People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (29 Answers)

If I show you a picture on my phone, don't go swiping sideways.

If someone is wearing headphones and is clearly keeping to themselves, leave them alone!

Don't watch loud videos on your phone at a restaurant. Can't believe this isn't common courtesy anymore

If you borrow something, return it in the same condition

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

The 'wave' of thank you when someone lets you in while driving in traffic. It's just polite

Put the shopping cart back where it GOES!

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.

If you want to go for a hike and listen to music, come with earphones or headphones. Don't blast loud music.

Chew with your mouth closed.

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.

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.

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.

PERSONAL SPACE (even when not in a pandemic)

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

On an escalator, stand on the right so people can walk on the left.

Never comment a person's weight, if they lost it, if they gained some. It's just very rude either way.

Don't talk loudly on the phone while you're in public transportation, it's super uncomfortable for everyone

Wear deodorant if you are out in public

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).