Unspoken rule #3764536.
Unspoken rules that help us belong.
Unspoken rules are rules that aren't said or written but simply known from a phrase, a gesture, or an action. Like in high school. High school is FULL of unspoken rules. Becky is walking down the hall with her best friend Sarah. As they pass a couple, a girl in a green sweater leaning against a stick-figure of a guy, Sarah mugs them with dark beady eyes growling at the sight of them.That right there is and automatic "Don't talk to her or him." Unspoken rule #785947685. Girl code and guy code are unspoken rules people should already know what's up. Unspoken rule #997694798740. If one doesn't know the codes, then he or she will not belong. Unspoken rule #14556
The meaning of belonging is just as it sound, to be a part of something. These unspoken rules are a major part in the pathway of belonging. They are what creates a group in the first place. It sets a boundary; a boundary that is strictly enforced. In our own homes there are strict unspoken rules that we already know from our mothers tone in her voice. "Don't put your feet on the couch." Okay, no feet on the couch. Unspoken rule #5687946975. "Can you move?!" Keep at least 10 to 15 feet away from her. Unspoken rule #21454351384321. So many types of tones in a mothers voice is an indication at whether you should run or not. "Honey, could you make some popcorn?" Mom's in a good mood meaning movie marathon tonight! Unspoken rule #196705967905. With any authoritative figure we know, unspoken rules are what keep us belonging on the good side.
Whether it's being at home or going to school, unspoken rules are what made you who you are and where you are. Belonging in the place you should be in.
