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“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules”

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As you grow up, you start to notice that there are little things one can do to make everyone’s life easier. More often than not, these aren’t exactly laws and regulations, just emotional intelligence and life experience all rolled into one.

Someone asked “What's an 'unwritten rule' of life that everyone should know about?” and netizens shared their best examples. So get comfortable as you read through, upvote your favorites, and share your own examples in the comments below. And if you want to see some other examples, check out our other article on unwritten rules of life.

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#1

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” When your roommate, partner, spouse, child, etc. just got home and is still taking off their shoes, putting their keys away, etc....do NOT greet them with a "to-do" request or some sort of reminder. It's a universally s****y feeling to be greeted by that.

believe0101 , Allan Mas / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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Mike F 9 months ago

Please say that louder.

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#2

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” If you want to listen to something in public, use f*****g headphones.

sheepbridges , Mark Rohan / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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347points

jett_mcm1 9 months ago

Agree so much. Everyone has different music tastes, and this should apply for every audio, not just music

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#3

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Don't be a jerk to retail workers.

elashury , Amina Filkins / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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330points

UndertaleLover (She/Her) 9 months ago

Not enough people follow this one.

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“Read the room” is probably one of the best bits of advice for anyone anywhere. It applies to everything from creative work to managing one’s relationships. Because knowing things is just half the battle, people need to know when and where to actually vocalize them.

Interestingly, the entire concept of “read the room” originated not with life advice, but with robbery. A good thief needed to identify marks, risks, and opportunities, so they would “read” the room they were in. It’s only relatively recently that people have switched over to using this idea in the context of emotional intelligence. Perhaps it’s for the best.

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#4

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” If you're walking in a group, don't take up the whole goddamn sidewalk/hallway/tunnel/railroad tracks/trail/path.

marianormann , Stanley Morales / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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286points

Sergio Bicerra 9 months ago

Single file, like the Sand People!

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#5

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Saying thank you, please or sorry when needed. There is nothing wrong in being polite.

Moon_Jewel90 , Brett Jordan / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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286points

Bell-icose Premium 9 months ago

Showing kindness is a sign of strength. Especially in those who don't 'have' to.

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#6

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Let people get off the elevator/bus/whatever before you shove your way on.

cubs_070816 , bruce mars / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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275points

Tams21 9 months ago

People that don't do this aren't just inconveniencing others but also themselves. You can't get in while people are still trying to get out

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This is just as true in the workplace as well. After all, unless you are pretty close with your coworkers, most folks don’t want to hear about your baby or your family drama on a Monday morning. Indeed, given the amount of time we spend at work, it might be a better place to really internalize “read the room” and pay attention to these unwritten rules.

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#7

Your lack of preparation does not equal someone else’s emergency.

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Tracy Bower 9 months ago

My dad's favorite Navy quote was similar..."A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine"

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#8

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” I don’t remember who said this or where I heard it, but I always liked the quote, “if someone tells you that you made them feel a certain way, you don’t get to decide that you didn’t.”

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274points

Amelia Jade 9 months ago

This one is huge. Don't get defensive. Apologize. Even if your intention was not to make someone feel bad or whatever--apologize anyway and then figure out how to do better. I appreciate being called out because it is how I learn to be a better person. But you have to take ego out of it, and that isn't always easy to do.

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#9

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” You having a bad day doesn't mean that you have to ruin other people's day.

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261points

Bell-icose Premium 9 months ago

All you can control is your reactions to the world around you.

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Despite the fact that these are “unwritten” rules, the good people of the internet have put a lot of work into assembling these ideas, tips, tricks, and life lessons. So if you are interested in reading more, Bored Panda has got you covered, check out our other article on things that everyone should know.

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#10

Just because you don't understand something doesn't mean it's not true.

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Mingey 9 months ago

This !!!! Also just because you can't remember it or weren't there doesn't mean it didn't happen.!!!!! At times it's hard not to "argue" with stupid !!!

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#11

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Don’t post what you wouldn’t say in person.

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sdorph 9 months ago

Don't post what you wouldn't want read out in court

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#12

Always leave a place a little better than you found it 🌱✨. Whether it's cleaning up after yourself at a friend's place, picking up litter during a walk, or just offering a kind word to someone in need, these small acts of kindness and respect make a huge difference. It's about adding value to the world in tiny, manageable ways. 🌍❤️

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Daniela Lavanza 9 months ago

I do so, especially in shops. Retail worker’s work should be respected. :-)

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#13

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” You can't argue with stupid.

heckydog , Liza Summer / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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David Paterson 9 months ago

One of my favourite sayings is "Never argue with an idiot. People may not know the difference."

