Unwritten Rules
There are certain ‘Unwritten Rules’ which apply to various aspects of life. These rules are never formally acknowledged, but are nevertheless accepted by most people. I was reminded of the unwritten rule policy because in a baseball game I was watching, the Sox pitcher was throwing a ‘no hitter’ – an extremely rare event, and the batter, instead of a manly swing to get on base, tried a wimpy little bunt. That is simply NOT done when a pitcher has a no hitter going. The unwritten rule is – you challenge the pitcher and swing away, don’t go for the cheap shot in such an important event.
The announcer speculated on what punishment the batter would get for breaking the tradition, and we soon found out. The next time the batter appeared, the pitcher threw a 90 mph fastball into his ribs. No one was surprised, no one from the batter’s team even objected. Every one, from the announcers, to his team mates, to the fans packing the stadium, agreed he had it coming.
That got me thinking about other unwritten rules in life; in our work and office relationships, in our romantic lives, and with our friends and society as a whole.
At Work:
Dress like most of the other workers. For me in the ER, that means a decent dress shirt and conservative tie, or scrubs, like my co-workers. If I were to wear an expensive shirt (as if I could afford one yet), or a T shirt under my lab coat, it’s like rejecting the group culture in ER, and my co-workers would not trust me as much. I would be trying to ‘stand out’ from the team. I’m sure many offices have that unwritten rule.
Romantic Life:
1. If my woman is upset over something, I always listen and absolutely never blow it off. I have learned not to try to ‘fix it’ by offering suggestions right away, the typical things most guys do. I just let her vent and give her a hug, then help her find a solution when the tears dry.
2. I try my absolute best not to fall asleep if she wants me to watch a chick flick with her.
Social Life:
1. If two men are using adjoining urinals, it is permissible to look anywhere you want, as long as it is straight ahead.
2. Never, but never, fart in an elevator. If you absolutely MUST, time it for just before you leave…..
I hope you all can leave a note with an unwritten rule that has applied at some point in your lives. Have a good weekend!
You don’t pick your nose or your butt in public! LMAO!
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you are allowed to complain about your parents to your friends, but the friend is NEVER allowed to chime in and bash your parents. (i had a friend do this once. NOT allowed) same goes for if someone complains about something often (being too fat, skinny, short, tall, whatever). they are allowed to say it all they want, but noone else is! (no matter how true it may be!)
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These are really simple things – but a lot of people don’t learn them. And suffer the consequences.
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Oh, if you know me, I break’um all. The only unwriten rule I have is that I have none. You can be sure of one thing; if I was that batter I’d be coming off that plate towards the pitching mound with murder in my eye. Trust me I’d part that dudes hair with a chubby piece of oak.
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*laughs* never say a man is cute.. even if is.. boy and men reject the word cute. i can’t help it if it is one of my favourite descriptive words.
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he deserved to be hit
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the one i constantly have trouble with (and mike still gives me shit about this every time he has to take me to one of his work things) is: don’t get drunk and manipulate your significant other’s bosses into feeling bad about themselves just because you’re bored and you don’t like anyone at the party. oh, and use deodorant. goddamnit! smelly people are so annoying.
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oh, oh! also: PERSONAL SPACE! if i can feel you’re effing breath on the back of my neck, you’re TOO CLOSE. jesus!
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Don’t compliment more than one person in a group. If you do, even if for completely different things, each person will think “oh, they’re only complementing me because…”. there are probably a hundred and one more (eg where to look when you talk to a girl, ditto times hundred when she’s in a swimming costume) but I’m not sober enough to think of them all…~
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Ah! Words to live by. 🙂
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In the professional area, keep your mouth shut, no matter how much you dislike someone. If they’re that bad, it’s likely that everyone else already knows. You’ll be saving yourself a lot of trouble if you just don’t say a word.
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If I’m sitting on a two person seat at a shopping centre or on a train, don’t sit down next to me and try to squeeze your friend in as well. Three people on a two person seat is not okay with a stranger!!!
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my guy never wants to watch chick flicks with me :(, in fact if a movie he didn’t think was a chick flick has a sappy ending or looks like it might, he gets up and leaves(unless its the theater)
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big unwritten rule. if you go to lunch with your best friend too many times a week (say more than 2) people will (and I repeat WILL) assume you’re sleeping with them. Found this one out the hard way but it was our “eat and bitch” hour so it was cool.
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I have learned not to try to ‘fix it’ by offering suggestions right away, the typical things most guys do. THANK YOU!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
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ryn: lol, no turtle sign yet
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ryn: lol Awesome, just don’t have too many drinks with him. Whiskey dick is a terrible thing haha
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Never invade someones personal bubble. If they keep backing up, stop creeping in!
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At work: Don’t tug on Superman’s Cape. Social: Don’t spit in to the wind. Romantic: Don’t pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger Survival: And don’t mess around with (anyone who calls themselves) Slim … especially if they have gold or silver on their teeth!
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I have a problem with a student at work. She has a habit of wearing as little as possible. She is also well…endowed and likes to show it off a bit. As a male teacher I try not to look at her for more than 2 seconds at a time and certainly avoid anything other than eye contact. Female teachers can talk about this in school; I, as a male, just listen. It would be inappropriate.
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LOL That is awesome!
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you never mention the amount of food a female has on her plate or has just consumed. ever.
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I’m so glad you could appreciate the hidden insight within the lyrics of the infamous ballad…lol!
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If you’re introduced to new people, who happen to be a couple, don’t stare at the woman’s tits while you shake the gentleman’s hand. If you’re going to talk dirty in bed, at least do it with some authority. Don’t sputter out quick foul-mouthed quips like you’re embarrassed about it. A woman will appreciate flowers and such much more on random days when it’s not suspected, though holidays and such are still mandatory.
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another unwritten rule concerning red sox baseball: SLIDE! i was at the game sunday afternoon and rocco was thrown out at third base by the right fielder because he didn’t SLIDE! he would have slid right under the throw if he’d bothered to try. i mean – this is little league stuff. SLIDE for crying out loud! not that it mattered, since the sox won anyway. but still. it’s the principle!!!
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