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Unofficial GS Elevator Talk: Rules of being a man

Here comes the guide, containing 65 rules, gents at Goldman Sachs put together to be a man.
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Stop talking about where you went to college.
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Always carry cash. Keep some in your front pocket.
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Rebel from business casual. Burn your khakis and wear a suit or jeans.
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It’s ok to trade the possibility of your 80s and 90s for more guaranteed fun in your 20s and 30s.
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Never stay out after midnight three nights in a row… Unless something really good comes up on the third night.
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You will regret your tattoos.
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Never date an ex of your friend.
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Join Twitter; become your own curator of information.
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If riding the bus doesn’t incentivise you to improve your station in life, nothing will.
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Time is too short to do your own laundry.
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When the bartender asks, you should already know what you want to drink.
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If you perspire, wear a damn undershirt.
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Hookers aren’t cool, but remember, the free ones are a lot more expensive.
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When people don’t invite you to a party, you really shouldn’t go.
 And sometimes even when you are invited, you shouldn’t go.
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People are tired of you being the funny, drunk guy.
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When in doubt, always kiss the girl.
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Tip more than you should.
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You probably use your mobile phone too often and at the wrong moments.
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Buy expensive sunglasses. Superficial? Yes, but so are the women judging you. And it tells these women you appreciate nice things and are responsible enough not to lose them.
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Do 50 push-ups, sit-ups, and dips before you shower each morning.
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Eat brunch with friends at least every other weekend. Leave Rusty and Junior at home.
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Be a regular at more than one bar.
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Act like you’ve been there before. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the end zone at the Super Bowl or on a private plane.
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A glass of wine or two with lunch will not ruin your day.
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Learn how to fly-fish.
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No selfies. Aspire to experience photo-worthy moments in the company of a beautiful woman.
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Own a handcrafted shotgun. It’s a beautiful thing.
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There’s always another level. Just be content knowing that you are still better off than most who have ever lived.
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You can get away with a lot more if you’re the one buying the drinks.
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Ask for a salad instead of fries.
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Don’t split a check.
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Pretty women who are unaccompanied want you to talk to them.
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When a bartender buys you a round, tip double.
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Be spontaneous.
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Find a Times New Roman in the streets and a Wingdings in the sheets. She exists.
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Piercings are liabilities in fights.
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Do not use an electric razor.
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Desserts are for women. Order one and pretend you don’t mind that she’s eating yours.
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Buy a tuxedo before you are 30. Stay that size.
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One girlfriend at a time is probably enough.
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#StopItWithTheHastags
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Your ties should be rolled and placed in a sectioned tie drawer.
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Throw parties. 
 But have someone else clean up the next day.
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Measure yourself only against your previous self.
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Take more pictures. With a camera.
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Place-dropping is worse than-name dropping.
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Your clothes do not match. They go together.
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Yes, of course you have to buy her dinner.
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