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The Incontrovertible Code of (Formerly) Unwritten Rules: From Airline-Armrest Etiquette to Flushing Twice, 251 Universal Laws of Common Civility that We Wish Everyone Knew
Never hog both armrests when you fly. Doorways, staircases, and elevator entrances are inappropriate spots to stop and chitchat. Always remember that one's own poop does, in fact, stink. When you borrow someone's car, fill it up with gas before you give it back.
These are the unwritten rules of life. Observe them, and one rises above the great unwashed. Observe them not, and one goes straight to trailer trash.
In this hilariously civil guide, you'll learn all of the principles of politesse our mothers tried to teach us—but some of us just weren't listening. So listen up, because our mothers were right: Handsome is as handsome does. If you never really understood what that meant—and who did?—then this book is for you.
The Universal Code of (Formerly) Unwritten Rules: Because some rules should never be broken.
These are the unwritten rules of life. Observe them, and one rises above the great unwashed. Observe them not, and one goes straight to trailer trash.
In this hilariously civil guide, you'll learn all of the principles of politesse our mothers tried to teach us—but some of us just weren't listening. So listen up, because our mothers were right: Handsome is as handsome does. If you never really understood what that meant—and who did?—then this book is for you.
The Universal Code of (Formerly) Unwritten Rules: Because some rules should never be broken.
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240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 4, 2011
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September 22, 2011
once your out there you still need to follow the Unwritten Rules. You know them. Quentin Parker put it all down in 'The Universal Code of (Formerly) Unwritten Rules'. I love seeing the 251 rules of common civility that we should all be following. My favorite for us ladies is #125: A lady should always remember that gentlemen cannot read minds. Of course we need to tell them what is wrong and what we are thinking and feeling. They can not guess and always hit the nail on the head. In our house rule #224 always seems to be missing. One must always replace the toilet paper when one uses the last of the roll. Oh how I wish! How come only moms know the secret to inserting a roll of toilet paper on the holder?
And College Girl wishes her apartment mate would adhere to rule #236: One should always wash one's dishes in a timely fashion rather than just leave it in the sink to fester.
What are you unwritten rules? Does the family know them? Share them with me....I wanna see if they made in the 251 rules here!
Unwritten Rule #41- One should never take the last doughnut in the box.
Unwritten Rule #64- One should never sing or whistle at work, despite Walt Disney's suggestion to the contrary.
Unwritten Rule #103- A gentleman should never eschew the "thug" look and thuggish behavior.
Unwritten Rule #140- A lady should never use sex as a weapon.
Unwritten Rule #185- One should never write an entire e-mail in all capital letters.
And College Girl wishes her apartment mate would adhere to rule #236: One should always wash one's dishes in a timely fashion rather than just leave it in the sink to fester.
What are you unwritten rules? Does the family know them? Share them with me....I wanna see if they made in the 251 rules here!
Unwritten Rule #41- One should never take the last doughnut in the box.
Unwritten Rule #64- One should never sing or whistle at work, despite Walt Disney's suggestion to the contrary.
Unwritten Rule #103- A gentleman should never eschew the "thug" look and thuggish behavior.
Unwritten Rule #140- A lady should never use sex as a weapon.
Unwritten Rule #185- One should never write an entire e-mail in all capital letters.
February 6, 2016
Okay, can we pull a "little red book" thing like in Mao's China with this book? Seriously! Everyone NEEDS to read this book. It reviews 250 concepts that should be common sense but apparently aren't. They all hearken back to the same core concept: be courteous to others. It would be a much nicer world to work, live, and play in if we followed these no-brainer rules. It also doesn't hurt that the author's language is hilarious and keeps you reading.
January 23, 2016
Cute enough for a "bathroom book," something to pick up and read a few pages of when you've got a few spare minutes. Definitely be prepared for a high level of snark, and some foul language to boot, which, to me, seems only appropriate considering the point of the book is to point out the stupid things people do that make other's angry.
August 12, 2012
Presents a series of modern rules of behavior.
February 27, 2015
I found this book moderately sexist, slightly antiquated, and not worth my time. I was hoping for something funnier or more useful and it failed me.
January 29, 2014
I was bored on the first chapter so I stopped reading.
December 24, 2014
A humorous book on etiquette for modern times. A large section rants about poor driving habits. Reads a bit like a week of observations of common irritations.
February 24, 2015
a humorous little book on what should be common sense things however these days common sense isn't so common.
May 2, 2016
EVERYONE on Earth should read this to make this world suck less. Also, a funny book to read.
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