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- Don't one-up someone when they finish telling you a story by telling one of your own. When someone is sharing something with you in conversation, make it a point to listen and empathize instead of wracking your brain for your own yarn to spin once they're done telling their tale.
- Don't point out a personal flaw if it can't be fixed in 30 seconds or less. If someone has a little piece of spinach stuck in their teeth after lunch, they'll probably appreciate you telling them so they can remove it and avoid further embarrassment in front of other people.
- Do not swipe left or right if someone shows you a photo on their phone. When someone is showing you a meme or a cute photo of their dog on their phone, know that they're intending to show you that photo.
- Don't ask for something you know a person only has one more of. Don't ask a person to give your something when you know they only have one of said thing left.
Mar 17, 2021 · Meanwhile, Lynn How, a life coach and author of “Positive Young Mind” who specializes in supporting educators, parents, and children with improving and prevention of mental health issues, told Bored Panda that unwritten rules are important to establish a certain culture, whether it is in a sports, company, or societal context.
Dec 22, 2022 · With friends, unwritten rules are things like ‘We don’t date each other’s exes’ or ‘We stop each other from doing stupid things.’ At work, unwritten rules are directives like ‘Don’t leave the office if your team is on a deadline’ or ‘Always defer to colleagues with more seniority.’”
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Oct 26, 2020 · The authors call these “it’s okay to…” lists and suggest including unspoken rules related to digital communication norms, emotional support, psychological safety, and work styles. This ...
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- "Don't ask for something if the person only has one left — gum, cigarette, piece of cake etc."
- "If you use up all of the toilet paper, you go refill it." —MystifyingPanda325.
- "Don’t mess up an apology with an excuse." —MHE317.
- "Buy a plunger before you need a plunger."
Nov 4, 2020 · Documenting these norms is a simple exercise that has positive benefits for new, tenured, and future employees — and allows you to reinforce your culture even when the nature of work changes ...
Oct 8, 2019 · Unwritten rules and ways of doing things — both good and bad — are ingrained in the corporate world. Often, these norms become so enmeshed in company culture that leaders don’t even think ...
