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224 pages, Hardcover
First published October 27, 2009
- Don’t spit on the sidewalk.
- Keep your word.
- At funerals, a dark suit is fine. You shouldn’t own a black one.
- Never side against your brother in a fight.
- Be a strong swimmer, especially in the ocean.
- Surround yourself with smart people.
- Don’t be a snob.
- If the teacher forgets to assign homework, keep quiet.
- Know her dress size. Don’t ask.
- Make sure your clothes fit properly.
- Call your mom.
- If you have the right of way, take it.
- When it comes to opening presents, no one likes a good guesser.
- Never under any circumstances ask a woman if she is pregnant.
- Offer your date the seat with the best view of the restaurant.
- Become an expert in something.
- Ride in the front car of a roller coaster. <-- las cuestas son mucho mejores en el último vagón, no en el primero.
Men with facial hair have something to hide. <-- todos y cada uno de ellos, undoubtedly.
- Men should not wear sandals. Ever. <-- y lo dice un pavo que confiesa no usar calcetines nunca. Vamos, anda, tira.
- A T-shirt is neither a philosophy nor an advertisement. It’s a shirt. Wear it plain.
- Live in New York + Limit your time in California. <-- Aquí hay claramente algo edípico
- Never eat the same meal twice in a row. <-- Éste no sabe lo del cocido y la ropavieja
- Sleep with the window open. <-- ???
- Finish what you start, especially books. <-- Precisamente los libros son un mal ejemplo.
Go to a baseball game, eat a hot dog, sing along with 'Take me out to the ball game.'Go to a soccer game, paint your face, scream loud when your team scores.