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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.