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

Recently, Reddit user u/0_7_0 decided to find out what are the prime examples of common sense.

On July 13, they made a post on r/AskReddit, asking people "What is one 'unwritten rule' that you believe everyone should know and follow?" And it blew up.

As of this article, u/0_7_0's question has received over 3,400 comments, many of which are valuable tidbits we all should listen to. Here are some of the most upvoted ones.

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People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) If I show you a picture on my phone, don't go swiping sideways.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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#15

People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers) Don’t touch pregnant people’s bellies.

What is it about being pregnant that suddenly makes other people feel entitled to touch you without asking.

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

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

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

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

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

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#21

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

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#22

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

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#23

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

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#24

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

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

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

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

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#28

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

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

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

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

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#32

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

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#33

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

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#34

The last of any food/drink is reserved for whoever bought said food/drink

Always leave stuff cleaner than it was when you got to it (campsites, AirBnBs, anything shared with people really)

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

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#36

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

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James016 3 years ago

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

58points

Joey Marlin 3 years ago

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

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Lolabean 3 years ago

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

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Mary Peace 3 years ago

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

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Demi Zwaan 3 years ago

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

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Ivy la Sangrienta 3 years ago

What's bright light in Dutch?

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LeiLah 3 years ago

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

3points

Llama_flower93 3 years ago

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

3points

Theoretical Empiricist 3 years ago

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

2points

L.j. Bus 3 years ago

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

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Anna Repp 3 years ago

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

1point

Grace Geronime 3 years ago

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

1point

Debbie Burton 3 years ago

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

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Lou Herout 3 years ago

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

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Linda Niemczyk 3 years ago

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

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Alex Pope 3 years ago

I think the same goes for when turning the light off

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Denise Mclean 3 years ago

Right, you need to fix something first !

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Robert Robi Z 3 years ago

Me: 'Turning on the light!' (Waiting for...) the other person: 'Okay!' I turn on the light. The answer means they covered their eyes. If there is no answer, they are sleeping and I don't turn on the light at all.

0points

Ole Peder Amrud Hagen 3 years ago

When the f is this applicable?

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L.j. Bus 3 years ago

My husband would Never go for this, being more afraid to have woken me up by his comment than the light would. Actually, we never turn the lights on in the bedroom or other dark room, we just roam around, feeling around and going slower does the trick well enough when we’re not home and at home, we know the places and distances

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Mark Peterson 3 years ago

I would just piledrive them into the bed.

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BasedWang 3 years ago

oh boohoo

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backatya 3 years ago

especially if the person is barely waking up

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Baali Venomax 3 years ago

"eek, bright light bright light" hehehehe people are ALWAYS doing this to me.

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Christine Peverley 3 years ago

It's simply consideration of others.

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I am a robot 3 years ago

especially in a photo darkroom! :)

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Carol Emory 3 years ago

We also announce when we are dispensing ice from the fridge when someone is in the living room watching television. We have an open concept floor design and our ice dispenser is loud. It gives the person watching TV a chance to say "hold on" if there is a critical piece of information that is about to be revealed in a gripping storyline. Either that or we pause the show so we don't miss anything.

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Justin Harris 3 years ago

If my wife’s still sleeping while I’m getting ready or vice versa, I’ll pull the blankets over her head.

0points

Jasmine Hufflepuff Henderson 3 years ago

Yeah, this wouldn't work for me. I'm a heavy sleeper and I won't move if the light turns on or even hear you speak, but if you wake me up you will get a pillow to the face or just a groan. Only thing that wakes me up is my alarm, fire alarm, or yelling.

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Mishte Tine 3 years ago

Rather than announce it, I’d ask the person if they would mind if you do it. Announcing it sounds like their preference doesn’t matter. That said, it’s different if people have developed an established routine over time. Never do it if someone is reading. Even if they have a reading light. If you’re in bed, get some comfortable eye covers for yourself. They REALLY help with falling and staying asleep, as well as not waking at dawn unless you have to. Some people can’t fall asleep without reading.

