What do the following sentences have in common?

1. Handle with care.
2. Be quiet.
3. Don't steal.
4. Don't swing.
5. Swab the deck.
6. Stay back.
7. Hurry up.
8. Kiss me.

Answers:

They are all orders:

1. Mail order
2. Gag order
3. Religious order
4. Batting order
5. Shipping order
6. Restraining order
7. Rush order
8. Pecking order 

Credit:
NY Times Crossword
July 23, 2000
Patrick Berry
FOLLOWING ORDERS