten or curl it, two seconds later it is frizzed to the heavens and tangled. Hundreds of products have failed to undo the damage of my parents' breeding practices.

3points

Dorothy Cloud 4 years ago

Wow, I'm guessing that's not the only negative opinion she had.

3points

Keyy 4 years ago

no sometimes people literally don't know about a hole in their clothing or a stain, things happen its ok to point it out just don't dwell on it

2points

Anne 4 years ago

Well I warned a girl that was skating in black leggings that they were completely see through when the sun hit them.. She was happy someone told her. (Putting this here not to get praise, but to warn other girls - black leggings can be sheer and well if you don't want that, now you know)

1point

Jjiinnee 4 years ago

Why would you be commenting on anyone's appearance anyhow?

1point

Demi Zwaan 4 years ago

I'd appreciate it if someone let me know I have something stuck in my teeth, or my hem is caught in my undies, or my fly is open. You would rather look like a fool all day?

9points

#36

If you’re about to turn the light on in a dark room and someone is there, you have to announce what you’re about to do so the person doesn’t get a surprise. I feel like it’s really disrespectful to turn the light on without announcing it

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James016 4 years ago

My wife and I do this when it gets dark so that we can prepare our eyes.

58points

Joey Marlin 4 years ago

We used to do this but we now have a dimmer that comes on slowly so your eyes have a chance to adjust. You can override it as well if you need full light fast.

5points

Lolabean 4 years ago

Yes! My fiancé and I are the same - call "eyes" before turning on the light. Now the first thing go do is cover the baby's eyes before it's turned on!

3points

Mary Peace 4 years ago

My family used to do this when I was growing up. Then I got married and hubby didn't understand what I meant. He's now my ex...

0points

Demi Zwaan 4 years ago

Yup, I always call out 'bright light' before turning it on. Yes, in English, even though we're Dutch. It just sounds better :)

4points

Ivy la Sangrienta 4 years ago

What's bright light in Dutch?

1point

LeiLah 4 years ago

Same with entering a room with someone through a closed door. Depending on how well you know the other person: Tap-tap or knock on the door, ask (and wait for response) if it's okay to come in or announce "coming in," THEN go in. It's so disrespectful to startle someone who thinks they're alone.

3points

Llama_flower93 4 years ago

In the film industry, you have to yell "sparking!" when turning on a light so no one is blinded by it. We should all just adopt that.

3points

Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago

As a night-shift nurse for more than 20 years, I would wake patients in the dark and then say, "Squint, please!"

2points

L.j. Bus 4 years ago

Been to soooo many health care facilities and not a single one has uttered some sort of warning for the eyes. Sounds pleasant and very caring x

0points

Anna Repp 4 years ago

I even make a sound to alert my cat I'm turning on the light! I'm still not sure if she gets it or not :)

1point

Grace Geronime 4 years ago

This is what my dad did when he woke me up for school my mom not so much

1point

Debbie Burton 4 years ago

My ex used to say 'EYES' before he turned the light on - he left for work 3 hours before I did

0points

Lou Herout 4 years ago

Yep, we always just say "eyeballs" as a warning

0points

Linda Niemczyk 4 years ago

I was in the hosp and It was winter so it stayed darker late. I was dead asleep and this ass of a doctor flips that overhead light on. I got scared and was instantly blinded for a minute. I couldn't even think!

0points

#37

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) When walking through a store, treat the aisles like lanes on a road. Keep to the right.

Bacondaddy199 , StockSnap Report

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182points

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Aroace tiger (any pronouns) 4 years ago

What if I'm in England?

67points

cybermerlin2000 4 years ago

It doesn't matter. Here in the UK we have mastered the art of organized chaos

22points

Scagsy 4 years ago

As an Englishman I have to say that Potatogamers2 is quite right. It is utter carnage in the shopping centres and high streets of England. You just have to focus, keep your eye on the prize and go for it. Apologising profusely as you go, of course. It is occasionally appropriate to offer a half-bow as well. This is single reason that I hate going shopping with my wife. Carnage, I say.

7points

Ell Torn 4 years ago

Just smash straight through everyone exclaiming "oh, sorry, so sorry, excuse me, sorry, sorry"

5points

404 Panda Not Found 4 years ago

Or Australia?

4points

Lauren Caswell 4 years ago

If ur in nz or Aus stay to the left ^-^

3points

Giles McArdell 4 years ago

Learn to queue

2points

Two_rolling_black_eyes 4 years ago

Then watch QI. Its a great show.

2points

v 4 years ago

Then you'd keep to the correct.

1point

Scott Moore 4 years ago

Stay there.

1point

Eugen Bumble 4 years ago

Then you will have to seriously think about your further actions.

0points

Robert Robi Z 4 years ago

Then you just treet and keep, I suppose.

0points

Roger Lindsay 4 years ago

Keep to the left. Obviously!!

0points

backatya 4 years ago

stay to the right also so they know you're from America lol

0points

Allan Lewis Ralph 4 years ago

Left in uk

0points

Baali Venomax 4 years ago

hehe depends on the store

0points

TimesNewLogan 4 years ago

Stop being different! : P

0points

Marsha Peters 4 years ago

Ummmm.. obviously, walk on the left.

