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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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