Public Spaces Etiquette
How to behave respectfully in parks, libraries, and other shared spaces
CivicSense explains real-world civic sense with short guides, examples, and quizzes — from trash and safai to guests, parking, and festivals. Written for immigrant families in English, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, हिन्दी, and বাংলা.
Everyday behavior
Building · Street · Community
Basement noise · Late night
“How do I tell upstairs neighbors to keep it down without starting a fight?”
Trash & safai · Hallway
“Is it okay to leave bags outside the door for a few hours?”
Festivals · Music · Guests
“How loud is too loud for Diwali, Eid, or Gurpurab in an American building?”
Simple civic habits · Made for busy families & city life
CivicSense is a small learning space that explains everyday civic etiquette in simple language. It covers things many South-Asian families deal with daily — hallway behavior, trash rules, cooking smells, guests, noise, pets, and cultural gatherings.
The goal is straightforward: cleaner buildings, calmer neighbors, and more respectful streets — without long lectures. Just clear examples, do's and don'ts, and practical tips you can actually use at home.
Learn the unwritten rules of any country — before you embarrass yourself
Short, practical guides for everyday civic sense — from home cleanliness and food rules to neighbors, roads, pets, and culture.
Quick scenario-based questions to check your civic sense — hallways, trash, driving, guests, festivals, and more.
How to behave respectfully in parks, libraries, and other shared spaces
Learn how to talk, behave, and avoid disrespect in daily life
Your pet is harmless — but others may feel scared or uncomfortable
It’s not only about rules or posters on the wall. The way we talk, clean, park, and move every day decides if our building and area feel like home — or like a constant headache for everyone, especially for elders, kids, and students.
Small habits add up. Noise, trash, shoes in the hallway — these little things decide if a building feels peaceful or stressful.
Simple safai rules for flats, basements, and streets so there’s less smell, fewer pests, and no fights over mess.
When we talk calmly, respect elders, and give neighbors basic space, the whole building starts to feel like a safer mohalla.
Good civic sense protects kids, parents, and grandparents — from how we drive to how we handle building disputes.