diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
index 12af532..ac588c1 100644
--- a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ community include:
   and learning from the experience
 * Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the overall
   community
+* Proactively offering help to new contributors
+* Keeping discussions focused on ideas and solutions rather than personal attributes
 
 Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
 
@@ -33,6 +35,7 @@ Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
 * Public or private harassment
 * Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email address,
   without their explicit permission
+* Deliberately undermining or dismissing others' contributions
 * Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
   professional setting