Ame's Rules - Inspired by Jethro Leroy Gibbs

Rule #1: Never screw over your partner.

Rule #2: Always wear gloves at a crime scene, or when handling guns.

Rule #3: Don't always believe what you're told. Double check.

Rule #3: Never be unreachable. If someone else is, take notice.

Rule #4: The best way to keep a secret? Keep it to yourself. Second best? Tell one other person - if you must. There is no third best.
Rule #5: You don't waste good anything.

Rule #6: Don't apologize. Its a sign of weakness. (If you have to do so, make sure it counts.)

Rule #7: Don't lie. If you have to lie, be specific, and don't forget what you said.

Rule #8: Never take anything for granted.

Rule #9: Never go anywhere without a knife.

Rule #10: Never get personally involved on a work case.

Rule #11: When the job is done, walk away.

Rule #12: Never date a coworker.

Rule #13: Never involve lawyers.
Rule #14: If you must involve lawyers, make sure yours is the smarter and more experienced of the two.

Rule #15: Always work as a team.

Rule #16: Always, always safeguard evidence (especially if someone could lie about it later)!
Rule #17: If you must accuse someone, or defend yourself, have the proof (from #16).
Rule #18: It's better to seek forgiveness than to ask permission.

Rule #19: Never, ever cuss on Ame's Facebook page.
Rule #20: Never ask someone else to do what you can easily do yourself.
Rule #21: Never wake Ame up unnecessarily.
Rule #22: Never bother Ame when she's heavily into something.
Rule #23: Never mess with Ame's coffee if you want to live.
Rule #24: Delegate.
Rule #25: Keep friends. Always be the last one who replied.
Rule #26: Always reply to your mother in a timely fashion.

Rule #27: There are two ways to follow people. The first way is "they never notice you." The second way is "they only notice you."
Rule #28: Always lock your doors.
Rule #29: Never date a man that doesn't eat more than you do.
Rule #30: Don't work the system when you can work the people.
Rule #31: Don't stop checking and rechecking a report until you're satisfied.
Rule #32: If you want to know something, go find it.
Rule #33: Never second guess yourself in your relationship or your life. If you're not satisfied, then you shouldn't be.
Rule #34: If you feel like someone is watching you, then they are.

Rule #35: Always watch the watchers. Carefully.
Rule #36: Always check behind you before walking into parking lots.
Rule #37: Always carry a weapon that's easily accessible, or in your hand.
Rule #38: Your case; your lead.

Rule #39: There is no such thing as a coincidence.

Rule #40: If it seems like someone's out to get you, they are.

Rule #41: Never underestimate a friend's ability to stab you in the back.
Rule #42: Never accept an apology from someone who just sucker punched you.

Rule #43: Never owe debts that you don't want to have to pay back.
Rule #44: First things first, hide the women and the children.

Rule #45: Clean up your messes. You've made your bed.
Rule $46: Never blame. Blame doesn't solve problems.

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Rule #51: Sometimes, you're wrong.

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Rule #69: Never trust a man who didn't trust his woman, and vice versa.

Unspoken Rule: You do what you have to for family.