The so-called “bro code” includes simple guidelines on every aspect of a bro’s life.  Topics such as dating, greeting other bros and even proper urinal etiquette are covered by the code.

One of the most important rules the bro code has is how to properly use a urinal.

When using a urinal, always keep a one urinal length between you and other bros.

Always keep your eyes forward and glued to the wall, don’t talk and never ever sneak a peek at other bros while they’re doing their business.

Another important aspect of the bro code is how to act towards a fellow bro. When greeting a bro, one should always go with a firm handshake, bro fist or bro hug. Never give a bro a limp handshake or full on hug. Also bros should always treat each other with respect, put their bros before their ladies and a bro never dates one of his bro’s exes.

There comes a time when a bro must grow up and that “bro code” turns into a full-fledged “man code.”

One major difference between the bro code and the man code are the guidelines for dating and relationships.  As outlined in the bro code, the main purpose of dating is to get some action.

The man code, however, takes a different approach to women.

Real men don’t sleep around and try to take advantage of every girl they meet.

As a follower of the man code, a man should not act like a jerk to his significant other.

A man does not treat his significant other with any less respect than he would anyone else.

Another part of the bro code that is different from the man code is in the areas of responsibility. In the bro code, bros are encouraged to go to any means to get out of commitments and mistakes made.  The man code encourages men to take responsibility for all of their actions.

So the difference between the bro code and the man code is all about growing up.

The man code takes a more refined look at what it means to be a real man.

Responsibility and respect are what makes a real man, not random women and shirked responsibilities.