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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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