1 ) Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella.

2 ) It is OK for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances

3 ) Unless you‘re in prison, never fight naked.

4 ) Friends don’t let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.

5 ) If a man’s fly is down, that’s his problem, you didn’t see anything.

6 ) Women who claim they "love to watch sports" must be treated as spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to drink as much as the other sports watchers.

7 ) If you compliment a guy on his six-pack, you’d better be talking about his choice of beer.

8 ) Phrases that may NOT be uttered to another man while lifting weights

9 ) Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on equal footing i.e., both urinating, both waiting in line, etc. For all other situations, an almost imperceptible nod is all the conversation you need.

10 ) Thou shalt not buy a car in the colors of brown, pink, lime green, orange or sky blue.

11 ) There is no reason for guys to watch Ice Skating or Men’s Gymnastics. Ever.

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