In other words: rules that you've picked up, somewhere along the way, that you turn to (consciously or unconsciously) when making decisions. They are not necessarily widely recognized, and are--more often than not--learned from your parents.
After reading the book, I began to pay more attention to some of the True Rules that I have come to live by:
- Write thank you notes within 1 week of receiving a gift
- Respond to a dinner invitation with "What can I bring?"
- Never show up empty-handed
- There's no such thing as a budget when you're on vacation
- Two is always the right portion-size when it comes to cookies
- When forced to choose between two things, ask yourself: "Which is a once-in-a-lifetime event?" and choose that one
- If you're bored, read a book
- The best way to cure a headache is to eat some protein
- Don't sit down until your house is clean
- Clean your toilet before people come over
- Soda is not a breakfast beverage, unless you're eating French Toast
- Sponges are filled with bacteria and should never be used to wipe a counter
What are some True Rules that you adhere to?