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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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