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

[AOII Angel]

1. If you are getting of an airplane or bus or any vehicle with rows of seats, unload in order of rows. Do Not try to cut in line. You will get out in good time. Don't be an a**hole.

2. The toilet paper always goes OVER because it makes it easier to find the end. The paper ending in the back likes to hide and in hotels they end up with feces on the wall.

3. Don't honk your horn if you are driving through a residential area at night. I'm sure letting the other driver that didn't wait his turn at the 4 way stop know what a jerk he is seems very important, but really you are being the jerk.

[als463]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

1. If you are getting of an airplane or bus or any vehicle with rows of seats, unload in order of rows. Do Not try to cut in line. You will get out in good time. Don't be an a**hole.

2. The toilet paper always goes OVER because it makes it easier to find the end. The paper ending in the back likes to hide and in hotels they end up with feces on the wall.

3. Don't honk your horn if you are driving through a residential area at night. I'm sure letting the other driver that didn't wait his turn at the 4 way stop know what a jerk he is seems very important, but really you are being the jerk.

^Wow. Yes to all of this. I also want to throw in that your bags should be small enough to fit over your own seat and people in their seats should not have to go back a few rows with their carry-on luggage because you thought you should bring 8 bags and take up all the space. It's obnoxious and rude!

My thing is somewhat weird (for others) but, it really does get me. I hate when people use Walmart (or other store plastic) bags as garbage bags in their bathroom garbage can. They make small garbage bags you can get at stores--even the dollar store. I don't need to know that your bathroom garbage bag represents that you went to the Dollar Tree. I don't know why but, it really gets under my skin. The funny thing is that all of my family does it but, I don't. It really annoys me.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

2. The toilet paper always goes OVER because it makes it easier to find the end. The paper ending in the back likes to hide and in hotels they end up with feces on the wall.

Oh dear god, I rescind my earlier statement about not caring about which direction the toilet paper is. Rescind! Rescind! Rescind!

[TonyB06]

Originally Posted by GammaGirl1908

I had a horrifying experience with a soft-boiled egg in 2nd grade, and ever since my eggs must be RUBBERY. No liquid eggs allowed.

If I'm eating in someplace like a diner, and someone else orders runny eggs and does something horrifying-to-me like let the yolk run all over their plate and sop it up with their pancake? I'm so grossed out I have to excuse myself from the table.

Gaaaccckkk, I'm icked out just thinking about it.

LOL. Do you know my wife? Eggs, over easy (or "runny,") totally squigg her out. Sometimes, I'll just order them scrambled, so she can enjoy her breakfast out.

Originally Posted by als463

My thing is somewhat weird (for others) but, it really does get me. I hate when people use Walmart (or other store plastic) bags as garbage bags in their bathroom garbage can. They make small garbage bags you can get at stores--even the dollar store. I don't need to know that your bathroom garbage bag represents that you went to the Dollar Tree. I don't know why but, it really gets under my skin. The funny thing is that all of my family does it but, I don't. It really annoys me.

I use these bags all the time to bag and keep separate wet gym clothes from dry clothes and other things in my gym bag. Why not get multiple use out of something you've already paid for?


Another previously unwritten rule:

If someone is speaking, don't Bogart (overtalk) them to make your point. It shows poor listening skills on the part of the Bogarter. (and will likely result in the conversation, if it was important, anyway, being ended in the next minute anyway if I'm the one overtalked.)

[pinksequins]

I certainly seemed to have hit a nerve on things -- everyone has preferences. It wasn't meant to offend. No, you don't eat the donut on your finger. And my preference is not for runny eggs. That's all. I thought that was Tony's objective -- the quirky rules we set. Sorry for misunderstanding.

[HQWest]

The bathroom is not your office. It is gross that you are going in there to do your business while you do your business. I can't believe you couldn't find a spot someplace else. I do believe you are hiding from your boss in there.

