Gibb's rules list

Remina December 14th, 2025

Gibbs’ Rules of Social Order (NCIS):

Never let suspects stay together.
Always wear gloves at a crime scene.
Don’t believe what you’re told. Double-check.
Best way to keep a secret: keep it to yourself. Second best: tell one other person—if you must.
You don’t waste good.
Never say you’re sorry—it’s a sign of weakness.
Always be specific when you lie.
Never take anything for granted.
Never go anywhere without a knife.
Always get witnesses.
When in doubt, knock it out.
Never date a coworker.
Never, ever involve lawyers.
Bend the line, don’t break it.
Always work as a team.
If someone thinks they have the upper hand, break it.
It’s better to seek forgiveness than ask permission.
Trust your gut.
Always look under.
Never interrupt your enemy when he’s making a mistake.
Never mess with a Marine’s coffee if you want to live.
Two ways to follow someone: first way, they never notice you. Second way, they only notice you.
When you need help, ask.
If you feel like you’re being played, you probably are.
Your case, your lead.
There is no such thing as a coincidence.
If it seems like someone’s out to get you, they are.
Never accept an apology from someone who just sucker-punched you.
Left-handed people are more creative.
Sometimes you’re wrong.
Always give people space when they get off an elevator.
Never trust a woman who doesn’t trust her man.
Never meet your heroes.
When you walk away, don’t look back.
Never tell Gibbs he’s being audited.