Be no Flatterer, neither Play with any that delights not to be Played Withal.

When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body, not usually Discovered.

If any one come to Speak to you while you are Sitting Stand up though he be your Inferior, and when you Present Seats let it be to every one according to his Degree.

Be not hasty to believe flying Reports to the Disparagement of any.

Be not immodest in urging your Friends to Discover a Secret.

Turn not your Back to others especially in Speaking, Jog not the Table or Desk on which Another reads or writes, lean not upon any one.

A Man ought not to value himself of his Achievements, or rare Qualities of wit; much less of his riches Virtue or Kindred.

Superfluous Compliments and all Affectation of Ceremony are to be avoided, yet where due they are not to be Neglected.

Let your Countenance be pleasant but in Serious Matters Somewhat grave.

Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.

Labour to keep alive in your Breast that Little Spark of Celestial fire Called Conscience.

In writing or Speaking, give to every Person his due Title According to his Degree & the Custom of the Place.

In visiting the Sick, do not Presently play the Physician if you be not Knowing therein.

When you see a Crime punished, you may be inwardly Pleased; but always show Pity to the Suffering Offender.

Be not Tedious in Discourse or in reading unless you find the Company pleased therewith.