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#14

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” "Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin

CrazyMarlee , Heather Mount / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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Kesam 9 months ago

That's the median, not the average. 😉

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#15

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Secure your own oxygen mask before helping others.

Seriously. Take this bit of advice and carry it whatever you go through. You can be the most empathetic, helpful, caring person, but even if that's your one goal, by neglecting yourself you won't be the best you can be for others. Sort out mess in your own life, don't carry loads you can't, and everything else will be so much simpler.

Naturage , Alejandro Quiñonez / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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Mike F 9 months ago

This makes a lot of sense.

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#16

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” You'll never be thanked the way you want to be thanked. Your reward is the good you do, not the praise you get from it.

5amteetimeguy , Lesly Juarez / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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189points

Helena 9 months ago

You should never do anything for the thank you.

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#17

Putting the grocery cart back costs you nothing.

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TotallyNOTAFox 9 months ago

In fact in most european countries you get the coin back that you have to insert first

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#18

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Treat others how you want to be treated. It's simple, universal, and fosters respect and empathy in all interactions.

AngelicAriaXXX , 周康 / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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UndertaleLover (She/Her) 9 months ago

Except if you're a masochist. Then treat others the opposite of the way you want to be treated.

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#19

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Most opinions can be kept to yourself.

PreparationNo3440 , LinkedIn Sales Solutions / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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Mike F 9 months ago

Should.

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#20

If someone takes the time and goes to the expense of sending you a gift for your graduation, wedding, baby shower, etc., have the common decency to acknowledge it and send a thank you note, email, text, or phone call.

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Xenon 9 months ago

Happened to me too many times. I no longer send gifts or money.

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#21

You can do everything right and still not win, sometimes that's just life.

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Leanne Hailes 9 months ago

Sometimes¿?

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#22

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” If a toddler gives you a toy phone, you reply. If a little girl gives you an empty toy cup of tea, you pretend to drink. If a little boy shoots you with a toy gun, you pretend to be hurt.

OldPyjama , Ann H / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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Amelia Jade 9 months ago

What if a little boy gives you a cup of tea, and a little girl shoots you with a toy gun?

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#23

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” If you wouldn’t take advice from someone, don’t take criticism from them either.

classless_classic , Jessica Da Rosa / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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149points

Another Panda 9 months ago

I would take this advice with a grain of salt. Anyone can have an insight about our behavior that can actually be helpful. If we are behaving/responding/treating someone poorly, or our behavior is in some way destructive, and it is suggested by someone that we consider this - well, consider it. They may be right. Too many of us get very self-centred and selfish at times without realising it; it may be good to get feedback.

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#24

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” You remember far more embarrassing moments about yourself than your environment remembers about you.

Do_Not_Touch_BOOOOOM , Ivan Aleksic / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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Mike F 9 months ago

That's not always true, say/do one stupid thing at a family gathering and they'll bring that $hit up at your funeral.

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#25

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” When someone shows you who they are, believe them!!

And_alsowithyou , Go to Shane Rounce's profile Shane Rounce / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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146points

Auhsoj 9 months ago

I'm batman

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#26

If someone tells you something that

- is private

- isn't illegal, immoral, or otherwise putting anyone's life or finances or property at risk

then keep it the f**k to yourself unless prompted otherwise by that person.

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145points

NutsnB0lts 9 months ago

I'm very good at keeping secrets because I always forget them a few days after they are told to me...

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#27

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Character is what you do/who you are when no one is watching.

WaterEnvironmental80 , Philip Martin / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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Surenu 9 months ago

So apparently, for me at least, character means not wearing pants

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#28

Don’t waste time trying to convince people to care about you. They will or they won’t.

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Array Index Out of Bounds 9 months ago

I don't understand the downvotes? Here. Have an upvote. Your comment is valid!

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#29

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Not every bad person is going to suffer or have some karma happen to them.

Wolfeking69 , Gianfranco Grenar / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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135points

UndertaleLover (She/Her) 9 months ago

Sad but true. A lot of terrible people have great lives.

