Forgotten Courtesies

The Following are unspoken rules of courtesy that everyone should have been taught early on in life.

Times are definitely changing and a lot of the rigid rules in our society are now things that are rarely even noticed.  While some rules and regulations once considered good behavior are now obsolete, there still exists a bunch of unspoken ones that everyone should readily recognize.  These are “rules” that have a lot to do with commitment, gratitude, privacy, and general common courtesy.

1.  When ya  borrow someone’s vehicle return it with a full tank of gas as a way of saying thank you.
2. Don’t smoke when someone around you is uncomfortable with the toxic runoff of your coffin nail.
3. When someone buys you food or coffee, try to return the favor within a week.
4. If you ask a friend for help with something involving manual work… i.e. housework, moving furniture, etc. feed them as payment.
5. Pay back borrowed money ASAP…no matter what the amount may be, and no matter from whom ya borrowed. Never assume the person doesn’t need it, and NEVER put them in a position where they have to ask for its return.
6. If ya stay at someone’s home, make the bed, or fold the blankets before ya leave.
7. Never allow your arguments to escalate in public, and never EVER involve a child in stupid grown up arguments.
8. When someone cooks for you, at least offer your assistance in cleaning the kitchen.
9. When you’re in public, turn the volume of your phone down, especially if you’re playing games.
10. Try to limit the use of the speaker phone in public….or turn it up so we can hear both sides of the conversation.
11. Always leave the last piece of food…chicken, pizza, etc. for the person who purchased or prepared the food.
12. Don’t break up with someone through text messages.
13. GET OFF THE DAMN PHONE WHILE DRIVING!!  It’s never a good idea to try to multitask while operating a one or two ton moving, loaded, lethal weapon. Don’t be a dumbass!
14. When using someone else’s computer or phone, don’t go through their personal information, no matter how tempting.
15. If something is left in your care for ‘safekeeping’, and your off-spring destroys said item, you should at least offer to replace said thing.
16. If someone gives you a gift, tell them ‘Thank you’, and in some cases send them a thank you note, even if you hate the gift or the person.
17. NEVER EVER break the news to an adopted child in the following manner:  ‘One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.’