When visiting a timeline, remember: you're a guest, not a freeloader.
Don't take, take, take. Give back, give back, give back. Leave a trail of breadcrumbs, not a trail of chaos.
Be considerate of the locals, the culture, and the space-time continuum's delicate fabric.
Example: visiting the 1980s and wearing a fanny pack as a fashion statement? No. Don't do it.
Hyperlinks to further reading:
Read Rule 4: Don't be a Time-Snacker (because, let's face it, we all have our moments)
Learn about the Time-Traveler's Bill of Rights (a.k.a. the right to be a nuisance)
Go back and read the introduction, because, honestly, we all need reminders
Back to Time Traveling Etiquette Index
Remember: time travel etiquette is like a fine wine, it only gets better with age... and practice.
Don't eat the food. It's not a buffet.
Read more about Sub-rule 3.1: Time-Traveler's Tip of the day
Because, let's face it, the food is not just a food. It's a historical artifact. A relic from a bygone era.
Read more about Sub-rule 3.2: Time-Traveler's Tip of the day (continued)
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