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50 Of The Best Answers To “What Are Some Unwritten Rules Of Life?”

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Some rules exist because they had to be implemented. Like the speed limit or legal drinking age. Meanwhile, some rules have backfired big time and made the people who implemented them regret their decision. Check out our previous post about such instances right here.

But there are rules that need no introduction. They’re not documented in books nor authorized by law, and still, they govern our daily lives. This simple “common sense” is also known as “unwritten rules” and they refer to common behavioral constraints we all take for granted.

Things like not swiping sideways if someone shows a picture on their phone, or never making fun of someone else’s laugh. Sounds random, but people swear by it! Scroll down below for more unspoken rules listed by people online.

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#1

Never ever make fun of someone who is overweight at the gym.

hrpeanut , Danielle Cerullo Report

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678points

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#2

If someone comes up to you that you don't know starts loudly talking about being your friend you play along

Narutophanfan1 , Alicia Steels Report

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651points

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#3

If you're wrong, admit it.

BammaLamb , Adrian Swancar Report

Final score:

647points

Beth S 2 years ago

So much this. This needs to be higher on the list. Being wrong and learning is a part of personal growth. Even if I am in a heated debate with someone and arguing my point and it all of a sudden dawns on me that they are right, I will immediately concede. Always good to be moldable, being rigid doesn't do anyone any good.

140points

- 2 years ago (edited)

There are many ways to concede: "I hadn't thought of that, thanks", "I didn't know that, thanks for the explanation", "Ah. I stand corrected, then", "You bring up a good point". In one case, I still disagreed with someone about a song that made fun of a characteristic we both had, but I came to understand their point of view: "I can see how that would be offensive."

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Rand althor 2 years ago

Agreed! Way higher. Admitting mistakes only make You look look better in people eyez. People who matter anyway.

2points

Cory Tollman 2 years ago

I always find it a little odd how people respond to me when I acknowledge that I made a mistake, or that I was wrong, could've made a mistake or been wrong. I don't like making mistakes but I keep getting the impression that the norm is to double down on not making a mistake, wasn't me, nobody saw, you can't prove it (aka Bart Simpson style) and it causes some sort of odd reaction in people when I admit fault. Maybe it's a combination of relief and surprise or something. It's kind of subtle but it's there.

1point

Joy D Kramer 2 years ago

Couldn't have said it better myself! 😊

1point

Trina Selleck 2 years ago

Me too, even online with strangers. If I’m wrong or mistaken, I’ll own it!!

0points

Clan Leader 2 years ago

SSSSHHHHHH! You’ll have all the Zoomers piling on. Didn’t you know that you have to agree with them and everything they fart is truth? It’s what Participation trophies, kissing every boo boo and telling your dolt child that they are a genius gets you.

-2points

Leah Norris 2 years ago

During a looooonh IEP meeting, a teacher asked my youngest what they like most about me as a parent. My child said " mom always apologizes when she says or does something wrong." I was embarrassed, because because who likes to be wrong. The school psychiatrist said that it was rare for parents to apologize to their children when they're wrong. If that's true, it explains a lot about our society.

12points

Aaron W 2 years ago

People refusing to admit they may have made a mistake, and continuing to double down further and further attempting to avoid a little embarrassment, has led modern mankind to some of it's darkest places.

7points

Brenda 2 years ago

It's easier than you think and people will respect you for being honest about it

5points

Susie Murphy 2 years ago

Years ago my boss came to me about a mistake I had made. He thought it was the fault of someone else. I told him the mistake was mine and that I would correct it immediately. He looked dumbfounded that I accepted responsibility for it. I told him that's the way I was raised.

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Bill 2 years ago (edited)

I am never wrong but if I was I am humble enough to admit it

4points

Auntriarch 2 years ago

Snort-laugh!

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LagoonaBlueColleen 2 years ago

And when someone does admit they're wrong don't throw it in their face and insult them.

3points

Susie Murphy 2 years ago

As the old saying goes, to err is human, but to forgive is divine. Accept the admission graciously.

