The Sandia Rule is a social and ethical guideline that blends the principles of the Platinum Rule (treat others as they want to be treated) and the Golden Rule (treat others as you would like to be treated). It prioritizes understanding and respecting others' preferences and desires, but shifts back to the Golden Rule when there's a conflict with one's own needs and boundaries. This rule is named after the Sandia alloy, a durable mix of platinum and gold, symbolizing the blend of empathy for others with self-care.
The term "Sandia Rule" is inspired by the Sandia alloy, a blend of 90% platinum and 10% gold, known for its exceptional durability and resistance to wear. Just as the alloy represents a strong combination of two valuable elements, the Sandia Rule symbolizes a balanced approach to interpersonal relationships, combining empathy and adaptability with personal well-being and self-respect.
The term "Sandia Rule" is inspired by the Sandia alloy, a blend of 90% platinum and 10% gold, known for its exceptional durability and resistance to wear. Just as the alloy represents a strong combination of two valuable elements, the Sandia Rule symbolizes a balanced approach to interpersonal relationships, combining empathy and adaptability with personal well-being and self-respect.
When I realized that accommodating my friend's preference for late-night hangouts was affecting my sleep schedule, I decided to follow the Sandia Rule and proposed an earlier time that worked for both of us.
At work, I apply the Sandia Rule: I try to adapt to my colleagues' work styles, but I also make sure to set clear boundaries so my own productivity isn't compromised.
At work, I apply the Sandia Rule: I try to adapt to my colleagues' work styles, but I also make sure to set clear boundaries so my own productivity isn't compromised.
by Raul Terra November 13, 2023
Get the Sandia Rulemug. Someone imposing rules on others while consciously breaking them themselves, like telling someone to stop doing something mean to them while doing the same mean thing to many others seconds ago.
A and B: *Pushes C*
C: *Pushes in self-defense*
A: "Stop pushing you stupid son of a bitch!"
B: "Yeah! Moron!"
C: "You were LITERALLY pushing me seconds ago!"
A: "It's cuz you're lower leveled than us!"
B: "Haha n00b!"
C: "Rules for thee but not for me."
(Based on a real interaction with a couple of people in a game. Words said here don't completely match with what was said in the game.)
C: *Pushes in self-defense*
A: "Stop pushing you stupid son of a bitch!"
B: "Yeah! Moron!"
C: "You were LITERALLY pushing me seconds ago!"
A: "It's cuz you're lower leveled than us!"
B: "Haha n00b!"
C: "Rules for thee but not for me."
(Based on a real interaction with a couple of people in a game. Words said here don't completely match with what was said in the game.)
by Silicosis9324 May 12, 2024
Get the Rules for thee but not for memug. The highest arching rule in any friendship that allows complete equality or level of bitchiness to be matched by the the other friend/friends with impunity (if your friend is being a bitch you can be a bitch back)
Sarah was being such a bitch today so I told her to fuck off and she started yelling at me. Like have you never heard of The Rule of Bitch Equality?!
by That bitch tree May 14, 2018
Get the The Rule of Bitch Equalitymug. by Anonymous45314561 August 29, 2022
Get the Rule 34mug. Player defined rules in any kind of game that is meant to counteract unpopular, annoying, or dishonorable play-styles.
Player 1: “oh man, camping is such a dumb and wimpy way to play in Call of Duty.”
Player 2: “yeah man, it’s like totally against the Handbook Rules of COD.”
Player 2: “yeah man, it’s like totally against the Handbook Rules of COD.”
by The Metal Guy April 8, 2024
Get the Handbook Rulesmug. Dino Rules means so long as no one else present is capable of physically whooping your ass, rules do not apply.
I was at a gathering and only knew few people so naturally I was minding my business, when a total stranger disrespected me, however, we go Dino Rules so I whooped his ass and moved along.
by fookinjayyo June 14, 2020
Get the dino rulesmug. A type of labor action, somewhere between normal working conditions and a strike, where workers will do only what the collective bargaining agreement requires them to do, and nothing more, such as refusing to work overtime. It is a pressure tactic, designed to get an employer back to the bargaining table to hammer out a new contract acceptable to the employees. Also known as quiet quitting.
When teachers were not getting what they were asking for during contract talks, they went on work-to-rule, suspending extracurricular activities and after class student meetings.
by BlastFurnace May 23, 2025
Get the work-to-rulemug.