Remember when we were kids in school, and we would talk about what was cool and what was not?

As immature it might seem, setting up social norms is a good way to build up some etiquette, so long it’s not illogical.

So, I thought I should share with you some “ins” and “outs” for Southern California.

IN: spending quality time daily (and undisturbed), with your own family.
OUT: listening to speech from “washed up” former politicians.
IN: “rock and roll” music (it’s back).
OUT: door-to-door sales persons (solicitors); and uninvited strangers.
IN: ‘take out’ and food delivery, from restaurants.
OUT: man hating, male bashing.
IN: studying and acquiring knowledge.
OUT: making fun of disadvantaged or disabled persons.
IN: going to church.
OUT: overly cynical TV show “comedy”.
IN: human rights.
OUT: government overreach or meddling.
IN: law, order, and due process.
OUT: uncool laws and uncool ballot initiatives.
IN: caring well for your dog or your cat.
OUT: doing hard drugs.
IN: shopping online.
OUT: abusing your spouse or your kids.
IN: shopping retail in person.
OUT: calling people you don’t know, for non business purposes.
IN: talking to your immediate neighbors.
OUT: walking around in public with a tablet PC, or, on speakerphone.

There are more, but these are some of the basics!