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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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