There are several laws (well, general guidelines) that apply to everyone but people often forget about. Confused? Here's a few examples:
- A person may not break the Bro Code or the Girl Code.
- A person may not pass on non-comical chain letters.
- Every person must see Anchor Man and Zoolander. How I Met Your Mother is also preferable.
- Procrastination.
- A person may never feature the joggers/jeans combo.
- A person must abide by the Rules of Shotgun.
- Frangipani Stickers on cars, the UNIVERSE says NO.
- Rats Tails are not attractive.
- Kevin Rudd should not try to be a 'Typical Aussie'.
There are thousands of these Universal Laws built into (most) peoples' social etiquette and more that are being laid down everyday as idiots continue to create and do stupid things (Chk Chk Boom Girl? Chk Chk No.). There are also thousands related to the consumption of alcohol and one's mobile phone - here are a few thoughts/guidelines regarding this phenomenon.
- Despite popular belief, drunk texting/calling is not necessarily a mistake. It is perfectly acceptable to drunk text/call friends (they must actually be friends, not 'friends' as you may actually reveal something you don't really want them to know, e.g. your burning hate for them) with little pieces of gossip, for general banter, or even a little bit of singing while your on the dance floor and your 'jam' comes on.
- It is not, however, acceptable to drunken text/call ex's, possible love interests, possible love interests of friends (Bro/Girl Code), reveal friends secrets, YOUR PARENTS etc, etc, etc.
- Also, as a general law (friends, this is your time to shine), in a situation where there is drinking, a person should NEVER be in possession of their phone if:
- They are in a bad mood/are seething/brooding. The cause of said feelings will be abused via technological means which are likely to be regrettable when the sender comes back to reality some time afterwards.
- They are exceptionally opinionated about a certain person and are likely to share said feelings with everyone that will listen (if you have a big enough posse and it's reasonably appropriate, such as standing up for a friend, feel free to hate on whoever you like).
- They, for some reason, are feeling particularly moral and feel the need to make others aware of peoples unfaithful actions. Note: this will end badly for all involved. If it's not you, it's not your news to reveal, especially when drunk. Best friends can be an exception, but please, tread carefully.
- They have recently broken up with a lover/are considering breaking up with a lover/considering revealing feelings for a possible lover. Revealing either of the latter news via a drunken text message leaves no one feeling good and generally makes this exceptionally awkward.
Basically, if a friend is in any way BROKEN (not themselves), it is your responsibility to screen their phone usage. The best way to do this is just take their phone because it means you can also drink up and not worry about forgetting...
Another theory, dancing while drinking makes everything better if you get into it.
Adios Amigos
