Golden Rules in life

DO: Treat others the way you want to be treated
• Respect the dignity, privacy and freedom of all individuals
• Value and honor all people, no matter what they can do for you or to you
• Respect others’property — take good care of property you are allowed to use and don’t take or use property without permission
• Respect the autonomy of others — tell them what they should know to make good choices about their own lives


DON’T: Use or manipulate others • Abuse, demean, or mistreat anyone
Tolerance and Acceptance
DO: Judge others on their character, abilities, and conduct without regard to race, religion, gender, where they live, how they dress, or the amount of money they have
• Be tolerant, respectful, and accepting of those who are different from you • Listen to others and try to understand their points of view
Nonviolence
D0: Resolve disagreements, respond to insults, and deal with anger peacefully and without violence
DON’T: Use threats or physical force to get what you want or to express anger

Courtesy
DO: Use good manners
• Be courteous, polite and civil to everyone
DON’T: Use put-downs, insults, yelling, or ridicule to embarrass or hurt another