By Katlego Sekhu
In life, we follow so many rules; at home, at the office, on the roads, etc. However, some rules are unspoken or unwritten but you are still expected to know and adhere to them. For example, if you are going to borrow something more than three times then you should just buy your own.
Thomas says if he invites you to have a look at something on his phone, it doesn’t give you permission to start swiping left or right.
For Skhumba, if you call him and he does not pick up the phone don’t call him again, rather send a text.
Kaya 959 listeners share their unspoken rules that everyone should know:
Showing up unannounced
Don’t show up to people’s houses unannounced unless you have a very good reason as to why. Also, when you’re told to make yourself at home it doesn’t mean you should go into people’s bedrooms.
Eating in people’s cars
Under no circumstance should one be eating a pie in someone’s car.
Proposing at other people’s weddings
Proposing at other people’s weddings should be prohibited at it steals the bride and the groom’s shine.
Chewing gum
If you are going to chew gum in public, don’t chew loudly and blow it in front of people.
Glen Lewis has an unwritten rule in his house
Thomas says when you visit Glen Lewis’ house and ask for the bathroom, he expects you to be in there no longer than one minute.
Drinking from other people’s bottles
No matter how thirsty you are, you shouldn’t be asking to drink from other people’s bottles – we are still in the middle of a pandemic.
Eating from other people’s plates
Eating from other people’s plates is rude, more so if you didn’t even ask for permission.
Dishing up at funerals
People have a habit of dishing up at funerals for their loved ones at home and this is not on. The food was prepared for those attending the funeral.
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