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Shoto Todoroki 2 years ago

Nothing wrong about being wrong

2points

JR_4755826 2 years ago

Oh, can be so hard! But yes, necessary.

2points

Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago

Made a HUGE mistake at work, but discovered it before anyone else. I immediately went to my Boss (company owner) and fessed up. I told him I'd be willing to call the customer and apologize, etc. He was really impressed by the fact I did that. I was promoted (not really - bookkeeper to Corporate Controller) and got a slight pay raise. I never hurts to be honest about a mistake.

1point

shodokai 2 years ago

Takes so much fear out of life to simply cop to a mistake. I highly recommend it. People actually begin to respect you as it demonstrates integrity.

1point

Luna Thea 2 years ago

Can someone please tell this to literally anyone over the age of 40???

1point

Anna Repp 2 years ago

Excuse me? Let's not be ageist here! I'm 45 and I've always thought it is very important to admit it when you are wrong. I always admit that I'm wrong if my daughter brings me some information I did not know or explains how something I did was wrong. Has been doing this since she was little. And I do it when talking to any other reasonable human beings, too. Always.

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WhatEvenIsLife 2 years ago

It's a bitter pill to swallow for sure, but not being able to admit when you're wrong is a pretty hardcore blow to discourse of pretty much every kind. And probably why so many Trumpsters are still Trumpsters.

0points

P. Mozzani 2 years ago

It's a good conscience cleanser.

0points

SomeGuyinWY 2 years ago

I freely admit when I've made a mistake at work, my "superiors" have no idea what to do when I do so.

0points

TahJia Williams 2 years ago

This should be #1

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AAPnonraeba 2 years ago

That needs to be written in 7m high letters in air everywhere. It is normal and entirely not degrading! Apologising should not humiliate you guys/girls either.

0points

Lylan Daina 2 years ago

There are people who never learn. One those is my father. 1984-2022 still doesn't think he was wrong. Never apologized, never even said I'm sorry.

0points

Dávid Csonka 2 years ago

Impossible 😁

0points

Kelly Jo 2 years ago

Ha! The narcissists in the world could never.

0points

SW Dad 2 years ago

I'm always far more impressed by those willing to admit their mistakes than those who pretend they never make them.

0points

Brobro McDuderson 2 years ago

In order to normalize "admitting wrong", the concept needs to be also celebrated, and it's not. Most of the time, if someone in power or authority does something wrong, and admits it...they're crucified for it. People are afraid to admit wrong (justifiably so IMO)

0points

commie pinkofag 2 years ago

If you're right in a family argument, apologize immediately.

0points

Christine Neely 2 years ago

Always!

0points

Julie Erin Lawless 2 years ago

6 most important words: "I admit I made a mistake"!

0points

Viola Fö 2 years ago

Sometimes two people can be right. An opinion is in fact an opinion and not a fact!

0points

Scourge McCloud 2 years ago

Pride. Narcissist would rather blame everyone else except themselves.

0points

Benjamin Brogan 2 years ago

Could you repeat that (only louder) for the people in the back?

0points

Guy Incognito 2 years ago

Unless your a politician. Then blame the other side or the guy before you.

0points

Jen T 2 years ago

I used to have a boss who told me NOT to take responsibility or apologize if something went wrong. I don’t miss him.

0points

Vetus Vespertilio 2 years ago

This is one half of the best marriage advice I ever got: Whenever you’re wrong, admit it. Whenever you’re right, shut up!

0points

albernistuff 4sale 2 years ago

I just have "Mea Culpa" embroidered on all my shirts to save time....

0points

Ellie Rosser 2 years ago

Screw all the personal growth and 'it's the right thing to do'. It just makes life so much EASIER if you're not worrying about hiding mistakes and getting caught all the time.

0points

Sturgeon 2 years ago

If this is an unwritten rule of life, there are a heel of a lot of people breaking it!

0points

A Jones 2 years ago

It's hard at first, but it get's easier to be this kind of honest with yourself and others.

0points

Injun Joe 2 years ago

Yes. Too many people are never wrong. Especially when facts are laid out. Then here comes the every so often Gaslight Effect.

