wise words.

  1. 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. Don’t knock it ’til you  t r y  it. 
  4. If a street performer makes you stop walking, you owe him a buck. 
  5. Always use “we” when referring to your home team or your government. 
  6. When  e n t r u s t e d  with a secret, keep it. 
  7. Just because you can doesn’t mean you  s h o u l d . 
  8. Don’t dumb it down. 
  9. You only get one chance to notice a new haircut. 
  10. If you’re staying more than one night, unpack. 
  11. Never park in front of a bar. 
  12. Expect the seat in front of you to recline.  P r e p a r e  accordingly. 
  13. Keep a picture of your first fish, first car, first girl/boyfriend. 
  14. Hold your heroes to a high standard. 
  15. A suntan is  e a r n e d , not bought. 
  16. Never lie to your doctor. 
  17. All guns are loaded. 
  18. The best way to show  t h a n k s  is to wear it. Even if its only once. 
  19. Take a  v a c a t i o n  of your cell phone, Internet, and TV once a year. 
  20. Don’t fill up on bread, no matter how good. 
  21. A handshake beats an autograph. 
  22. Don’t  l i n g e r  in the doorway. In or out.
  23. If you want to know what makes you  u n i q u e , sit for a caricature. 
  24. Never get your hair cut the day of a special event. 
  25. Be  m i n d f u l  of what comes between you and the Earth. Always buy good shoes, tires, and sheets. 
  26. Never eat lunch at your desk if you can avoid it. 
  27. When you’re with  n e w  friends, don’t just talk about old friends. 
  28. Eat lunch with the new kids. 
  29. When traveling, keep your wits about you. 
  30. It’s never too late for an  a p o l o g y . 
  31. Don’t pose with booze. 
  32. If you have the right of way, take it. 
  33. You don’t get to choose your own nickname. 
  34. When you marry someone, remember you marry their  e n t i r e  family. 
  35. Never push someone off a dock. 
  36. Under no circumstances should you ask a woman if she is pregnant. 
  37. It’s not enough to be proud of your  a n c e s t r y , live up to it. 
  38. Don’t make a scene. 
  39. When giving a thank you speech, short and sweet is best. 
  40. Know when to ignore the camera. 
  41. Never  g l o a t . 
  42. Make time for your parents on your  b i r t h d a y . It’s their special day too. 
  43. When opening presents, no one likes a good guesser. 
  44. S y m p a t h y  is a crutch, never fake a limp. 
  45. Give credit. Take blame. 
  46. Suck it up every now and again. 
  47. Don’t  s t a r e . 
  48. Address everyone that carries a firearm professionally. 
  49. Stand up to bullies. You’ll only have to do it once. 
  50. If you’ve made your point, stop talking. 
  51. A d m i t  it when you’re wrong. 
  52. If you offer to help, don’t quit until the job is done. 
  53. Look people in the eye when you  t h a n k  them. 
  54. Thank the bus driver. 
  55. Never answer the phone at the dinner table. 
  56. Forgive  y o u r s e l f  for your mistakes. 
  57. Know at least one good joke. 
  58. Know how to cook one good meal. 
  59. Be cool to younger kids.  R e p u t a t i o n s  are built over a lifetime. 
  60. It’s okay to go to the movies by yourself. 
  61. Dance with your mother/father. 
  62. Don’t lose your cool. Especially at work. 
  63. Always thank the host. 
  64. If you don’t understand,  a s k  before it’s too late. 
  65. Know the size of your boyfriend/girlfriend’s clothes. 
  66. There is nothing wrong with a plain t-shirt. 
  67. Be a good  l i s t e n e r . Don’t just take your turn to talk. 
  68. Keep your word. 
  69. In college, always sit in the front. You’ll stand out immediately. Come grade time it might come in handy. 
  70. Carry your mother’s bags. She carried you for 9 months. 
  71. Be patient with airport security. They’re just doing their job. 
  72. Don’t be the talker in a movie. 
  73. The opposite sex likes people who shower. 
  74. You are what you  d o , not what you say. 
  75. Learn to change a tire. 
  76. Be  k i n d . Everyone has a hard fight ahead of them. 
  77. An hour with grandparents is time well spent. Ask for  a d v i c e  when you need it. 
  78. Don’t litter. Seriously. 
  79. If you have a sister, get to know her boyfriend. Your opinion is important. 
  80. You won’t always be the strongest or the fastest, but you can be the  t o u g h e s t . 
  81. Never call someone before 9AM or after 9PM. 
  82. Buy the orange properties in Monopoly. 
  83. Make the  l i t t l e  things count. 
  84. Women: Always wear a bra to work. 
  85. There is a fine line between looking sultry and slutty. Find it. 
  86. You’re never too old to need your mom. 
  87. Ladies, if you make the decision to wear heels on the first date, commit to keep them on and keeping your trap shut about how much your feet kill. 
  88. Know the words to your national anthem. 
  89. Your dance moves may not be the best, but I promise making a fool of yourself is more fun than sitting on the bench alone. 
  90. S m i l e  at strangers. 
  91. Make  g o a l s . 
  92. Being old is not dictated by your bedtime. 
  93. If you have to  f i g h t , punch first and punch hard.


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