35 People Share The Social Norms They Wish Would Disappear

Not every social norm makes sense, and plenty of them could use a rethink.

u/Abusamadres5000 asked people on Reddit are sharing the ones they wish would disappear for good—whether it’s outdated etiquette, awkward workplace expectations, or just plain unnecessary rules that everyone follows for no real reason.

Some of these are mildly infuriating annoyances, while others are so ingrained that you might not have even questioned them before.

Either way, it’s a reminder that just because something is “normal” doesn’t mean it should be.

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Alex Buscemi

Alex Buscemi

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