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#30

As a dog owner I would like to see more people ask if its okay to pet the dog, not just go for it. Children are usually good at asking first, but way to many adults just go for it. My dog is not yours to just pet. Ask first. And deal with the answer sometimes will be no.

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LaserBrain 9 months ago

Definitely. I always ask an owner first if it's ok to approach their dog. Otherwise you also run the risk of getting tooth holes in your hand, and it would be your fault.

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#31

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” If you open something, close it.

RiseinAshes , Maria Lupan / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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129points

Lavern Defazio 9 months ago (edited)

Yes. Like the bathroom stall. Had the great misfortune of walking into a public bathroom while someone was wiping their a** with the door open. Just why?

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#32

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Think of your future self not as your current state/mindset but as someone else you have to protect and provide for because that's who they are.

You don't know what they want differently than you do now, what has happened to them, their health, their tragedies, their triumphs, the lessons you haven't had yet, the changes you don't know you have to make, what feelings you have now that they don't... So make sure you're setting them up with the best intentions at heart. They are relying on you for stability & safety, and are watching you thru the memories you're creating now.

Tokijlo , Giulia Bertelli / unsplash (not the actual) Report

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Marla 9 months ago

That's spectacular

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#33

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Never screw with someone’s lunch break. Most people hate their jobs, and that half hour to an hour they get to be on their own and enjoy their food and/or just time alone is sometimes the only peace and enjoyment they get for 8+ hours.

If you see someone eating in their car, park or walk somewhere else away from them so you don’t disturb them, if they’re in the office by themself, wait until they’re done to talk to them, if it’s close to the normal lunch hours (between 12-2PM), anything you need from that person can wait until after they get back from their lunch. Never. F**k. With. Lunch.

arvo_sydow , Malte Helmhold / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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123points

Kesam 9 months ago

It's not universally true that most people hate their job. It might be true in some countries, but here in Norway, about 90% say they enjoy their job. https://www.ssb.no/arbeid-og-lonn/artikler-og-publikasjoner/bonder-og-leger-blant-de-mest-tilfredse-med-jobben

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#34

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Your actions speak louder than your words.

BigMoney5594 , Markus Spiske / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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123points

Ricardo Ferreira 9 months ago

Be like children, see what people do, not what they say.

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#35

Learning to 'read the room' is one of the most important, and probably underrated, social skills to have in your locker.

If you're leading a conversation and the other person/people start to look away, act slightly distracted, or interject with different topics, take the hint and change the subject.

Not everyone is as interested as you are in your favourite topics. It doesn't mean you're boring (necessarily), but this isn't the right audience for whatever you're talking about right now.

I'm consistently blown away by the number of grown adults, even in their 30s or 40s, who haven't learned this yet and just yammer on obliviously.

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Amelia Jade 9 months ago

Not all social skills come naturally or easily to people.

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#36

Kindness will be the most valuable item you can use as currency. Without it, you lose long term value with everything we touch.

Examples of a person who invested with kindness?

Mister Rogers

He earned the respect and dignity of the world.

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Ms.GB 9 months ago

Don't forget Bob Ross. I just want to sit down and have lunch with Mr. Rogers and Bob Ross....and Keanu.

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#37

Think before you speak.

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General Anaesthesia 9 months ago

"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt." - Abraham Lincoln

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#38

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Try where possible to live for yourself and not for other’s expectations of you.

murotomisaki , Tim Mossholder / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

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97points

bean overlord (she/they) 9 months ago

santa is on vactation!

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#39

Ive always put this rule directly under the golden one.

NEVER OVERSTAY YOUR WELCOME.

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Michael Largey 9 months ago

As they say in show business, "Always leave them wanting more."

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#40

Self-awareness is a superpower, to be able to pat your own back and call yourself on your c**p is priceless.

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Javelina Poppers 9 months ago

Self deprecating humor is also a priceless quality. Being able to acknowledge and laugh at your own faults and foibles breaks down many barriers.

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#41

Chew t with your mouth closed. And don't talk with food in your mouth.

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Tabitha 9 months ago

If you MUST speak with food in your mouth, at least put your hand in front of it first and try not to spit on your own hand.

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#42

Your mental map of how things work is wrong in many ways.

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David Paterson 9 months ago

This should be ranked higher.

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#43

Respect the atmosphere of the room you walk into. If it's quiet, you will be quiet. If it's louder, you can be loud.

