7 rules — each one links to the scenario that teaches it.
“"Per our conversation" in a workplace email means someone is documenting their version of events.”
“Your response time on nights and weekends creates an invisible contract.”
“People who always say yes don't get rewarded — they get more requests.”
“"Just so you know" from a peer serves the messenger as much as the recipient.”
“People share layoff rumors for complex reasons — genuine care, alliance-building, or testing your reaction.”
“Casual comments at work are social bids, not literal questions.”
“Monday morning sarcasm is a bonding ritual — commiseration signals "we're on the same team."”
More unspoken rules