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Grandma Shark 3 years ago

It would piss me of more to be woken by someone telling me to watch my eyes then to ( probably) sleep trough some lights that go on. And if not I just turn my head away from the light and go on sleeping..

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Leigh C. 3 years ago

This is just common sense. You can ruin someone's photos.

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Getthepopcornout 3 years ago

The way I read this just made the whole situation sound very creepy o_o

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Joe Alcocer 3 years ago

But it's dark! How can I tell if there's someone in there if it's Dark! And why is someone sitting in a Dark room? Maybe we should be more concerned about their mental health.

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Shelby Jackson 3 years ago

Me and my now ex would always say "watch your eyes" before we turned on the lights.

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Anonymous 3 years ago

My Shitty sister do this without asking. If I tell her, she doesn't give a damn. I hate her.

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Radek Suski 3 years ago

good one

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Rod Egret 3 years ago

But how do let them know that you will talk to them?

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Pink kitty 3 years ago

If the room is dark how do you know someone is there?

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Raven DeathShade 3 years ago

Generally, in my family at least, a "dark" room is just one where the light is off. There's still light from the windows where you can see like 3 people at any given time in a given room. And if you flip the switch without warning them, you get those three people hissing and wailing "My eyes!"

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Mazer 3 years ago

See to me this could be worded a lot better, Less harsh less judgemental. To me this is setting down rules not being asking others to be considerate

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Ivy la Sangrienta 3 years ago

Ugh. My eyes are very light sensitive and my dad would always always wake me up by slapping the lights on when I was sleeping as a teenager. Makes me so mad. He doesn't do it anymore when I'm visiting (like right now) because I WILL bite his head off.

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Amelia G 3 years ago

This is stupid they aren't going to die it's five seconds. Also how can u tell someone is there if it's dark??

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Ivy la Sangrienta 3 years ago

Well usually it's a bedroom.

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Keyy 3 years ago

this one is just really stupid .. if you're in the bedroom with the lights off chances are you are sleeping .. soo you're gonna disturb someones sleep to say you're turning on a light and if you're in the living room chance are you're watchign tv so a light is already shining on you .. i don't understand this

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Ivy la Sangrienta 3 years ago

If I'm sleeping and someone puts the light on I WILL wake up, and wake up mad.

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Scott T Brynildsen 3 years ago

This is dumb. So, you basically want to announce to someone who is asleep that you're turning the light on... while they're asleep. They can't hear you BECAUSE THEY ARE ASLEEP.

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Sergio Bicerra 3 years ago

Not always, can be watching the tv, listening to music on the sofa, doesn't have to be in the bedroom.

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

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

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

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

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Serial pacifist 3 years ago

Also, if someone doesn't speak your language, don't yell the words at them. They are not def, they just don't understand you

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Evil Little Thing 3 years ago

Deaf

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Steve Barnett 3 years ago (edited)

The Golden Rule: Treat others as one wants to be treated.

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Katherine Boag 3 years ago

The platinum rule: treat others as they want to be treated. Something you think is polite and respectful might be insulting to them

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Verena Abt 3 years ago

Not everyone wants to be treated the way I want to be treated!

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Joe Alcocer 3 years ago (edited)

Remember the Golden Rule: He who has the Gold, Makes the RULES!!

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Nevits Yibble 3 years ago (edited)

The golden rule is flawed. Don't treat people how you want to be treated. Treat people how THEY want to be treated. How I prefer to be vs. how someone else does in a given situation can be very different. It isn't about me.

