Breaking Social Norms

Everyday, at some point, we follow unwritten rules. Deviating from social norms can leave people looking at you with a raised eyebrow, scratching their heads. Watching a fellow step out of general bounds, will certainly stir up some emotions. Some might let out a great big awesome laugh, while others might be highly confused and possibly slightly irritated.

I like to break the norm and bring about internal chaos to the unexpected individual every now and then, when I'm bored or just feel in the mood for mischief.  It could be at a restaurant, bar, govt office, Mall or even at the stoic premises of the World Bank ;-)

So what have I gotten up to most recently...let me count the ways...

Standing next to the person, not behind

Starting a conversation with someone while they are in a bathroom stall

Clapping when the barista (starbucks) makes your drink {or any order}

Facing sideways in an elevator

Stand on the left of the escalator

Saying "no, I am sorry I can't" when someones ask you to take a message

It is  easily recognized that when people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other otherwise those who march to a different drummer are used to getting beaten. C'est la vie, non?

Would you feel comfortable deviating from certain social norms? or How would you feel watching some else do it?