Standards might differ from one society to another in their clarity. Some people find them easy to understand, while others find them challenging. Here are a few unspoken guidelines that you can learn about.
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Stay Out of Other People’s Personal Space; Don’t Stand Too Close to People
You would think we would have learned this better since 2020, but people still need to be reminded not to stand too close. One commenter said that they don’t like when “people stand too close in line at the bank, store, etc.”
Do Not Make Fun of a Guy Whose Kids Are Around
this is especially true in the workplace. If one of your employees has their kids around, don’t start yelling at or teasing them. It doesn’t set a good example for the kids and just embarrasses your employees. One Redditor said, “Like if a boss ever comes over and reams you out while your kids are around, you just quit.”
Stand Up to Shake Someone’s Hand and Look Them in the Eye
This one is about respect. By standing, you show the other person that you respect them and are willing to stand at the same level. You should also wait for someone to stand fully before shaking their hand if you are the one standing.
You Can’t Reserve an Empty Parking Spot by Standing in It
Some people stand in parking spots to reserve them for their friends or partners. Others put trash cans in them. Either way, it’s not nice, according to Redditor LetItDoTheThang. This rule goes out the window if you were the one who removed snow from the parking spot.
Leave a Urinal Gap
This one is for the men reading this. It’s just weird if you won’t.
Say Thank You With a Hand Gesture When I Let You Merge
Common courtesy when someone does something nice for you is to say thank you. when driving, do this with a wave.
Don’t Ever Ask a Woman if She’s Pregnant Unless You Are Absolutely Positive She Is
If you’re wrong, it could be very awkward.
Don’t Compliment Someone on What They’re Wearing Unless You Really Mean It
For one, you come off like a “Mean Girl.” For another, you may be asked if you want to wear it or be told where to buy it.
Turn Your Ringer off When in a Private Setting
Nothing says Baby Boomer like a ringtone these days. If you don’t always keep your phone on vibrate or silent, at least do it when in public spaces like waiting rooms, lobbies, or airplanes.
Make Eye Contact When Making a Conversation
It shows that you respect them and are actively listening to them. Staring at your phone or off in the distance might seem like you’re not paying attention to the conversation.
Don’t Cut People off While They’re Talking
Another conversation tip is not to cut people off while they’re talking. Listen to their entire thoughts just as you would like them to listen to your entire thoughts.
(For Men) Don’t Initiate Any Interaction With Women Strangers for Any Reason
In a world where stranger danger is real, one Redditor says that you should only respond if they have initiated interaction with you and only help them if they have asked for it.
Hang Out With Friends if You Want to Keep Them
One poster said that as you age, you lose touch with friends, especially if you decline invitations. Accept more invitations regularly as you get older so that those relationships stay strong.
Don’t Compliment Someone on What They’re Wearing Unless You Really Mean It
First of all, it is petty. Second, they may end up wearing that outfit all the time.
Turn Your Phone Ringer off When in a Private Setting
Put that phone on vibrate or silent so you don’t disturb others.
Invest in Yourself
One Redditor said, “You won’t get much credit in life if you aren’t well-rounded.”
Source: Reddit
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