Unwritten rules (until now)...let's talk about 'em

[SydneyK]

So many of these rules should be common courtesy. It's a shame enough people disregard them that others have to point them out.

A few of them, though, make me go ...

Originally Posted by Kevin

1) Never drive lower than the posted speed limit unless there is a valid safety reason why not.

So, the speed limit isn't so much a limit as it is a starting point?

Originally Posted by pinksequins

Donuts must be eaten in a circular manner around the hole. Then you can eat the remaining ring.

I can't imagine doing this, nor can I imagine seeing an adult eat their donut this way.

Originally Posted by AlwaysSAI

The bottom of the cupcake must always be eaten first.

Wha? Really? Again, never heard of this technique.

Originally Posted by pinksequins

Toilet paper rolls must unfurl in a clockwise manner (paper end at the back).

This is one of those topics which people feel strongly about - one way or the other - yet no one seems to have an explanation for why they prefer the method they prefer other than personal preference. I'm an over-the-top TP kind of girl, myself. Perhaps because I grew up with parents who were fans of the over-the-top method? Who knows.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

A few of them, though, make me go ...
So, the speed limit isn't so much a limit as it is a starting point?

Let's just say if you think it's fine to go 35 in a 45, there are many people behind you who strongly disagree with your decision and who are forced to abide by it. I strongly believe in the concept of "Team A to B." In other words, in your A to B time in the car, we should all work together to help one another get where we need to be. This would preclude:

1) Going 10 MPH under the speed limit for no good reason;
2) Coming to a full stop for a right turn out of traffic;
3) Not pulling into the middle of the intersection when you're the first car trying to turn left in front of a green light (not a green arrow);
4) Not fully comprehending what a yield sign means and treating it as a stop sign.
5) It's been years since we've had roundabouts. If you do not understand how they work, see #4 above.

[sigmagirl2000]

Originally Posted by Kevin

4) Not fully comprehending what a yield sign means and treating it as a stop sign.

I tend to see the opposite issue with yield signs. Every morning there a toll area where I DON'T have a yield sign, yet the merging traffic that DOES have a yield sign doesn't even slow down before merging into stopped traffic and blocking my straight path to my exit that is CLEAR. Some mornings I spend 45+ minutes trying to go less than 200 feet because of these fools not considering the yield sign or the rudeness of half pulling into a lane and blocking a lane of traffic that is empty. grrrr.

(Mass Pike and I95/128 interchange for those familiar with the area.)