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Zephyr Anthem 3 years ago

And if people keep treating you bad, treat them the same way

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jjdubs W 3 years ago

I think this could be a much longer list. For example, 1. If it's down to two ice cubes, refill the tray. 2. It someone is using their turn signal (that is, you can figure out what they want), let them merge. 3. If something is running out (paper, toilet paper, cold beverages) and you know how to refill it and there's that item available, refill it. 4. Unless you have a mask on, sneeze into your dang elbow already. 5. If someone smiles and says hello or good morning, say it back. A less obvious one: 1. Don't tell a parent of a special needs child how to better help their child --especially if you don't know the situation very well. I would say even if you do know it well. You have no idea how challenging it is to manage this and having random suggestions (some of which logically aren't even possible, in conjunction with other suggestions) is even worse. There's more, but I'll stop.

28points

Jayne Kyra 3 years ago

The original post on Reddit is much longer: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ojm9te/what_is_one_unwritten_rule_that_you_believe/

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Sarah Baldwin 3 years ago

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Cheri Aline Sydney 3 years ago

I think you'll find life much more enjoyable if you don't sweat all the small stuff!

2points

Jared Leto 3 years ago

Yes that right

1point

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

DON’T CLIP YOUR &!#*^%! NAILS IN PUBLIC! 🤢🤢🤢

14points

Deena Salzman 3 years ago

Don't even clip them in front of your roommate! Yuck.

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Annabelle 3 years ago (edited)

Asking a woman in their thirties why they don’t have kids (I even have patients asking me that question). Hurts me everytime.

10points

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Tiny Dynamine 3 years ago

Try saying "Erm, probably because I've never given birth to one."

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Joe Seibert 3 years ago

Pick up after your dogs.

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Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago

Yes! And also after your kids. If they need to 'go' in the woods (hiking for example), have the decency to bury the paper and any big business they leave. Honestly, as a person working in forests, that's way worse than dog-s**t. Which is already bad. But person-poop? And person-poop-stained toilet-paper? Dis-gusting! (Obviously the same goes for anyone's poop.)

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Craig Silberman 3 years ago

all of these are common sense or things your parents should have taught you; none are "unwritten rules" that anyone reading this didn't already know

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shado 3 years ago

thank-you ... was beginning to seriously wonder about people out there after reading some of these

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Leigh C. 3 years ago

If someone, particularly female, is genuinely expressing pain, NEVER say "But you've given birth, right" or ask "Have you had a baby?" WTF kind of question is that, anyways? Are mothers expected to feel no pain after they've given birth for rest of their lives. IV without anesthetic are very painful. More painful than birth.

6points

Johnny Rodriguez 3 years ago

Alternative name for this list: What 'What kids should already know when they become teenager'..

6points

Mike Loux 3 years ago

This might not be an issue soon with Delta numbers on the rise, but don't ask someone why they're still wearing a mask in public. They might be immuno-deficient; they might just feel better wearing one (or being polite).

4points

Don't Look 3 years ago

Have you actually had this problem? I'm just wondering. I haven't yet. I wear a mask because I genuinely enjoyed not being sick at all last year. No one has bothered me yet. Gonna see what happens next week at AirVenture...

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Roald VandeMunt 3 years ago

Politeness, decency, empathy. Apply those 3 and solve 90% of the above.

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Heather Menard 3 years ago

Do not heat up fish in break room microwave.

3points

VeninTheNonBinaryRogue 3 years ago

Also, idk if this was added or not I kinda skimmed the article, DONT TOUCH ME. I really hate being touched unless I say you can touch me, or your like my mom. But that’s it. And if your a sibling or a stranger, I will not hesitate to punch/slap you if you touch me. Respect people’s space. Don’t be an idiot. Also, quick thing, if someone comes out as gay/lesbian/bi or whatever, please don’t make a big deal about their sexuality. I have a friend who just came out as lesbian, and she told our mutual friend who then proceeded to make a big deal of it and just make things generally awkward. Unless they say the want it to be a big deal, don’t make it one.

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Donkey 3 years ago

Don't sleep with someone's partner. Just cos they're a shitty human, doesn't mean you have to be as well

3points

Todd Hunter 3 years ago

The store shelf or table is not your garbage can. No one that works in that store is there to clean up your mess, grow up and put your coffee cup, water bottle away yourself.

