People Are Sharing “Unwritten Rules” Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers)

Can't upvote that enough!

THAAAAANKKKKK YOUUUUU!!!!

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

And don’t have public zoom meetings! Urgh.

Same condition or better

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. :)

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"

My bil once, as a student, borrowed a roommate a tiny pot of grease for a bike. There was one lick out of it. It was like 3 cm, the pot. Guy bought a new one, cause he used it all and gave it back, but took one lick out of it. Return it in the exact same state.

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.

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

*or better condition

I borrowed a book from my mum and she said exactly that. I dropped into into the bath. 🙈

If you borrow something, return it. I have given up on seeing anything again.

Urgh yes, I have a friend who doesn't take great care of their of their own things whereas I like to keep my things pristine for as long as possible so they think nothing of returning things with (aesthetic) pieces missing or dings in them without need for an apology.

Return it period. Don't make the person have to chase you up for what's rightfully theirs.

If you can't return it in the same condition, replace it.

I like the say better condition

I remember I borrowed a mini fridge from a coworker while I was renovating my kitchen- just me in apt. I remember her clearly telling me how her dad commented how clean it was when I returned it. My first thought was you other friends must be dirt bags.who returns something f****d up? & if it could be cleaned more than do it as a payment for letting them borrow something

If it is a car: Washed and full of fuel (whatever kind of fuel it takes)

Well, within reason. Something like a tool can't be

I would like to ad the words "and cleaner" to the end of this. If I ever borrow someone's car they get it back clean and with a full tank of gas.

Same condition , with a small token gift. You send back Tupperware with cookies or something in it

My mother had a rule, if someone brought you food, you returned the container with a treat in it.

Or replace it with the same or better

I have borrowed things, things happened to those things, and I bit the bullet and bought a new thing and apology letter. I typically take far better care of things that I borrow than I own, and I pretty much will never borrow something that cannot be easily replaced. Things happen that are out of your control, so be careful not to borrow something you can't replace.

The "campsite rule". Applies to stuff as well as people.

Can’t believe this even has to be said.

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.

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

Yeah and stop leaving them in carpark spaces! 😡

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

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

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.

And don't talk with food in your mouth.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Well then the cats got some learning to do

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

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.

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.

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.

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.