First instance is requires a Tier 1 Penalty. Multiple infractions may require more severe recourse.

Notable exceptions:

• It is the expectation that should the defendant’s act not have violated any of the man code, an honorably friend would have participated in the act and should be jailed also.

If a man is unable, he will practice in his leisure.

You may tie to your own specifications, but we advise knowing any of the following:

• the Pratt knot (the Shelby knot)
• the half-Windsor knot
• the Windsor knot

If a man spots you, you are obligated to return the favor.

You may never uses vaguely homosexual remarks in a gym setting. Avoid phrases like “Let’s hit the showers” or “Push it”, and always remember, never smack an ass.

Avoid resonating the bad habits of that guy at the gym we all know. This can be accomplished by following these tips:

• Do not grunt excessively while lifting
• Do not wear sandals
• Do not flex for extended periods in front of the mirror
• Do not use phrases like “getting jacked”
• Avoid lifting for 2 minutes in between 20 minute conversations with your buddy

Above all else, at the gym, respect those around you and work out efficiently. This is the path to true manliness.

There are a few exceptions that decrease the severity of the transgression (similiar to ‘A Friend’s Ex‘:

• Verbal consent of the friend, witnessed by at least two other men.
• The girl in question was involved with you prior to her interaction with the friend.
• The friend has knowingly engaged in the pursuit of a woman you were interested in (retribution clause).

However, avoid these pitfalls:

• When choosing a healthy eating option, do not verbally express your disgust. i.e. “Ew, McDonalds is so bad for you, lets go somewhere to get a salad.” This makes you a bitch.
• When looking over a menu, you may not request tofu or soy substitutions in the presence of other men.
• Salads are only manly if they contain something that used to have a face.

It will not be accepted, for example, to compliment the diameter of another man’s bicep, as this can be misconstrued as a homosexual remark. Alternatively, you may compliment a man’s improvement at the gym.

Example:

Joe, you’re arms are looking huge. WRONG

Holy shit Joe, you did twice as many reps as last month. BETTER

In all situations, a silent nod will be acceptable.

This includes the logos of Nike, Hollister, AE, Airwalk, Adidas, etc.

This applies to clothing brands only, you are encouraged to display signs of your favorite beer or sports team whenever possible.

In the event of inability to agree on a radio station, the driver may elect that his own or another’s iPod may be used for music, but is also subject to overrule.