3points

fainasKeturatis 3 years ago

emm, these are rules for 10-year-olds and alike. I always considered these bare minimum of adult ethics.

2points

8Pillows 3 years ago

If you're paying for something at a cashier, get off your damn phone and acknowledge that a human being is standing in front of you.

2points

David Taylor 3 years ago

Where I am in the UK, most cashiers won't serve you until you are off your phone.

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KMill 3 years ago

“I don’t mean to interrupt, but…..” If you don’t mean to interrupt, then don’t.

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Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago

"I don't mean to interrupt, but is that your house on fire over there?"

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Tobin Kern 3 years ago

All of these are basic things a good parent teaches their kids. 1 generation of parents teaching kids to respect themselves and others and this world would improve so much!

2points

MrOwlAteMyMetalWorm. 3 years ago (edited)

DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE. article over.

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Indra Servo 3 years ago

Karen :"but....but.....I have rights to be asshole"

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Christina Uhlir 3 years ago

Many common sense, polite, considerate points which.........jerks will not follow. Waste of time.

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Robsaint 3 years ago

Wash up after yourself! You use something, don’t just leave it in the sink. Especially at work!

1point

Robsaint 3 years ago

Needs to be the toilet roll rule here too. When replacing the roll it should roll away from the wall. Over not under!

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Not Proud British 3 years ago

If you book a table in a restaurant and your plans change. Phone them and cancel. Restaurants lose loads of money by having no-shows. I don't understand it - it's just one damn phone call or email. That's it. Why wouldn't you cancel???

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Mishte Tine 3 years ago

Waiting in line: Do not make a person in front of you feel uncomfortable with agitated, impatient body language. Even if they are doing something wrong buying a full cart of items in 15 or less aisle, or they’re taking to long (for you). You never know what their life is like. The elderly could be having memory issues, someone may have just gotten a cancer diagnosis, is in extreme pain, etc…. I tend to be as polite as possible when in public, but I really learned about this after two simultaneous major traumas (one physical, one not) and I had real difficulty. I was rude at times without even noticing it - something I would *never* do otherwise. This works with driving too. Just imagine the person causing an annoyance (as you see it), make up a story for them. Even help if appropriate. It really helps.

1point

Diemond Star 3 years ago

Please leave a tip for your server.

1point

Ninn Kynok 2 3 years ago

Or: 1. Pay staff a decent wage, 2. Don't impose your flawed system on other cultures.

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Tiny Dynamine 3 years ago

Some of these are fine, but a lot of them are some people thinking they have the authority to define social norms for the entire world. If you don't like something, okay, but it doesn't mean that everyone thinks like you, so don't tell us not to do something.

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Tapio Magnussen 3 years ago

Summary: education and public spirit.

1point

Monica Pryts 3 years ago

I can't believe we have to remind adults of stuff like "keep your hands to yourself."

0points

Myriam Ickx 3 years ago

Most of those advices are so basic that I wonder in which rude society the people who gave them live that they need to state such obvious things. All this is elementary courtesy/decency of living in a society and should have been told them by their parents.

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L. Lawrence 3 years ago

(My first post ever) People know it's rude to be late, but not that it is equally rude to show up early. The person you're meeting may think they still have 15 minutes to shower or finish up whatever they are doing. So if you are supposed to be there at 6pm....don't show up at 5:45 unless you get the all clear.

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jk nbt 3 years ago (edited)

all European working class men (hourly workers) who come over to the US to work on loan from your companies back in Germany or France, take note: in the US, you are expected to shower or bathe every day, wear deodorant, and wear fresh clothes. This is practiced by all working men in the US. Workers from Germany come over here to Texas to work at the Bayer plant. They have to take an orientation class, "Working in Texas" its called. The first bullet point of a long list is to bathe every day and wear fresh clothes. Working men in Germany may only take a thorough bath once every month. They think it is enough to towel off at the end of the day with a wet towel and to wear yesterday's smelly clothes. A frenchie electrician came over here to commission a generator plant with equipment sold by a french firm. He never got the message, even after US workers left "presents" on his desk of bar soap & deodorant. The US workers called him "Monsieur Steenkeey" (Mr. Stinky) after a while. This goes for you Australian working men also. Come on, guys, bathe or shower. Wear fresh clothes. Okay?

