Unspoken Rules That All People Should Know About, Because It's Annoying When They Don't
There's a fine line between unspoken rules and common sense.
In a world filled with chaos and rowdiness, it's truly better to be decent at all times. There are many things we need to be mindful of in order to be appropriate and functioning members of society. While these principles should already be instilled in the minds of people, especially the elderly, many of us still seem to miss the point of being polite nowadays.
While some of us appear to need a huge sign to warn us or to refrain from doing something, it is still quite annoying to see others not following certain social norms unless someone tells them otherwise. Society and the world itself have many unspoken rules that need not be articulated, yet so many people seem to overlook them entirely.
When a user under the handle u/HAXposed asked the question: "What's an unspoken rule that annoys you when people don't know about it?" on the subreddit r/AskReddit, thousands of people commented and shared their personal takes on these specific issues that some individuals seem to struggle to grasp. Some people just don't understand that, while they are indeed special in their own little ways, the world does not revolve solely around them.
Check out the highlights of the post below!
This is already a form of harassment! Kidding—but it could be.
RedditAlways be considerate of where you are hanging around; you might not realize you are already in the way. If you are aware and still aren't doing anything about it, then take this as a sign to stop being inconsiderate.
RedditTell your friends not to occupy the whole space, too. There are still other people around.
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Please remember that not everyone on a call is "speaker-proof."
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Don't ever fool people like that; while it may be hilarious for you, it would be downright embarrassing for them.
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In a closed space like an elevator, be mindful of where you stand! Or if you are invading other people's personal space.
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Never harass people into drinking with you, because you never know if they are already struggling to quit.
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Just don't.
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If people could learn that taking things slow would be much faster than being in a hurry all the time, the world would be a much better place.
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Learn to recognize cues that indicate people no longer want to talk.
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Disabled people are not children; let's start with that. Seeing someone in a wheelchair does not give you the license to move them around.
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Privacy, people.
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Get a decent pair of earphones.
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Always ask first!
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When you are already late and there's someone having the time of their life hanging around the stairs.
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Don't make yourself pushable.
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This applies to all, except for cats.
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It's not that hard.
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Leave no traces, especially if you're in public facilities.
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Always offer something to those who help.
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Please, respect personal space.
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Ugh, people.
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Peer pressure is never good.
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There are truly many things that irritate us, especially when we are already having a bad day and see people annoyingly blocking our way. We must be mindful of how we act in public, especially if there are many people around us who would like the convenience they came for.
Which one of these can you relate to? Comment with your thoughts, or share this with your family and friends to see!