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Amelia Jade 9 months ago (edited)

I love this one! As a doula I lived by this. I would follow my client's lead. Sometimes I had laboring clients that would want a quiet room, they would whisper or barely talk. So, I was quiet, would whisper and only talk when necessary. Occasionally I'd have loud clients--like the one who wanted to play Friend's Trivia while she was in labor. It was a pretty boisterous room. But one time, I was with a client where it was a very subdued labor. Quiet music, hushed voices, room really dark except for a few battery operated candles. And their L&D nurse kept walking into the room practically shouting, telling jokes, and trying to be cute about everything. I'm like, "read the room!" My clients hated her.

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#44

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Most of our learning comes about through making painful mistakes.

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Mantis_shrimp(they/them)🇺🇦️‍ 9 months ago

Mostly true.

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#45

Life isn't fair.

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Bo'owowo'uh 9 months ago

But that doesn't mean we should make it less fair, or use apathy when it comes to improving fairness

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#46

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” If your wife says she doesn't need presents you still buy her presents.

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LaserBrain 9 months ago

Or you could just take her at her word and not act like you know better than her what she wants.

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#47

You are not the main character. Your actions affect everyone around you as well.

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Nina 9 months ago

You're the main character in YOUR life, just don't expect to be that in the lives of others. And yes, ofcourse your actions affect others around you.

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#48

Mood and feelings are like the weather. "I've found that it's of some help to think of one's moods and feelings about the world as being similar to weather. Here are some obvious things about the weather: It’s real. You can't change it by wishing it away. If it's dark and rainy it really is dark and rainy and you can't alter it. It might be dark and rainy for two weeks in a row. But. It will be sunny one day. In the same way that one has to accept the weather, so one has to accept how one feels about life sometimes. "Today's a c**p day," is a perfectly realistic approach. It's all about finding a kind of mental umbrella. "Hey-ho, it's raining inside: it isn’t my fault and there's nothing I can do about it, but sit it out. But the sun may well come out tomorrow and when it does, I shall take full advantage."

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Feathered Dinosaur 9 months ago

But if you live in England you shouldn't get your hopes up too high

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#49

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” Not all rules are blindly meant to be followed.

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Surenu 9 months ago

This does not apply to traffic rules though. Use your indicator.

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#50

Relationships (romantic, familial, friendly, work) are compromise. If you're not willing to help the world around you, don't be surprised when the world doesn't help you in return.

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UndertaleLover (She/Her) 9 months ago

Well, this isn't true. Many extremely UNhelpful people still get lots of help, unfortunately.

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#51

Driver’s ed teacher decades ago:

Never stop driving the car. If it looks like you’re about to be in an accident, do not let go of the wheel, close your eyes, and scream because you will be in a wreck. If you keep driving the car, you might get lucky and drive through it, it will certainly be a better outcome than giving up.

This advice applies in general - Never stop driving, no matter how bad things seem.

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Tabitha 9 months ago (edited)

Push down the emotional panic and try your best to work your way through it logically, as if you were looking at it from the outside. When it’s all over and done with, you can take some time to have that full on panic attack. Panicking in the moment is what will kill you.

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#52

Middle seat gets both armrests.

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Peppy 9 months ago

Yes yes yes yes 👏

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#53

The only time you look in your neighbor's bowl is to make sure they have enough.

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cerinamroth 9 months ago

This sounds weird coming right after the toilet one...

10points

#54

Carry your own weight. Nobody likes a burden, nobody respects a parasite, and you aren’t entitled to anything. When I actually learned to provide for myself growing up, was when I finally developed self-respect.

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Bo'owowo'uh 9 months ago

But not really, thats a bit extreme

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#55

“Take The Hint”: 50 Things People Should Do That Are Basically “Unwritten Rules” In most cases, hardships are not personal, no one is out to get you, and most things aren’t nearly as important as you think they are.

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Lynette Vella 9 months ago

B.S. I've been in plenty of situations where this wasn't true. There are truly evil people in this world - and you might be working or related to them.

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#56

Put it AWAY, don’t put it down.

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cerinamroth 9 months ago

I'll do that with my baby - good tip!

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#57

You might not be your best buddy's best friend.

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David Paterson 9 months ago

You might be the best friend of someone you barely know.

