There’s such a thing as unwritten code. Some lines you just don’t cross as it can offend or hurt others. In a recent discussion online, people shared common, or not so commonly known examples of guy code. Here are ten of their top choices.
1. Bigging up Your Boy
“If your mate likes a girl, he’s the funniest guy in the room,” says a British or Australian commenter. This rule should go without saying; if another friend sees this as a chance to sabotage his friend’s chances, he isn’t a friend, and this man will be excommunicated. A caveat arrives, however. “Only if she is in the room, though.” adds another man. We’ve got you, homie.
2. Something is Funny Only if Everyone Finds it Humorous
Don’t be that person that constantly tries to crack a joke at another person’s expense. And, don’t make it a practice to be overly personal.
One person agrees, saying “Banter is only funny if the whole group considers it funny. Bringing up an embarrassing anecdote once in a while is funny. Making it overly personal is not. Don’t be the fool that has to justify his every joke with ‘it’s just banter, bros’.”
Keep it light, and not personal. Making a wisecrack is fine, just don’t be the guy that’s over the top.
3. You Will Never Know
Like the “First rule of Fight Club,” some things must remain unsaid. “It is impossible to provide an answer,” admits a commenter who believes in this sacred male omerta, “because answering would require writing it down.”
Come on, chaps — this is an unwritten code; get with the program.
4. No Fairweather Wingmen
“Never poke fun in front of strangers, only with people you both know,” argues our next gentleman. “You should always big up your friends. Being a wingman isn’t exclusive to picking up girls — it’s true in everyday life.” There is a spectrum to being a good friend; this guy just climbed to eleven on the wingman scale.
5. He’s Our Doofus
Ridiculing our friends within the circle is fine — encouraged even. However, nobody outside the circle of friends gets to use our nicknames or make fun of our own.
“Only we are allowed to make fun of you, and we will even defend you from outsiders!” threatens a wolf-pack soldier. “An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us — even Doofus here.”
6. Are You Good, Bro?
Men seem to be drawing closer these days, with the emergence of political activism and a society obsessed with labeling everyone under the same title.
Just looking out for fellow male strangers has never been so important. “One of the guys in a class I was in was watching another guy spacing out while working on our safety program and just asked him, ‘You good, homie?” and I say that all the time now.”
7. The Council of Bros
Recognizing when a friend is stepping into mankiller territory is one example of the man code at its greatest. Sadly, men tend to go into romantic encounters with little thought of consequence, so having a friend to keep you grounded is essential.
“I don’t care that she’s smoking hot,” jokes a commenter, mimicking his own hypothetical warning. “Stop with this nonsense, or else I shall call for the Council of Bros to further convince you of the errors of your ways.”
8. Stand Your Distance — No, Really
“Stay as far as from other guys at the urinal” is simple yet incredibly obvious advice for all men. Nothing makes a man more nervous than trying to relieve oneself, only for a stranger to stand beside them.
A friend of mine was in a restroom when a group of bikers walked in, surrounding him on both sides at the urinal. He said he pretended to go, left the restroom, then waited until they left before returning. Stage fright is real.
9. Sisters Are off Limits
As much as you may think you are in love with your friend’s sister, you won’t act on those impulses if you value your friendship. “Spent three years dating a buddy’s sister on and off,” admits a commenter. “I asked if he was cool with it beforehand. He was, but we pretty much stopped being buddies after that.”
10. I’m Spartacus
“Take the blame if it is of low cost for you but high cost for your friend” is one poster’s philosophy. You must be careful with this one, and I would only do it for a tried-and-tested friend
I know would reciprocate. Do this for the wrong person, you could find yourself in a lot of trouble. You’ve been warned.
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