0points

not_at_school ;) 2 years ago

sometimes i have trouble with this, with my younger brothers.

0points

Clan Leader 2 years ago

Nope

-2points

Colin Leamon 2 years ago

This is advice for men AND women? Good luck 😃

-3points

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#4

You having a bad day doesn't mean that you have to ruin other people's day.

iSpectral , Sincerely Media Report

Final score:

620points

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#5

Don't play your music out loud when in public.

For example: While walking down the street or sitting on a bus one should not be blasting music on their personal device. Buy a pair of damn headphones.

AnonymousBrownsFan , Ketut Subiyanto Report

Final score:

599points

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#6

Always let people out before walking in. This applies to elevators, trains, or anything similar.

Huomenna , Keira Burton Report

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598points

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#7

If someone is giving you a ride, be ready before the person arrives to pick you up.

hank_moo_d , Tobi Report

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572points

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#8

When driving and someone lets you into the traffic stream, be sure to do the "Thank You Wave."

JasperDyne Report

Final score:

540points

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#9

Don't wear white to a wedding, and don't propose at someone's wedding. I'm sure this sucks to hear, but that is not your day. Don't be a d*ck.

katm3s , Soner Görkem Report

Final score:

534points

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#10

When I show you a singular picture on my phone, don't ever try to swipe left or right.

dane006 , Jonas Leupe Report

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528points

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#11

Dont hit on women when they're at work. They're not flirting, theyre just being nice, it's their job.

pokemamorytrainer Report

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522points

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#12

If someone holds a door open for you, then please acknowledge them or say thank you. I'm not your servant.

Ringo7979 Report

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520points

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#13

Be the person your dog thinks you are.

Howzieky , Tamas Pap Report

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516points

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#14

Chew with your mouth closed.

d**k-nipples , Andres Ayrton Report

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502points

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#15

Pay people back before they have to ask you to.

AFilmCricket , Karolina Grabowska Report

Final score:

496points

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#16

Don't [frigging] cheat on your SO. It's not cool. If you wanna f**k someone else, break up with your SO first instead of being a secretive c**t.

Happens way too often.

reddit , Ron Lach Report

Final score:

491points

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#17

For the love of God, just return the shopping cart when you’re done with it

urwaterispoisoned Report

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486points

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#18

If you're walking side by side on a sidewalk and someone comes towards you, f**king make room.

FruitCakeRonin Report

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480points

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#19

Always tell a girl if she's bled through on her period.

That_shy_kid12 Report

Final score:

475points

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#20

Don't touch me or stand so close to me that I can feel you breathing if I don't know you!

Seems so simple, but so many people are disrespectful of personal space.

unicorn_hugz Report

Final score:

455points

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#21

Be patient with the elderly unless they're being [jerks]

soomuchcoffee , Andrea Piacquadio Report

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448points

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#22

If you borrow a friend's car, fill up the tank when returning it as a thank you.

BNovus , What Is Picture Perfect Report

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442points

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#23

Leave it better than you found it.

MakesThingsBeautiful , Volha Flaxeco Report

Final score:

410points

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#24

Life isn't fair and thank goodness - imagine the horror of knowing that every bad thing that happened to you happened because you deserved it.

Final score:

376points

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#25

Don't bother someone with headphones in unless it's important. They have headphones in for a reason.

reddit , Devon Divine Report

Final score:

371points

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#26

Maintain personal hygiene regularly

BammaLamb , Burst Report

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365points

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#27

For women: always have an extra pad or tampon on you. You never know when another woman might desperately need it. You may not like her, but this is your one exception to be nice. We've all been there.

reddit , Natracare Report

Final score:

364points

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#28

Always say please and thank you. Good to do it until it becomes second nature. Most people know this, but not everyone does it.

xparapluiex Report

Final score:

345points

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#29

If you're going to ask someone to help you move, please have all the boxes already packed and ready to go.

kerryb1989 , Michal Balog Report

Final score:

334points

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#30

Always start with the question "how might I be wrong?"

Everyone can figure out a reason to believe they're correct, but if you look for reasons you are wrong first you will make fewer horrific assertions and mistakes.

