Rules+are+for+Reasons

> If you break a rule, there are three things that can/will happen. S ** cams **
 * Rules are for a reason: **
 * ** Don’t sneak out after curfew **.
 * Safety reason is obvious
 * Remember, you signed a Success Contract and there are the guidelines, which are legally binding, you have agreed to follow.
 * You will be counseled by a leader.
 * You will call your parents to inform them of the situation.
 * If the offense is serious enough or happens again, you will be sent home (at your parent’s expense,)
 * Count Offs **
 * Since we are a large “family” we want to keep track of our members
 * We will count off any time we leave a location and possibly other times as well.
 * Don’t leave the group after you have been counted, even for a few seconds
 * Don’t cover for someone else who wants to leave, even for a few seconds
 * When the count off begins, be quiet and listen for your turn. It will go more quickly and you can get back to the business of visiting!
 * Sometimes there are rewards (like 30 extra minutes of free time) when you do it quickly and efficiently :)
 * Courtesy **
 * Be on time. Period. (Remember, P2P time is 10 minutes early! Takes a bit of time to load a coach with 50 people)
 * This includes to any assigned meeting location, such as meals, getting on the bus, being back to the bus, etc.
 * Don’t always be the last one to show; be early!
 * If you are always the one we are waiting on, you will become unpopular in a hurry
 * Pay Attention **
 * Any time something unusual happens, watch your personal belongings
 * Tourist places where crowds gather is where pickpockets gather
 * Stay together with your group or in groups of at least 4, with one male
 * Intimidation: Take your picture and then try to intimidate you to buy them
 * Distractions: Scuffles, choking, or some other unusual event to gain your attention so someone else can grab personal belongings
 * Signs: “Watch out for pick pockets.” Then they watch to see if you look to see if yours are there so they’ll know where it is!
 * Crisis Situations **
 * Leaders are prepared at annual trainings
 * There is a manual to follow in certain situations
 * Some one is at the head office 24/7 to help in any situation
 * People to People continually keeps apprised of any situations in countries we visit
 * People to People is a professionally run organization
 * No Brainers **
 * No alcohol
 * No drugs
 * Even if you are “of age” in the countries we visit, we follow American laws on legal ages.
 * Take these rules seriously; we do and the police in other countries do too!
 * Balconies **
 * Don’t lean over, climb on, or stack balcony furniture to climb on
 * Call for help if someone needs it; don’t be a hero