While our student body has its own freewill and individualized beliefs, there is still some strange connection that binds us as a community. Some might refer to it as weird quirks, while others think of it as basic human decency. Personally, I like to call them unspoken rules or mannerisms, because nobody really talks about them. 

One example of these normalized mannerisms is the order in which people exit the parking lot. While the back row has the right of way, it’s more normal to stop, let one of the other yielding cars go, and follow behind them. Some people even let two cars go. Again, every individual has the right to drive through that entire exit lane without stopping, but the students make it a habit to let others go before them. 

Even though it might not be as prevalent, I still feel that this practice should be mentioned. The way in which students walk down a hallway is like driving down a street. Many, if not most, people walk on the right side of the hallway. Those going the opposite direction will travel on the left. I have no problem with it, in fact, this sort of “traffic-flow” makes the hallways more efficient. Plus, it probably helps permit learners understand the most basic rule on the road: drive on the ride side, unless you’re in England. 

Ever wonder why the flex scanner just restarted so suddenly? It’s not programmed to do that, and only resets like so, by selecting the “restart” button at the bottom left corner of the screen. It is likely that the reason your flex scanner restarted is because the person in front of you was trying to be considerate. In comparison to last year, this kind gesture has become less common. I do believe, however, as the year goes on it will make its presence more known again. 

These three instances are only a few of many of Green’s unspoken rules. In my opinion, they are demonstrations of the school’s innate kindness and motto “Be kind.”