"How might I be wrong" is the core question of science and the start of all wisdom.

BitOBear Report

Final score:

326points

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#31

Never ask a woman if she's pregnant

jhurls2323 , Camylla Battani Report

Final score:

324points

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#32

If a bro [passes away] while lifting, put more weight on the bar, then call 911

notreallysrs Report

Final score:

314points

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#33

Common sense ain't that common, so explain things in the simplest manner you possibly can.

billyK_ , Matilda Wormwood Report

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314points

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#34

We have an ABC mantra at work:

Assume nothing.

Believe nobody.

Check everything.

Final score:

309points

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#35

When letting cars into traffic, you let one then you go, just keep alternating.

Hkygoalie34 Report

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307points

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#36

The first time visiting someone's place you bring something. Anything. Bottle of wine, six-pack, food, origami penguin. Something.

soomuchcoffee Report

Final score:

306points

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#37

Don’t touch another person’s hair just because you think it’s pretty.

lualunasky Report

Final score:

295points

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#38

Especially to your kids, don't make promises you can't keep. Also, don't ever threaten to do something you can't or won't follow up on.

Final score:

294points

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#39

If someone clearly doesn't want to talk to you or needs to be somewhere else, let them be.

reddit , cottonbro Report

Final score:

289points

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#40

Never refuse when someone offers you a breath mint

Final score:

285points

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#41

Don't touch a disabled person's mobility aids without being specifically asked to do so by the person. Wheelchair, scooter, cane, dog, walker, whatever they are using don't touch it unless they ASK you to. View it as a stranger trying to touch your legs, do you want rando to pick up your leg? Move your leg? Pet your leg? Probably not.

arpsazombie Report

Final score:

283points

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#42

Never say something to someone you love that you can't recover from in the heat of an argument. You love that person for a reason.

Final score:

271points

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#43

Ask the person if they are at the back of the line before you join it.

goronGal Report

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271points

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#44

Cover your mouth when you cough with your elbow, not your hands that you will then touch a bunch of stuff with. Applies to sneezes as well. In general, just keep your gross bodily fluid to yourself unless clearly requested to share.

reddit , cottonbro Report

Final score:

269points

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#45

If you're in someone else's home/car/yard- Anything of someone else's, ASK before you do something. No, I don't want you smoking in my car. I don't want you feeding my dog food from the table. Just stop.

Final score:

268points

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#46

If a street performer makes you stop walking, you owe him a buck.

Catatonic27 Report

Final score:

265points

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#47

The window seat gets an armrest and a wall, the middle seat gets two arm rests, and the aisle seat gets an arm rest and a little extra leg room. We're not savages, we live in a society.

DTrain13 Report

Final score:

262points

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#48

If you can smell yourself it's too late.

IntrudingAlligator Report

Final score:

248points

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#49

After applying restraints to objects in the flatbed of a truck, saying "Yep, that's not goin' anywhere" is an absolute necessity.

FlammableDucks , Mike Report

Final score:

235points

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#50

We don't fight at weddings.

johnboy2978 , Al Elmes Report

Final score:

233points

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#51

Don't break the rules of traffic in an attempt to be courteous to other drivers. It often just makes situations more confusing and stressful than necessary. Just obeying the regular rules is far more appreciated.

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#52

Don't go up to a cashier while talking on your mobile and expect to be served

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#53

Clean up after yourself.

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#54

Smile at babies. Babies constantly look at their surroundings- especially faces- to learn if they're in a safe place. If you're smiling, babies feel at ease and grow up healthier and happier. If you don't, they're more likely to feel unsafe....and cry...

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#55

Don't speed up when someone is passing you.

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#56

Call when it's urgent, text when it's not. respond to emails even with an "ok".

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#57

If a friend buys you a drink you don’t pay it back you just buy the next round

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#58

Don't buy a cheap bed or a cheap pair of shoes. You'll spend most of your life in one or the other.

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#59

Don't point out things about someone if they can't change it in the span of the next 5 minutes.

