โ1. There are plenty of ways to enter a pool. The stairs is not one of them. 2. Never cancel dinner plans by text message. 3. Donโt knock it โtil you try it. 4. If a street performer makes you stop walking, you owe him a buck. 5. Always use โweโ when referring to your home team or your government. 6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it. 7. Donโt underestimate free throws in a game of โhorseโ. 8. Just because you can doesnโt mean you should. 9. Donโt dumb it down. 10. You only get one chance to notice a new haircut. 11. If youโre staying more than one night, unpack. 12. Never park in front of a bar. 13. Expect the seat in front of you to recline. Prepare accordingly. 14. Keep a picture of your first fish, first car, and first boy/girlfriend. 15. Hold your heroes to a high standard. 16. A suntan is earned, not bought. 17. Never lie to your doctor. 18. All guns are loaded. 19. Donโt mention sunburns. Believe me, they know. 20. The best way to show thanks is to wear it. Even if itโs only once. 21. Take a vacation of your cell phone, internet, and TV once a year. 22. Donโt fill up on bread, no matter how good. 23. A handshake beats an autograph. 24. Donโt linger in the doorway. In or out. 25. If you choose to go in drag, donโt sell yourself short. 26. If you want to know what makes you unique, sit for a caricature. 27. Never get your hair cut the day of a special event. 28. Be mindful of what comes between you and the Earth. Always buy good shoes, tires, and sheets. 29. Never eat lunch at your desk if you can avoid it. 30. When youโre with new friends, donโt just talk about old friends. 31. Eat lunch with the new kids. 32. When traveling, keep your wits about you. 33. Itโs never too late for an apology. 34. Donโt pose with booze. 35. If you have the right of way, take it. 36. You donโt get to choose your own nickname. 37. When you marry someone, remember you marry their entire family. 38. Never push someone off a dock. 39. Under no circumstances should you ask a woman if sheโs pregnant. 40. Itโs not enough to be proud of your ancestry; live up to it. 41. Donโt make a scene. 42. When giving a thank you speech, short and sweet is best. 43. Know when to ignore the camera. 44. Never gloat. 45. Invest in good luggage. 46. Make time for your mom on your birthday. Itโs her special day, too. 47. When opening presents, no one likes a good guesser. 48. Sympathy is a crutch, never fake a limp. 49. Give credit. Take blame. 50. Suck it up every now and again. 51. Never be the last one in the pool. 52. Donโt stare. 53. Address everyone that carries a firearm professionally. 54. Stand up to bullies. Youโll only have to do it once. 55. If youโve made your point, stop talking. 56. Admit it when youโre wrong. 57. If you offer to help donโt quit until the job is done. 58. Look people in the eye when you thank them. 59. Thank the bus driver. 60. Never answer the phone at the dinner table. 61. Forgive yourself for your mistakes. 62. Know at least one good joke. 63. Donโt boo. Even the ref is somebodyโs son. 64. Know how to cook one good meal. 65. Learn to drive a stick shift. 66. Be cool to younger kids. Reputations are built over a lifetime. 67. Itโs okay to go to the movies by yourself. 68. Dance with your mother/father. 69. Donโt lose your cool. Especially at work. 70. Always thank the host. 71. If you donโt understand, ask before itโs too late. 72. Know the size of your boy/girlfriendโs clothes. 73. There is nothing wrong with a plain t-shirt. 74. Be a good listener. Donโt just wait for your turn to talk. 75. Keep your word. 76. In college, always sit in the front. Youโll stand out immediately. 77. Carry your motherโs bags. She carried you for nine months. 78. Be patient with airport security. Theyโre just doing their jobs. 79. Donโt be the talker in a movie. 80. The opposite sex likes people who shower. 81. You are what you do, not what you say. 82. Learn to change a tire. 83. Be kind. Everyone has a hard fight ahead of them. 84. An hour with grandparents is time well spent. Ask for advice when you need it. 85. Donโt litter. 86. If you have a sister, get to know her boyfriend. Your opinion is important. 87. You wonโt always be the strongest or the fastest. But you can be the toughest. 88. Never call someone before 9am or after 9pm. 89. Buy the orange properties in Monopoly. 90. Make the little things count. 91. Always wear a bra at work. 92. There is a fine line between looking sultry and slutty. Find it. 93. Youโre never too old to need your mom. 94. Ladies, if you make the decision to wear heels on the first date, commit to keeping them on and keeping your trap shut about how much your feet kill. 95. Know the words to your national anthem. 96. Your dance moves might not be the best, but I promise making a fool of yourself is more fun then sitting on the bench alone. 97. Smile at strangers. 98. Make goals. 99. Being old is not dictated by your bedtime. 100. If you have to fight, punch first and punch hard.โ
