More than explicitly written laws and regulations, the true bedrock of a functional society is the countless, unspoken agreements that maintain order and prevent the kind of chaos that a hooded horseman with a collection of human skulls would thrive in. Some are more salient than others; many of us know not to jump into jump into highway traffic without adequate context and to generally refrain from playing with hand grenades in the car
But there are other unwritten rules that help keep the fabric of our society together -- rules which any decent person should know. So write these down, maybe.
1
The “wave” of thank you when someone lets you in while driving in traffic. Its just polite
2
Don’t watch loud videos on your phone at a restaurant. Can’t believe this isn’t common courtesy anymore.
3
Let us get off the lift/train before you try to barge on ffs
4
If I show you a picture on my phone, don’t go swiping sideways.
5
The last one to go to bed has to turn the light off.
6
Just because you know someone who does something for a living that doesn’t automatically mean they owe you a discount if you ask for their services.
7
Double flush if you must. Nobody wants to see your poop crumbs.
8
If someone is giving you a ride you should be ready at the door before they get there. It’s so rude to have someone waiting on you when they are doing you a favor by picking you up.
9
Quit pissing on public toilet seats.
10
If someone is wearing headphones and is clearly keeping to themselves, leave them the heck alone!
11
Buy a plunger before you need a plunger
12
Put the shopping cart back where it GOES!
13
If you want to go for a hike and listen to music, come with earphones or headphones. Don’t blast loud music.
14
Don’t litter. It’s really not hard to just not litter
15
Slower traffic keep right
16
Wear deodorant if you are out in public
17
Don’t be an a-hole.I’m sorry you’re having a tough day, a tough life, whatever. Everyone is dealing with sh*t. Don’t be an a-hole to other people because you’re mad or hurt or scared or whatever. Others don’t deserve it.
