Adams's 6th Law of Productivity

"Do not 'reply all' to emails that do not need to be read by 'all.'"

The Junk Principle

"Junk expands to fill the space allotted."

Adams's 30th Law of Social Dynamics: The Drama Principle

"If you're constantly saying 'I hate drama,' you are the one causing the drama."

Adams's 4th Law of Grammar Dynamics

"Repeating a word to someone who does not understand the word does nothing to explain the word. Use other words."

Adams's 29th Law of Social Dynamics

"If you can't make a date or time, offer an alternative date or time. Don't just say 'I can't make it.'"

Adams's 3rd Law of Grammar Dynamics

"Proofread everything you write."

Adams's 28th Law of Social Dynamics

"Never air out your dirty laundry in public."

Adams's 27th Law of Social Dynamics

"Warning someone to 'be careful with a knife' while the person is using said knife exponentially increases the risk of injury."

Adams's 26th Law of Social Dynamics

"There is no such thing as a 'partial victory.' All victories must be total. Destruction must be absolute. The opponent must not live to fight another day."

Adams's 25th Law of Social Dynamics

"No matter how many accomodations and compromises you make, there will always be some percentage of a group that is dissatisfied."

Adams's 5th Law of Productivity

"Every meeting should contain as few participants as possible."

Corollary: "As the number of meeting participants increases, the chances of productivity decrease."

Adams's 24th Law of Social Dynamics

"The words, 'I'm on break' mean nothing to someone who is not also on break."

(I may take my lunch hour far more seriously than most.)

Adams's 2nd Law of Grammar Dynamics

"If you misuse a word or phrase in conversation, but the person you’re communicating with understands your intended meaning, the conversation was a success."

 (Examples: "supposeably," "steep learning curve," "I could care less," "literally")

Adams's 23rd Law of Social Dynamics

"Talking about someone behind their back says more about you than the person you're talking about."

Adams's 22nd Law of Social Dynamics

"Any person who wants to lead others should not be allowed to lead. Leadership is a burden, not a privilege."

Adams's 4th Law of Productivity

"Limitations can be liberating, freedom can be restrictive."

Adams's 21st Law of Social Dynamics

"If someone's zipper is down, tell them quickly and discreetly."