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Yesterday I was sorting out my papers and came across a sheet of paper with those notes that I had copied  from somewhere I don't remember. I even forgot that I had that list. I thought it was worth sharing . I wonder if you'd object to any of those rules:

1 Forgive
2 Always do your share and a little more.
3 A person never looks so tall as when he stoops to help another.
4 Smile when introducing yourself.
5 Have a firm handshake.
6 Be the first person to say "hello".
7 Always buy whan little kids are selling.
8 Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
9 Memorize your favourite poem.
10 Watch at least one sunrise and one sunset a year.
11 Remember people's birthdays. Not just your own.
12 Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
13 When you say "I love you", mean it.
14 When you say "I'm sorry", look the person in the eyes.
15 Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
16 Believe in love at first sight.
17 Use fresh herbs when cooking.
18 Never laugh at anyone's dreams.
19 Ask questions.It's not always about what you know, rather what you can find out.
20 Love deeply and passionately! You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
21 In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
22 Don't judge people by their relatives.
23 Talk slow but think quick.
24 When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask "Why do you want to know?"
25 Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
26 Call your mom! NOW!
27 Laugh...A lot!
28 Say "Bless you" when you hear someone sneeze, especially a stranger.
29 Take a plate of cookies to a new neighbour.
30 When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
31 Remember the three R's: Respect for self, Respect for others, Responsibility for all your actions.
32 Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
33 When you realize you'made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
34 Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
35 Marry someone you love to talk to.As you get older, conversational skills will be as important as any other.
36 Spend some time alone.
37 Open your arms to change.
38 Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
39 Read more books and watch more TV.
40 Live a good , honourable life. then when you get older and think back, you'll get to enjoy it a second time.
41 A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquill harmonious home.
42 Trust in God but lock your car.
43 In disagreement with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
44 Read between the lines.
45 Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
46 Don't litter.
47 Pray. There's immeasurable power in it.
48 Never interrupt when you are flattered.
49 Always respond to a compliment with a sicere and heartfelt "Thank you!".
50 Mind your own business!
51 Don't trust a person who doesn't close their eyes when you kiss them.
52 Once a year, go some place you've never been before.
53 If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while you are living. That is wealth's greatest satisfaction.
54 Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck.
55 Learn the rules then break some.
56 Remember that the best relationship is one where your love for each other is greater than your need for each other.

Feel free to make additions!