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 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 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 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 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 19th Law of Social Dynamics

"Just because you have an opinion does not mean that you must share it."

Adams's 18th Law of Social Dynamics

"Adulthood is gray. Nothing is absolute, pure 'evil,' or objectively 'good.'"

Adams's 17th Law of Social Dynamics

"Beware of anyone who is certain about anything."

Adams's 16th Law of Social Dynamics

"Great people do not need convince others of their greatness. It is self-evident."