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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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