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."