{"id":509,"date":"2014-08-14T14:47:19","date_gmt":"2014-08-14T09:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/abhinav.spsdarj.org\/?p=509"},"modified":"2014-08-14T15:11:10","modified_gmt":"2014-08-14T09:41:10","slug":"100-things-a-road-not-taken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abhinavkr.com\/musings\/2014\/08\/100-things-a-road-not-taken\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Things: A Road Not Taken"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">An Econ Teacher Gave His Senior High School\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Students\u00a0His Personal List Of Wisest Words. And They Make A Lot Of Sense.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li style=\"color: black;\" value=\"1\">There are plenty of ways to enter a pool. The stairs is not one of them.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Never cancel dinner plans by text message.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Don&#8217;t knock it till\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0try it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">If a street performer makes\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0stop walking,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0owe him a buck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Always use &#8220;we&#8221; when referring to\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">When entrusted with a secret, keep it.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Don&#8217;t underestimate free throws in a game of HORSE.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Just because\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you can<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0doesn&#8217;t mean\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0should.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Don&#8217;t dumb yourself down.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">You\u00a0only get one chance to notice a new haircut.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">If\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u2019re staying more than one night, unpack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Never park in front of a bar.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Expect the seat in front of\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0to recline. Prepare accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Keep a picture of\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0first fish, first car, and first girl\/boyfriend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Hold\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0heroes to a high standard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">A suntan is earned, not bought.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Never lie to\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">All guns are loaded.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Don&#8217;t mention sunburns. Believe me, they know.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">The best way to show thanks is to wear it.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Even<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0if it&#8217;s only once.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Take a vacation of\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0cell phone, internet, and TV once a year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Don&#8217;t fill up on bread, no matter how good.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">A handshake beats an autograph.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Don&#8217;t linger in the doorway. In or out.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">If\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0choose to go in drag, don&#8217;t sell yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">If\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0want to know what makes\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0unique, sit for a caricature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Never get\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0haircut the day of a special event.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Be mindful of what comes between\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0and the Earth. Always buy good shoes, tires and sheets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Never eat lunch at\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0desk if\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you can<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0avoid it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">When\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">&#8216;re with new friends, don\u2019t just talk about old friends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Eat lunch with the new kids.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">When traveling, keep\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0wits about\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">. No matter where\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0are.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">It&#8217;s never too late for an apology.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Don&#8217;t pose with booze. It&#8217;s unbecoming.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">If\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0have the right of way, TAKE IT.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">You\u00a0don&#8217;t get to choose\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0own nickname.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">When\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0marry someone, remember\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0marry their entire family.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Never push someone off a dock.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li style=\"color: black;\" value=\"39\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Under no circumstances should\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0ask a woman if she is pregnant.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li style=\"color: black;\" value=\"40\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">It&#8217;s not enough to be proud of\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0ancestry, live up to it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Don&#8217;t make a scene.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">When giving a thank\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0speech, short and sweet is best.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Know when to ignore the camera.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Never gloat.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Invest in great luggage.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Make time for\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0mother on\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0birthday. It&#8217;s a special day for her too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">When opening presents, no one\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">likes<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0a good guesser.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Give credit. Take blame.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Sympathy is a crutch. Never\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">fake<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0a limp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Suck it up every now and then.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Never be the last one in the pool.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Don&#8217;t stare.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Address everyone that carries a firearm professionally.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Stand up to bullies.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">You<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0only have to do it once.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">If\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">&#8216;ve made\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0point, stop talking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Admit it when\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">&#8216;re wrong.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">If\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0offer to help don&#8217;t quit until the job is done.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Look people in the eye when\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0thank them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Thank the bus driver.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Never answer the phone at the dinner table.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Forgive yourself for\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0mistakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Know at least one good joke.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Don&#8217;t boo.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Even<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0the ref is somebody&#8217;s son.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Know how to cook one good meal.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Learn to drive manual\/stick shift.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Be cool to younger kids. Reputations are built over a lifetime.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">It&#8217;s okay to go to the movies by yourself.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Dance with\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0mother\/<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">father<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Don&#8217;t lose\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0cool. Especially at work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Always thank the host.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">If\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0don&#8217;t understand, ask before it&#8217;s too late.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Know the size of\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0boyfriend\/girlfriend&#8217;s clothes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">There is nothing wrong with a plain t-shirt.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Be a good listener. Don&#8217;t just take\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0turn to talk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Keep\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0word.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">In college always sit near the front.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">You<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">&#8216;ll stand our immediately and come grade time it will come in handy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Carry\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0mother&#8217;s bags. She carried\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0for 9 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Be patient with airport security. They are just doing their job.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Don&#8217;t be the talker in a movie.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">The opposite sex\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">likes<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0people who shower.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">You\u00a0are what\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0do. Not what\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0say.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Learn to change tire.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Be kind. Everyone has a hard fight ahead of them.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">An hour with grandparents is time well spent. Ask for advice when\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you <\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">need it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Don&#8217;t litter.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">If\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0have a sister, get to know her boyfriend.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Your<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0opinion is important.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">You\u00a0won&#8217;t always be the strongest or fastest. But\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">you can<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">&#8216;t be the toughest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Never\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">call<\/span><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0someone before or after 9am and 9pm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Buy the orange properties in Monopoly.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Make the little things count.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">Always wear a bra to work.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: black;\">There is a fine line between looking sultry and slutty. 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