Social Etiquette

You confidently sing the wrong lyrics to a popular song at a party — loudly. Do you stop or keep going?

You jump up to sing karaoke but realise halfway through that you don’t know the words. Do you mumble or make them up?

You’re convinced you’re lip-syncing to your playlist in public. Someone films you actually singing loudly. Do you own it or run?

You’re singing along to music in your headphones in a lift when the doors open to reveal your boss and several colleagues. Do you keep singing or stop mid-note?

At a magic show, the magician calls for a volunteer and points at you. You hate being on stage. Do you go up?

You’re singing along to music in your headphones in a lift when the doors open to a group of strangers. Do you stop or keep going?

At a karaoke night, someone jumps in to sing with you without asking. Do you carry on or stop singing?

At a theatre show, you start clapping early, thinking the performance is over. The actors aren’t finished. Do you keep clapping or stop awkwardly?

Your partner proposes to you in the middle of a crowded restaurant. You’ve been planning to break up with them. Do you reject them publicly or accept to spare embarrassment and break up later?

You’re at a funeral when the deceased’s will is read aloud. To everyone’s shock, it states they want you — specifically you — to sing their favourite karaoke song, ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ at the service. You can’t sing, and the room is full of grieving strangers staring at you. Do you respect their wishes or refuse and risk appearing heartless?