For some reason I am constantly amazed at how some people lack the basic principles to properly function in society. It’s almost as if there are a bunch of Nell’s running around who have never left the forest. It’s really not that difficult, and yet countless amounts of people just roam around, as if they are the exception to the rule.
It’s as if, for different reasons, people just think that the rules do not apply to them. So to help out, I have come up with a short list that can hopefully be shared and people can learn to be better citizens.
1. Always say please, thank you and you’re welcome. Simple right?
2. Always stay to the right when walking; it is the hand that doesn’t make the L with your thumb and index.
3. When walking in a group of 3 or more, do not walk in a line side by side. You are not important enough to take up an entire sidewalk.
4. When driving, if you are going slower than the rest of traffic (regardless of how fast you are going), get out of the way.
5. If you do not work, refrain from driving, shopping or making appointments during peak working hours. This includes morning and evening rush hour and lunch breaks.
6. If you take public transportation, be nice to the drivers. Trust me, they hate their jobs more than you hate yours. It is not their fault if there is traffic, construction, or if something breaks down. I constantly have to hear people bitch about this as if the driver has some diabolical plan to mess up your day. You are not that important to them.
7. Do not spit in public. It is absolutely disgusting.
8. When driving, if you are going to a red light, and there is a car that wants to turn onto the street, let them go. Are you really that anxious to be waiting at the light that you can’t stop and let someone through?
I’m sure there are tons of other rules that can be added to this list but I think these eight get the point across.
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