Rules of Thumb

Keep Organized

Read The Laws!

I think the best rule of thumb for anywhere you spawn is to make sure you read the laws! If they aren't available (usually on the ground) then don't be afraid to ask around.

Reading the laws you can do by clicking on 'objects', which lists all objects on the ground on that location, including notes, and then on the eye-buttons to read the specific notes that you see. Most locations with at least a few people living there will have a note with general rules or laws. But, not all locations have laws.