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

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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.

#21

Person sitting on bed wearing red pants, holding a medical testing kit while following unwritten rules of life.
Never ask a person if they're pregnant. It's just rude and you never know their medical history.
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#22

Vintage blue pickup truck parked on a city street, representing unwritten rules of life people should be aware of.
If you borrow a friends car or truck, always return it with a full tank of gas.
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#23

Person paying with a card using contactless payment reader, illustrating unwritten rules of life awareness.
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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#24

Person browsing colorful clothes on wooden hangers, illustrating unwritten rules of life and social awareness.
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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#25

Two women discussing unwritten rules of life while sitting in an office with plants and a laptop nearby.
If your advice or opinion wasn’t asked for, don’t give it.
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#26

Two young women in red sportswear sitting on the ground, sharing and discussing unwritten rules of life.
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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#27

Crowded marketplace scene with people shopping and neon signs for seafood and cocktails, illustrating unwritten rules of life.
When walking through a store, treat the aisles like lanes on a road. Keep to the right.
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#28

Two people clinking beer mugs in a toast, illustrating unwritten rules of life and social interactions.
Never drink the last beer if you didn't buy them.
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#29

Three white urinals mounted on a tiled restroom wall illustrating unwritten rules of life in public spaces.
Always space out by one urinal in the restroom.

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