Adams’s 40th Law of Social Dynamics

“Never mock or draw attention to someone who is trying to make a positive change in their life.”

Adams’s 39th Law of Social Dynamics

“As the inertia of social change increases, so does the drag of the status quo.”

Adams's 37th Law of Social Dynamics

"Never bother a coworker when they're at lunch or when they're leaving."

Adams's 36th Law of Social Dynamics

"The only people who don't like hearing the phrase, 'I told you so' are people who are consistently wrong."

The Funeral Principle

"When in doubt, go to the funeral." -Jennifer Fasolino

Adams's 35th Law of Social Dynamics

"Never see your co-workers in a bathing suit."

Adams's 34th Law of Social Dynamics

The more someone reminds you that they are certified, licensed, or trained, the less you should trust them.

Adams's 32nd Law of Social Dynamics

"One of the great mistakes of immaturity is believing yourself to be prematurely mature."

Adams's 31st Law of Social Dynamics

"Never send more than 2 text messages without a reply." (Also applies to emails, social media comments, handwritten letters)

Adams's 6th Law of Productivity

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

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 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 23rd Law of Social Dynamics

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