There's something to be said about the separation of church and state by working in an office. Yes, work from home is great. You can fire someone from the comfort of your dining room, then serve Thanksgiving there a day later.
No woman wants or needs shirt pockets over both breasts. That goes double for the ones with buttoned flaps. We are not carrying anything like that. We have a bra if we need somewhere for the cell phone.
In my teens and twenties, there was a local restaurant called Buffalo's that had hot wings, etc. They over-franchised, lost their way, and I don't think they exist any more. I miss them. Their wings were great. Taco Mac still has good wings, but they are in Atlanta, and I never go there on visits.
Subject/Verb agreement matters. It matters a lot. So does correct verb tense.
If you did it for the first kid, do it for every kid. Baby books, 3-D sonograms, gender reveals, birthday parties - getting burned out just because you've already done it isn't going to matter to that fifth kid. They had no say in the matter.
Wearing pajamas and slippers out in public should be the exception. That's just my opinion.
Just because it zips, doesn't mean it fits.
A handwritten thank you note means you're going to the move to the top of my "should I send a gift?" list. I mean, it's not a requirement - I mean, my love for you is not conditional, but if you write me a thank you note for your graduation gift, when you get married, you're going to get something good from the top price range on your registry. That's just me.
If you have to hotbox weed in your car in the Kroger parking lot, maybe you should think about the fact that you can't grocery shop without getting high. I'm pro-legalization, but I'm also all about discretion!
Nobody wants to hear your phone call in a public bathroom.
It's ok to say dead, death, died, dying... passing away, passing on, gone home to be with his maker, deceased, etc. are fine, but so are the more direct words. People die, and they are dead. They also pass and are deceased. It's fine - they're all fine.
Being lefthanded is a pain in the ass. Just, be nice to lefties. The whole planet is keyed to righthanders. You're welcome.
If you're in a meeting where they ask for you to be on camera, be on camera. Nobody cares how your hair looks, just showing up is enough.
Most women want sleeves. Sure, we could put on a cardigan, but you could also MAKE THE GARMENT WITH SLEEVES YOU LAZY JERKS.
Be yourself in an interview. If they can't handle the real you now, they're going to be in for a nasty surprise six weeks after your manners wear off.
It's OK to be disappointed by anything that disappoints you - just choose your timing. Sometimes it's OK to be disappointed publicly, but sometimes you should wait til you're alone. But feel the feeling.
Your job, your car, your house, your clothes don't determine your worth. How you treat others does.
Don't fall in love with a television show - that's the fastest way for it to get canceled.
Sometimes, it's worth the extra money for premium - bras, haircuts, and comfortable shoes are worth the price. Tires, too - though it sucks to have to pay for them.
Compliment more than you complain. Try to keep your complaints directed toward people with the power to fix them.
Tip well for the sake of tipping well. Waitstaff have a hard dang job.
Know how to make a phone call for an appointment, write a letter to ask for assistance, and a notecard expressing thanks.
Have an easy signature drink that you can order confidently at an event. Club soda with lime is mine. If I want a drink-drink - white wine.
When someone else is paying for your meal, be mindful. Just because they offered doesn't mean you have to go nuts.
Sometimes, you have to share your dessert when you don't want to. And it's OK if you aren't happy about it on the inside - just get through it - there will be other desserts. Better ones. But it's also OK to not share - just pick your battles.
Don't half-ass it - bring your whole ass to everything you do.
I have many, many more beliefs - these are just a sample.
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