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#60

If there's one beer left in your friend's fridge and it's not yours, you don't take it. You leave it for him. Unless he offers it to you, in which case it becomes fair game. As a person addendum though: If you are the friend that DOES take the last beer without asking, then you owe that friend a case of beer. But that's my own rule, which you can use as your own.

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#61

Never, ever make eye contact whilst eating a banana.

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#62

If a restaurant has a nearly empty parking lot at what should be a busy time, eat somewhere else.

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#63

I don’t care how hungry you are, if a restaurant is about to close, don’t order food.

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#64

When you get up from your office chair, push it the f**k back in

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#65

If you come across someone with your same shirt/outfit it's mandatory to salute or hi-five

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#66

If someone helps you move you help them move, no excuses.

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#67

If you happen to be walking behind a woman and you two are alone, go to a different route/street or let her go far ahead.

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#68

Don't make it a problem and it won't be one.

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#69

Always wipe til white.

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#70

Let the tallest person sit in the passenger seat of the car.

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#71

When someone enters the bathroom sniffle or cough to let them know you are in there

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#72

If possible, every other urinal.

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#73

Nod up for an acquaintance, nod down for a stranger.

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#74

When you're finished in the bathroom: Don't shut the door fully! I don't want to be waiting to use the bathroom for ages because it appears it's occupied even though it isn't.

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#75

When someone gets banged up and is clearly in pain, just shut up for a minute or two and let him do a proper systems diagnosis. Only then should you ask if he’s okay.

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#76

Stand to the right on escalators

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#77

Do not, in any way, be that guy

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#78

True love is real......but there is no "ONE"

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#79

If you have to get up for a beer, you must ask if anyone else needs one.

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#80

If a bro is like, really upset about something, just crushed because of family s**t, or women, or work, or whatever, said bro is required to request one of his other bros to come over/go to the bar. It’s 2019, bro’s no longer let bros be bummed out alone. We talk it out now.

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#81

Don’t look over in the urinals. Just don’t.

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#82

We all have to be tough when sometimes the spider does scare you

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#83

Never "borrow" your roommate's underwear when all yours are waiting to be washed but you haven't bothered to do laundry.

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#84

Automatic high fives. The hand goes up, the temptation is unbearable

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#85

If two people bump into each other if nobody says anything that's fine

If one says sorry you are a [jerk]

If you both say sorry then no-ones a [jerk]

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#86

Unfortunately, not all guys follow this, but they all SHOULD: No talking in the bathroom!

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15points

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#87

It's a cliche but don't sleep with bro's mom/sis

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13points

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#88

When hugging as a greeting or goodbye, two pats.

When hugging as a genuine, intimate embrace, three pats.

One is rude, four is just weird

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12points

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#89

Never park in front of a bar

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11points

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#90

If your eyes meet another guys on the bus or train you have less than a second to look away

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10points

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#91

If bro #1 is attempting to woo someone they are attracted to, bro #2 is to at minimum not interfere, unless there is an emergency situation, which includes (but is not limited to):

The death/serious injury or illness of a family member or close friend of bro#1

A member of the bro group is about to have imminent trouble with law enforcement or venue security

Bro #2 having prior knowledge of the person of affection being crazy/not bro #1's preferred gender identity/being too intoxicated or underage to consent

The venue is on fire/major earthquake (however bro #2 should make an attempt to reconnect bro #1 and the person of affection in the parking lot)

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-5points

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#92

It's ok to abandon your friends on a night out if you're getting laid

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-18points

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#93

There are plenty of ways to enter a pool. The stairs is not one of them.

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-52points

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#94

You don't hold a door open for another guy. You push all the way out and then it's on the other guy to catch it before it closes.

Final score:

-63points

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#95

You must question your masculinity or purchasing habits if you can't bring all the bags in from the car in one trip.

There are a few exceptions to this rule:

If it didn't fit in the main part of the cart it doesn't count as an extra trip.

Things like large bags of pet food, large bags of rice, packages of water bottles (just buy resusable ones), get a pass. Basically if it took two hands to get it in the cart and doesn't fit in a bag you are clear.

If you have to use a flat cart in the store you get a pass.

