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House rules Every house has rules, and when you’re at a friend’s house, you have to follow her family’s rules. But some rules should go without saying:

• Be polite and courteous.

• Don’t go through other people’s belongings, such as in closets,

drawers, or medicine cabinets.

• Use appropriate language.

• Ask permission before you use the phone, stereo, television, or

computer or get food or beverages from the refrigerator.

• Stay at the party—don’t leave without an adult’s permission.

• Clean up after yourself.

Dealing with rule breakers What should you do if you’re at a party where girls are breaking the rules? Maybe they’re acting wild, using the phone to make prank calls, or watching a movie they’re not supposed to watch. Whatever is happening, the situation is tricky, and it can be difficult to know what to do—especially if most or all of the girls are going along with the mischief, or if it’s the hostess who’s causing the trouble.

• Don’t go along with the rule breakers. Joining in isn’t going to

make the troublemaking right.

• Try to change the focus. Suggest a different activity you know

in a lighthearted and casual way: “Who wants to play a game

instead?” If they all say no, consider doing something on your

own such as reading a magazine or listening to music.

• Speak up. Let them know you’re not comfortable with what’s

going on.

• If the others are doing something dangerous, tell an adult. It’s

only tattling if you’re trying to get someone into trouble instead

of out of trouble.