The following nuggets will help you to maintain a good sense of belonging in the civic space.
1.If you borrow a book from a public library or from a friend, don’t use a pen or pencil to make any mark on the book, don’t tear pages from the books, keep the books as clean as ever for the next readers. That’s common sense.
2. If you’re using a public toilet, flush it, clean the seat before sitting on top, check the environment for any hazard. Many infections in public toilets.
Don’t stand on the toilet, likely to crash under your weight. It happened during my university days, one guy allegedly stood on top of the toilet to answer the call of nature and nearly cut off his manhood. The rest is now history.
3. It is unethical to speak on the phone while still eating. The receiver or caller must not be hearing the sound of your mouth. You need to stop this rubbish attitude now. I hate such people with passion! As soon as I notice such nonsense, I just cut off. Emi o ni suru to yen oooo.
4. Don’t develop hypertension over Facebook updates. If you’re not happy with anybody’s Facebook updates,videos or photos, just ignore or block the person. End of story. Ko ju be lo.
5.Body odour starts from bushy armpits, try to shave on a regular basis, use moderate perfume, roll-on and body cream. Don’t forget to shave your ‘private arena’. I cannot over-stress this aspect. Personal hygiene is a serious matter in relationships.
6. Don’t associate with friends who cannot encourage you to achieve your positive goals in life. I always walk my talk, even on this Facebook. Yes!
This life is too short to roll with haters, dream killers and cheap blackmailers.
Argue with your conscience!
7. Don’t wait for anybody to spoonfeed you with information and knowledge in this 21st century. The Internet is a reservoir of unlimited knowledge and information. What are you waiting for? Don’t waste your time and energy on social media! Read good books and be ahead of friends with valuable knowledge. As simple as ABC.
8. Don’t use anybody’s clock to set your own time. We all have different missions in life. I am doing my own part both online and offline. I say it loud and proud anywhere to provoke sick haters. What are you doing for humanity?
Ask yourself now because death is sure.
Nobody knows tomorrow of anybody.Aye mojuba oooo.
9. Some friends cannot tell you if you have a mouth odour to avoid any embarrassment. Always visit your dentist on a regular basis.If you can brush your teeth at least 2 times per day, just do it.
If you can also use a mouthwash to rinse your teeth after brushing, just do it.
Thank me later.
10.Anybody that’s trying to avoid you on social media is likely to deny you in real life. That’s “Artificial” social distancing.
If you call anybody for more than 3 times, no response, send 2 critical text messages, no response. Just know you’re not really important to that person. If you send a very sad text message concerning the person’s family member, likely to reply you under 5 seconds. Nobody is really busy 24 hours per day, just a matter of priority. Think again.
11. Wetin concern me sef to write all dis story? I get plenty time to write 24 hours per day on social media? If you’ve gained something from the above messages, let me hear from you.
Let’s discuss like educated adults. Knowledge is light.May God bless our struggles in life. Amen.
*Dare Lasisi, former Commonwealth Journalist writes from the UK University of the year, University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Science, Department of Computer & Information Sciences, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
