RULES TO TEACH YOUR SON
1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down. When shaking hands, grip firmly while looking them in the eye.
2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs.
3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king.
4. In a negotiation, never make the first offer.
5. Request the late check-out.
6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it.
7. Hold your heroes to a higher standard.
8. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas.
9. Play with passion or don’t play at all…
10. If you observe statistics that are pitfalls for those of your gender/age, it will prepare you to refrain from joining those who will frequently approach you to be added in self-destructive actions (drug/alcohol abuse, criminal activities, lack of education/training etc.).
11. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.
12. If you need music on the beach, you are missing the point.
13. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her.
14. You marry the girl, you marry her family.
15. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.
16. Experience the serenity of traveling alone.
17. Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room.
18. Never turn down a breath mint.
19. A sport coat is worth 1000 words.
20. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.
21. Thank a veteran. Then, make it up to him.
22. Eat lunch with the new kid.
23. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then, delete it.
24. Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win.
25. Manners maketh the man.
26. Give credit. Take the blame.
27. Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied.
28. Write down your dreams.
29. Take time to snuggle your pets, they love you so much and are always happy to see you.
30. Be confident and humble at the same time.
31. If ever in doubt, remember whose son you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary!
32. In all things lead by example not an explanation.
33. Apologies mean nothing without changes. If the person haven't changed his or her ways, question the sincerity of the apology.
34. You will be a wise man or a fool; there is nothing in between.
35. If you can't afford to take care of your own household, you should not be dating or having sex. These things lead into unplanned pregnancies; it is not wise to bring a child into the world to suffer the curses of poverty.
