Here are Natasha's rules..

Most of them are from NCIS..there are some Moscow Rules and other TV shows and movies and some I made up myself..


Rules

Never ever underestimate your opponent.

Never be unaware of your surroundings.

Never screw over your partner.

Best way to protect your secrets is to steal the other side's.

Deception is always more effective than force.

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

Always be specific when you lie.

Never assume.

Never go anywhere without a knife.

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

When the job is done, walk away.

Don't attract attention, even by being too careful

Never get personally involved in a job.

Maintain a natural pace.

Always watch the watchers.

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

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

There is no such thing as coincidence.

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

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

Never leave behind loose ends.

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

Sometimes you're wrong.

It's not cheating if you don't get caught.

Don't work the system when you can work the people.

If you want to find something, follow it.

Never make excuses.

Always have a back-up.

Always be respectful and polite, no matter what the provocation.

If it annoys you, kill it.

Attack first, ask questions later.

Keep your options open.

Murphy is right. (Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.)

Technology will always let you down.

Do not fall in love when working undercover.

When using Truth by Intimidation, always remain silent for at least a count of 5 after doing the act of intimidation, at which point the canary will sing.

Don't make promises you can't keep.

Always have an exit plan.

Always trust your gut.

You do what you have to do for family.