c/unspoken-rules

PSA: the "quick yes" at work is never quick, took me 3 weeks to untangle one

Ngl, I told my boss I'd "just handle" a simple favor for another team last month, and it turned into 14 emails, 2 meetings, and a full rewrite of their onboarding doc, has anyone else had a five minute favor swallow their whole week?

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seth_singh20•4mo ago

That 5-second rule is a total lie and my buddy the microbiologist spilled the truth

My friend Dave, who studies bacteria at a lab, told me that even 1 second on a dirty floor picks up tons of germs and it's not about time at all. Has anyone else been quietly ignoring this whole time and still eating dropped snacks?

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nathan_allen•6mo ago

My close seat choice in a sparse waiting area made someone relocate

I sat down right beside the only other person in the clinic waiting room. They got up and moved to a chair far away without a word. What's the unspoken rule about how close we can sit when there are plenty of open spots?

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christopher180•6mo ago

My awkward moment on the subway showed me the unspoken seating rule

I used to always stand up for older people, but it felt off sometimes. Then I noticed others only offer if the person looks like they need it, not just by age. Now I watch for subtle signs, and it feels more natural.

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