Fragile items get a pass.

If you had to put down your seats or couldn't close the trunk you get a pass.

If you have luggage of more than one person (especially if you have kids or a female SO).

Multiple shopping stops may require multiple bag trips. You are still required to try and do it in as few trips as possible.

You are exempt if you have to carry a kid.

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#96

When at a stop sign and you are in the passenger seat, you lean back so the driver can see past you and if the way is clear. Girls seem to need to be told, but guys just seem to do it automatically.

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Black Pearl 2 years ago

If you're just teasing someone but they get upset by the remarks, stop. I've been through this kind of thing a lot and people don't seem to care or realize when my feelings have actually been hurt. Maybe it wouldn't offend you, but it could offend other people.

35points

Rahul Pawa 2 years ago

Yes, and never tell people how to feel or not feel.

23points

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Pan 2 years ago

Do not thank god. Thank the person that helped you.

14points

Tami 2 years ago

Oh yes. "It's a miracle I survived that cancer! God is watching out for me!" Er, how about all the doctors, nurses, therapists, scientists, and friends and family that helped?

23points

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Rachel 2 years ago

I'd say thank both, the person who helped because they helped and God for putting that person in a position to be able to help

6points

Austin Axley 2 years ago

Look, I get that some people believe in that stuff hardcore. No hate, I didn't get any smarter when I stopped believing (would've been nice) and I don't think any less of them. So as long as you're ALSO thanking the people who helped you, I don't mind if your imaginary friend makes the list.

5points

Ja Le Gr 2 years ago

My mom does this all the time when I'm helping her with something, she thanks god, and I quickly correct her to say no, thank Jason.

4points

Shari Langner 2 years ago

Or when people say God will provide, no get off your ass and help yourself.

1point

Freddy M. (He/Him) 2 years ago

"I'd thank the gods, but I'll settle for thanking you."

0points

René Studer 2 years ago

Half of these can be summed up in one word: „manners“.

13points

Okatango 2 years ago

And empathy

0points

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Janet C 2 years ago

Offer a real apology when you are wrong. "My bad" is not an apology. Any apology that includes "you" after "sorry" is not an apology -- "I'm sorry that you were offended" / "I'm sorry you didn't like that." A real apology includes "I" -- "I'm sorry that I hurt you" / "I'm sorry that I acted like such a jerk".

10points

Ghosts 2 years ago

"Any apology that includes "you" after "sorry" is not an apology." - I'm sorry, you were right.

8points

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Ghosts 2 years ago

Bro this, bro that, bro bro bro. Shut the f**k up.

8points

Solidhog 2 years ago

Don't put your phone on speaker phone in public and talk to it from a distance. Nobody else is interested in hearing your conversation.

7points

Dirk Daring 2 years ago

Don't crap where you eat. (Don't date a co-worker)

6points

Kusotare 2 years ago

A friend used to remind me not to fish from the company pier.

2points

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You cant stop the truth 2 years ago

some good ones, but some patriarchal b******t at the bottom wihch will hopefully be voted out

6points

Anaïs Grobin 2 years ago

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Patricia Michelin 2 years ago

Best two pieces of advice I got from my Grandfather: There is a world of difference between good, sound reasons and reasons that sound good. And: It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.

5points

Kat Unst 2 years ago

I smoke (cigarettes) and used to drive my friends around all the time- usually 2-4 friends each time. I had two absolute car rules= 1) everyone wears seat belts and 2) it doesn't matter how many of the passengers smoke, if just one person doesn't smoke, then they're is NO SMOKING in the car

5points

Tracy J 2 years ago

Ick. People still smoke cigarettes?!

-1point

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Ein Steinbeck 2 years ago

Don't touch my kid unless I invite you to. Or their stroller. Or their toys. Or their food. Unless it's an emergency, stay back 8 feet and keep your appendages to yourself!

5points

Kusotare 2 years ago

Always get permission before you pet somebody else's dog. You might undermine that dog's training. Or you might get bitten.

4points

SCP-3998 2 years ago

Here's one for the "bros"; if everything you do makes you question yours, or someone elses, sexuality/masculinity you need to go see a therapist. Full stop.