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#58

Give a little wave of acknowledgement when someone let's you merge / join the stream of traffic. Flash your lights if there's cops up the road. (Or pat the top of your helmet I'd you're riding a moto). Edit: I'm aware it's illegal in many places, it's illegal where I live too but we still do it 2 finger wave if you're in the middle of whoopwhoop and pass another car.

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just me 9 months ago (edited)

I used to warn about cops. With the number of people lately that have been doing double the speed limit, passing in no passing zones and around booking curves, blowing through stop signs and crosswalks, I've stopped. Some of the people near me need to lose their license before they kill someone. *Do still warn about deer, though

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#59

Don't send out a group text before 7am and after 10:30pm.

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Leanne Hailes 9 months ago

Or between 7am & 10:30pm

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#60

Wipe down the damn sink when you're done.

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Tabitha 9 months ago

And the counter.

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#61

Do not automatically trust people.

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Adam S 9 months ago

Disagree with this one. Some of my best experiences came from trusting a stranger. Just don’t be stupid and naive alongside trusting.

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#62

If you hang out with 5 losers, you'll be the 6th.

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Ricardo Ferreira 9 months ago

And everyone will looks like a loser to anyone else, following the American definition of "loser". And, to be honest, only in USA I see this division between "winners" and "losers".

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#63

There is only ONE constant in this world.

That constant is change.

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Bo'owowo'uh 9 months ago

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#64

Greeting your coworkers when you arrive at work. It’s basic manners that I know a lot of people don’t follow.

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Helena 9 months ago

It is 7 am. Talk to me after an hour or coffee, or an hour after coffee.

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#65

Slower traffic keep right.

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Adam S 9 months ago

Not in the UK 😝

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#66

People are really unaccustomed to others admitting they have screwed up. Most drama in your personal or professional life can be avoided by just straight up contacting the person or people you let down or impacted and saying “hey, I f-ed up but am getting it fixed” instead of letting them discover it. And if you can’t fix it, an apology that *doubles down* on your guilt will usually suffice. “Hey, I f-ed up, it’s totally my fault, I just dropped the ball and there’s no excuse.”

The power comes from not letting them have time to fume over it or giving them room to talk down to you. You’re in control.

Occasionally you’ll screw up so bad that the response is not so understanding, but at that point you probably have a major lesson to learn.

That said, there are absolutely times when admitting guilt has serious consequences and you have to mitigate the damage (think legal consequences in which admission of guilt will have a long lasting impact). Of course, if you’re in *that* situation, you need a lawyer.

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Becky Samuel 9 months ago (edited)

Don't give excuses, give reasons and take accountability. Telling the whole truth calmly and clearly to someone's face immediately can get you out of a whole bunch of trouble. A lot of mistakes are easy to fix if caught immediately, but have horrible consequences if left to fester.

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#67

The race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself.

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Apatheist Account2 9 months ago

Usain Bolt would disagree.

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#68

If you have nothing nice to say don't say it.

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David Paterson 9 months ago

Unless it's both necessary and honest.

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#69

The person that cooks doesn’t do the dishes.

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Deborah B 9 months ago

Not true. If you cook to "Do something nice for your partner/spouse" and then they walk into the kitchen and it's a bombsite, you lose a lot of goodwill. When you cook, clean as you go, and leave the kitchen tidy. Person that doesn't cook clears the table. If it's a routine division of labour, that can be different, but you still clean up as you go, just might leave the washing up neatly stacked beside the sink.

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#70

At a house party if the toilet door is closed it is occupied. When open it is available to use. So many ppl close the door after use when nobody is there.

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Feathered Dinosaur 9 months ago

What about just using the lock?

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#71

When someone asks you "How are you?" as a greeting, its OK to lie. That is not the time to trauma dump.

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Data1001 9 months ago

On the flip side, if you don't really want to know how someone is, just dispense with asking that question entirely. It's not like you ever want to hear anything but 'good' or 'fine' anyway.

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#72

If your coworkers literally turn their backs to you and don’t respond to you as you speak, it’s a good indication you should stop talking.

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honeyk 9 months ago

what kind of behavior is that? are we not talking about adults? several people turning their backs to someone who is speaking is just plain a*s rude immature and cruel... if there's an issue, speak up. turning your backs to someone is bully behavior.

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#73

If he wanted to, he would.

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Vera Diblikova 9 months ago

Not to will is worse than not to can.

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#74

You see someone nicking baby food, nappies, pads, tampons etc you stay quiet.

