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"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
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"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember

Mariia Tkachenko
Louise Pieterse
Mariia Tkachenko and Louise Pieterse
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Remember when common courtesy wasn't just a nice surprise but an everyday expectation? These days, it seems like basic social graces have gone the way of rotary phones and Sunday drives. Some equally annoyed people on the internet shared the most important social rules that folks just aren't following anymore, and boy, did they have something to say!
From people treating restaurants like their living room (complete with speaker phone conversations!) to the lost art of proper queuing, these overlooked social niceties will have you nodding in agreement. Whether it's the person bathed in enough perfume to clear a room or those who think surprise puppies make great gifts, we've compiled 35 basic manners that really shouldn't need explaining, but apparently do. Get ready to reminisce about the good old days when people actually knew how to behave in public!

#1

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
just because it's their job to clean up the theatre after the movie ends, doesn't mean you should dump your trash wherever you please. don't be an animal.
reddit.com
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30points

#2

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
Don't play music out loud on your phone in public.
EffectivelyDarkStar
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28points

#3

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
You let the people stepping out of the vehicle get out FIRST before you try to get in.
Uracroth
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26points

#4

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
You should offer to pay someone for gas if they drive you a lot of places.
Theriley106
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25points

#5

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
If you’re walking slowly with your friends and notice someone slightly impatient behind you then please move to the f*****g side.
Nitoreee
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24points

#6

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
please stop talking on speaker phone/FT in public - it's disruptive and rude, especially when they do it at a checkout counter. or funeral.
spacecadetchaela
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24points

#7

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
Do not give pets, especially to kids, as a present. Owning a pet should be discussed and preparations should be made. You don't give it to others as a ''surprise''.
Creswald
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24points

#8

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
Having a bad day doesn't mean that you have to ruin other peoples day.
britzka
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24points

#9

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
do not stand still right at the entrance or exit of a door. let people pass.
tadashi4
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23points

#10

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
If someone says no to alcohol, donuts, a second serving, just say OK, do not say, awww come on... or ask them why. Such unnecessary pressure.
max-in-the-house
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22points

#11

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
Always return your cart to the cart corral.
MetamorphicMermaid
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22points

#12

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
Punctuality. If I say meet me at 9, it means meet me at 9, not leave at 9. Thanks for wasting my time.
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22points

#13

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
If you can’t make it, give a little common courtesy and let them know ahead of time.
th3_warth0g
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21points

#14

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
Don't criticize someone's smile or laugh. It will make them feel self-conscious every time they're happy.
svenson_26
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20points

#15

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
If someone is having a conversation with you, don’t stare at your fu king phone the entire time!!
GlitzyGhoul
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20points

#16

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
Only because it’s someones job doesn’t mean you shouldn’t say thank you.
the_onetrueking
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20points

#17

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
Don't make people feel self-conscious in group settings. And yes, that includes asking someone why they're so quiet...
DeathSpiral321
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19points

#18

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
Do not ask friends, colleagues, strangers when they are "finally" going to get married or "finally" have kids.
r060655
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19points

#19

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
If someone is reading a book on the bus they don't want to be bothered so don't try to make small talk with them.
Dabrigstar
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19points

#20

"We Weren't Raised Like This": 35 Social Rules That People Need to Remember
Queuing. People need to learn how to queue. If you’re in a queue don’t stand so close to the stranger in front of you. You don’t need to be touching them. If you see a queue, join the back of the queue, don’t randomly stand next to a stranger, don’t stand facing a different direction, don’t keep stepping out of the queue and expect to get your place back, don’t let friends join you in the queue. Don’t queue jump. If you are the person serving the queue and someone jumps the queue, please don’t serve them, don’t give in to that behaviour, just say “I’m sorry, you’ll have to join the queue.” Ok rant over.
randomredditor0042
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18points
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