Be Polite

BE POLITE, BE PROFESSIONAL Button

Diplomacy is important.

So is contingency planning.

Featuring the famously ruthless advice “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet,” commonly attributed to General James Mattis, this button combines military dark humor with the kind of practical life philosophy that probably shouldn't be printed in an employee handbook.

The distressed black-and-white design gives it the look of an old field manual, morale patch, or unofficial briefing document—which makes it right at home on backpacks, jackets, range bags, convention gear, or wherever questionable wisdom is displayed.

Perfect for:

• veterans and military-humor fans

• dark-humor collectors

• people who believe manners and preparedness are equally important

• backpacks, jackets, bags, and display boards

• gifts that make someone laugh and then reconsider the conversation

D.U.I. Classification: Interpersonal Contingency Reminder
Recommended Protocol: Remain courteous. Remain professional. Remain prepared.
Threat Assessment: Classified.

Issued by the Department of Unclear Intent — odd publications, dubious objects, and advice of questionable applicability.