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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.