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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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