Sportsmanship reflects your character! When you step onto the court to play badminton in the real world, make sure to remember these 17 "don'ts"!

1. Don’t lose your temper on the court—whether at your fellow players or at yourself. Remember, no one owes you anything.

2. Don’t easily comment on whether your fellow players are good or bad—even if they’re not playing well—because their performance won’t affect your ability to practice and stay fit.

3. Don’t fool anyone—especially when practicing with players who are less experienced than you. Avoid playing carelessly or even mocking them; remember that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses.

4. Don’t casually judge your fellow players’ character—after all, you may not be any more virtuous than they are.

5. Don’t randomly comment on your fellow players’ families—after all, it has absolutely nothing to do with how you play the game.

6. Don’t underestimate your fellow badminton players’ knowledge—remember the timeless truth: "There’s always someone better out there."

7. Don’t casually comment on your fellow players’ skills—not even if you secretly look down on them. After all, someone else’s skill level won’t affect your own progress.

8. Don’t casually borrow money from your basketball buddies— even if it’s easy to repay, it’ll eventually cause trouble and could easily lead to conflicts if you’re not careful.

9. Don’t act arrogant in front of golfers who are less skilled than you—because in the near future, they might just beat you, leaving you with a humbling lesson in humility!

10. Don’t show off too much in front of your teammates—remember that, on the badminton court, mindset plays a crucial role in determining the outcome.

11. Don’t rely solely on playing with friends; avoid always seeking out opponents whose playing styles clash with yours, as they’ll never truly match your own competitive level. Instead, make an effort to expose yourself to a variety of playing techniques—after all, that in itself is a fascinating and enjoyable experience.

12. Don’t casually hurt your fellow players with harsh words, because revenge will inevitably come—and you might end up being the one who suffers the most.

13. Don’t casually turn down a teammate’s invitation to practice—never forget how you felt when you were rejected yourself.

14. Don’t immediately resort to sarcastically mocking your fellow players’ technical moves—instead, think back to when you were a beginner yourself. Were you really that skilled back then?

15. Don’t always look down on or dismiss older fellow players—remember, you’ll grow old too. Respecting the elderly and showing kindness to the young are virtues worth cherishing.

16. Don’t always use someone else’s ball during practice or play—don’t let a few dollars hold you back, or you might end up damaging your own integrity.

17. Don’t always feel the need to explain yourself to your playing partners whenever something goes wrong—this is the biggest faux pas in how people interact with one another. Once you start explaining, you’ll quickly realize that no matter how you try, your excuses just end up sounding weak and unconvincing, often making the situation even worse. For instance, after losing a match, you might say: "My shoes didn’t fit properly," "I got complacent after taking the lead," "I lost focus for a moment," or "Was there something off about that particular shot?"...

Remember this: Mountains don’t explain their height—yet they still rise majestically above the clouds. Oceans don’t boast about their depth—they still hold the waters of countless rivers. And though the earth doesn’t brag about its thickness, no one can ever replace its vital role as the foundation that supports all life. But if you’re always trying to justify yourself—well, people might just start calling you "Xianglin Sao," and before you know it, they’ll grow tired of your constant explanations!

Playing badminton allows you to meet many fellow players—and who knows, you might even forge lifelong friendships or brotherly bonds. But one wrong move, and your actions could quickly go viral within the community, making it tough to keep enjoying yourself in the player circle. Before long, you might find yourself excluded or even shunned altogether. So, if you’ve picked up any of these bad habits, it’s time to break them right away—because nothing beats the joy of playing badminton while building meaningful connections with others, all while keeping the fun alive for the long haul!