1. Do not give lessons, unless you are being paid to do so. "According to 
     an evening paper, there are only five real authorities on bridge in this 
     country. Odd how often one gets one of them as a partner. " 
     Punch (British magazine).

 2. Never say anything to your partner unless you would want him to 
     say the same to you. If you are unsure whether your partner would 
     want you to say something, don't.

 3. Never "result" (criticize your partner for a normal action just because 
     it did not work this time).

 4. Unless your intent is to clear up a misunderstanding, avoid discussing 
     the hand just played. If you cannot resist, be discreet.

 5. Remember -- you and your partner are on the same side.

 6. Do not forget that your partner wants to win as much as you do.

 7. If you feel the urge to be nasty, sarcastic, critical or loud, excuse yourself 
    and take a walk.

 8. When there is time between hands, do not discuss bridge.

 9. When you want to consult another player about a disaster, ask about 
     your hand, not your partner's.

 10. Do not ever criticize or embarrass your partner in front of others.

 11. Remember that bridge is only a card game.

 12. Have a good time, and make sure that your partner does also. "Bridge is 
       for fun. You should play the game for no other reason. You should not 
      play bridge to make money, to show how smart you are, or show how 
      stupid your partner is... or to prove any of the several hundred other 
      things bridge players are so often trying to prove. "
      Bridge legend Charles Goren.

 13. Trust your partner; do not assume he has made a mistake.

 14. Although it may be unfashionable, it really is okay to be pleasant to 
      a partner with whom you also happen to live.

 15. Remember: "The worst analysts and the biggest talkers are often one 
       and the same. " Bridge columnist Frank Stewart. Think twice before 
       verbally analyzing a hand. Do not embarrass yourself with a hasty, 
       inaccurate comment.

 16. When you voluntarily choose to play bridge with someone, it is not 
       fair to get upset when partner does not play any better than usual.

 17. Never side with an opponent against your partner. If you cannot 
       support your partner, say nothing.

 18. If you think you are too good for a partner, and do not enjoy playing 
      bridge with him, do everyone a favor and play with someone else. That 
      is clearly much better than being a martyr. However, be careful before 
      burning bridges -- another player's grass may not be

 19. Learn your partner's style, regardless of how you feel about it. Do not 
       expect your partner to bid exactly as you would. When partner makes 
       a bid, consider what he will have, not what you would have.

 20. Try to picture problems from partner's point of view. Seek the bid or 
       play that will make his life easiest.

 21. Sympathize with partner if he makes a mistake. Let your partner know 
       that you like him, and always root for him 100%.

 THE SIMPLEST THING IS TO JUST TREAT YOUR PARD, 
OPPS AND THE TD, LIKE YOU WANT THEM TO TREAT 
                                   YOU.