0points

Julie C Rose 4 years ago

Countries outside the USA don’t exist, of course!

-1point

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jjdubs W 4 years ago

Again, except in left-driving countries. In which case, do the opposite.

8points

Sue Hazlewood 4 years ago

I'll keep to the left thanks. We aren't all in America.

5points

Katherine Morgan 4 years ago

I don’t care which side lol, just pick one!

4points

iBlank 4 years ago

right, just leave enough space

2points

Haru Brujis 4 years ago

Then do the opposite.

3points

Sammy Wilson 4 years ago

no any side is ok just not in the middle(unless you are a middle child Ba-da-ding!)

2points

ChinmayGhule 4 years ago (edited)

USA != The World

2points

Cass Thomas 4 years ago

LOL!!!!

0points

Debbie Burton 4 years ago

Or left here

0points

Kimberley Gayle Thomas 4 years ago

please tell this to my fellow new yorkers. They get on my last frayed nerve.

0points

#38

Don't bombard people with a ton of taking when they obviously feel tired and overwhelmed, they are having enough trouble with their own stuff, to deal with all of your stuff.

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Mazer 4 years ago

You need to speak up if you’re tired. Not put it on others, you may think it’s obvious to other people and they may not be seeing what you think they’re seeing

48points

Marnie 4 years ago

I feel as if the last two decades, it's become more and more common to expect other people to read your mind with things like this. And then on the flip side, we're supposed to ask outright things that have always been communicated other ways. "Do I have your permission to kiss you a second time? Yes? Great. May I also put my hand on your waist as I do so?" Blah... Everything is flip-flopped. (In some ways, good, but I think some things are just people making up rules who haven't actually left the computer and lived real life.

3points

Kaori Panda 4 years ago

I have social anxiety. It's really f*****g hard, actually.

2points

Two_rolling_black_eyes 4 years ago (edited)

So your solution to someone who is mentally struggling to communicate is to make them tell you that? Shame. If they are unresponsive, take the hint. Otherwise you come across as the person making the stutterer tell you they can't say the letter S.

2points

Doireanne 4 years ago

If I'm at the kitchen table with my sister-in-law who never stops talking and I'm slumped over, head resting on my hand, yawning and mumbling answers (if I answer at all), I don't care what y'all say, she should absolutely know I'm exhausted and she should zip it and go home.

1point

L.j. Bus 4 years ago

If I have to speak up when I’m tired I talk too much and am fishing for sympathy way too much. You come across as someone who hasn’t been tired much in your entire life

0points

Baali Venomax 4 years ago

Doesnt help either way. I've often dozed off when friends are babbling on and they dont even notice.

0points

Giles McArdell 4 years ago

Agree but keep in mind some people, particularly those on the autistic spectrum, have trouble picking up on the subtle clues that someone is not interested in their conversation.

5points

booHguy 4 years ago

#37 When you write an "unwritten" rule for thousands of people, have the decency to proofread to avoid mistakes. Foreigners will find it easier to understand you.

4points

Alan Green 4 years ago

Oh it's meant to say "Talking"

2points

Unnamed Hooman 4 years ago

I am a talkative person, but I will stop and say “I’m sorry am I talking too much? I can stop if you would like”

2points

Sunflowercray 4 years ago

Same

0points

moeless 4 years ago

Taking what?

1point

Donna Red 4 years ago

Exactly, what are these people taking tonnes of when their friends are tired?

0points

L.j. Bus 4 years ago

My husband will wait for a while before he’ll say ‘I’m not listening’ and that’s that. It took me a few years but I recognize the stages he’s in so I’ll quiet down either by myself or if I still feel the need to speak, by putting on headphones, hence removing the option of conversation Note: this is mostly after work type of situations, he’s not always rude lol

1point

Donna Red 4 years ago

I sometimes do this. I have M.E so when the brain fog sets in & I can feel what my friend is saying dribbling straight out of my other ear I have to just say I'm sorry, I wasn't listening to a word of that. I used to try being polite & & say sorry I didn't quite catch what you said, but then he'd start over again & I'd still not follow then if he asked me anything I'd be away with the fairies so it's easier to just be honest.

0points

VeninTheNonBinaryRogue 4 years ago

Yeah, I really hate it when people start talking to me when I literally woke up 2 minutes ago. Like, I don’t feel like taking, and I’m still tired cuz it’s like 630 so just don’t talk to me.

1point

LivingTheDream 4 years ago

Heard my kids telling one of their friends when I got home from work "No... let's wait till he puts his stuff away and takes off his boots. He will just say NO of we don't" ... smart kid ;)

0points

Christoph 4 years ago

go home

0points

#39

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Never drink the last beer if you didn't buy them.

Digital_loop , kazuend Report

Final score:

149points

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Scott T Brynildsen 4 years ago

Someone on a budget wrote this. If you're offered the last beer, you get the last beer.

35points

Two_rolling_black_eyes 4 years ago (edited)

Nope. If you are offered the last beer, you say no. NEVER take the last portion of anything you didn't buy. That last beer may be the last one they have until payday 10 days from now. Don't take their last dollar, don't take their last beer. In many cultures, you are required to offer but you are also supposed to say no. For instance, if you live in Minnesota and take the last burger at the BBQ, you won't get invited to more of them.