Also - don't use the handicap bathroom if you really don't need it. That's where they decided the changing tables should go and its often the only place you can fit with your toddler in tow. (Why don't they design bigger bathrooms if there's that many people that need them?) The Kohl's near us has a stunning family bathroom, complete with a second kid sized toilet and a chair for kid #2 to sit in while you change kid #1.

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by TonyB06

I use these bags all the time to bag and keep separate wet gym clothes from dry clothes and other things in my gym bag. Why not get multiple use out of something you've already paid for?

Agreed...I used to buy those little can liner bags, but I came to feel this was less sustainable than reusing the grocery store bags. And they are good for post-swimming, post-work out, etc.

[HQWest]

Originally Posted by TonyB06

Another previously unwritten rule:

If someone is speaking, don't Bogart (overtalk) them to make your point. It shows poor listening skills on the part of the Bogarter. (and will likely result in the conversation, if it was important, anyway, being ended in the next minute anyway if I'm the one overtalked.)

That's a different definition of Bogart than I have heard before....

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

6. Use serving utensils for food or at the very least use a napkin. I've ranted about this many times. Nastily, there may be a correlation between this and the toilet paper issue.

Buffet line serving utensils gross me out. I use a napkin to hold the handle, because those have been touched by waaaayyyy too many hands. I think buffet restaurants should put out hand sanitizer; I bring my own.

It's all about the science.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by pinksequins

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

Originally Posted by pinksequins

I certainly seemed to have hit a nerve on things -- everyone has preferences. It wasn't meant to offend. No, you don't eat the donut on your finger. And my preference is not for runny eggs. That's all. I thought that was Tony's objective -- the quirky rules we set. Sorry for misunderstanding.

I'm sorry! I was just teasing. I guess it came out differently in text than in my head.

[DrPhil]

amIblue? being a troublemaker in an unwritten rules thread? See how she is?! LOL. Any GC thread can generate a misread tone.

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

Buffet line serving utensils gross me out. I use a napkin to hold the handle, because those have been touched by waaaayyyy too many hands. I think buffet restaurants should put out hand sanitizer; I bring my own.

It's all about the science.

Yes, buffet line serving utensils are nasty, just like the food in the average buffet. I tend to stay away from buffets. I would rather someone touch a nasty buffet serving utensil than touch the food.

I was really talking about non-restaurant gatherings with shared dishes. People need to use utensils (that have not been eaten from) or napkins rather than using their hands. I can rant about this all day. Gross.

[TonyB06]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I was really talking about non-restaurant gatherings with shared dishes. People need to use utensils (that have not been eaten from) or napkins rather than using their hands. I can rant about this all day. Gross.

^^seriously dislike this. Or when people, even accidently, dip residue from one condiment into another.

I hate mustard. If I see a speck of mustard in the ketchup bowl, I'm going raw with the dog! no ketchup. just straight dog and hot dog bun.

[ASTalumna06]

Some things that have been listed are personal preferences rather than "unwritten rules." But anyway...

1) When making a turn, changing lanes, banging a uey, etc., use a turn signal! (People in Houston especially don't seem to understand this concept)

2) Wearing headphones = don't try to start a conversation with me. If I dropped something and you need to tell me about it, fine. If you want to tell me your entire life story, NO. Stop.

3) Don't stop suddenly in the middle of a busy sidewalk.

4) In the grocery store, at the mall, etc., be aware of the people around you. Not everyone enjoys shopping. Some people want to get in and get out. Don't take up an entire aisle with your carraige and stare at the rice for 5 minutes. Don't have your family of 7 walk shoulder to shoulder down the entire length of the mall. Move out of the way.

5) One that I always hear from guys: As long as the bathroom isn't packed, leave at least one urinal in between you and the guy next to you.

[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.

[amIblue?]

[QUOTE=DrPhil;2252523]amIblue? being a troublemaker in an unwritten rules thread? See how she is?! LOL. Any GC thread can generate a misread tone.
[QUOTE]

I really am sorry. I didn't want to hurt pinksequins feelings.

Maybe! If I use! A ton! Of Exclamation! Points! AND! Smilies!