Behavior

1. Please act like you were not raised by wolves when you are in public.
2. Throwing up gang signs, particularly if you aren’t in a gang, will get you hurt. Very quickly.
3. Outside voices should be left outside when you come inside.
4. All of those fighting moves you learned from playing your video games and watching amine cartoons will get your butt kicked in the real world.
5. Treat your boyfriend/girlfriend/friend/co-workers/spouse with respect.
6. Six phrases that never go out of style: “Please”, “Thank You”, “You’re Welcome”, “Sir” and Ma’am”.
7. Manners NEVER go out of style.
8. Look people in the eye when speaking to them.
   • Unless they’re Asian, in which case you may be perceived as staring at them.
   • If people back away from you as you get closer to them, something is wrong.
   • You have invaded their personal space. Stay where you are and keep talking.
   • You are emitting serious body odor. Excuse yourself and fix that.
   • Your breath is offending them. See above.
9. Do not talk with your mouth full or partially full.
10. Your hand is NOT a napkin.
11. Neither is your shirt.
12. Unless you are allergic to certain foods, eat what is in front of you and ask what it was later.
13. If you complain about how the food was prepared, prepare to never be invited back or cooked for again.
    • Especially if it’s your date or your spouse.
14. And unless you like tasting the floor you are walking on, never pick on your server before they’ve served you your food.
    • And don’t let anyone else with you do it either.