As I watched Zombieland this past weekend, I was intrigued by the list of survival rules that was tried and tested by the risk-averse protagonist.   The list includes everything from physical fitness (‘Cardio’ and ‘Limber Up’ for running away from zombies) to self-defense (‘Double-tap’, given that the first shot is rarely lethal) to leisure (‘Enjoy the little things’, as life in Zombieland can be nasty, brutal, and short), etc.

We all know the familiar, inspirational truisms that support the self-help market or clutter up our inboxes in the form of chain emails.  But which rules, big or small have stuck out for you over time?  

For those of you who know me, I live to eat.  So my ten foodie rules in no particular order are:

1.  Never let a health rating stop you from a good meal.

2.  Your gut instinct about where to eat will always pay off.  

3.  Support hole in the wall/family joints over chain restaurants.  

4.  Never trust a waiter who tells you everything is good.

5.  Always take recommendations from the chef and/or owner.  

6.  Do judge a person’s taste in food by their taste in movies.  

7.  Like movies, childhood favorites don’t always stand the test of time.  

8.  Re: reviews – always question your source.  Yelp and Chowhound are guidelines not bibles.  

9.  Beware of food that gives you post meal coma.

10.  Always appreciate a satisfying meal.  It’s one of life’s simple pleasures.