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jk nbt 3 years ago

side note: I met a british working man once who did not appreciate the advice. He said, "Now listen here, you bleedin' colonial: I bathe once a year whether I need it or not". A**hole....

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shado 3 years ago

far too many KARENS out there, making life much more complicated than it needs to be ... remember when good old COMMON SENSE used to get you through most everything?

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Natalie Oleander 3 years ago

It's sad that basic manners and respect are so foreign these days. Is no one teaching this anymore?? This was a huge deal when I was a kid. My mom made sure I was polite and respectful in all cases.

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shado 3 years ago

kind of expected with babies having babies - younger and younger parents don't have the skills or time to teach these days so this is what you get

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Catherine Brady 3 years ago

These were all great ideas.

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Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago

Don't be offended if other people don't feel like you do. Some people might actually LIKE other people.

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skint boy 3 years ago

Here is an unwritten rule - dont steal other people's stuff. Like for example how bored panda steals reddit and twitter stuff all the time. like this 'article'

0points

Tracy Sellars 3 years ago

The hardest one of all to master be respectful of everything and everyone. We are all guilty at times of failing this one, but it is one we should try to master.

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Ka Se 3 years ago

Definetly missing: If a public service vehicle stops: Let the people leave BEFORE you try to get inside!!!

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John Dough 3 years ago

Uh. That was on the list.

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Robert Thompson 3 years ago

If you are not busy and want to talk...talk, but don't get in my way while I am listening to you and getting ready for work.

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Heather Menard 3 years ago

Do not date a friend's ex

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Jarrod Nichols 3 years ago

For God's sake, courtesy flush!

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jpaul 3 years ago

1/ if you ask for a job, and get hired, don't miss work until you're very ill. Your salary falls only because your boss company is running. 2/ Don't buy stuff if not really needed. You'll get bored of it, and it pollutes. Also aim for more expensive, but more durable stuff

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John Dough 3 years ago

You mean don't miss work unless you are ill, even slightly. Going into work sick gets everyone else sick and costs the company more than if you just stayed home.

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Nevits Yibble 3 years ago (edited)

If you're on an expressway entrance ramp, YOU need to accelerate and safely merge with the rest of traffic. We're going full speed and have the right-of-way - don't just cut in front of us at half the speed we're driving.

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marianne eliza 3 years ago

Learn about and use the courtesy flush when using public restrooms. It covers noise and reduces odors by quickly removing offending matter.

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Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago

The what now? What's a courtesy-flush?

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ChinmayGhule 3 years ago

Boredpanda is just stealing stuff from reddit and posting it in another fashion.

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Ninn Kynok 2 3 years ago

That's their business described in one sentence!

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Sky Render 3 years ago

Use your turn signal, other drivers can't read your mind. Also, if you see someone trying to merge ahead of you, don't speed up to get past them before they can do so; that's a great way to get sideswiped.

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Demi Zwaan 3 years ago

Ah, if only being a parent required some basic knowledge of parenting and good morals. But alas, every nutcase can breed and feed a child and no one intervenes if they don't actually raise the child. Leaving us with many people who need stupid posts like this to learn basic human decency (and then don't, because they don't read it or don't care).

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First Name Last Name 3 years ago

#41 If it is on reddit, leave it on reddit. If it is on Facebook, leave it on Facebook. There is no point to calling your website SleepyZebra or something if all that is on it is reposts from some other site(s). Might as well call it RedditReposts or FacebookFunnies if you aren't going to post anything original.

