Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Open People Share The Unwritten Rules Of Girl/Guy Code

The bro code. It's nuanced, and although most of the rules are unwritten, there are some standards that are supposed to be universally adhered to. Yeah, okay.


bakedbutnotburnt asked, People of Reddit, what are some of the "guy code" and "girl code" unwritten rules that you always follow?

Submissions have been edited for clarity, context, and profanity.

bakedbutnotburnt

Don't assume there's a hug, bro.

Giphy

Guy code: when greeting someone and you're not sure if they're a hugger, always shake their hand first... it allows them to throw up the other arm for a hug if they're down for it.

DetroitHustlesHarder

Well... yeah. But like also no.

Giphy

If your friends help you move, you are expected to a) be packed already... And b) provide pizza and beer.

jjbutts

Should I Say Something?

Giphy

Girl code: if something is fixable within five minutes (make-up, something stuck in teeth, small things on appearance) you tell her and help her if needed, if it isn't fixable on the spot, you keep your mouth shut and ESPECIALLY don't point it out to others.

But do you even lift?

Giphy

As a guy that lifts weights and has brought some of his other male (and two female friends) into the fold - you never, EVER, slander another person's weight on any lift. If your friend is 250 pounds and only benches 135, but is trying his a** off - then you never make a sound other than howling intense encouragement at them.

The rule in my basement is - everything is heavy to SOMEBODY. As long as you're giving it your full-a**, then the number is irrelevant.

ArchMichael7

This must be a girl thing.

Giphy

See something, compliment something.

AllieBallie22

None of these are enforceable.

Giphy

Lightly picking on each other is a sign of endearment, but you should always be trying to build each other up.

Don't put someone else down just to make yourself look/feel better.

Everyone wants to feel important and the center of attention sometimes.

Don't bang someone that your friends are deeply invested in, even if it's not going to go anywhere.

...I wish I had friends who followed any of these.

Jcorb

Would you offer if you weren't sure? Didn't think so.

Giphy

If someone offers to pay, you should ask them if they are sure. If they are, then it is rude to further reject what is supposed to be a kindness on their part.

"I got the bill."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, don't worry about it."

"Thank you."

TMJ_Jack

This is how you wing.

Giphy

I will wing-man any man. I don't even have to know you. Hell, I'll wing-man any woman too. If you are trying to make an impression on someone you think you'll hit it off with, call me. I love love and am always willing to help make it happen.

the_planes_walker

An open door is an invitation. This is science.

Giphy

If their bedroom door is open, be careful to sound your approach before popping in. Never know what he's up to.

AT1787

Stop attacking my game.

Giphy

Dude if there's like 8 open urinals DON'T TAKE THE ONE NEXT TO ME.

Oceanicshark

Well then how about a bump?

Giphy

If I offer someone a beer or other alcoholic beverage and they turn it down, I never push it. Sometimes I don't want to drink and I hate being pressured. Never pressure a drink on someone.

please_hava_seat

More from Trending/best-of-reddit

Amy Schumer Hilariously Recreated Her 'Trainwreck' Dance With The Knicks Cheerleaders
@amyschumer/Instagram

Amy Schumer Hilariously Recreated Her 'Trainwreck' Dance With The Knicks Cheerleaders

Amy Schumer still has moves, as she proved over the weekend when she reprised a scene from Trainwreck.

Ten years after the film's release in 2015, the 43-year-old actress and comedian stunned the Madison Square Garden crowd on Saturday, February 1, when the Los Angeles Lakers played the New York Knicks.

Keep ReadingShow less
Reese Witherspoon; Kate Winslet
VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images, ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images

Reese Witherspoon Shuts Down Speculation She And Kate Winslet Had 'Falling Out' After Story Goes Viral

Reese Witherspoon set the record straight that a rumored beef between her and fellow actor Kate Winslet was just that, a rumor.

“Hey, guys. Just spoke to my very dear friend for years, Kate W. We laughed about this stupidity," Witherspoon said on Instagram story.

Keep ReadingShow less
Janelle Monáe; Nelly
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Candice Ward/Getty Images

Janelle Monáe Epically Rips 'Fool' Nelly For Performing At Trump Inauguration

Singer Janelle Monáe called out rapper Nelly at a Grammys after-party for performing at the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Nelly, along with artists like Jason Aldean and Billy Ray Cyrus, performed at the Liberty Ball following the inauguration. Before taking the stage, Nelly attended the Commander in Chief Ball.

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshot of Darren Beattie
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf/YouTube

Controversial Trump Appointee's Post About 'Competent White Men' Resurfaces—And Yikes

President Donald Trump has appointed Darren Beattie—who served as a speechwriter for Trump during his first term—as acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy despite Beattie's history of racist tweets and beliefs.

In this role, Beattie will be responsible for U.S. messaging abroad on counterterrorism and violent extremism, according to the State Department website.

Keep ReadingShow less
Don Lemon; Ye and Bianca Censori
@donlemonofficial/Instagram; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Don Lemon Claps Back Hard After Ye Calls Him Slur And Accuses Him Of Starting Grammys Rumor

Former CNN host Don Lemon scorched Ye with an Instagram video after the rapper accused Lemon of circulating rumors that he and his wife, Bianca Censori, were kicked out of the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

The controversial rapper, who was nominated for a "Best Rap Song" Grammy for his collaboration on the 2024 tune, “Carnival," showed up on the red carpet where Censori caused a stir by essentially posing nude for photographers.

Keep ReadingShow less