17 Essential Commandments For Anyone Who's Alive and Breathing

By Ann-Marie Alcántara

Updated on Jan 31, 2017 at 7:45 PM

Thanks to technology, etiquette is a completely different game in today's world. For some users on the anonymous social network Yik Yak — an app popular among college students — it's become necessary to establish some 21st century rules to live by.

This 21st century etiquette code covers a range of behavior, from when to like your friend's Instagram posts to how to properly use your phone around people. Take a look to see whether you agree with these rules and don't forget to follow the commandments of Instagram, too.

01

Thou shalt not look through friends' photos. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt not look through friends' photos.

02

Thou shalt not post group photos where only you look good. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt not post group photos where only you look good.

03

Thou shalt always like a best friend's photo. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt always like a best friend's photo.

04

Thou shalt always text secrets to friends. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt always text secrets to friends.

05

Thou shalt not be rude. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt not be rude.

06

Thou shalt not listen to Justin Bieber with both headphones when chatting IRL. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt not listen to Justin Bieber with both headphones when chatting IRL.

07

Thou shalt avoid using read receipts — or answer immediately. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt avoid using read receipts — or answer immediately.

08

Thou shalt not call someone unless it is truly an emergency. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt not call someone unless it is truly an emergency.

09

Thou shalt text — and only text — when you've arrived at someone's home. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt text — and only text — when you've arrived at someone's home.

10

Thou shalt not ask for the WiFi password until enough time has passed. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt not ask for the WiFi password until enough time has passed.

11

Thou shalt take the proper amount of time to capture an amazing selfie. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt take the proper amount of time to capture an amazing selfie.

12

Thou shalt never take a screenshot on Snapchat. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt never take a screenshot on Snapchat.

13

Thou shalt be aware of the risk of getting caught on social media. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt be aware of the risk of getting caught on social media.

14

Thou shalt always try to get an Instagram to 11 likes. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt always try to get an Instagram to 11 likes.

15

Thou shalt like your friend's posts as many times as needed. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt like your friend's posts as many times as needed.

16

Thou shalt recognize when it's time to Netflix and chill. — Yik Yak

Thou shalt recognize when it's time to Netflix and chill.

17

Finally, thou shalt learn the ultimate skill. — Yik Yak

Finally, thou shalt learn the ultimate skill.