4points

Bong Meli 2 years ago

When someone talk about their struggles, never tell them about people who have it worse, except they told u the same story every times u meet.

3points

Autumn Artemis 2 years ago

What in the crispy frick were those at the bottom

3points

Ghosts 2 years ago

I'll sum it up - "Bro bro bro. Bro? Bro bro bro bro!! Bro?? Bro!! Bro... Bro? Broooo... Bro!"

3points

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v 2 years ago

Only one entry about airplanes....Don't be the asshat at the back of the plane that HAS to be the first person off.

2points

Kristin Ingersoll 2 years ago

My goodness, there was some serious male fragility on display up there!

2points

Paula McNeely 2 years ago

Ss an older lady lady who has to use a cane I can't believe how many people will not hold the door for you. I'm not begging for mercy. It's if someone is cing out & see you're going to go in they just let the door slam shut.

1point

Anna Johnston 2 years ago

Don't touch random people's babies or kids no matter how cute they are, same with a pregnant woman's belly. My friend had problems with that in public. People wanted to rub her belly or touch her kid's cheeks. She would ask people to please not do that and they would claim she was rude 🙄

1point

MagNat 2 years ago

This thread was fun until it descended to the "bro" nonsense.

1point

Julian Scherner 2 years ago

Be kind to people on your way up. You never know when you'll meet them again on your way down.

1point

Nancy Rémillard 2 years ago

This needs to state the rule of keeping to the right. Walking in a mall? Walk on the right side of the hallways. Going up or down stairs? Keep to the right. Always use the right side. Please. Lol.

1point

Adrian 2 years ago

Never get in a car driven by someone who is talkative, but can only hold a conversation by making eye-contact. You will eventually die. This should be a part of all driver education courses - talking while looking at the road.

1point

Ghosts 2 years ago

I'm talkative & make eye contact. But when I'm driving, my eyes are on the road.

7points

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Marnie 2 years ago

A lot of this is just people stating what they WISH the rules were, not what the actual unwritten rules ARE.

0points

Patricia Fonda 2 years ago

Let people first over ped. Xing Say please and thank you.

0points

miss miss 2 years ago

Very good post

-1point

Sonia Stowe 2 years ago

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Black Pearl 2 years ago

If you're just teasing someone but they get upset by the remarks, stop. I've been through this kind of thing a lot and people don't seem to care or realize when my feelings have actually been hurt. Maybe it wouldn't offend you, but it could offend other people.

35points

Rahul Pawa 2 years ago

Yes, and never tell people how to feel or not feel.

23points

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Pan 2 years ago

Do not thank god. Thank the person that helped you.

14points

Tami 2 years ago

Oh yes. "It's a miracle I survived that cancer! God is watching out for me!" Er, how about all the doctors, nurses, therapists, scientists, and friends and family that helped?

23points

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Rachel 2 years ago

I'd say thank both, the person who helped because they helped and God for putting that person in a position to be able to help

6points

Austin Axley 2 years ago

Look, I get that some people believe in that stuff hardcore. No hate, I didn't get any smarter when I stopped believing (would've been nice) and I don't think any less of them. So as long as you're ALSO thanking the people who helped you, I don't mind if your imaginary friend makes the list.

5points

Ja Le Gr 2 years ago

My mom does this all the time when I'm helping her with something, she thanks god, and I quickly correct her to say no, thank Jason.

4points

Shari Langner 2 years ago

Or when people say God will provide, no get off your ass and help yourself.

1point

Freddy M. (He/Him) 2 years ago

"I'd thank the gods, but I'll settle for thanking you."

0points

René Studer 2 years ago

Half of these can be summed up in one word: „manners“.

13points

Okatango 2 years ago

And empathy

0points

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Janet C 2 years ago

Offer a real apology when you are wrong. "My bad" is not an apology. Any apology that includes "you" after "sorry" is not an apology -- "I'm sorry that you were offended" / "I'm sorry you didn't like that." A real apology includes "I" -- "I'm sorry that I hurt you" / "I'm sorry that I acted like such a jerk".

