What are some of your personal “rules” that you never break ?

[DIS_MIKE]

I'm not a fan of lending things out to friends. Movies, books, games, and even tools. If you do get them back they're never in the condition they were in when you lent them out. Physical media is always the worst. I cannot tell you how many CDs and DVDs that my friends have not returned or returned all scratched and unplayable. I let a friend borrow an expensive floor jack one time and it no longer works right after he returned it.

 

[amberpi]

My personal rule-Never call people bigots or other names just because I disagree with their political views.

That I will agree with you on. When I call someone a racist, they’re a flat out racist.

Kimblebee, that’s what I meant. Political views can be all over and can include racists regardless of affialiation.

 

[cruiser21]

she later clarified she met when talking to some relatives they say the "n" word, and she is not letting them get away with that again

That's fine but it's still my personal rule not to call people names that don't agree with my politics, values or religion. I'm also a believer in freedom of speech. If I don't like what someone says I just don't hang out with them.

 

[ronandannette]

Haha! I have tons of personal rules!

* Always have a vacation planned.

* Try to leave a place better than I found it.

* Pick up my trash.

* Bring a book.

* Bring hand sanitizer.

* I can always fit one more thing in the dishwasher.

* Be sweet - growing up, that's what my daddy used to always say to me when he'd tell me bye as he was dropping me off somewhere - "Be sweet. I love you." I sometimes get a little salty w/ my sweet now though... (I've changed the "be sweet" to "be humble & kind" as I've gotten older too.)

* Return the grocery cart to the return stall.

* Don't go out w/o first at least putting on some lipstick.

* Don't wear open-toed shoes if my toenails aren't painted.

* Don't watch scary movies at night when DH isn't home.

* Don't wear white shoes or springy-summery looking clothes after Labor Day. (It's still hot here well into October, so I'll wear shorts & sleeveless tops, but they can't look "summery-springy".)

* Never, ever write "ur" for "your".

* Always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand.

* Our kids can't have a birthday w/o balloons, & we can't have Christmas w/o oranges & apples in our stockings.

* Stand for the National Anthem w/ my hand on my heart.

And, my husband says my personal motto should be, "If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing." I don't know if that's a personal rule or not though.

That right there sounds like a blueprint for a happy, productive life!!

 

[cruiser21]

Haha! I have tons of personal rules!

* Always have a vacation planned.

* Try to leave a place better than I found it.

* Pick up my trash.

* Bring a book.

* Bring hand sanitizer.

* I can always fit one more thing in the dishwasher.

* Be sweet - growing up, that's what my daddy used to always say to me when he'd tell me bye as he was dropping me off somewhere - "Be sweet. I love you." I sometimes get a little salty w/ my sweet now though... (I've changed the "be sweet" to "be humble & kind" as I've gotten older too.)

* Return the grocery cart to the return stall.

* Don't go out w/o first at least putting on some lipstick.

* Don't wear open-toed shoes if my toenails aren't painted.

* Don't watch scary movies at night when DH isn't home.

* Don't wear white shoes or springy-summery looking clothes after Labor Day. (It's still hot here well into October, so I'll wear shorts & sleeveless tops, but they can't look "summery-springy".)

* Never, ever write "ur" for "your".

* Always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand.

* Our kids can't have a birthday w/o balloons, & we can't have Christmas w/o oranges & apples in our stockings.

* Stand for the National Anthem w/ my hand on my heart.

And, my husband says my personal motto should be, "If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing." I don't know if that's a personal rule or not though.

Your list could be my list except for the springy-summery clothes. I live in AZ I wear Springy/Summery clothes year round. Also our stockings are filled with chocolate not fruit.

I can't go a day without a vacation planned. I end up changing most of my vacation plans on a weekly basis, but I need to have something planned.

 

[amberpi]

That's fine but it's still my personal rule not to call people names that don't agree with my politics, values or religion. I'm also a believer in freedom of speech. If I don't like what someone says I just don't hang out with them.

The only values I bring to this situation is that I do not want to engage with other people who would denigrate someone for their skin color, sexual orientation, etc. ya know? If someone wants to use a slur of sort, that’s fine, but I’m out.

 

[cruiser21]

The only values I bring to this situation is that I do not want to engage with other people who would denigrate someone for their skin color, sexual orientation, etc. ya know? If someone wants to use a slur of sort, that’s fine, but I’m out.

Isn't that what I just said? My job requires me to engage with all types of people and treat them with respect.

 

[LSUmiss]

I won't drink and drive. One drink limit if I'm driving, and usually there for a while or someone else drives.

I have been trying to think of one. This is definitely one for me. I won’t even have one drink (although I know it’s probably ok).

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Ahhhh, but she just said "bigots". No room for interpretation or justification there.

Bigotry comes in many forms, and pretty much all people are guilty of it to some degree.

 

[Wendy31]

Your list could be my list except for the springy-summery clothes. I live in AZ I wear Springy/Summery clothes year round. Also our stockings are filled with chocolate not fruit.

I can't go a day without a vacation planned. I end up changing most of my vacation plans on a weekly basis, but I need to have something planned.

