Did or do you practice any unwritten traditions?

2LTs not saluting 1LTs.

Unwritten traditions abound in the Corps, and most of us just consider them a part of our Corps just as much as any piece of the uniform.<div>You meet another Marine, of the same rank, the first thing they discuss, is who made rank on what date, so you have a clear picture in your mind of who is going to be in charge should the need arise.</div><div>Then of course, you have the habit of ANY Marine in uniform, feeling the need to walk up to another Marine in uniform and demand they straighten their uniform, or get their hands out of their pockets or whatever it is, that is Wrong. &nbsp; I have seen PFC's do this to Sergeants, and Lord knows, a Marine Sergeant is proud creature, unwilling to stand down to anything, but when they've been caught being "Un-sat" they know it, and few even open their mouths to answer when it comes to the pride of the uniform.</div><div>One more thing, I have noticed since I retired, is that you can literaly spot another old Marine anywhere, and there is this instant eye-lock, nod and tight smile that we give each other in passing. &nbsp;Given the chance, such as waiting in line for Coffee or paying for your groceries, you may spare a few words on MOS or duty station, but all that is pretty much unnecessary really, its the knowledge you KNOW who they are and that seems to be enough.</div>