True (for me....).

"Train for the worst, plan for the best".

I do a sorta standard 3 sided pattern, allowing for adjustments.
I will also allow students to get low on the "wrong side of the pattern" to see what they do.
At the end of tha day, are they OK, is the aircraft flyable?
If yes to both, that's a start, discuss from there.

Some here know where I've landed before, not happy on my end other than worst was a broken gear door hinge or grass stains......
I can teach from my "less than wonderful choices" in the past.
Do the "standard pattern" (at least in the US) most of the time so others can "guess" what you're doing.
Adjust as needed.
Be prepared for stupid stuff "weather, other pilots, ground peeps, etc......".