Everything I Need to Know I Learned from The Sound of Music Inline

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    Punctuality only really matters for meals.

    “She’s always late for everything, except for every meal.”

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    Never answer to a greeting you’re not comfortable with.

    “Whistles are for dogs and cats and other animals, but not for children, and definitely not for me.”

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    Introduce yourself with thoughtful details.

    “I’m Kurt. I’m eleven and I’m incorrigible.”

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    Declarations of love should be reserved for telegrams.

    “Dear Rolfe, stop. Don t stop! Your Liesl.”

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    Do wear shoulder poufs.