The Don't Series: Things Not to do in the Kitchen

1) Don't put an unbroken egg in the microwave.
2) Don't put metal in the microwave.
3) Don't allow kids in the kitchen.
4) Don't boil milk.
5) Don't put the salt in the water before it starts boiling.
6) Don't plug too many electronic devises into one socket.
7) Don't keep the fire unattended.
8) Don't forget to put on oven mitts.
9) Don't deviate from the recipe if it's your first time doing it.
10) Don't keep pets in the kitchen.
11) Don't forget to wash your hands.
12) Don't fry anything without sleeves on.
13) Don't start making anything unless you know you have all of the ingredients.
14) Don't forget about something in the oven.

The Don't Series: Things Not to do When Shopping For Clothes

1) Don't wear uncomfortable shoes. (We advise you to wear shoes that are easy to take off.
2) Don't impulse buy.
3) Don't buy something on sale just because it's on sale. (S is guilty of that)
4) Don't buy items without trying them on.
5) Don't go without a budget.
6) Don't go shopping without knowing what you want.
7) Don't have a heavy meal before shopping.
8) Don't go shopping on an empty stomach.
9) Don't go shopping in clothes that are uncomfortable, tight and hard to get out of (or ugly).
10) Don't buy something that feels wrong or uncomfortable.
11) Don't pay with credit cards. (Or just try not to)
12) Don't buy something because something thinks it looks good. Buy something because you think it looks good.
13) Don't buy pants without pockets.
14)Don't (Or try not to) have young kids with you.

The Don't Series: Things Not to Do When Dealing With a Salesperson

1) Don't leave without saying thank you
2) Don't break things and not pay for them
3) Don't treat salespeople as if they're uneducated
4) When the salesperson is doing something for you, don't keep checking your watch impatiently
5) Don't roll your eyes
6) Don't forget to smile
7) Don't get mad at the salesperson when something isn't their fault
8) Don't avoid looking at the salesperson
9) Don't talk to the salesperson without saying "hello" or "excuse me" first
10) Don't threaten to never come back. Chances are, the salesperson won't care
11) Don't threaten to sue.
12) Don't lose your temper
13) Don't be disrespectful if you're in a hurry
14) Don't forget that salespeople have feelings too

The Don't Series: Things Not to Do When Meeting People

1) Don't make fun of politics or religion
2) Don't stare them down. Eye contact is a good thing, but not when it's creepy
3) Don't shake hands too hard or weak
4) Don't avoid eye contact
5) Don't fidget
6) Don't appear nervous
7) Don't try to impress someone with false information
8) Don't pronounce their name wrong
9) Don't act as if you like them when you don't. They can tell
10) Don't answer phone calls in their presence unless you really have to
11) Don't excuse yourself and never come back
12) Don't be arrogant, shy, or negative
13) Don't be void of emotion
14) Don't laugh at everything they say. Laugh if you find it funny.