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.
#1
If I show you a picture on my phone, don't go swiping sideways.
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746points
#2
If someone is wearing headphones and is clearly keeping to themselves, leave them alone!
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709points
#4
Don't watch loud videos on your phone at a restaurant. Can't believe this isn't common courtesy anymore
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700points
#6
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
633points
#7
The 'wave' of thank you when someone lets you in while driving in traffic. It's just polite
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616points
#9
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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600points
#10
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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554points
#11
Quit pissing on public toilet seats. And if you do, at least have the decency to wipe it up
519points
#13
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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486points
#14
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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485points
#15
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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477points
#17
Don't leave perishable items in random aisles or at the checkout. You're wasting food and driving prices up.
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461points
#18
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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430points
#19
On an escalator, stand on the right so people can walk on the left.
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421points
#20
If u borrow even a damn dollar and promise to bring it back, bring it back
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410points