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

Do not laugh too loud or too much at any Public Spectacle.

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.

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

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

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

Undertake not what you cannot perform but be careful to keep your promise.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.