Category: Hall’s Rules of Social Order

Hall’s Rule of Social Order #279

27 February, 2012 (12:00) | Hall's Rules of Social Order

Modeling isn’t a career. Neither is DJ’ing.  I’m sure you can think of a bunch of others that fall into this category.  By definition, “career” means “an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed by one’s life work.”  There’s a reason for the existence of the expression “don’t quit your day job.”   Ultimately, [...]

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Hall’s Rule of Social Order #99

20 February, 2012 (12:00) | Hall's Rules of Social Order

Never fully trust a realtor. Despite what they say, they’re probably not thinking with your desires 100% in their minds.  As a general rule of thumb, you should always know and question people’s intentions.  if they have no incentive to help you, they probably aren’t.  realtors make money from you.  They have a little motivation [...]

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Hall’s Rule of Social Order #295

13 February, 2012 (12:00) | Hall's Rules of Social Order

We are all just a little bit racist. Here’s a video from Tony Award winning cast of Avenue Q to help –  

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Hall’s Rule of Social Order #181

6 February, 2012 (12:00) | Hall's Rules of Social Order

Build your identity on what you do, not what others do. Mind your own business don’t worry about celebs dating lives or the big movies they’re in.  We’re supposed to get excited about Emmy awards?  Aren’t their salaries enough of an award?  Aren’t the endorsement deals, the free meals, or the fame enough for them?  [...]

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Hall’s Rule of Social Order #50

30 January, 2012 (12:00) | Hall's Rules of Social Order

Don’t be a walking billboard. You know how people put ribbons on their shirts or even their cars to raise awareness for a certain charity or campaign?  What’s the difference between a pink ribbon on your chest and a Nike swoosh?  Is Polo or Ralph Lauren a brand that you strongly believe in and want [...]

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Hall’s Rule of Social Order #5

23 January, 2012 (12:00) | Hall's Rules of Social Order

Don’t let other people or companies define you. Don’t give in to the stereotypes if it’s not something you want to be.  You don’t have to be put in their box if you don’t want to fit in it.  If they won’t listen when you tell them, then show them.  If someone discards you as [...]

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