People Are Sharing "Unwritten Rules" Of Life That Everyone Should Be Aware Of (40 Answers)

Double flush if you must. Nobody wants to see your poop crumbs.

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).

If you borrow a friends car or truck, always return it with a full tank of gas.

Never ask a person if they're pregnant. It's just rude and you never know their medical history.

The last one to go to bed has to turn all the lights off

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.)

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.

If you make an appointment and can’t keep it, cancel or let someone know. I manage sales for a car dealership and we thrive on appointments. We understand things come up, just let us know. That simple gesture goes a long way.

If your advice or opinion wasn’t asked for, don’t give it.

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!

The last of any food/drink is reserved for whoever bought said food/drink

Always leave stuff cleaner than it was when you got to it (campsites, AirBnBs, anything shared with people really)

If someone can't fix an aspect of their appearance in five minutes or less, don't mention it.

If you’re about to turn the light on in a dark room and someone is there, you have to announce what you’re about to do so the person doesn’t get a surprise. I feel like it’s really disrespectful to turn the light on without announcing it

When walking through a store, treat the aisles like lanes on a road. Keep to the right.

Don't bombard people with a ton of taking when they obviously feel tired and overwhelmed, they are having enough trouble with their own stuff, to deal with all of your stuff.

Never drink the last beer if you didn't buy them.

Always space out by one urinal in the restroom.