- Never cancel dinner plans by text
- Don’t knock it till you try it
- If a street performer makes you stop walking, you owe him at least a buck
- When entrusted with a secret, keep it
- Just because you can doesn’t mean you should
- Don’t dumb yourself down
- You only get one chance to notice a new haircut
- When your wife or girlfriend ask, did you see how pretty she was? The correct response is who, I didn’t notice.
- If your wife / girlfriend ask, do I look fat? Honesty is NOT always the best policy in the case.
- Never jump head first into a pool under 5 foot deep
- If you’re staying more than 1 night, unpack.
- Never park in front of a bar
- Keep pictures of all the important things in life. First car, first love, first fish, etc.
- Hold your heroes to a high standard
- Never pay for a suntan, go out into the sun
- NEVER lie to your doctor and attorney
- All guns are loaded
- It’s better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6
- Don’t tell someone, wow you have a sunburn… they already know!
- Wear that shirt or sweater at least once, no matter how much you hate it!
- Do a tech free vacation for at least 1 week per year!
- Don’t fill up on the bread
- A handshake beats an autograph
- If you want to know what makes you unique, sit for a caricature
- Always do what you think the right thing is.
- Never be embarrassed to express your feelings toward someone.
- Never get your haircut the day of a special event
- Spend your money on good work shoes not dress shoes, your feet will appreciate it.
- Never eat at your desk if you can avoid it
- A good pair of sheets is priceless
- When you with new friends don’t keep talking about the old ones.
- Eat lunch with the new kids.
- It’s never too late for an apology
- Don’t pose for pictures with booze in your hand, it’s unbecoming later in life
- If you have the right of way, TAKE IT.
- You don’t get to choose your own nickname.
- When you marry someone, remember you marry their entire family… for life!
- Never back someone into a corner with no way out
- Under NO circumstances should you ask a woman if she is pregnant.
- It’s not enough to be proud of you ancestry, live up to it.
- Don’t make a scene.
- When giving a thank you speech, short and sweet is the best
- Know when to ignore the camera.
- Never gloat
- Invest in great luggage, you’ll have it for years!
- Make time for your mother on your birthday! It’s special for her too.
- When opening presents, no one likes a good guesser.
- Sympathy is a crutch. Never fake a limp.
- Give credit. Take blame.
- Suck it up every now and then.
- Don’t stare
- Never be the last one in the pool.
- Address everyone that carries a firearm.
- Stand up to bullies. You only have to do it once!
- Once your point is made, shut up.
- When you’re wrong, admit it.
- If you offer to help, don’t stop until you’re finished
- Look people in the eye when you thank them.
- Thank the bus driver and everyone for what they do for you.
- Never answer the phone at the dinner table unless it’s an emergency call.
- Forgive yourself for mistakes.
- Know at least one good joke
- Don’t boo. Even the referee is somebody’s son.
- Know how to cook one great meal
- Learn to drive a stick shift
- Be cool to younger kids, Reputations are built over a lifetime
- It’s okay to go the movies by yourself.
- Dance with your mother/father, never be embarrassed by them.
- Don’t lose you cool. Especially at work.
- Always thank the host.
- If you don’t understand, ask before it’s too late.
- Know the sizes of you wife/girlfriend and kids
- There is nothing wrong with a plain t-shirt
- Keep your word
- Be a good listener, and shut up sometimes
- In school sit near the front, those who do make better grades
- Carry your mothers bags, she carried you for 9 months
- Don’t be one of those talkers / texters in a movie
- The opposite sex likes people who shower.
- Think before you talk.
- You are what you do. Not what you say.
- Learn to change a tire
- Be kind. Everyone has a hard fight ahead of them.
- An hour spent with an elder is an hour well spent. Ask for advice when you need it.
- Don’t litter
- Get to know your brothers / sisters partners, your opinion is more important than you realize.
- You won’t always be the strongest or the fastest. But you can be the toughest.
- Never call someone before or after 9am and 9pm.
- Make the little things count.
- You’re never too old to need your Mom.
- Know the words to the National Anthem.
- You may not be the best dancer, but I promise making a fool of yourself is more fun than sitting on the bench alone.
- Smile at strangers
- Always make goals.
- Don’t be in a big hurry to leave home.
- Don’t tell someone you love them unless you do.
- Falls don’t kill you, it’s hitting the ground.
- Never say, Hey watch this…
- Everyone has feelings. Some people just hide theirs well.
- If you have to fight, punch first and punch hard.
