1. Be honest, even if people don't like what they're hearing.
![Kristo-Gothard Hunor](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2014-03/enhanced/webdr08/20/11/original-grid-image-12314-1395329940-15.jpg?crop=663:663;20,0)
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2. Don't let the haters get you down.
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OK, maybe grandma worded that a little differently.
3. Polka dots will always be awesome.
![CREATISTA](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2014-04/enhanced/webdr04/2/16/original-grid-image-6855-1396470557-1.jpg?crop=572:865;0,34)
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4. Always carry a handkerchief.
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5. Look after your body — you'll thank yourself later.
![Brian Eichhorn](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2014-03/enhanced/webdr05/24/16/original-grid-image-1226-1395692809-5.jpg?crop=1005:1005;9,0)
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6. Never buy sugar.
![Ammentorp Photography](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2014-04/enhanced/webdr07/4/13/original-grid-image-31551-1396630984-11.jpg?crop=667:667;19,0)
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Just take the packets from coffee shops and make your granddaughter empty them into your sugar bowl.
7. A.B.C. = Always Be Cooking.
![Joshua Resnick](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2014-03/enhanced/webdr07/20/11/original-7272-1395330199-6.jpg?crop=661:1000;31,0)
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8. Eating your bread crust turns your hair curly.
![auremar](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2014-03/enhanced/webdr06/20/16/original-grid-image-25375-1395347557-13.jpg?crop=1000:661;0,2)
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9. Raise smart kids so they can do the hard work for you.
![Monkey Business Images](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2014-04/enhanced/webdr02/2/16/original-grid-image-12913-1396471563-11.jpg?crop=661:999;2,0)
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10. Become a master of your craft.
![Jack.Q](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2014-03/enhanced/webdr06/24/16/original-grid-image-4893-1395693016-7.jpg?crop=1000:661;0,0)
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11. Exercise machines are out to get you — go outside!
![michaeljung](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2014-04/enhanced/webdr06/2/16/original-grid-image-21629-1396471280-1.jpg?crop=1000:661;0,2)
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12. Always keep a spare roast in the garage freezer.
![Brian Eichhorn](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2014-03/enhanced/webdr07/24/16/original-grid-image-8677-1395693356-16.jpg?crop=661:999;63,0)
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You never know how many hungry mouths might show up.
13. Worry about living, not making a living.
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14. And when in doubt, wear black.
![Robert Mandel](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2014-03/enhanced/webdr06/20/11/original-14404-1395330624-3.jpg?crop=667:667;229,0)
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