Jamaica Kinkaid

Lay out Monday's clothes Sunday night; don't leave what you can do today for tomorrow; don't stop to talk to strangers; don't forget to eat your vitamins; don't walk pigeon-toed; greet people with a smile; don't watch too much TV, you can gain more knowledge reading; always wear clean clothing; brush your teeth twice a day, because if you don't germs will eat your teeth; clean your room; take your cell phone with you when you go out; call if you're going to be late; don't take side streets late at night; make sure you have a full tank of gas; don't give into the pressures of those around you; but we don't take side streets at all and never when it's late out; put toilet paper on the seats in public restrooms; this is how to eat politely so no one sees what you're chewing; this is how to cut food on your plate; this is how to greet people; this is how to wash your clothes; this is how to sign a card; don't forget to say "hello" and your name when you call someone; don't forget to say "thank you" and "please"; this is how to respond to a kind gesture; don't forget to thank anyone who helps you; this is how to ride a bike; this is how to wash the dishes; this is how to live a good life; write down your responsibilities; this is how to work hard; don't forget that persistence gets you farther than talent; this is how to clean a cut; this is how to treat a bump; one true friend is better than many acquaintances.