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.

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

Think before you Speak pronounce not imperfectly nor bring out your Words too hastily but orderly & distinctly.

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.

When a man does all he can though it Succeeds not well blame not him that did it.

Speak not injurious Words neither in Jest nor Earnest Scoff at none although they give Occasion.

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

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

Play not the Peacock, looking everywhere about you, to See if you be well Decked, if your Shoes fit well if your Stockings sit neatly, and Clothes handsomely.

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

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

When you meet with one of Greater Quality than yourself, Stop, and retire especially if it be at a Door or any Straight place to give way for him to Pass.

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

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