19. Don’t be all pretentious about the way you travel. You’re not that special, bro.

This rule came about as I was gchatting with a friend about how great I am at having awesome trips, and he was all, “I’m pretty great at travelling, too.” One of us might have even said “I’m not a tourist. I’m a traveller.” Ugh, I know. So this rule is mostly a reminder to myself to not brag about my own particular way of travelling, because, come on, that’s terrible.

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#18. If you don’t have time for a pet, don’t get one. It’s mean.

Photo: Rule #14. Proofread your shit.

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#12. Just because it’s a party doesn’t mean you have to get wasted. Especially when it’s a work party.

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#11. Eating at your desk is unhealthy and unsanitary and sad. Take an actual lunch break.

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#10. It’s cool to keep a decently-stocked liquor cabinet at home. It’s not cool to be all pretentious about it.

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#9. Don‘t spend more time playing video games than you do exercising. I mean, that’s just common sense.

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#8. If you’re at the bar, don’t start talking about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

It’s just a drag.

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#7. Wearing a bike helmet might make you look like a dork,

but not wearing one makes you look like an asshole.

Especially to the paramedics. 

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The New Rules of Adulthood #6. If you really like a band, whose music you listen to for free, buy their album. If no one does, they’ll go away.

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Rule #5. Hang out with old people.

#4. Turn off your phone for dinner. All your dumb emails will still be dumb 45 minutes later.

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#3. Paying too much attention to what other people are doing will only make you feel bad.

Log off of facebook and do you.   

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#2. If you’re at an upscale mixology bar, don’t order a drink in a martini glass when you don’t have a spot at the bar.

There’s nothing cool about spilling an $11 cocktail all over yourself.  

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