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First Name Last Name 3 years ago

#42 Don't assume that someone who disagrees with you or doesn't approve of what you do hates you. That is illogical and usually wrong.

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DC 3 years ago

List could be longer. Or shorter - whoever you interact with, talk it through. Whatever you agree on, do exactly that. Retalk if it don't work out well.

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Life is ? 3 years ago (edited)

Ha ha. Some weirdo just turned 18 and read a book on etiquette and wrote this.

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Serial pacifist 3 years ago

Also, if someone doesn't speak your language, don't yell the words at them. They are not def, they just don't understand you

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Evil Little Thing 3 years ago

Deaf

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Steve Barnett 3 years ago (edited)

The Golden Rule: Treat others as one wants to be treated.

37points

Katherine Boag 3 years ago

The platinum rule: treat others as they want to be treated. Something you think is polite and respectful might be insulting to them

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Verena Abt 3 years ago

Not everyone wants to be treated the way I want to be treated!

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Joe Alcocer 3 years ago (edited)

Remember the Golden Rule: He who has the Gold, Makes the RULES!!

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Nevits Yibble 3 years ago (edited)

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Zephyr Anthem 3 years ago

And if people keep treating you bad, treat them the same way

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jjdubs W 3 years ago

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Jayne Kyra 3 years ago

The original post on Reddit is much longer: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ojm9te/what_is_one_unwritten_rule_that_you_believe/

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Sarah Baldwin 3 years ago

👏👏👏👏👏👏

2points

Cheri Aline Sydney 3 years ago

I think you'll find life much more enjoyable if you don't sweat all the small stuff!

2points

Jared Leto 3 years ago

Yes that right

1point

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

DON’T CLIP YOUR &!#*^%! NAILS IN PUBLIC! 🤢🤢🤢

14points

Deena Salzman 3 years ago

Don't even clip them in front of your roommate! Yuck.

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Annabelle 3 years ago (edited)

Asking a woman in their thirties why they don’t have kids (I even have patients asking me that question). Hurts me everytime.

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Tiny Dynamine 3 years ago

Try saying "Erm, probably because I've never given birth to one."

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Joe Seibert 3 years ago

Pick up after your dogs.

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Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago

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Craig Silberman 3 years ago

all of these are common sense or things your parents should have taught you; none are "unwritten rules" that anyone reading this didn't already know

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shado 3 years ago

thank-you ... was beginning to seriously wonder about people out there after reading some of these

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Leigh C. 3 years ago

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Johnny Rodriguez 3 years ago

Alternative name for this list: What 'What kids should already know when they become teenager'..

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Mike Loux 3 years ago

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Roald VandeMunt 3 years ago

Politeness, decency, empathy. Apply those 3 and solve 90% of the above.

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Heather Menard 3 years ago

Do not heat up fish in break room microwave.

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VeninTheNonBinaryRogue 3 years ago

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Donkey 3 years ago

Don't sleep with someone's partner. Just cos they're a shitty human, doesn't mean you have to be as well

3points

Todd Hunter 3 years ago

The store shelf or table is not your garbage can. No one that works in that store is there to clean up your mess, grow up and put your coffee cup, water bottle away yourself.

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fainasKeturatis 3 years ago

emm, these are rules for 10-year-olds and alike. I always considered these bare minimum of adult ethics.

2points

8Pillows 3 years ago

If you're paying for something at a cashier, get off your damn phone and acknowledge that a human being is standing in front of you.

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David Taylor 3 years ago

Where I am in the UK, most cashiers won't serve you until you are off your phone.

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KMill 3 years ago

“I don’t mean to interrupt, but…..” If you don’t mean to interrupt, then don’t.

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Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago

"I don't mean to interrupt, but is that your house on fire over there?"

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Tobin Kern 3 years ago

All of these are basic things a good parent teaches their kids. 1 generation of parents teaching kids to respect themselves and others and this world would improve so much!

