22 survival tips for navigating the complexities of society, understood only by seasoned veterans. 1. Don't meddle in other people's problems. A good outcome won't thank you, but a bad one will definitely blame you. 2. A person who knows when to shut up is like a fish that won't bite; no one can catch them. 3. No matter how unethical your friends and family are, you're not their teacher. As long as they don't infringe on your interests, don't meddle. 4. Use your words for three purposes: either to please people and gain favors, to order others around, or to directly monetize them. 5. Don't complain about being poor. No one will pity you; they'll just think you're useless and avoid you like the plague. 6. Don't talk about having many friends making life easier. When you're down on your luck, even dogs won't pay attention to you. Only when you're successful will people flock to you. 7. Talkative people are generally fools. A chatterbox is just plain stupid, afraid others won't know their true nature. 8. The closer your friends are, the more they'll resent your success. If you're doing better than them, they'll be insanely jealous. 9. Don't argue with anyone unless they're taking advantage of you; it makes you look like you have nothing better to do. 10. People who can decisively turn down bad dinner invitations are ruthless and intelligent; those who try to attend every kind of invitation will likely achieve nothing. 11. People who give waiters the cold shoulder are morally bankrupt; frankly, they're just taking their frustrations out on those at the bottom of society. 12. If it's none of your business or you don't have to pay, just keep quiet and listen. 13. With enough money, strangers are like brothers; without money, even brothers can become strangers. That's just how messed up reality is. 14. Don't bring along anyone who invites you to dinner; no one wants to pay for your favor, and it makes you look foolish. 15. The stupidest thing an adult can do is open up. The secrets you share are like time bombs, destined to explode and shatter you. 16. When traveling to a classmate's city for business, don't invite them to dinner as soon as you arrive. Wait until you're leaving to avoid them thinking you're freeloading. 17. People who constantly complain about being poor are either trying to scam you or afraid you'll ask them for money; they're all bad news. 18. Those who can control their mouths are truly ruthless, whether it's not making noise while eating or not talking nonsense. 19. Don't try to play the victim with anyone. 20% of people will find you annoying, and 80% will be waiting to see you fail. No one genuinely cares about you. 20. Buy cheap items from familiar stores to become a familiar face; buy expensive items from new stores and haggle hard—they don't know you anyway. 21. Don't befriend people who spend money like water; they'll swindle you sooner or later. Don't trust people with shifty eyes; they're full of bad intentions. Stay away from gossipy people; you'll easily get caught in the crossfire. 22. When helping someone, either help them to the point of kneeling down to thank you, or don't help at all. Half-hearted help will only create enemies.