These Are 50 Unspoken Rules Of Life That Everyone Enjoys Following But Nobody Talks About
There are many unspoken rules as adults or in certain professions that nobody talks about yet still follows.
You would think that living in a world with no rules would be chaotic and very stressful, with no direction, but that may not actually be the case. As you become an adult, you start to realize the unspoken rules of the world and that most people do certain things.
These unspoken rules would surely stick even if we lived in a world without rules. We have developed an unspoken language about the rules of society and adulthood.
Some of these unspoken rules are quite silly and seem to be something that everyone does in certain circumstances, but there are others that are more serious or widely followed, even if they are technically unspoken. These rules were found on Reddit in various threads shared by many users.
If you don't already know about these unspoken rules, then maybe this post will help you become more aware of certain situations and assist you with the societal rules of adulthood. No matter what, these rules will always epitomize adulthood because it seems the older you get, the more you know.
Let's dive into these 50 unspoken rules of life that everyone follows but literally nobody talks about.
1. Safety First
"If someone you don't know suddenly strikes up a desperate conversation and seems to be wary of their surroundings while on a night out, they are your best friend. Best friend.
Because they're probably being harassed by another drunken patron and need some backup. I don't care if it's your mortal enemy; you act like you love them because they've got problems. You do not ignore someone like that."
McStaken2. Yes, you always share your dress pockets.
"If your dress has pockets, you must tell everyone."
alsoaprettybigdeal3. Always respond to baby babbles.
"If a two-year-old speaks gibberish to you, you reply with either 'You think so?' or 'Thank you for telling me.'"
h4wkeyepierce
4. Do. Not. Scroll.
"If somebody gives you their phone to look at a picture, don't scroll and see all their other pictures."
[deleted]
5. This is a rule I've seen broken.
"NEVER propose at someone else's wedding. Never."
Kearshi
6. This is funny but also true.
"Give me six feet of space when I’m at the ATM or the urinal. Basically, whenever I’m taking valuables out of my pants."
Dammit_Banned_Again
7. Oooo, this is a secret I didn't know about.
"If you work in childcare and see a baby walk for the first time, you don’t say anything to the parent."
[deleted]
8. Please just wear your headphones.
"If you're watching garbage Facebook videos in the break room and other people are trying to enjoy their hour of peace, wear some [freaking] headphones, Alana."
Enollient
9. Stop pointing out things that should be ignored.
"An appearance flaw that cannot be easily changed shall be completely ignored."
picksandchooses
10. Just don't.
"Don't ask if she is pregnant. Just don't."
ohyoshimi
11. Clicking tongs is a habit we can never break.
"When using tongs, you must always click them together a couple of times."
sirhempanite89
12. This is a definite unspoken rule.
"For any space holding people (train, elevator, classroom), let people exit before you try to enter."
_NendSudes
13. This one is funny and cute.
"Small wave at the driver when they stop at the crosswalk so they know you know they saw you."
sarkozywasthere_
14. This is a rule that some people will never follow.
"You do not initiate small talk with someone wearing headphones."
WallflowerAshes
15. Always.
ConstantlyReading
16. I didn't know this rule, but it makes sense.
"If you offer something, you offer it twice only. If they say no both times, you don't push it."
ghostye
17. Yep, this sounds about right.
"Don't make marks in a book that someone loaned to you. That means no dog-earing the pages, no highlighting/underlining/circling phrases, and no writing notes in the margins. If you want to do that, get your own copy; don't ask to borrow a copy from me."
KingAlfredOfEngland
18. We do what we want.
"You don’t microwave fish in the break room at work."
DestinysChildSupport
19. This does happen every time.
handingstage
20. This is another one that people sometimes don't follow.
[deleted]
21. Yes, please.
Cigars_and_Beer
22. Just don't do it. Please.
"Do not stand still in any choke point of an indoor or outdoor space. It doesn't have to be a doorway or hallway."
D**kcheese_McDoogles
23. Boundaries are important.
aronkovacs
24. Another that I didn't know about but I will definitely adopt.
"When using a stud finder, you must first point it at yourself and go 'beep.'"
ElToberino
25. What if I want to be a savage?
Fritz376
26. Just be respectful when it comes to doors.
"When walking through a door and someone is behind you, hold the door long enough so the person doesn't get hit by it."
[deleted]
27. This is a pet peeve of many.
"Close your mouth when you chew."
Bonescielo
28. Unless you're close to the parents, right?
"You don’t take pictures of kids that aren’t yours."
PayLayAleVeil
29. Just give it to her. Women supporting women.
Yotsubauniverse
30. This is something that most people do, and we love it.
"If a child shoots you with a toy gun, you act hurt or pretend to die for them. No questions asked. I learned this when I became an aunt, lol."
[deleted]
31. Driving rules are hard for people to follow, apparently.
PinchiChongo
32. Help them out.
"If you notice something on someone that can be fixed within five minutes, tell them (shirt stain, food in teeth, etc.)."
Bogshow
33. You should want to pay friends for their hard work.
kmg_365
34. Yes, this is always the public transportation rule.
BlackShirt
35. This goes for adults and older children.
thehonestyfish
36. Yes, unless the bride isn't wearing white and they are okay with it.
MynameisntRio
37. Nightstand drawers are for nighttime secrets.
Beckarinoxo
38. I think we all did this as kids.
JaryJyjax
39. You're lucky if you get one after sneeze number two.
"You don't get a 'bless you' after sneeze number three."
D**kcheese_McDoogles
40. This is always what seems to happen.
EdwoodTheOwl
41. Always eat grandma's food even if you aren't hungry.
Achela12
42. Yes, please do this if you don't already.
"Cover your mouth when sneezing... although everyone doesn't always do it."
Mojovman
43. This is the ultimate man's rule.
"There will always be a demilitarized urinal between two urinating men, unless overpopulation becomes a factor, in which case participating piddlers will look either straight forward or directly down at their dingle dongle."
tallperson117
44. If you do, just clean it up.
-eDgAR-
45. This goes for friends, family, and anyone.
ballen15
46. I'm not trying to play bumper cars in the grocery store.
[deleted]
47. Please, not in public.
LanceBelcher
48. Keep this in mind when it comes to applying for jobs.
"The internet is forever, so be careful what you put on it—especially if your real name, face, or details are attached. People will find them and bring them up at the worst possible times.
A few seconds of thinking about whether it's really a good idea to post that comment or whatever can do a lot of good."
Forcipate
49. Just move to the right.
EvaIina
50. Everyone should know this.
Dusty-Bottoms
Some of these rules are well known to literally anyone, but some of them are not as known because they are profession-specific. These rules really do help people in society when it comes to certain things.
These rules are helpful, playful, and just overall great for anyone who's entering adulthood and needs a hint of some unspoken rules that everyone (mostly) follows. Do you have any unspoken rules to add to this list?