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MrOwlAteMyMetalWorm. 3 years ago (edited)

DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE. article over.

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Indra Servo 3 years ago

Karen :"but....but.....I have rights to be asshole"

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Christina Uhlir 3 years ago

Many common sense, polite, considerate points which.........jerks will not follow. Waste of time.

1point

Robsaint 3 years ago

Wash up after yourself! You use something, don’t just leave it in the sink. Especially at work!

1point

Robsaint 3 years ago

Needs to be the toilet roll rule here too. When replacing the roll it should roll away from the wall. Over not under!

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Not Proud British 3 years ago

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Mishte Tine 3 years ago

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Diemond Star 3 years ago

Please leave a tip for your server.

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Ninn Kynok 2 3 years ago

Or: 1. Pay staff a decent wage, 2. Don't impose your flawed system on other cultures.

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Tapio Magnussen 3 years ago

Summary: education and public spirit.

1point

Monica Pryts 3 years ago

I can't believe we have to remind adults of stuff like "keep your hands to yourself."

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Myriam Ickx 3 years ago

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L. Lawrence 3 years ago

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jk nbt 3 years ago (edited)

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jk nbt 3 years ago

side note: I met a british working man once who did not appreciate the advice. He said, "Now listen here, you bleedin' colonial: I bathe once a year whether I need it or not". A**hole....

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shado 3 years ago

far too many KARENS out there, making life much more complicated than it needs to be ... remember when good old COMMON SENSE used to get you through most everything?

0points

Natalie Oleander 3 years ago

It's sad that basic manners and respect are so foreign these days. Is no one teaching this anymore?? This was a huge deal when I was a kid. My mom made sure I was polite and respectful in all cases.

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shado 3 years ago

kind of expected with babies having babies - younger and younger parents don't have the skills or time to teach these days so this is what you get

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Catherine Brady 3 years ago

These were all great ideas.

0points

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago

Don't be offended if other people don't feel like you do. Some people might actually LIKE other people.

0points

skint boy 3 years ago

Here is an unwritten rule - dont steal other people's stuff. Like for example how bored panda steals reddit and twitter stuff all the time. like this 'article'

0points

Tracy Sellars 3 years ago

The hardest one of all to master be respectful of everything and everyone. We are all guilty at times of failing this one, but it is one we should try to master.

0points

Ka Se 3 years ago

Definetly missing: If a public service vehicle stops: Let the people leave BEFORE you try to get inside!!!

0points

John Dough 3 years ago

Uh. That was on the list.

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Robert Thompson 3 years ago

If you are not busy and want to talk...talk, but don't get in my way while I am listening to you and getting ready for work.

0points

Heather Menard 3 years ago

Do not date a friend's ex

0points

Jarrod Nichols 3 years ago

For God's sake, courtesy flush!

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jpaul 3 years ago

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John Dough 3 years ago

You mean don't miss work unless you are ill, even slightly. Going into work sick gets everyone else sick and costs the company more than if you just stayed home.

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Nevits Yibble 3 years ago (edited)

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marianne eliza 3 years ago

Learn about and use the courtesy flush when using public restrooms. It covers noise and reduces odors by quickly removing offending matter.

0points

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago

The what now? What's a courtesy-flush?

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ChinmayGhule 3 years ago

Boredpanda is just stealing stuff from reddit and posting it in another fashion.

0points

Ninn Kynok 2 3 years ago

That's their business described in one sentence!

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Sky Render 3 years ago

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First Name Last Name 3 years ago

#42 Don't assume that someone who disagrees with you or doesn't approve of what you do hates you. That is illogical and usually wrong.

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DC 3 years ago

List could be longer. Or shorter - whoever you interact with, talk it through. Whatever you agree on, do exactly that. Retalk if it don't work out well.

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Life is ? 3 years ago (edited)

Ha ha. Some weirdo just turned 18 and read a book on etiquette and wrote this.

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