4points

Monday 4 years ago

No someone with roommates who weren't offered the last beer but took it anyway wrote this. Yes if it's offered you take it, but if it's the last one, you didn't buy it and nobody has offered it to you....ask before you consume.

3points

Celtic Pirate Queen 4 years ago

No, someone with manners wrote this. Being offered the last beer is completely different from automatically just taking the last beer.

2points

HammerzToe 4 years ago

Whats wrong with being on a budget? The majority of the world is on a budget anymore. And regardless of whether or not someone is on a budget, it's still rude to drink the last beer if not offered.

2points

troufaki13 4 years ago

I don't get it. Can someone explain please?

3points

Deborah B 4 years ago

Shared housing/ visiting a mate where you go to the fridge and help yourself to someone's beverages. You don't take someones last can/bottle of beer (or soda). If it's the last one, ask if there are more you can put in to chill for them, if there aren't, and you want more, you offer to do a beer run.

15points

Ksenia M 4 years ago

I'm assuming they are talking about something like taking the last bottle from a 6-pack, the picture just makes it very confusing))

6points

Simzabandz 4 years ago

when you are out with your friends, and maybe they are buying and you're clearly contributing close to nothing, leave the last beer alone well until maybe they offer it to you. be passive like that

1point

kerry kerry 4 years ago

A punch in the face will maybe be the result of this pickle.

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Adam C 4 years ago

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iBlank 4 years ago

I feel like this and many of the other posts in this blog are between a group of quarreling roommates

2points

shado 4 years ago

thanks ... you just solved my wild speculations

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Celtic Pirate Queen 4 years ago

My ex & I argued over this all the time. Because he was the man, the last beer should automatically go to him. Um, no - I'm the one who went to the store and I'm the one who paid for it, so yes I'm drinking the last beer. And quite frankly with an attitude like that, he was pretty damned lucky I shared MY beer with him in the first place. Note the key word "ex".

1point

HammerzToe 4 years ago

And don't go over to someones house, drink beer whenever you are their and promise to bring them a six pack the next time you show up only to show up empty handed every time.

1point

Karen Scheltema 4 years ago

And don't forget to have a designated driver!

1point

R Carson 4 years ago

The last ANYTHING.

1point

Kitti B. 4 years ago

So f*****g this!! Once a roommate's friend drank my beer because she THOUGHT it was her friend's. SO SO rude!!!

1point

Shirley Heyn 4 years ago

I think it is rude to let someone buy you a beer and not drink it.

0points

Denise Mclean 4 years ago

We are all on a Budget Now a Days ! Buy your own is what I say !

0points

#40

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Always space out by one urinal in the restroom.

Mega_Smasher , Help Stay Report

Final score:

120points

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Charles Amoranto 4 years ago

And dont look at the others while peeing

43points

Steve Barnett 4 years ago (edited)

Alternatively, do look at the other person and then navigate the dangerous waters of awkwardness.

16points

Dennis Stanley 4 years ago

Hold your comments/questions until we're both outside the bathroom

9points

sylvanticx 4 years ago

instead, kindly offer your assistance.

3points

Ell Torn 4 years ago

Uou must make direct and intense eye contact to assert dominance.

2points

Andrew Cohen 4 years ago

Also don't show your junk to others in a public restroom, nobody wants to see that nasty thing..

2points

Josh Coker 4 years ago

omfg HELL no, i used to be real bladder shy, but, like my mom said, the older you get, the less you care about certain things.

0points

Holly Allen 4 years ago

So you guys don't offer to help each other?

5points

Troux 4 years ago

I usually start with a compliment to break the ice.

6points

James016 4 years ago

Start at the ends first then leave as many urinals as you can between yourself and anyone else

4points

Scagsy 4 years ago

This is the way.

0points

v 4 years ago

Sorry. If I walk into a three stall or better bathroom and have to pee and the only option available is a urinal between two other guys I'm not going to give a s**t about this rule and will jump right in the middle to do my thing. Those that live by this rule do so on two grand assumptions. #1 - You assume the guy standing next to you has to be gay simply because he took the urinal right next to yours. #2 - You're assuming that you're attractive enough to warrant any kind of attention from a gay man.

3points

StnFlwr 4 years ago

We need laugh reacts!

2points

Riddhi⭐ 4 years ago

Plzzz, plz teach this to the film directors!!!😆

2points

Jennie Stadler 4 years ago

To all the men that don't know this, you can go into a stall, and sit down to pee. My husband does it all the time.

1point

LivingTheDream 4 years ago

not all the time. We sometimes get... rigid.. if we have to pee bad enough. Hitting the underside of the lip of the bowl with it and holding it semi-crimped to not get splashback is zero fun.

0points

RobD 4 years ago

And dont make eye contact... thats just shady

1point

Rider 4 years ago

No, make eye contact and give a very slight smile as you glance down and back up again

0points

Sammy Wilson 4 years ago

well that might be an incovience or just a use a normal toilet

1point