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40 Social Rules and Norms that will groom you into a better person
Here are 40 social rules and norms that will groom you to become a better person as this will make people respect you and find you as a reasonable person in the society. Here are 40 simple rules to follow.
- Don’t call someone more than twice continuously. If they don’t pick up your call, presume they have something important to attend to and may call back. You can drop a text if its so important.
If you get a missed call, remember to call back. If you don’t, it means you don’t value that person.
- Breastfeeding is fine, don’t stare. They are just feeding their babies.
- If you’re staying at someone’s place for the night, don’t be too much of a guest. Fold your sheets, get yourself water, dress the bed, sweep the area, wash your plates, get up on time and make sure to offer some help in return.
- Never order the expensive dish on the menu when someone is giving you a lunch/dinner.
- Don’t ask awkward questions like ‘Oh so you aren’t married yet?’ Or ‘Don’t you have kids’ or ‘Why didn’t you buy a house?’ Or why don’t you buy a car? That’s isn’t your problem.
- People who ask another people’s income are considered immature and illiterate. Avoid that.
- Always open the door for the person coming behind you. It doesn’t matter if it is a guy or a girl, senior or junior. You don’t grow small by treating someone well in public
- Stop Staring at people. It’s Creepy. If you find them attractive, simply go tell them and compliment them. Everyone loves getting compliments.
- If you take a taxi with a friend and he/she pays now, try paying next time;
- Respect different shades of opinions.
- Never interrupt people talking. Allow them to pour it out. ‘As they say, hear them all and filter them all’
- Return money that you have borrowed even before the person that borrowed you remember or ask for it. It shows your integrity and character. Same goes with umbrellas, pens and lunch boxes. If you request again, you may likely that favour again
- If you tease someone, and they don’t seem to enjoy it, stop it and never do it again.
- If you encounter any accident in front of you, don’t start taking selfies or making videos. This is not act of heroism but helping a stranger is. Your mindful action at the right time can save someone’s life.
- Try not to fart in closed premises like meeting rooms, elevators, vehicles, flights etc. I know you reading this now is guilty and probably giving a grimy look.
- Say “thank you” when someone is helping you.
- If you can’t find a dustbin, keep the garbage in your pocket or your bag until you find one. Don’t litter here and there. The worst of it all is throwing things out of a moving vehicle
- Praise publicly. Criticize privately
If someone is typing a password, just look away, turn the other side.
- There’s almost never a reason to comment on someone’s weight. Just say, “You look fantastic.”
- Do not trust everything you see online on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Whatsapp. People are only displaying the best part of their life. No one is showing their failures, struggle and insecurities.
- If there’s a queue somewhere, don’t act over smart and try to break into it just because you think your time is more precious than others or because you think you are affluent or prominent. If something is urgent to you, speak out and tell the people your reason, they will cooperate.
When someone shows you a photo on their phone, don’t swipe left or right. You never know what’s next
- Never reply with “K/hmm” when someone sends you a long, thoughtful text. It’s annoying.
- Eating with hands is perfectly fine. Don’t stare at someone for doing it as if (s)he is an uncultured and brutish person.
- If a colleague tells you they have a doctors’ appointment, don’t ask what it’s for, just say “I hope you’re okay”. Don’t put them in the uncomfortable position of having to tell you their personal illness. If they want you to know, they’ll do so without your inquisitiveness;
- Treat the cleaner with the same respect as the CEO. Nobody is impressed at how rude you can treat someone below you but people will notice if you treat them with respect
At a party or other event, always taste the food before overloading it on your plate. Do not waste food. Some people are struggling to eat every day. So, please don’t waste food.- Never open someone’s fridge, bag, cupboard and other things without their permission.
- If a person is speaking directly to you, staring at your phone is rude. This is disrespectful. It’s a clear sign that your phone is more important than the sitting in front of you.
- Always be polite with subordinates, servants, security guards, waiters, etc. Remember, If someone is nice to you but rude to the waiter (or others) is not a nice person.
- Never give advice until you’re asked
- When your colleague/ classmate/ team-mate is getting shouted at please don’t stare at them. It makes the moment more awkward for them.
- When meeting someone after a long time, unless they want to talk about it, don’t ask them their age, salary, where they reside, if they are working, if they are married or other related personal questions. Allow the person to open up themselves.
- Mind your business unless anything involves you directly – just stay out of it
- Remove your sunglasses if you are talking to anyone in the street. It is a sign of respect. Moreso, eye contact is as important as your speech
- Never talk about your riches in the midst of the poor. Similarly, don’t talk about your children in the midst of the barren.
- Mind your own business. Just follow the quote, live and let live. Peace!
- If you think I have missed something important that needs to be there, please leave a comment. I will add your suggestions to the list.
- After reading a good message try to say “Thanks for the message”. Do not forget to share this with your friends. Feel free to post a comment.
Remember, appreciation remains the easiest way of getting what you don’t have.
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