To-Don't: Remind Me Of...

When you're out with someone, even if it's just as a friend, you should never tell them that they remind you of someone else. This sets a certain expectation, as now they will be wondering in what ways they are like said other person, and also wonder how you really feel about the person that they remind you of. It works to make people really self-conscious, and it's unlikely that they'll be able to fully relax and be themselves after that.

To-Don't: Be Rude to Staff

There's a good possibility that this bothers me because I've worked in retail for a span of six years, or maybe it's the hardships of my two shifts in the food service that still haunt me, but, really...be kind to the people serving you. Seriously.

To-Don't: Have a Bad Walk

This subject was requested by Silva, one of my friends and co-workers, in regards to the incapability of the men in her life to walk properly. Remember, boys: the sidewalk isn't designed for your fancy-walking, so step in line with your ladies to avoid any undue embarrassment.

To-Don't: Be Negative

You know how you can get really excited about something, and there's always that one person that you want to talk to about it, but for whatever reason you need to hold off on talking to them? And then, by the time you actually get the chance to talk to them about it, you've built it up in your mind, and maybe fantasized about what their reactions will be and how they'll feel about it? And once you actually start off the conversation, like, "so...have you heard about [the thing I'm really excited about]?" only to have them cut you off with something along the lines of "Yes! I HATE that! It's so stupid!" If you do know what I'm talking about, then you should know not to be such a Negative-Norbert.

To-Don't: Talk & Text

I don't understand why some people think that it's perfectly acceptable to ignore your date so you can talk or text on your cellphone. I mean, yes, sometimes, during a date, your phone goes off, and sometimes it is indeed an emergency that you need to take care of. In case it's not an emergency, you need to either hang up the phone, or call off the date.