Rules of Thumb: Guide to Living, Part 2

Be courteous and kind more so than not. Tip well. Be generous and gregarious. Don't be stingy, but don't go overboard, either, or you may drown.

Moderation more so than not.

Consistency more so than not.

Empathy more so than not.

Perspective – see the humor in most situations, even if it is gallows humor.

Perspective – detachment if the situation demands it.

Perspective – engagement if the situation demands it.

Indulge yourself and other people a little, but not too much (boundaries, perspective).

Converse with people, be a good listener and talker, too. Be aware of audience and adjust accordingly.

If you use a mobile phone, don't be a clown. Consider your surroundings and be considerate.

Try to recognize and consider other viewpoints, including those through the filters of other languages and times.

Look things up in a dictionary, or online. Try to understand how things are spelled, and why.

Keep an open mind more so than not.

Today's Rune: Possessions.