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La Lucy 9 months ago

Stealing is stealing, no matter what it is. A lot of stolen baby products are resold, not taken by those who need them.

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#75

Never own an animal that can kill you.

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Allison A 9 months ago

Most animals people keep could kill you. Dogs kill thousands of people every year. Horses kill hundreds of people every year. People don't usually associate those animals as dangerous. Animals that are often associated as dangerous or deadly rarely harm people. Alligators are dangerous but they rarely hurt people. (Alligators don't make good pets.) But a reticulated python can make an excellent pet for people who have the space for them. They don't hurt their keepers on purpouse, even though they could easily kill a person. This really just depends on the animal.

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#76

People you work with are NOT your friends. They can become your friends AFTER you leave that job, but not while you’re working together.

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Florapocalypse 9 months ago

Whoops, better tell my best friend of over a decade that we aren't friends.

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Philip Rutter 9 months ago

somewhere as a child I heard a slightly different and much stronger version: "The most unforgivable of all sins - is to try to ease your own hurt - by hurting someone else."

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Guess Undheit 9 months ago

Tell that to israel.

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Guess Undheit 9 months ago

HAVING POWER IS NEVER PERMISSION NOR SUPERIORITY. Whether it's males towards women, whites towards Black people, adults towards children, car drivers towards cyclists, the wealthy and the poor, or any other situation, your position NEVER gives you the authority to abuse or take advantage of others.

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TheCrazyBunnyLady 9 months ago (edited)

Another one that should be obvious: equal treatment means equal treatment. If it's rude, demeaning, or just weird towards someone without a disability, it's the same towards someone WITH a disability. ▪️▪️▪️If someone with a disability needs help, they'll be the first one to tell you. Otherwise: please don't nanny over people. We live with our disability 24/7 and know what we're about. We've learned all sorts of tips and tricks to function independently, and if we can't do something we've learned to ask. ▪️▪️▪️I've had people quietly stalk me all the way through a supermarket for 10 minutes. It doesn't matter if it was meant well, it matters if it was appropriate. Would it have been appropriate towards someone without a disability....?

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Nykky 9 months ago

What if you just notice they're struggling? (Honest question.) I was about to leave high school one day (or go to another class), and there was the group of friends leaving a classroom. Our classes had automatic closing doors, but not opening, and their friend with a missing leg didn't have his prosthetic on that day, using crutches instead. I saw he was really struggling to open the door, so I opened it for him with a friendly smile. He mumbled a thanks and caught up to his buddies quickly after that. That door in particular was always a pain to open though, even without any missing limbs. Did I step out of line by accident do you think?

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Philip Rutter 9 months ago

somewhere as a child I heard a slightly different and much stronger version: "The most unforgivable of all sins - is to try to ease your own hurt - by hurting someone else."

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Guess Undheit 9 months ago

Tell that to israel.

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Guess Undheit 9 months ago

HAVING POWER IS NEVER PERMISSION NOR SUPERIORITY. Whether it's males towards women, whites towards Black people, adults towards children, car drivers towards cyclists, the wealthy and the poor, or any other situation, your position NEVER gives you the authority to abuse or take advantage of others.

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TheCrazyBunnyLady 9 months ago (edited)

Another one that should be obvious: equal treatment means equal treatment. If it's rude, demeaning, or just weird towards someone without a disability, it's the same towards someone WITH a disability. ▪️▪️▪️If someone with a disability needs help, they'll be the first one to tell you. Otherwise: please don't nanny over people. We live with our disability 24/7 and know what we're about. We've learned all sorts of tips and tricks to function independently, and if we can't do something we've learned to ask. ▪️▪️▪️I've had people quietly stalk me all the way through a supermarket for 10 minutes. It doesn't matter if it was meant well, it matters if it was appropriate. Would it have been appropriate towards someone without a disability....?

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Nykky 9 months ago

What if you just notice they're struggling? (Honest question.) I was about to leave high school one day (or go to another class), and there was the group of friends leaving a classroom. Our classes had automatic closing doors, but not opening, and their friend with a missing leg didn't have his prosthetic on that day, using crutches instead. I saw he was really struggling to open the door, so I opened it for him with a friendly smile. He mumbled a thanks and caught up to his buddies quickly after that. That door in particular was always a pain to open though, even without any missing limbs. Did I step out of line by accident do you think?

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