Common Sense PSA

We attended a birthday party last night that was a tad surreal. You'd think most of my folloeing advice would be common sense, but apparently not. So, here are some lessons I think we could all learn:

1. Never read out loud the amount of your gift checks.

2. When people tell you not to read the amount out loud, don't scream, "I don't care about money anyway, what a stupid gift." Especially when the people who gave you the checks are in the room.

3. Never call the birthday cards people pick out for you "cheesey."

4. If you receive a set of switch blade knives for your birthday, don't open them and then leave them lying around for the small children to play with.

5. When you receive a used video game, don't tell the person that bought it for you that they should have gotten you a NEW one since those only cost $20.

6. Always remember to say thank you. Epescially if you've insulted the gifts you were given.



Some other random tips of advice. I won't say what on earth prompted these, but I'm guessing you can probably make the coonection.

1. People who have children might know more about conception than you learned in your health class. Don't make snide comments about them under your breath.

2. Calling an extended family member, "Idiot," isn't very polite.

3. "Kids eat outside" does not mean, you get to stay inside because you want to and the adults can stand. Anyone under 16 should be OUTSIDE!

4. Don't show your report card unless the grades are worth showing off.

5. You can't give yourself a nickname. They are given *to* you. But if you *do* give yourself one, pick a cooler animal than a possum.