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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

It is good Manners to prefer them to whom we Speak before ourselves especially if they be above us with whom in no Sort we ought to begin.

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

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.

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

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

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

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