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Gibbs Rules List

1.1

Never let suspects stay together.

1.2

Never screw over your partner.

2.1

Always wear gloves at a crime scene.

3.1

Don't believe what you're told. Double check.

3.2

Never be unreachable.

4.1

The best way to keep a secret? Keep it to yourself. Second best? Tell one other person - if you must. There is no third best.

5.1

You don't waste good.

6.1

Never say you're sorry. It's a sign of weakness.

7.1

Always be specific when you lie.

8.1

Never take anything for granted.

9.1

Never go anywhere without a knife.

10.1

Never get personally involved in a case.

11.1

When the job is done, walk away.

12.1

Never date a co-worker.

13.1

Never, ever involve lawyers.

14.1

Bend the line, don't break it.

15.1

Always work as a team.

16.1

If someone thinks they have the upper hand, break it.

17.1

Never, ever interrupt Gibbs during an interrogation.

18.1

It's better to seek forgiveness than ask permission.

20.1

Always look under.

22.1

Never ever bother Gibbs in interrogation.

23.1

Never mess with a Marine's coffee... if you want to live.

27.1

There are two ways to follow someone. First way, they never notice you. Second way, they only notice you.

28.1

When you need help, ask.

35.1

Always watch the watchers.

36.1

If you feel like you are being played, you probably are.

38.1

Your case, you're lead.

39.1

There is no such thing as coincidence.

40.1

If it seems like someone is out to get you, they are.

42.1

Never accept an apology from someone who just sucker punched you.

44.1

First things first, hide the women and children.

45.1

Clean up the mess that you make.

51.1

Sometimes you're wrong.

62.1

Always give people space when they get off an elevator.

69.1

Never trust a woman who doesn't trust her man.

72.1

Always be open to new things.

73.1

Never meet your heroes.

91.1

When you walk away, don't look back.

99.1

Never tell Gibbs he's being audited.

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