Posted on Apr 26, 2015
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The Golden Rule: Do unto to others as you would have them do unto you.

The Platinum Rule: Do unto others as they would like you to do unto them.
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LTC John Shaw
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Who has the Gold makes the Rules.

This is the reality for most people, businesses, relationships and in life.
Let's hope that we can overcome this and strive to the higher standard as you call out.
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Gold and Silver have I little. But, in retirement I usually make my own rules.
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LTC John Shaw
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As I gain time on the earth and I hope...wisdom, I realize that time with my family and friends have become the most valued 'elements' in the world.
I am glad to see that you don't feel conflicted in retirement, many folks fear the lack of structure and relationships that come with work life.
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That is because too many live to work instead of work to live.
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CAPT Kevin B.
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I grew up with the Gold. I don't like Platinum as that's the "enabling" one. People generally need to be treated as they deserve or need, not want.

Several other rules out there:

Steel Rule: Toughen up or I'll hammer you.
Aluminum Rule: Stay light on your feet or I'll roll you thin.
Tungsten Rule: You think your a Hard A? I'm harder.
Magnesium Rule: Mess up and I'll burn your A.

There're others but it's been a long time since college. We researched them on a slow nerd day.
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Yes, it could be. But I was thinking more along lines of just curtesy. For example I would want to be wished Merry Christmas whereas a Jewish person would most probably not.
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CAPT Kevin B.
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I wish my Jewish friends Happy Hanukkah and they wish me a Merry Christmas. Mutual respect which is a Golden.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
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The Golden Rule by a long shot. Unless you're dealing with an E-9/O-7 then all bets are off. :-)
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