35 people answered, “What is the most important/greatest unspoken rule you know?”
Some people like to follow the rules, while others think they exist to break them. But without them, our society probably collapses and needs a little more control. It turns out that there are many rules that have not been made known or even said aloud.
These rules are social norms, cultural acceptance, and what we believe to be true based on our personal experience. bored panda I have already compiled some lists on topics you can find here, here, here When here.
But people share even more unspoken rules and list them in Reddit threads where you can find them. here, here When hereThe amount of rules people follow unconsciously is truly amazing, and it can get very annoying if you’re the only one who doesn’t know certain rules. Tell me one rule I should know.
If you drop your friends home late at night, stay with them until they’re home. You may not know if they forgot their keys and are locked out while you are driving. They may need to stay overnight and sort things out in the morning.
Please replace the toilet paper when you are done using it. Also, don’t stop in the middle of a busy sidewalk.
Have some common f*****g courtesy and hang up the damn call before you come to the cashier. This includes exaggerated fucking using hands-free devices.
If someone says, “Don’t look at me right now…but,” you should immediately look at them with the most lively look you can.
I am dog walking and especially if you are trying to avoid walking with your dog. Don’t come to me and try to chat about it. Also, don’t let your kids own my (or any) dog without asking first.
If you don’t have anything to say, just say it in your head so you can remember to tell someone you think it’s funny later.
“Don’t disturb others”
The reason behind every legitimate rule can depend on it.
“Don’t have sex with anyone who handles your food”
If you get a call while you’re sitting with a group watching TV, leave the room. If you sit there and talk, you’re ad**k.
If you notice someone with a visible booger sticking out of their nose, quietly let them know so you don’t feel embarrassed through the night. The same can be said for women who didn’t do well with her makeup.
Your phone’s microphone sits right next to your mouth in normal use. Using an outdoor voice does not improve call intelligibility.
If you’re my roommate, I don’t mind sharing my shit with you, but please don’t tell me after you’ve used up all the stuff I bought. , because it’s really frustrating when you don’t know anything.
If you’re a talkative person and the person you’re trying to chat with only says one word, stop talking to them
Serious answer: Do not speak ill of someone’s deceased friends or family members.
A non-serious answer: don’t sit *right* next to me when there are a lot of empty seats in the movie theater. Mr. Herman, sneak up somewhere.
Edit: Americans don’t have assigned seats in movie theaters, but many Europeans seem to do.
If you come in after someone, you have to hold the door. Don’t just leave them there to hold the door for the crowd of people behind you.
Never touch a button when you are in someone else’s car. Can I ask the driver if I want to change the tune or turn on the heating? They know how everything works on their car and make sure the settings are not messed up.
Use an air dryer instead of paper towels when you know someone is torpedoing you in the same public restroom and washing your hands.
Helpful for nervous people.
Stay on the right side, for the f***, when walking leisurely in a busy area. Or at least try to stay in line with other clowns.
This is work related.
Just because my office is closest to the printer doesn’t mean I’m there to fix it or explain how it works.
No one has ever told me this, but deep down I feel that I shouldn’t lick strangers I like.
Don’t eat your Nature Valley Bar on freshly vacuumed carpet.
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