My goal in life is to move somewhere where it's summer all year long!

And, if we don't have a deposit down on a vacation somewhere, I get twitchy. LOL!

 

[DeniseJH]

Bigotry comes in many forms, and pretty much all people are guilty of it to some degree.

By definition you are correct! When I think of bigotry I think of race and sexual orientation mainly. I see now that it can mean other things!!

 

[superme80]

Never litter. I always yell at my kids if they let their trash blow away. It rarely happens because we chase it down. Once in a blue moon it does and I feel really bad.
I would like to say I am never snappy female, but my buttons were pushed this week, so rule broken. I do try NOT to be "that woman".

 

[AndreaDM]

I don’t have a lot of hard & fast rules, I live my life more grey than black & white. For example, if there was only one handicapped parking space available I suppose I’d poop my pants. If there were a whole row of empty spots you can bet I’d risk a ticket in favor of finding a restroom.

 

[rodeo65]

I don't lie to my kids (well, other than the Santa years) and I don't avoid answering anything they ask. It's meant some pretty uncomfortable conversations at times and definitely some extremely painful ones over the last few months. I was raised in a speak no evil household, so nothing is off limits. Funny thing now though, my parents are all talky about everything.

 

[DawnM]

ever get any points on the dis ?

Proudly! And they were worth it!

 

[antmaril]

Haha! I have tons of personal rules!

* Always have a vacation planned.

* Try to leave a place better than I found it.

* Pick up my trash.

* Bring a book.

* Bring hand sanitizer.

* I can always fit one more thing in the dishwasher.

* Be sweet - growing up, that's what my daddy used to always say to me when he'd tell me bye as he was dropping me off somewhere - "Be sweet. I love you." I sometimes get a little salty w/ my sweet now though... (I've changed the "be sweet" to "be humble & kind" as I've gotten older too.)

* Return the grocery cart to the return stall.

* Don't go out w/o first at least putting on some lipstick.

* Don't wear open-toed shoes if my toenails aren't painted.

* Don't watch scary movies at night when DH isn't home.

* Don't wear white shoes or springy-summery looking clothes after Labor Day. (It's still hot here well into October, so I'll wear shorts & sleeveless tops, but they can't look "summery-springy".)

* Never, ever write "ur" for "your".

* Always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand.

* Our kids can't have a birthday w/o balloons, & we can't have Christmas w/o oranges & apples in our stockings.

* Stand for the National Anthem w/ my hand on my heart.

And, my husband says my personal motto should be, "If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing." I don't know if that's a personal rule or not though.

Your list is my list with the exception of the apples and oranges in the stockings. Otherwise, I try to do everything on your list. As a PP said, I am a rule follower. (BTW — I have been on the DIS for 18 years and have never received any points).

 

[DawnM]

I am a rule follower, so I follow all rules!

For the most part I am too, unless the rules are stupid, then I just assume the rules are for those who can't be reasonable.
You know, like, drive 35mph in an open road 2 lane highway with no visible building or light in sight......stupid.
And then, sigh, there are some stupid rules I follow, just because I don't want to get into trouble. For example, my son lives in an on-campus apartment at his college. They aren't allowed to have knives over 4" long, even in the apartment. ARGH! But we follow it because we don't want him in trouble.

 

[mumto3girls]

I won't drink and drive. One drink limit if I'm driving, and usually there for a while or someone else drives.

This is one of mine. And if I am driving anyone else’s kids I won’t even have 1. Not so much because I think it is unsafe, I just wouldn’t even want there to be a question about how much I had. Not difficult for me because I am not a big drinker anyway.

I also don’t text and drive, ever. The few times I’ve been tempted I remember that I have 3 kids that watch everything I do and they will learn more by my example than they will what I tell them. When my oldest started driving it was easy for me to remind her that I don’t text and drive and if after 30 years of driving I don’t feel comfortable doing it, she certainly shouldn’t.

I also tend to be a rule follower. I am not actually sure that is a great trait in me—it goes along with tending to avoid conflict.

I am fairly introverted and dislike most big social events—weddings, funerals, showers, graduations, reunions etc. I would prefer to avoid all of those, but I require myself to show up when possible for the people I care about. If it is someone I don’t know well—wedding of a 3rd cousin I’ve met 3 times—ok to send regrets, but otherwise suck it up, put on nice clothes and a smile and do it. Often it is not as bad as I am expecting it to be.

My other ones are more household related and not hard and fast:

Do at least one load of laundry every day.

Empty the dishwasher as soon as possible and then reload as you go.

Clean up immediately after dinner.

Check for trash in the car when getting gas.

Sort the mail over the paper recycling bin.

Handle and deal with school forms the day they come home.

 

[lifesavacation]

Never loan money to family or friends. LOL.

I learned that one the hard way.

 

[Planogirl]

I believe in letting people speak. I see so often that people give their opinions and then people who don't agree slam them. I enjoy hearing opinions and I don't care if it comes from celebrities or joe blow from down the street. It's all good.

I also believe in tolerance. Even those with horrible views can change and are more likely to do so if treated with respect. Of course there are limits.