10points

Ghosts 2 years ago

"Any apology that includes "you" after "sorry" is not an apology." - I'm sorry, you were right.

8points

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Ghosts 2 years ago

Bro this, bro that, bro bro bro. Shut the f**k up.

8points

Solidhog 2 years ago

Don't put your phone on speaker phone in public and talk to it from a distance. Nobody else is interested in hearing your conversation.

7points

Dirk Daring 2 years ago

Don't crap where you eat. (Don't date a co-worker)

6points

Kusotare 2 years ago

A friend used to remind me not to fish from the company pier.

2points

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You cant stop the truth 2 years ago

some good ones, but some patriarchal b******t at the bottom wihch will hopefully be voted out

6points

Anaïs Grobin 2 years ago

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Patricia Michelin 2 years ago

Best two pieces of advice I got from my Grandfather: There is a world of difference between good, sound reasons and reasons that sound good. And: It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.

5points

Kat Unst 2 years ago

I smoke (cigarettes) and used to drive my friends around all the time- usually 2-4 friends each time. I had two absolute car rules= 1) everyone wears seat belts and 2) it doesn't matter how many of the passengers smoke, if just one person doesn't smoke, then they're is NO SMOKING in the car

5points

Tracy J 2 years ago

Ick. People still smoke cigarettes?!

-1point

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Ein Steinbeck 2 years ago

Don't touch my kid unless I invite you to. Or their stroller. Or their toys. Or their food. Unless it's an emergency, stay back 8 feet and keep your appendages to yourself!

5points

Kusotare 2 years ago

Always get permission before you pet somebody else's dog. You might undermine that dog's training. Or you might get bitten.

4points

SCP-3998 2 years ago

Here's one for the "bros"; if everything you do makes you question yours, or someone elses, sexuality/masculinity you need to go see a therapist. Full stop.

4points

Bong Meli 2 years ago

When someone talk about their struggles, never tell them about people who have it worse, except they told u the same story every times u meet.

3points

Autumn Artemis 2 years ago

What in the crispy frick were those at the bottom

3points

Ghosts 2 years ago

I'll sum it up - "Bro bro bro. Bro? Bro bro bro bro!! Bro?? Bro!! Bro... Bro? Broooo... Bro!"

3points

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v 2 years ago

Only one entry about airplanes....Don't be the asshat at the back of the plane that HAS to be the first person off.

2points

Kristin Ingersoll 2 years ago

My goodness, there was some serious male fragility on display up there!

2points

Paula McNeely 2 years ago

Ss an older lady lady who has to use a cane I can't believe how many people will not hold the door for you. I'm not begging for mercy. It's if someone is cing out & see you're going to go in they just let the door slam shut.

1point

Anna Johnston 2 years ago

Don't touch random people's babies or kids no matter how cute they are, same with a pregnant woman's belly. My friend had problems with that in public. People wanted to rub her belly or touch her kid's cheeks. She would ask people to please not do that and they would claim she was rude 🙄

1point

MagNat 2 years ago

This thread was fun until it descended to the "bro" nonsense.

1point

Julian Scherner 2 years ago

Be kind to people on your way up. You never know when you'll meet them again on your way down.

1point

Nancy Rémillard 2 years ago

This needs to state the rule of keeping to the right. Walking in a mall? Walk on the right side of the hallways. Going up or down stairs? Keep to the right. Always use the right side. Please. Lol.

1point

Adrian 2 years ago

Never get in a car driven by someone who is talkative, but can only hold a conversation by making eye-contact. You will eventually die. This should be a part of all driver education courses - talking while looking at the road.

1point

Ghosts 2 years ago

I'm talkative & make eye contact. But when I'm driving, my eyes are on the road.

7points

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Marnie 2 years ago

A lot of this is just people stating what they WISH the rules were, not what the actual unwritten rules ARE.

0points

Patricia Fonda 2 years ago

Let people first over ped. Xing Say please and thank you.

0points

miss miss 2 years ago

Very good post

-1point

Sonia Stowe 2 years ago

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Gakamat21 2 years ago

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